On the 20th, the 'Good Day' team announced, "The 6th episode of 'Good Day,' originally scheduled to air on Sunday, the 23rd, will be postponed for a week to allow for program reorganization. During this time slot, a special episode of 'I Live Alone' will be broadcast instead," asking for viewers' understanding.
While the 'Good Day' team cited "program reorganization" as the reason, they did not provide specific details. However, there is speculation that the decision might be related to recent controversies surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun, who is one of the show's cast members.
On the 10th, the family of the late actress Kim Sae-ron claimed through the YouTube channel Hover Lab that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with Kim Sae-ron from 2015, when she was a minor, for six years. In response, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, stated, "It is true that they dated in the past, but it was after Kim Sae-ron became an adult."
Despite Kim Soo-hyun's explanation, the controversy continued, and the 'Good Day' website was flooded with demands for his removal from the show. The situation intensified when it was revealed that Kim Soo-hyun participated in the 'Good Day' recording on the 13th, leading to increased criticism.
In the 5th episode of 'Good Day,' which aired on the 16th, Kim Soo-hyun did not appear in any solo shots, but he was seen in group shots, and other cast members mentioned his name. Some viewers reacted by asking, "Why wasn't Kim Soo-hyun edited out?"
On the 17th, the 'Good Day' production team released an official statement acknowledging the seriousness of the controversy and stating that they are prioritizing viewer feedback while continuing production. They announced, "We have decided to edit out as much of Kim Soo-hyun's footage as possible." They further explained, "With the controversies surrounding the cast continuing, we believed that the purpose of 'Good Day,' which began with good intentions, along with the sincerity of the cast who participated wholeheartedly and the love and support of the viewers, could also continue to be undermined."
The content of the 'Good Day Assembly,' which aired in the latter part of the 5th episode, was filmed on February 18th and will continue to be featured in episodes 6 and 7. Although the production team stated that they would edit out as much of Kim Soo-hyun's footage as possible, they ultimately decided to take a break and cancel the 6th episode for a week.
Reporter Kang Sun-ae sakang@sbs.co.kr
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)