I can't say I'm surprised, but I'm a little sad to see it go – the show could have been really fun if it had a firm grasp on its concept. Oh well, basically.

I find that very strange to keep a title and change the concept completely. Oh well... Anyway, half the actors of the show are starting (or about to start) a new drama. Dramaland is where I want to see them so it's a good news for me.

Hopefully the now freed subbing resources will start to turn towards Real Man/Real Men. IIRC its last rating was 18.8%, the best of all variety shows. There is a reason for that!

I started watching this when Ji-won joined the cast, and it's funny to see his rapport with Ho-dong and his elementary taste buds. I actually enjoyed the home-cooking bits, because that's when I discover various yummy Korean foods and seasonings (I didn't know spinach powder is a type of seasoning). A lot of people have been complaining because it turned into a Ho-dong Show with his eating habits and all while compromising the airtimes of fellow castmates like Yoon Shi-yoon. That said, I'm kinda sad to see it go (my weekly Ji-won fix) but I can understand why it's gonna be axed. So long, Barefoot Friends.

Well not suprised...but still am sad for Kang Ho Dong....

I'm sad the show is ending, this was the only Korean show my boyfriend would watch with and without me!

Not surprised, as most of the cast are heading off to dramas shortly. I actually enjoyed the show, and more so when they got to the cooking part. It introduced me to Korean food, which looks pretty yummy. Have to admit though, I only began watching for Kim Hyun Joong, and don't know how much of it I would have continued to view once he left the show.

I still think the show had potential to be a refreshing variety show, but too bad. This is Kang Ho Dong's 2nd variety show that got canceled since his comeback; remember there was that midnight prince or something...

That's too bad because I really liked the chemistry of the cast. Every I would drop in and it would be another food episode which got old fast. I wish the PDs had been able to put a concept together that worked rather than cobbling together old ideas. Oh well, I wish the cast members better luck in thejr next projects.

I'm actually disappointed, but I really only watched the show for Kim Hyun Joong. I really liked the food section and my hubby and I kept saying we had to try and make some of the dishes presented. I think all the personalities and how they interacted with each other were really funny. Oh well, but with three of them moving on to other projects, how long would it have lasted.

Dear Show,
You tried, but you committed the heinous crime of being unfocused and BORING. Thus, the death penalty has arrived on your doorstep. Be brave and R.I.P!
:-)

I think they wanted to give the show all its chances. I'm forever grateful they didn't pull the plug on Running Man when it wasn't doing well in the beginning. The show when through a few different concept before finding what worked for them and the audience.

This doesn't surprise me at all. I've been more or less waiting for this. I had hoped a new fun variety show would come instead though.

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Can someone please translate this? I love Han Suk Kyu and it looks like casting news but I can't speak Korean so I can tell if it's in consideration or what it is. news.naver.com/main/ranking/read.nhn?mid=etc&sid1=111&rankingType=popular_day&oid=079&aid=0002528142&date=20131104&type=1&rankingSectionId=000&rankingSeq=5

At first, I was really interested in this show when they traveled to different countries, but after that the show went downhill. There was no point to what they did (eating at other people's houses?!) and I'm actually really happy this show got cancelled. I can't wait for K-pop Star 3!

I loved the last episodes on food and more food! I have fallen in love with Korean food. Luckily I live in a city where is a burgeoning Korean community and lots of korean stores so I can buy all the ingredients to try making some of their dishes! Yummy!!!!

I won't miss the cast because these guys are everywhere! and so many variety shows they put out, you are bound to meet the same celebs.
Thanks, it was fun!
I really love Kim Hyung Jun - he is a real good young man! These celebs really work hard at their job.

Am sad. i really like the show,it shows the other side of the actors. My fav was the time they try to conquer their weaknesses ,it's actually an inspiration. I got to know Kim Hyung Jun better.I think he's an honest person.Down to earth and hard working. I learned a lot of korean food thru the show,i wish to eat one of this day an "authentic" korean food. The show is very entertaining so i don't know why it's axed.Good luck to all the cast.Looking to another good show.

I'm happy it is ending. I was glad BF introduced me to Korean variety. I liked seeing a bit more personal side of KJH and YSY. I learned who kang Ho-Dong was, which led me to enjoy him in first season 1N2D. Still, overall it was good ingredients that never made a grew stew.

The axe that had for long hung at BF's head finally dropped. Was it mercy killing? But might as well let it go after all, the major celebs would be leaving one by one.

Yes,we saw the softer side of the celebrities,their team work and how they tried very hard to make the show work in their favor even during perilous activities.

BF should have continued with its international travel and cultural immersion and the interaction with the local people. Though it was expensive due to so many stars and staff they could have gotten the sponsorship of the local governments of each country visited for its golden tourism value due to the media exposure. They should have prepared better and explored these possibilities. BF could have contributed in other areas other than entertainment alone.

I hope the stars who had good rapport with each other find better shows next time and as most said here where their talents are put to good use. As for the MC's they shouldn't dominate the show. They are supposed to be facilitators not show stealers. Besides don't these MC's have many shows already,why show their big faces being stuffed with a lot of food?

Well bye bye BF. In spite of the criticisms everybody still learned something.

I am a little sad even though I fully understand why this happened and am also surprised it lasted this long.
the diving and song writing episodes were actually very interesting and hilarious to me - and the food episdoes were also not too bad when it was more about the games and interaction between cast members.

too bad won't be seeing this cast together again everyweek, but I am sure they will be cast in other shows.

oh wells, adieu barefoot friends! thanks for the memories!

I'm gonna miss Eun Jiwon and Kang Hodong.. :(( My Papa Bear and Baby Bear.... T_T

I only watched like half of the first episode, but it was so terrible I couldn't continue, even though I love Shi Yoon oppa. :'(

Kim Hyun Joong was leaving the show due to his schedule...Shi Yoon and Uee also have busy schedule due to their drama...it is no surprise it is going to cancel.

some people said it was better than running man :/ here is to them salud

I personally liked it one it turned home cooking show, combing two of my favorite things, seeing celebrities homes, and watching people eat.

its about the time.

i wonder why BFF show could survive for a long time due the lowest rating . SBS is really nice, atleast gave a lot time for BFF to survive until now. not many TV station like SBS can gave a long time for a show who got awful rating.

and yeahh time to move on new show, seriously this BFF show has a so-so (tend to bad) storyline. the writer nim for that show (especially cooking episode) showed me that writer nim did not has any desire to elevate this show.

goodbye BFF.

one more .

can i say >> kang Ho dong is lost his charm and luck for a variety show now ???

before the scandal and retirement thing >>> all his variety show are success and major hit

but now after he cameback >> most his variety show got awful rating and little luck to sruvive , example : Moonlight Prince (KBS , and with that stupid peter pan costume ever), Knee drop Guru (MBC , CMIIW) , and now Barefoot friend.

so, basically , i felt KHD is annoying on BFF show because he tend to dominate the show only by himself . sometimes i wish he can control himself and give other member a chance to have their screen time too.

so KHD , this 2013 is not good year for you since 3 variety show of yours got axed.

and yeah to all Subbing Team on BFF >> please consider to make eng sub for Real Man (MBC) >> that variety show is awesome and very unique .

lots of fans outside are willing to see Eng Sub for Real Man.