PD Na Young-seok to also leave 1 Night 2 Days?
by girlfriday
I hate to say it, but it’s gettin’ worse, people. Straight on the heels of MC Kang Ho-dong‘s announcement that he might leave hit variety program 1 Night 2 Days, producer-director Na Young-seok (Na PD) has also given notice that he plans to leave the show. Okay, I’m trying not to become a blubbering mess here. But did someone piss off the universe or something? Because this is JUST WRONG.
Na PD has reportedly put in a transfer notice to leave KBS in the fall, and join his fellow old-school 1 Night 2 Days PDs Lee Myung-han and Lee Dong-hee over at cable network CJ E&M (they own Mnet, TvN). Apparently CJ E&M has been wooing Na PD for some time now, which makes sense of course, given that his comrades have already jumped ship. This puts Na PD in the same situation as Kang Ho-dong, basically having given notice, and sitting at the negotiating table with KBS.
(PDs, more specifically variety PDs, work for a network and often produce multiple shows at once, so they’re more like a stable of directors that work for a large company. This is how dramas used to work in the old days too, but now scripted shows are more often produced independently by outside production companies and then bought for distribution. Not so with variety, which means that a variety PD job is much like being a salaried employee at any large company.)
At the same time, rumors of Kang Ho-dong’s possible move to cable network jTBC have also surfaced. So basically, what you’re telling me is that cable is trying to take over the world. Okay, I’m being melodramatic. But it’s hard not to hate cable when it’s breaking up my favorite tv brotherhood. If you’re poaching them, can’t you just poach them ALL and make a new show, called 2 Nights 3 Days?
For now we just hope and wait, because nothing has been decided and nothing is set in stone. Filming for 1N2D commenced as usual today, and Kang Ho-dong finally released an official statement while arriving on set (below): “I haven’t decided anything yet. The 1N2D producers and I are discussing many things sincerely and seriously. I will announce the decision as soon as it’s reached.” He is of course the consummate professional, and added, “Today’s shoot is the Viewers’ Training Camp. I’ll focus on the shoot and do well. I’ll work hard. Thank you.”
Am trying to think happy thoughts. But sadly, without Kang Ho-dong or Na PD, there IS no 1 Night 2 Days. *WAIL* I need a hug. If there was ever a time to call in a favor with the powers that be, this is it.
Via Star News, 10 Asia, Sports Chosun
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51 HeadsNo.2
August 11, 2011 at 11:09 PM
I'm not Korean and don't speak Korean (though I've been learning... thanks Rosetta Stone!) and this is the only variety show I enjoy on a weekly basis. It makes me laugh, is super entertaining, and has the most appeal out of any variety shows currently airing because the brotherhood of those guys is just so fun to watch. I was sad to hear that Kang Ho Dong might be leaving even though I thought the show *might* survive without him, but if Na PD leaves too... there's no 1N2D. Without Na PD's evil schemes at the helm, and no Kang Ho Dong, the brotherhood and camaraderie built between all the members and the PD is gone. I don't know if they can recover from it.
This is certainly a sad, sad day. KBS is one of the biggest broadcasters in Korea (right?) so hopefully they can try to keep their money-makers in Kang Ho Dong and Na PD.
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52 life.iz.music
August 11, 2011 at 11:18 PM
I'm not a huge fan of JYJ but according to JYJ news, I know (and I believe the whole world knows) KBS is a f**king Coward and Bullshit!
MCs and PDs also know that too. Maybe better than us.
I think that is why they want to go to a better network.
I really really love 1D2N and will cry more than 3 weeks if the show dies... but I will respect Na PD and Ho Dong's decision cos I'm sure they have their reasons.
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:)
August 12, 2011 at 3:10 AM
As a JYJ fan i'm quite curious to know how the dilution of media broadcasters power will play out
Hopefully it WILL cause atleast somewhat a breakdown between the broadcasters and Big Ent. companies "Old boys network"
It is disgusting how corrupt K ent can be sometimes.
Its still Hollywood in the 50's and 60's
I guess we have to give it time.
I dont expect big changes but honestly something has got to give.
I'm all for a cable companies challenge to the broadcasters
Bring.It.
And also as a JYJ fan who has been following the case for more than a year now
KBS's latest fiasco might have gotten the most attention because int. fans disgust finally reached the eyes of the korean public but this has been going on a long time
KBS was just the most open/in your face with their BS and possibly hit a new low
You might have noticed that JYJ can easily get cast in dramas, and broadcasters will use their fame to sell the drams to other asian countries yet you will never see them let JYJ on variety or God Forbid Music shows
they will have their cake and eat it too.
Another important reason is that Music+Variety/News/Drama departments operate independently
When Jae/yoochun dramas are airing the news and drama dept's will support it but the variety department will block them
Courts ruling in favour of JYJ doesnt mean shit to them
They are in SM's pocket
Souls bought and sold.
Yoochun must be the only Kdrama 1st male lead in history who wasnt allowed to promote his drama on the dramas own network!
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:)
August 12, 2011 at 3:31 AM
This is random
Ace Jihyo will be "in heaven" with Junsu soon ;D
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53 wanne
August 12, 2011 at 12:06 AM
i hate KBS for this.
among all the possible reasons behind this, i think they feel their effort are not appropriately appreciated by KBS. why else most of the veteran pds move to cable channel. they work their ass off, but other people are racking the money. anything government is very corrupted nowadays.
i love 1n2d to death. its the best show i've ever discovered in my life. i want it to be on forever.
but reading all these recent news about KHD and Na PD leaving, something must be up with how KBS has been treating them.
dont start saying KHD or Na PD are ungrateful, because 1n2d becomes popular and successful completely due to their efforts with the other casts and crews. KBS has no credit over it at all. KBS is the one who should feel grateful and appreciate them.
i'm tremendously sad because i love this show sooooo much. i'm still missing MC Mong and have been hoping for one day when he will return to the show. but now, i dont know if it will live long enough for Mongie to come back *wails*
i dont know where my stand is. i want my 1n2d but i also want whats the best for the casts and crews.
cant 1n2d as a whole more to cable? cant the cable buy 1n2d? they can make different show with different name. i just want the same people..
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54 Cha
August 12, 2011 at 12:08 AM
it's so unusual of hodong hyung to be uncomfortable in front of the cameras etc. I just hope that his withdrawal from the 1n2d will not be the show's ending..CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT THING IN THIS WORLD.I know it's hard to accept but as a fan,we must support Kang Hodong's decision..We can only hope for the BEST.But then again,the show must not come to an end just because he's leaving (if that will be final),they still have 5 members that can continue to give us laughter and entertainment.The staff and crew have brilliant minds..I know it;s gonna be a lot different without him on the show..But Life must go on.The show must move forward.This is a big challenge for them.Nonetheless,I will still support 1N2D with or without Kang Hodong..=)
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Cha
August 12, 2011 at 12:14 AM
On Na PD..I hope he won't leave the show just because they've been wooing..I really can't think straight right now after all these crazy news about my fave korean variety show..this has been a hell of a week for us fans..I really wish KBS will do something about it if they don't want to end up in trash..
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55 reglest
August 12, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Can't .say.anything.
My world is crumbling :'((((
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56 guen
August 12, 2011 at 12:51 AM
okay this is the last thread am so crying, freaking, getting crazy......
with PD NA and Hodong...
what will happen to the show....
why not just everybody transfer to another station...
but sadly is the show going to be available on fansubs...
hu hu hu hu i know there are still the left ones but with pillars leaving how could they stand together.....
S U P E R W A I L.............
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57 fiona
August 12, 2011 at 12:55 AM
gosh isnt it the end of the world, i mean...the show?! if both KHD and NaPD leave, they really should end the show, which is something i would never want to imagine...please...NO NO NO >.< PEOPLE!!! DO SOMETHING!!! Go on a strike, maybe ^^
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58 conan
August 12, 2011 at 1:19 AM
I don't know what to say. How can they do this to us?! It's just pure evil. I really, really hope this is just another nightmare gone wrong, if that's even possible, and everyone will wake up and it's a new, sunny day. What will I do on Friday nights if 1N2D isn't airing anymore? I couldn't even imagine.
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59 Kimmy
August 12, 2011 at 1:45 AM
NO...NO..NO TT___TT
this cruel news...
I belive they not just quit like that....
Bad rumors ever.... ><
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60 sunset
August 12, 2011 at 2:01 AM
THIS CAN'T HAPPEN!!!!! they can't leave the show!!!! if KHD leaves, PD Na will surely leave, and vice versa... that would be sooo sad =(
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61 gaeinalee
August 12, 2011 at 2:04 AM
Hwaaaa~~ ..If those 2 left, or they cancel 1N2D, my Sunday would be gloom... :(
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62 wanne
August 12, 2011 at 2:57 AM
ok, i cant stop thinking about this.
why is this happening????!!!!
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63 marj
August 12, 2011 at 3:53 AM
WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING WITH THIS SHOW??!!??.. first it was seunggi being rumored to quit 1n2d then hodong and now Na PD???..i seriously wanna cry and get angry at the same time right now..oh the memories..this show has been my source of comfort for almost a year now..
Each episode brought me laughter and joy amidst my busy and stressful days..it was something i look forward to watching everyweek now....it was the show that opened my eyes to the treasures of the korean variety shows..now what's gonna happen to me and all the other 1n2d addicts if this show will end? Kdramas will never be enough to cheer me up..huhuhuhuhu...
on that note i'd rather they end it all at once rather than the show having continuously lower ratings because let's face it there will be no 1n2d without hodong and na pd..
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64 sara
August 12, 2011 at 4:14 AM
2 Days and 1 Night: The End
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65 gustave154
August 12, 2011 at 4:40 AM
i really hope he doesn't leave because 2D1N is like the best show ever... and tae woong just joined the show.. sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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66 Cam
August 12, 2011 at 6:28 AM
OH GEEZ. =/
Bummer.....Bummer......Bummer........(shook my head & sighs)
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67 ixx
August 12, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Nooooooooooooooooooo~~ what? Na PD Too why???? aigoo~~ maybe is some strategic? i mean maybe they doing this to let seung gi go? ay mollah~~ what is this??? >.< im wait every sunday to watch this and now this T-T need a hug too.. @.@
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68 oh ji's ho
August 12, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Awww man! I just started watching this when the recaps were posted on this site...yes, I am a teensy bit behind, but I've only been doing the kpop/drama obsession thing for a year now. I hope that they both do what is best for them. Even if that means them leaving and me sob..err, being happy for them.
How much truth is there to the rampant rumors that the Big 3 treat their stars abysmally in regards to contracts and the like? And on an off topic question...what is SONE an acronym of in regards to SNSD fans?
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69 Dav
August 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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70 Lisa
August 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM
1n2d is my weekly dose of crazy laugh or cry it takes me on an emotional roller coaster ride everytime I watch it... I kind of knew when I first started watching in back in 09 that if the end ever came for this show, it was going to hurt... ALOT! Granted the ony reason why I started watching this show was because of my love of Eun Jiwon oppa... have loved him since his Jekki days, but I found my self attached to the whole group of grown men who will jump into icy rivers just for the heck of it!! I am with everyone above who says we would like for the whole team of 1n2d (Jiwonne, Hodong, Mc Mong, Kim c, Taewoo, Suguen, Seunggi, all the original Pds Camera crews, Managers ) to move to a new network if KBS is that bad, but don't break up this family T.T PLEASE!! I don't ever want to see Jiwon cry again... and He does have a habit of "Walking away while they are at the height of their popularity" if Hodong and Na Pd does leave and 1n2d goes on, I feel like it is only a matter of time before Jiwon also leaves....
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71 mysticmalady
August 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM
NO WAY. this just COMPLETELY RUINED my 1n2d weekend trip. I can't imagine 1n2d without Hodong AND Na PD, that'll be abit like a different variety show altogether =( But whatever happens, just hope it's for the best. *tries to remain optimistic*
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72 jen
August 12, 2011 at 2:09 PM
perhaps they wanted a new environment. and i don't blame them. working 4 years on this show kinda makes you want to do something new
but still, without these 2, it just won't be fun anymore
plus when mc mong left, i kinda felt that jiwon and sugeun were lonely without him XD
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73 brathyonfire
August 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM
i think if kANGHODONG LEAVE AND THE PD definitely the show will be cancelled. Knowing the bond bet them ofcourse they will go to their older brother ring leader.so goodbye 1n2d. i bet they will have a similar show if they wud to jump to cable.Maybe the whole group will all jump to cable if that happens....
goodluck!
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74 Ally
August 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM
WTF is up with tv!!??... The shows I love to watch always gets axed. Uh..*doingggg* why don't they raise their pays?? lol Jersey Shore cast got a raise this season($100,000/per ep). Not bad from $10,000/per from their 1st season, Eh? lol.
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75 lovin it
August 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM
NOOOO.
THIS IS ONE THE ONE SHOW I RELIGIOUSLY WATCH EVERY WEEK.
there's supposedly a legit petition going around. they need to meet a quota by a designated deadline.
PLEASE SIGN!~
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76 peter
August 13, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Pls. KBS make Kang Hodong and NA PD stay!!!
Just double the amount of what SBS offer, I think your station can do that.
1N2D FTW!
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77 Atsirk
August 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM
NOOOOOOOOOO...this is crazy! Come on! Na PD and KHD are the pillars of the very show we enjoy today. It's not that Seung-gi, Su-geun, Tae-woong, Ji-won, and Jong-min are not good, but let's admit that the show has that extra spazz with Ho-dong and Na PD.
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78 SL
August 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Like the rest of you, I was very upset when I read the news. Hoped it would never happen…but then I had a sudden revelation while rewatching old eps, and real old ones, starting from when LSG joined…they visited an elementary school with only8 students…went diving into icy Udo waters…did a guerilla concert…joined the national singing competition and even worked at a petrol station.
I realized…and admitted to myself as much as I hated it…that the 1N2D of old had alot more heart. I shed a tear when MC Mong broke down after winning his first Music Bank No.1, cheered at the ‘realness’ of it when Kim C took the place of LSG at the bungee jump and chuckled when they ended up on the King Sejong set for the night.
It might just be this spontaneity that’s missing now, of course in part due to how well they know each other, like almost how brothers do now. Of course, I don’t deny that there are ingenious moments now, here and there, with moving eps too.
My heart is heavy…but perhaps…it’s better to end on a high.
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79 judah
August 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Hope KBS will not change any of the current actors at least for another year or two. New ideas should also be injected for the viewers to appreciate the show more. Director Na is such an asset to the whole production...stay with the team please...God bless to all of you.
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