MBC's 'Good Day' to resume broadcast without Kim Soo-hyun

By KTimes

MBC’s variety show Good Day is set to return on Sunday after a one-week hiatus, continuing without actor Kim Soo-hyun. His appearance will be omitted from upcoming episodes due to backlash surrounding his ties to the late Kim Sae-ron.

The upcoming episode will spotlight a reunion of the “Good Day” cast led by G-Dragon. Celebrities confirmed to appear include Jung Hyung-don, Defconn, Code Kunst, Jo Se-ho, and guest stars Hwang Jung-min, Kian84, Hong Jin-kyung, Kim Go-eun, chef Anh Sung-jae, Seventeen’s BSS, aespa and CL.

Members of G-Dragon’s close-knit “88 line” group — Kwanghee, Im Si-wan, Lee Soo-hyuk and Jung Hae-in — all born in 1988, are also slated to join. However, Kim Soo-hyun, who was initially featured in earlier recordings, is not expected to appear in the final broadcast.

Previously, “Good Day” drew heavy criticism after airing footage of Kim Soo-hyun despite ongoing public scrutiny over his connection to Kim Sae-ron. The show later apologized and promised to “minimize his appearance through editing.”

Following the backlash, the show canceled its March 23 broadcast, citing a need for “reorganization.” Industry insiders speculated that the break was intended to allow time to reedit prerecorded footage involving Kim Soo-hyun.

The upcoming Sunday episode, titled “Good Day General Assembly,” will feature a group meal, a charity auction of personal items and the unveiling of the cast’s collaborative song.

Viewers can also look forward to behind-the-scenes stories, including Im’s sudden return from the Camino de Santiago to attend the meeting, and a special segment revealing his encounter with G-Dragon in Paris.

“Good Day” airs every Sunday at 9:10 p.m. on MBC.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.