There was news that Kim Shin Young would be replaced by Nam Hee Suk on 'National Singing Contest.'

This decision stirred controversy because it seemed like KBS management thought a young female MC didn't match the show's audience, possibly causing a drop in viewership ratings.

In response, Korean netizens shared their opinion on the matter on a Korean online community. 

"Ugh so old-fashioned."

"That's Korea for you I guess." 

"If that's the case why give it to her in the first place? Doing this all of a sudden, so ridiculous." 

"She does such a good job though..."

"They should have just ended the show when Song Hae passed. What is this reasoning in the year 2024?" 
"What is this, the Joseon dynasty? Hahahahaha." 

"Changing MCs like this really isn't going to do much, I feel."

"Maybe it's time to just end the program..."

"Old-fashioned people running these programs are the reason people are watching less TV." 

"I knew something like this would happen."

"She's been doing well up to now, so what are they even saying. They should have just not cast her in the first place then."

"Let's see just how well they do after changing to a male MC." 

"So embarrassing." 

"Are they crazy? Isn't this lawsuit worthy?"

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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