Good Day Production Team Responds to Widespread Viewer Anger After Kim Soo Hyun’s Unexpected Appearance in Latest Episode Sparks Controversy and Calls for Change
The production team behind MBC’s new show, Good Day, featuring BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, has issued an official apology following significant criticism from viewers. The controversy arose after actor Kim Soo Hyun appeared in the latest episode, despite ongoing issues surrounding him and demands for his removal from the program.
The production team addressed the situation through an official statement posted on the show’s Instagram account, @teo.universe. In their message, the Good Day team expressed their regret for the concerns caused to viewers and provided context regarding why Kim Soo Hyun could not be entirely edited out of the broadcast. They appealed for understanding and assured viewers that Kim Soo Hyun’s presence would be minimized in future episodes to the best of their ability.
Good Day Production Team’s Official Statement
The full statement from the Good Day production team reads as follows:
Hello, this is the production team of Good Day. First, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to the viewers. The production team recognizes the seriousness of the controversy surrounding a Good Day cast member and is working on the production with the viewers’ reactions as a priority. Good Day is a program that is pre-produced at least one, or up to two weeks in advance due to the subtitle translation process required for international broadcasting. The episode that aired yesterday (Episode 5) was edited in a rush as soon as we were made aware of the ongoing controversy, and the portion featuring Kim Soo Hyun was urgently edited and re-uploaded. This version was edited in collaboration with MBC and global streaming platforms, who were already in the process of translating the subtitles. As a result, Episode 5 was about 10 minutes shorter than usual, and the details were less thorough than expected. Regarding the shoot/recording that took place on March 13, please understand that we were already facing delays in the recording of the music for Good Day. The production team waited for Kim Soo Hyun’s agency to make an official statement regarding the controversy. However, since the agency explained that it would provide a statement the following week (as of March 13), and since it would be difficult to know Kim Soo Hyun’s schedule after that, the production team had no choice but to proceed with the recording. After careful discussion, the production team proceeded with recording and shooting the sketch film clip while keeping in mind that some content may be cut. We tried to avoid any overlap with the other cast members’ scenes. We sincerely apologize for any concerns this may have caused to our beloved viewers of Good Day. Good Day started with good intentions. We believe that, as long as the controversy surrounding the cast member continues, the meaning of the show, its cast, as well as the love and support of our viewers will continue to be tarnished. The content that was aired from the second half of Episode 5, which was filmed on February 18, will continue to unfold in Episodes 6 and 7, and the production team has decided to minimize the parts with Kim Soo Hyun’s appearance as much as possible. The individual recording process for the participant on March 13 will not be aired. We will continue to strive to bring joy to our viewers in the remaining episodes, paying close attention to the cast members, and ensure that Good Day becomes a program where we can share good days with good people.
Background of the Controversy and Episode Airing
The inclusion of Kim Soo Hyun in the latest episode of Good Day sparked immediate and strong reactions from viewers. Many had been calling for the actor to be removed from the show due to an ongoing scandal. Despite these demands, Kim Soo Hyun appeared in the episode, leading to a wave of criticism directed at MBC and the show’s production team.
Production Challenges and Editing Process
In their apology, the Good Day team explained the difficulties they faced in addressing the situation. They stated that the show is pre-produced, with episodes often completed one to two weeks in advance to allow for subtitle translation for international audiences. Episode 5, which aired recently, underwent a rushed editing process as soon as the controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun came to their attention.
The team collaborated with MBC and global streaming platforms to urgently edit and re-upload the episode. This revised version featured reduced screen time for Kim Soo Hyun. However, due to the time constraints and the ongoing subtitle translation process, Episode 5 was approximately ten minutes shorter than usual, and the editing may not have been as comprehensive as some viewers had hoped.
Decision to Proceed with Recording
The production team also addressed the decision to proceed with recording on March 13, despite the controversy. They explained that they had already experienced delays in recording the music for Good Day. They were waiting for an official statement from Kim Soo Hyun’s agency regarding the issue. As the agency indicated that a statement would be provided the following week (from March 13), and with uncertainty about Kim Soo Hyun’s future availability, the production team felt compelled to move forward with the recording.
They emphasized that this decision was made after careful consideration and with the understanding that some of the recorded content might eventually need to be cut. The team also mentioned that they tried to ensure no significant overlap between Kim Soo Hyun’s scenes and those of other cast members.
Future Plans for Good Day
Looking ahead, the Good Day production team assured viewers that they are taking the controversy seriously. They acknowledged that as long as the issues surrounding Kim Soo Hyun persist, the show’s reputation, the cast’s image, and the viewers’ support could be negatively impacted.
Regarding the content filmed on February 18, which forms the second half of Episode 5 and will continue into Episodes 6 and 7, the production team has decided to minimize Kim Soo Hyun’s appearances as much as possible. Furthermore, the individual recording session that took place with the actor on March 13 will not be aired at all.
The Good Day team concluded their statement by reiterating their commitment to bringing enjoyment to viewers in the remaining episodes. They promised to pay close attention to the cast members and work towards making Good Day a program where positive experiences can be shared with good people.
