The latest news comes from one of the well-known MBC programs entitled 'Idol Star Athletics Championships'. Reported by Allkpop on Friday June 22, 2024, 'Idol Star Athletics Championships' or better known as (ISAC) will make a highly anticipated comeback.
It is reported that the 'Idol Star Athletics Championships' event will return this year for the Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) holiday. The show's return will begin with filming scheduled for early August. The report further states that this year's ISAC will feature various sports as before, these sports include futsal, golf and relay races.
Responding to this report, MBC also confirmed that it was true that ISAC would be held again and would start filming next August. “It is true that ISAC will return for Chuseok this year, with recordings scheduled for August.” Said MBC.
Despite this, the program has faced various controversies over the years, including accusations of mistreatment of contestants and idol fans, including frequent injuries suffered by idols during practice. Thus making Korean netizens voice their dissatisfaction with the return of the ' Idol Star Athletics Championship ' and express their dissatisfaction in various online communities
"I hate it." wrote one netizen. "I'm relieved my bias won't be in Korea in August." Write another netizen. "Why isn't this canceled forever? Why is it being brought back." Said one knetz. "When will this be cancelled?" Said another knetz. "I think if the idols aren't newcomers, they don't need to appear on the show." Said one knetz. "I thought this was cancelled... Why does it keep happening..." said one knetz and many more.
Meanwhile, after being launched as a Chuseok special event in 2010, 'Idol Star Athletics Championships' itself is usually broadcast twice a year. This sports show for idols is usually broadcast during the Chinese New Year holiday in winter and once during the Chuseok holiday in autumn.
However, the program took a long hiatus for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This event then returned to the Chuseok 2022 special event and then took another long break. So, this will mark the return of ISAC after two years since the Chuseok 2022 special event. Are you happy with the news of the return of the ISAC event?
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