Kim Seung-woo and Bird PD leave 1 Night 2 Days, search is on for new members
by girlfriday
So I think the dust has settled on Sunday variety show 1 Night 2 Days’ contract negotiations, and we’ve got a good news/bad news situation. Bad news: mat-hyung Kim Seung-woo and head producer Choi Jae-young (Bird PD) have confirmed that they are leaving the show. Sadface. Good news is that the rest of the boys — Uhm Tae-woong, Lee Su-geun, Cha Tae-hyun, Sung Shi-kyung, Kim Jong-min, and Joo-won — are staying. You can let out that collective breath you were holding. That also means the hunt is on for new cast members to join the show…
It was touch and go there for a while with Sung Shi-kyung, who was reported to be leaving as well, only to have his agency deny that he ever planned to quit the show. It’s okay, I held javabeans’ hand throughout the ordeal. She’s breathing into a paper bag and recuperating from the meltdown, and maybe tomorrow I can get her to stop playing Shi-kyung’s ballads on an endless loop. Baby steps.
It’s sad to see Seung-woo go, not least of which because this was his last remaining variety show after Win Win was cancelled. But in both instances he seemed to want the change, to dial back and focus more on his acting. I think he’s great at variety, but I can see a show like 1N2D taking its toll on him. I hope he’ll be back with a new show someday soon, maybe back to studio talk show hosting, where there’s no chance of having to starve and then sleep in an igloo. For instance.
Kim Joon-hyun, Heo Kyung-hwan
That means the search is on for new members to join (no word yet on whether or not they’re sticking to seven members). Bird PD’s replacement, PD Lee Sae-hee of Hello and Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook, has announced that nothing’s been decided, and that they’re looking at some possible comedians. Rumors are that Kim Joon-hyun and Heo Kyung-hwan are top contenders. Another name mentioned was their fellow Gag Concert comedian Jung Tae-ho.
All three guys are in the variety show The Human Condition, the one that Na PD started before he left KBS. Of the three, I like Kim Joon-hyun best — he’s adorable and sincere. And he’ll give Shi-kyung a run for his money in the eating department. Of the Human Condition cast, I actually like Yang Sang-gook the most (he’s the runaway star of that show) and I’d love to see him in more stuff. I do think in general that if they have to add to the cast, they’re thinking in the right direction — more laughs for all.
Both Bird and Seung-woo’s last day will be the March 15th trip, so it’ll be a few more weeks before we have to say goodbye on the airwaves. *sniff* We’ll miss youuuuu~!
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51 Wendy
March 7, 2013 at 2:05 PM
"maybe tomorrow I can get her to stop playing Shi-kyung’s ballads on an endless loop."
This is actually soo me. Recently downloaded all of his albums (took me quite a while) and I've been playing them in a loop. :)
Although I'm glad Si Kyung's staying, it's hard to see any one of them leave :( Gonna miss the bromance + Sae PD too.
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HUINE
March 7, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Me too! Been playing his songs since I heard the news!
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52 Arhazivory
March 7, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Seung-Woo. :( I'll miss him. He's definitely my favourite ahjussi but I feel like I can also understand. He loves the boys but I don't think he has the energy to keep up and he always ends up suffering and losing his voice too.
:( *sighs* Still sad though.
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53 crazedlu
March 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM
The original cast didn't appeal to me. This is my home cast! What to do without Seungwoooooo? I like his oldest hyung bit. I hope the show continues to do well. So many great moments with this crew. Onwards!
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54 ich
March 7, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Please tell me that Sikyung really won't leave.. I still see news that says he will leave. Please tell me that's actually an old news.
http://www.vop.co.kr/A00000606917.html
Suddenly my random playlist playing SSK's Tusaram. So mellow.. I hope it's not a bad omen.. T_T
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55 marinagoku
March 7, 2013 at 4:43 PM
phew...although it is sad that both Bird PD and KSW are leaving, but am at ease now as SSK is staying.....<3
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56 aenea
March 7, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Seung-woo Oppa? Noooo!
As with everyone, I'm also saddened by the news. The adorable mat-hyung is leaving. I'll sorely miss his optimism and his easy smile, and his joint-defying pelvic thrusts. Wah!
I for sure thought it was either gonna be SSK or CTH that's going to leave, (and thank god they didn't), but never thought that it would be KSW who's gonna be the one saying goodbye. :'(
And Bird PD, I'll miss you too! :'(
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March 7, 2013 at 6:05 PM
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58 ajj
March 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM
I'll miss this ahjussi..He's fun..No more petty Hyungie..
But if this means he'll concentrate in acting and be like the cool guy he was in Ms Ripley and Iris( used to have a crush on him but 1N2D kinda ruined it haha) then it's all righty..And Bird PD, I'll miss his awkwardness.
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59 rochinipark
March 7, 2013 at 7:29 PM
feel sad that Bird PD is leaving and Seung Woo.But i can see the many physical activities done on the show taking its toll on him.
But i dont tink its good idea to bring back KHD as tats feels like regressing and not moving forward.
So its now Tae Woong that mat-hyung.weird.He's such a dear boy but now that he's married with baby on the way,yea its time our boy grew up and be mat-hyung.
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60 chane
March 7, 2013 at 7:34 PM
This is so disheartening!!!:(
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61 Bengbeng
March 7, 2013 at 7:43 PM
somehow i new it would be KSW who would resign =(. I hope the 6 will remain and not leave the show.
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Bengbeng
March 7, 2013 at 7:51 PM
will the replacement of Bird PD, somebody that they can still bully? =) looking forward to the changes =)
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62 bert_996
March 7, 2013 at 7:47 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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63 bert_996
March 7, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Bird PD's leaving the nest?!:((
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64 xenna
March 7, 2013 at 8:20 PM
This changes might get the show cancelled but still hoping for the best!
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65 xenna
March 7, 2013 at 8:22 PM
I'm gonna miss Bird and KSW!!
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66 kyl
March 7, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Frankly, I think Kang Hodong is very aware of his duties as an entertainer and the eldest, that's why he always try to instigate things or come up with games or be the bad guy so that other members can get airtime. Airtime is something the individual cast members have to work at, and it took me a while to get used to his loud MC style, but you can't deny his involvement in making 1N2D famous everywhere in Korea. S2 members are more laidback, and have great chemistry, but it also dampens that entertainment factor - I felt that Suguen is not as funny as he used to be because frankly, he had no one to facilitate him. Taewoong may be quiet at first, maybe because he's an actor, therefore not very well-versed in variety shows. They do try hard to be entertaining, but I think they just didn't fit quite well with the other members as the others have gone through a hell lot together for 3 years before they joined/rejoined. I felt that a lot of people had taken the members for granted, as in they don't know how much effort it takes to be entertaining, even in between shoots. This is what makes S1 good: the unpredictability, and their sheer effort which the viewers can feel and see. I'm not saying that S2 casts members didn't put their effort in, it's just that....they need to develop their variety sense more? (CTH is awesome the way he is now) Because at the end of the day, viewers want entertainment, and KHD is very well aware of that. So I think it is best not to make judgments before one understands what a variety show is all about.
I wouldn't want him to join S2 casts, btw because it kinda disrupts the balance.
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taro
March 7, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Support, I really got tired of seeing all those hate comments for Hodong. He is a really great host and heartwarming guy. It's a shame seung woo and bird PD had to leave soo early. I thoroughly enjoyed both seasons and hope that 1n2d may continue to bring laughter to us all.
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poop
March 7, 2013 at 11:07 PM
Team Hodong! I can't control what other people think nor what would their opinions be..and I admit I can be butthurt when my bias gets hated on...the thing is I'm not even a fangirl of Hodong (lol) but just have to defend him from people who keep discrediting him from his huge contribution to 1n2d (especially to the die hard fans of season 2, maybe a few of which who haven't even watched the entirety of the show, esp the beginning episodes). I admit sometimes I wanted to punch his fat face in lol because he seemed like a big obnoxious and loud bully to the other members, but I came to understand that he does evil and annoying things on purpose for the sake of entertainment. And not once did I think he was "hogging" the spotlight in 1n2d.It was just that, it was the format of the show..he was the main MC. And at that time, it worked like a charm since it let the other members be relaxed and let loose to their own antics.
Obviously there will always be fans of season 1, and fans of season 2...that I can understand. But I really get annoyed when people say they hate Hodong and how he was in 1n2d. If it not for him, there might not even be a season 2 you know.
Anyway, I'm gonna end my mini-essay XD with a transcript of Seunggi's letter aired on this episode..http://www.dramabeans.com/2011/08/1-night-2-days-episode-347/
"But I think it bothered Ho-dong hyung all day. He kept saying, ‘Always maintaining an honest image and being kind on a variety show is not fulfilling our duty as entertainers.’ As I listened to his words, it stirred something in my heart. What my hyungs do for the sake of variety — playing the bad guy or arguing to win — is really their heart for the program, and for their younger brothers. And that maybe, the one who benefits the most from their sacrifices… is me.
I’ve only ever tried my best and kept my place. But even if I did something even slightly well, my hyungs would say, ‘Our maknae does so well. Seung-gi-ya, you did a good job. You’re the best.’ Because of those words, I realize now that compared to what little I’ve done, I have received overwhelming love.
So through this letter and these words, to my hyungs who have been with me for five years, I want to say thank you. I want to say proudly that I’m the lucky one because I’ve met you. Whether in the near or distant future, I don’t know, but this love that I have received from you — I want to pass it on to a lovable hoobae as I’m the one making sacrifices for a program. I want to become that kind of sunbae and friend, a match to light someone’s candle. I have a long way to go to become like my hyungs, but please cheer me on until then. Thank you."
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67 Wida
March 7, 2013 at 9:12 PM
so sad T_T
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68 mu
March 7, 2013 at 9:25 PM
maybe kim jong kook will leave running man and join 1n2d
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69 treatyoshelf
March 7, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Oh sad, sadface. I haven't been able to check the site for a few days and to come back to this news! I adored Seung Woo, especially seeing how he cheered on his fellow teammates. And I thought Bird PD was getting the hang of things and the level of humor was going back up. I really hope this was Seung Woo's choice and not him being pushed out.
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70 Christy
March 7, 2013 at 10:35 PM
I'll never not miss genius Ji-won, but bringing him or any of the others back will just mess with the current balance. I think it's best to bring a fresh face that can bring a breath of fresh air to the status quo.
Will miss Bird PD and Seung-woo as well, but it does seem like the harsh conditions are putting a toll on Seung-woo. Hope these guys will have further success in their careers, regardless of what direction they end up taking.
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71 h311ybean
March 7, 2013 at 11:06 PM
:(((
I had a feeling Seung-woo would be one of those to leave. My mom and I had been speculating about Shi-kyung, too - thank goodness we were wrong on that department!
I'm cool with the possibilities mentioned, and keeping my fingers crossed that the revamped lineup will be able to deliver. I love 1n2d!
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72 HUINE
March 7, 2013 at 11:27 PM
:(((((
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73 HUINE
March 7, 2013 at 11:31 PM
:(
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74 meanrice
March 7, 2013 at 11:40 PM
Nnnnnoooooo.
Ok to make me heal, add female cast members. 1n2d will always be 2nd to running man in my heart...if they want to attempt to supplant it, add a couple of badass chicks.
Oh seung woo, I lurved you and your charm and ability to ask the right questions and make people feel confortable. Bird PD, you had a tough job and giant shoes to fill. You came through with aplomb. If I hear you are part of a project in the future, I will check it out. Fighting!
New PD, bring the pain.
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chap
March 7, 2013 at 11:55 PM
Please no female members, please. The reason this show has done so well for so long is the bromance amongst our 7 boys. Adding a female member would ruin that, and the attention would be on the female member. Couples aren't exactly my thing, there're other shows for that. I'm here to see our 7 boys be themselves, and have fun.
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liam
March 8, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Yeah!! Please no female members, that's just gonna mess up the dynamic of the cast!
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75 missaisohee
March 8, 2013 at 12:11 AM
THANK GOD Si Kyung's staying..
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76 Memee
March 8, 2013 at 3:45 AM
Wha? Nooooooooo!!
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77 nana1992
March 8, 2013 at 3:48 AM
We'll remember them for long time *sniff sniif*
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78 george
March 8, 2013 at 6:17 AM
I'm just as sad....but then i was reading on and i laughed at what GF said about JB in her Sung Shi Kyung ordeal.So i'm kind of sad-laughing crazy b**ch.
I wish KSW goodluck.I hope we can see him in some other show next time.And foe Bird PD,i wish him good health.I hope we see him as a guest on the show sometimes.
Thanks GF.Good job with holding JB's hands.^^.I'm sure she's fine now but i don't think she's gonna stop listening to Shikyung ballads anytime soon.So good luck with that.
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79 eve
March 8, 2013 at 6:20 AM
i just watch this show because of Kim Seung Woo. First, his win win get cancelled and the second he resign from 1n2d. How bad is happen in my life. I never want to know about Korea before i watch him on Miss Ripley. I just keep watch this show until 15 march then. i'll wait another drama from you Mr. Kim Seung Woo. :(
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che
March 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Yeah me too, first, the reason that i watched this show was that ahpah seung woo is there. i'm a big fan of him ever since i watched him on hotelier, i was really sad that he would leave the show. :'( who would save the other members now? lol. i remember a challenge where sugeun needs to escape from a room where he was block by lots of men. then he shouted "seung woo save me!" and when jongmin have to ate on a mountain he send a picture to someone so that ahpah seung woo that his pitiful and ahpah call him on the phone to let him stay inside the house. i'll really miss his mat-hyung image. how he takes care of his brothers and how his being taking care by them (lol, sugeun always telling him that he's such a baby) and he is really funny in his own way. but then i understand his decision on leaving the show, because the show is taking its toll in him, and i really feel bad when he was just able to eat a plain rice or when he starve but then again i'll miss him on this show. And also director bird who's always been bullied and the person who can shut sikyung lol. at first it was just because ahpah that i gave a shot watching this show but as the time pass i started loving the whole show, the casts(my samchons lol) including director bird. but now leaving the two of them i just really feel sad. :( what would happened now? *sigh*
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che
March 8, 2013 at 11:16 AM
and i hope and pray that they'll both have a good health and be successful in there chosen career. KSW just opened his own agency right? hope he'll do good in it too. :) ahpah seung woo & samchon bird fighting! :D you'll be miss! so much T_T
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che
March 8, 2013 at 11:36 AM
win win get cancelled because of the same reason he wants to concentrate being an actor, since ahpah kim seung woo is the main MC of the show it get cancelled. :( hoping and praying for his new dramas/movies in the future. hope he'll get a main character in the future and not just a additional character. ahpah fighting! i'll miss you in 1 night 2 days! :'(
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80 udety
March 8, 2013 at 6:40 AM
KSW ajusshi is my fave member and now he's leaving???
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81 Miranti
March 8, 2013 at 7:52 AM
*sniffs* well I just watched kbsworld for the seollal trip and gahh, I think I'm gonna miss Bird PD & KSW so much :'( I cried when they took away those in S1 now they took Bird PD who is a fun one since he plays along with the cast members... I don't think I can handle this without frowning. HKH maybe a contender for Joo Won, you know flower comedian and flower actor. HAHA bet that'll be the new it factor for me. Looking forward to see the new cast.
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82 Rovi
March 8, 2013 at 8:03 AM
No~!!! No more Seung-woo~!!! :(
So far I'm impressed at "Hello Counselor's" pace, but that just might be because of Lee yeong-ja, Shin Dong-yeop, & Cultwo's efforts tho.
So, the contenders:
-Kim Joon-hyun - the pig of "Four Men" & the skit with "ko~rwe?"
-Heo Gyeong-hwan - DooDoo look-alike, our flower beggar of "A Beggar's Dignity", shorty of "Four Men", and resident panelist of "Happy Together" season 3
-Jeong Tae-ho - our funny "Madam Jeong"...here's to hoping he brings Brownie, hihihi~
-Yang Sang-gook - rustic guy of "Four Men"
Awww...*throwing a fit*
And even "Qualifications of Men"'s gonna go...urgh what will become of the Happy Sunday segments~?!
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83 insa
March 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM
I hope they don't replace KSW and just stay with the 6 members because I still have hope that KSW will go back to 1N2D!!!:)
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84 dramaville
March 8, 2013 at 10:06 AM
kang ho dong
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85 PurpleKyungie
March 8, 2013 at 1:58 PM
oh no...... will miss Bird and KSW.... happy that SSK is not leaving *phew* don't know how to survive my week without looking forward to SSK every weekend.
No KHD please..... don't think he's a "good" fit with the rest of the members esp. SSK. *just my thinking*
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86 Ciara
March 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM
I'm sad to see Kim Seung Woo & Bird PD leave! I was so happy to see that 1N2D's gained a second season and the fact that the cast meshed well together?! Priceless. Also as much as I miss Na PD, Bird PD was actually pretty cool. Hopefully if they do bring in a new cast member [i would LOVE to see Kim Joon Hyun; he's super funny and sweet] and with the new director, I hope that everything works out for them.
Best of luck to Kim Seung Woo & Bird PD with their new projects! 1N2D FIGHTING! :D
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87 chap
March 8, 2013 at 6:20 PM
If the show could add anyone I would prefer someone like Mc Mong, someone who is extremely hyper, energetic, talkative, very caring and cool. He's the type of guy who just makes everyone happy and entertaining around him. Seriously when he starts laughing I naturally start laughing as well. A singer too would be a nice addition, I love them guerrilla concerts.
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88 PSY
March 8, 2013 at 8:58 PM
:((
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PSY
March 8, 2013 at 9:00 PM
I started watching because of KSW and now he's leaving? It's not gonna be same for me anymore...
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89 PSY
March 8, 2013 at 9:01 PM
I wish this wasn't true...SIGH!
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90 j
March 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM
maybe jong min will leave and host his own
Jong Jong talkshow
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91 zekwana
March 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Has it been confirmed that everyone but SW will stay? I really don't want anyone to leave
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92 yuo
March 9, 2013 at 3:35 AM
korean audience like their variety shows loud, KHD style, season1.
international audience prefer the season 2, which has alot of heart.
at the end of the day, it is the domestic ratings which still matter the most.
thus kind sae pd got fired and has to leave.
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Rampo
March 9, 2013 at 10:36 AM
hey, season 1 had a lot of heart as well. All their interactions with the people earlier on in season 1 were all priceless.
For example; those mapado grandmas and their amazing time together. Visiting the 8 kids and having a great day with them with food at the end. Mother friggen baekdu san. When they poured in the water I got chills. All their guerrilla concerts. A time Park Chan Ho came and they all literally broke the ice and jumped in. And much more. Season 1 had a lot of heart as well.
I feel like its quite the opposite; the international viewers love games hence running man's popularity internationally.A
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luna
March 10, 2013 at 1:41 AM
please don't make a groundless statement when u know nothing about ss1 like that, not any variety shows nowadays can pass it, both quality & rating, not even ss2, even an international viewer like me can see why. International viewers normally like gameshows better since they don't really get the korean jokes & customs, this is why running man is so popular outside korea.
And it's sad that Bird pd can't make it through, hopefully the new pd can do a great job.
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93 qqq
March 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM
:(
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94 Bells
March 9, 2013 at 7:28 AM
Just bring MC Mong back.
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95 skinnymocha
March 9, 2013 at 8:25 AM
Aw, Seung Woo's my favourite member of the current season as well... Wish him and Bird PD the best of luck~
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96 alyna
March 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Hope no one else leaves!!
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97 alyna
March 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM
I really don't want both of them to go!!!!
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98 vermend
March 9, 2013 at 8:22 PM
From all member of S1, I would love to see Mc Mong or Eun Cho Ding to come back to variety show like 1n2d, but i don't know if they can fit with rest member of season 2...
Gonna missssss the "enemy relationship" between SSK and bird PD
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99 leilani
March 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM
Why? they just celebrated their first anniversary.
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100 flipchic
March 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM
they should cast someone from a kpop group. maybe from beast, bigbang, shinee, zea, etc.. Joo won is getting older hehe.. This show has to capture the teens or young generation. So far 25 and up are the average age group watching.
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