In an unusual turn of events, Ji Seok Jin will return to “Star Golden Bell” as the replacement for ‘dismissed’ MC Kim Jae Dong. Ji Seok Jin left the show this past April.

There is much speculation as to why Kim Jae Dong was dismissed. Ratings for “Star Golden Bell” were not dropping and his relationship with staff and guests were said to be good. Rumor has it that Kim Jae Dong is being blacklisted by the Korean Government for his Liberal political views.

Could this be a political witch hunt in South Korea? Is it modern day McCarthyism in Seoul? Let’s hope not, because that means that any of our favorite stars could end up with the same fate if they speak their minds. Best wishes to Kim Jae Dong… Damn the Man, and Fight the Power!

credits: hijinx @ seoulbeats

TV presenter Kim Je-dong was dismissed Saturday from KBS weekend primetime show "Star Golden Bell," drawing speculation that the state-run broadcaster was pushed to sack the man well-known for liberal political ideas.

A KBS production director was quoted as saying that Kim, in charge since 2004, had been in his position too long.

Kim's recording on Tuesday will be aired as the last edition, the broadcaster said.

Since Kim stepped down from hosting KBS2's "Entertainment Weekly" last December, he has lost all his posts at the nation's largest broadcaster.

"Star Golden Bell" is a highly rated quiz show, which airs on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. Twenty celebrity guests compete to win money for charity. Kim was said to be the right fit for the job.

His agent Kim Young-jun said that the host is more than baffled.



"The ratings were always good enough to secure his position, and Kim maintained a good reputation on and off the show," he explained.

However, he also acknowledged that Kim has been handling the situation quite well. "He had a couple of drinks with friends last night. He said he is sorry for everything," he said.

Suspicions are rising over what pushed KBS to sack the host.

Internet user Ttoliappa said, "It seems that the ruling camp has already graded Kim as anti-Lee Myung-bak. This could be a backlash against Kim and a warning to fellow liberalist entertainers."

Kim hosted a ceremony for the late former President Roh Moo-hyun back in May. He also led an event Friday marking the launch of Roh's foundation.

Kim was also forthright in expressing his political views. In response to unionists of Ssangyong Motor being dragged out from a plant by police after days of protests against reported downsizing, he twittered, "Let's not forget Ssangyong. We all can become the weaker one someday."

This is not the first time a celebrity has been suspected of being dismissed due to liberal ideas. Rocker Yoon Do-hyun was suspended from his long-running KBS2 show "Love Letter" last November for alleged poor ratings. Yoon and Kim have the same agent.



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This is the cut for KARA's Nicole on today's Star Golden Bell.

This video is not yet subbed as it is just aired today,we will post the subbed videos here when they are out.

Nicole is so cute all the time,it is a right choice to have Nicole for Star Golden Bell,although you might not know what she is talking about in the videos but i think it is more than enough to see her cuteness in the videos.

Please watch here!





I notice that 2AM's Chang Ming has become an active member on the show,i just worried that he is going to become a gagman soon mixing with those jokers every week..haha

Btw..i really like Nicole's outfit today

The below are the videos of today's Star Golden Bell,but just Nicole's cut is shown in the video .

Those videos are just raw and have not been subbed,of course i will post up the subbed videos once they are subbed,but i am afraid that you guys will have to wait for a few days for the subbed videos to be released.

For those KARA lovers who can't wait for the subbed videos,you can watch the unsubbed videos here,Nicole's expression is so cute all the time..It's worth watching although you don't really know what she is talking about.

Besides,Tiara's members Boram and Ji Yeon are present on the show,i really like Ji Yeon's new hair style,is she prettier than Kim Tae Hee now....well,in my opinion she is as beautiful as Kim Tae Hee..





Watch the videos below!
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Singer Baek Ji Young has revealed her shock about not receiving any bad comments or bashes from fans for working with 2PM member TaekYeon for a sexy collaboration of ‘My Ear’s Candy’ recently.

She was on KBS Star Golden Bell aied on 29th August where she revealed the responses of fans of TaekYeon.

She was expecting bashes and hate comments from fans since she not only did a featuring with TaekYeon on the song, they also did various sexy dance moves on stage while performing it.

She said, “I expected bashes from TaekYeons’ fans but instead I get requests from fans to take good care of their oppa. They thought of me like a mother.”

With that MC Kim JaeDong said, “I think that even if you are the same age as TaekYeon, fans will not mind as much too.”

cr:sookyeong

Still remember with Star Golden Bell that has been aired on 15.08.2009??
HERE is the SUBBED one!

all parts have been subbed!! Thanks to time2sub and sweetmelodix @ YT for your subbing collaboration!!
Watch the rest inside this post!

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On July 18 2009, one of Star Golden Bell's guest is SNSD [oh my.. they all are in]. And these vids show Nicole Levels part.. enjoy it!

love jessica's 'No Bye'.. LOL~~
The 2nd part can be seen under the cut...

Credit: sweetmelodix@YT

So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica has revealed that she wished she could sleep enough.

She was on KBS Star Golden Bell when she said, “Usually we get insufficient sleep. If there is a medicine that can bring the effect of 10 hours of sleep with just 1 hour of sleep it would be great.”

Fellow member YuRi added, “Jessica is one who can’t wake up in the morning. She said if there is something to bring the effect of waking her up 5 times when you wake her up 1 time, it would be great” causing laughter in the filming set.

Also Sunny said, “I’m the shortest in terms of height amongst the So Nyeo Shi Dae members. It would be great if I can grow taller.”

Meanwhile on the show, YounHa also revealed, “Soo Young has to raise 3 fingers when she hold the mic.” SooYoung revealed, “I cannot focus on my dance steps if I don’t raise up 3 fingers.”

This episode is set to air TODAY, 18th July.

Credits:Karaholic