Goldfish (TV series)
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Golden Fishery is a South Korea
n talk show
broadcast on MBC
. It first aired on the July 7, 2006 and has had a fairly stable audience share. Currently, Radio Star is the main segment in this program.
and Jung Sun-hee with Shin Jung-hwan
, Kim Hye-sung
and Im Chae-mu as the main panels. The main MCs stayed the same but the panels were changed frequently. Kim Sung-ju, Ock Joo-hyun, Andy, Lee Ji-hoon, and Yu Sae-yoon were some of the regular panelists in Golden Fishery. The original True Story Theatre featured skits which acted out people’s problems posted up on their homepage. This segment began to disappear in December 2006 due to the popularity of The Knee-Drop Guru and completely disappeared in March 2007.
The Knee-Drop Guru is a talk show with a unique premise. According to the theme, clients (celebrity guests) visit The Knee-Drop Guru to discuss about their problems and to seek advices from him. The talk show is known for having famous or controversial guests. Some of the celebrities even volunteer to appear on the show to clarify rumors about them. The Knee-Drop Guru features a variety of guests from celebrities to cultural and political figures. The show appeals to many viewers because of the hosts' harsh, sensitive and honest questions and comments.
The Knee-Drop Guru (Kang Ho-dong
) supposedly listens to the guests’ problems and solves them. His name indicates that he knows everything before the clients kneel down in front of him. However, he actually attacks the guests with tough questions and leads the guests to talk about many unknown things about them. After all, The Knee-Drop Guru is a talk show, even though it doesn’t seem like one. The Rude Guru (Yu Sae-yoon)’s concept is "rude", just like his name. As The Knee-Drop Guru's assistant, his job is to introduce the guests’ profiles and make sensitive comments here and there. He is known for purposely amplifying the guests' controversies and simply being "rude". The Band Boy (All Lies Band) was not an original member of The Knee-Drop Guru. He actually came to play guitar and sing the theme song of The Knee-Drop God. However, the comments he rarely makes find to be so wise and hilarious that he became part of the cast.
, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Kook-jin, and Kyuhyun
. Originally consisting of Kim Gu-ra, Yoon Jong-shin, and Shin Jung-hwan
, Shindong
was added as a part of the DJs until he was replaced by Kim Kook-jin. In 2011, Kim Hee-chul replaced original DJ Shin Jung-hwan after he was involved in an illegal gambling controversy overseas. The hosts call their show as "a high quality music talk show", but the show focuses mostly on the comedy aspect than the music aspect.
Radio Star is different from other Korean talk shows because it is very informal and it talks about guests’ and even host's sensitive pasts. While The Knee-Drop Guru has A-list celebrities as its guest stars, Radio Star tends to talk with B-list or even C-list celebrities. The atmosphere of the show is much lighter than The Knee-Drop Guru, as the hosts talk and joke about anything with the guest stars. In the beginning, the show was outshadowed by The Knee-Drop Guru as expected. There were several occasions when Radio Star only received 5 minutes of airtime when The Knee-Drop Guru received 1 hour. However, as the show went on, it has been gaining popularity. The audience seems to enjoy the wittiness of the hosts and the interaction between the guests and the hosts.
Following the cancellation of The Knee-Drop Guru, Radio Star became the main and only segment of Golden Fishery. In November 2011, Yu Sae-yoon was recruited as the fifth DJ of Radio Star, returning to Golden Fishery after The Knee-Drop Gurus cancellation.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
broadcast on MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
. It first aired on the July 7, 2006 and has had a fairly stable audience share. Currently, Radio Star is the main segment in this program.
True Story Theatre
Golden Fishery first aired on July 7, 2006 with True Story Theatre (Korean: 실화극장) as the main segment. It originally started out with two main MCs, Kang Ho-dongKang Ho Dong
Kang Ho Dong is a former Korean MC and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as the top Korean traditional wrestler. Along with comedian Yoo Jae Suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment.- Family :Kang Ho Dong was born in Jinju on June 11, 1970 to...
and Jung Sun-hee with Shin Jung-hwan
Shin Jung-hwan
Shin Jung-hwan is a Korean singer and entertainer. Known first for being part of K-pop groups Roo'ra and Country Kko Kko, he has since become a "comedian", or an entertainer, on various variety shows. In November 2005, he encountered some controversy after he was caught gambling and he...
, Kim Hye-sung
Kim Hye Sung
Kim Hye Sung is a South Korean actor and model.-TV Drama series:*The Kingdom of The Winds *High Kick! -Film:*Jenny, Juno, *Gangster High *Boy Meets Boy *71-Into The Fire...
and Im Chae-mu as the main panels. The main MCs stayed the same but the panels were changed frequently. Kim Sung-ju, Ock Joo-hyun, Andy, Lee Ji-hoon, and Yu Sae-yoon were some of the regular panelists in Golden Fishery. The original True Story Theatre featured skits which acted out people’s problems posted up on their homepage. This segment began to disappear in December 2006 due to the popularity of The Knee-Drop Guru and completely disappeared in March 2007.
The Knee-Drop Guru
The Knee-Drop Guru (Korean: 무릎팍 도사) first aired on January 3, 2007. Initially, it was just a special New Year program. However, it became popular and became a regular segment in February that year and is still loved by many people. The segment ended on October 12, 2011 due to the temporary retirement of Kang Ho-dong.The Knee-Drop Guru is a talk show with a unique premise. According to the theme, clients (celebrity guests) visit The Knee-Drop Guru to discuss about their problems and to seek advices from him. The talk show is known for having famous or controversial guests. Some of the celebrities even volunteer to appear on the show to clarify rumors about them. The Knee-Drop Guru features a variety of guests from celebrities to cultural and political figures. The show appeals to many viewers because of the hosts' harsh, sensitive and honest questions and comments.
The Knee-Drop Guru (Kang Ho-dong
Kang Ho Dong
Kang Ho Dong is a former Korean MC and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as the top Korean traditional wrestler. Along with comedian Yoo Jae Suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment.- Family :Kang Ho Dong was born in Jinju on June 11, 1970 to...
) supposedly listens to the guests’ problems and solves them. His name indicates that he knows everything before the clients kneel down in front of him. However, he actually attacks the guests with tough questions and leads the guests to talk about many unknown things about them. After all, The Knee-Drop Guru is a talk show, even though it doesn’t seem like one. The Rude Guru (Yu Sae-yoon)’s concept is "rude", just like his name. As The Knee-Drop Guru's assistant, his job is to introduce the guests’ profiles and make sensitive comments here and there. He is known for purposely amplifying the guests' controversies and simply being "rude". The Band Boy (All Lies Band) was not an original member of The Knee-Drop Guru. He actually came to play guitar and sing the theme song of The Knee-Drop God. However, the comments he rarely makes find to be so wise and hilarious that he became part of the cast.
Radio Star
Radio Star (Korean: 라디오 스타) was the second segment of Golden Fishery. It is yet another talk show, but it is approached in different ways as The Knee-Drop Guru. There are four hosts, called DJs, in this show, Kim Gu-raKim Gu-ra
Kim Gu-ra is a Korean MC, comedian and radio host.He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the Korean public for harshly criticizing famous rock band H.O.T...
, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Kook-jin, and Kyuhyun
Kyuhyun
Cho Kyuhyun , best known mononymously as Kyuhyun, is a Korean pop singer. He is the youngest member of a very popular boy band Super Junior. In Super Junior, he is a main vocalist. He is also one of the first four Korean artists to appear on Chinese postage stamps...
. Originally consisting of Kim Gu-ra, Yoon Jong-shin, and Shin Jung-hwan
Shin Jung-hwan
Shin Jung-hwan is a Korean singer and entertainer. Known first for being part of K-pop groups Roo'ra and Country Kko Kko, he has since become a "comedian", or an entertainer, on various variety shows. In November 2005, he encountered some controversy after he was caught gambling and he...
, Shindong
Shindong
Shin Dong-hee , better known by his stage name Shindong, is a South Korean idol singer, actor, presenter, and one of the four lead dancers of the boy band Super Junior. He is a dancer but also a rapper, often co-writing rap lyrics with Eunhyuk...
was added as a part of the DJs until he was replaced by Kim Kook-jin. In 2011, Kim Hee-chul replaced original DJ Shin Jung-hwan after he was involved in an illegal gambling controversy overseas. The hosts call their show as "a high quality music talk show", but the show focuses mostly on the comedy aspect than the music aspect.
Radio Star is different from other Korean talk shows because it is very informal and it talks about guests’ and even host's sensitive pasts. While The Knee-Drop Guru has A-list celebrities as its guest stars, Radio Star tends to talk with B-list or even C-list celebrities. The atmosphere of the show is much lighter than The Knee-Drop Guru, as the hosts talk and joke about anything with the guest stars. In the beginning, the show was outshadowed by The Knee-Drop Guru as expected. There were several occasions when Radio Star only received 5 minutes of airtime when The Knee-Drop Guru received 1 hour. However, as the show went on, it has been gaining popularity. The audience seems to enjoy the wittiness of the hosts and the interaction between the guests and the hosts.
Following the cancellation of The Knee-Drop Guru, Radio Star became the main and only segment of Golden Fishery. In November 2011, Yu Sae-yoon was recruited as the fifth DJ of Radio Star, returning to Golden Fishery after The Knee-Drop Gurus cancellation.