KBS anchor Kim Jae-won has finally departed from 'Morning Garden' on Friday. His successor is anchor Kang Sung-kyu.
Kim Jae-won left 'Morning Garden' on Friday after the broadcast of 'Couple Party' on the 14th on KBS 1TV. He hosted 'Couple Party' as a Friday corner of 'Morning Garden' for two years alongside Trot singer Kim Soo-chan.
The co-host Kim Soo-chan noted, "There is this saying, you can buy a watch with money, but you can't buy time. No matter how much money I have, I can't buy back the wonderful times we've had together on 'Couple Party' with brother Jae-won, and that is really regrettable."
Kim Jae-won said, "I really had happy and enjoyable times over the past two years alongside Kim Soo-chan. As you might guess, today is the last happy 'Couple Party' hosted by Kim Soo-chan and Kim Jae-won. I didn't expect we would have to part ways this quickly."
Kim Soo-chan expressed his gratitude, saying, "Throughout this time, you've taught me a lot, and whenever I made mistakes, you helped me out. Brother, you have worked hard."
In response, Kim Jae-won said, "I’ve learned a lot. Will Kim Soo-chan leave first, or will I? I will be the first to leave. Today marks the end of the happy Friday 'Couple Party.' Starting next Friday, a new host will come and team up with Kim Soo-chan."
He added, "In fact, I am someone who can't sing a single note or dance a single step, and standing here on Friday, I truly enjoyed the time spent with all of you. It’s also really regrettable to part ways with the viewers. Everyone, let’s have a beautiful farewell for one hour today."
Finally, receiving a trophy filled with the production team's heartfelt wishes, Kim Jae-won said, "I always envied those who received trophies, and I often wondered why I had never received an award from KBS. Now, this moment has come for me. I enjoyed the happy Friday 'Couple Party' over the past two years, and I thank the production team for accepting me as an MC, even though I can't sing or dance."
Kim Jae-won stated, "I will never forget the viewers who created this for me. Additionally, I began my relationship with 'Morning Garden' when I hosted a Saturday morning event in 1997, when I was 31 years old. Thanks to the opportunity back then, I am who I am today," and he added, "That’s why I want to give opportunities to my juniors and step back. Now, I would like to introduce my successor, Kang Sung-kyu."
Kang Sung-kyu, the new anchor, said, "I feel a heavy burden. It’s a lot of pressure, but let’s enjoy a happy Friday 'Couple Party' together with Soo-chan."
Kim Jae-won remarked, "It won’t be easy for everyone to forget me. Who knows about people? I don’t know when I will return. Thanks to happy Fridays, I was very happy. And wherever I am, I will always be with you. Viewers, you are my life. Oh, don’t worry. I will come out on Monday. Thanks to all of you, I can afford to sleep a little late on Fridays. Lastly, I will wrap up this beautiful farewell with everyone."
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