The programs "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man" are shaken by the appearance of Lee Sang-min and Kim Junho as married men, leading to confusion among viewers.
Following the marriage of singer and broadcaster Lee Sang-min and comedian Kim Junho, viewer opinions on their appearances as married individuals in the SBS entertainment programs "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man" are divided. Criticism has arisen that their continued presence on the programs contradicts the original intent of the shows. This situation has created confusion around the identity of the programs.
#. What's wrong with married participants on "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man"?
Initially, the SBS program "My Little Old Boy" showcased the daily lives of independent single entertainers from a mother's perspective, focusing on the candid and natural appearances of unmarried celebrities. However, recently, Lee Sang-min celebrated his first birthday after marriage alone overseas, indicating a shift in his situation on the program. Since his marriage, glimpses of his newlywed life have been revealed on "My Little Old Boy," and in the most recent episode, the wedding of Kim Junho and Kim Ji-min was broadcasted live, with a preview of their honeymoon in the next episode. This has caused some viewers to express concerns that the show is moving away from its original intent of showcasing the lives of singles after marriage.
Similarly, "Dol Sing Po Man" faces the same issue. The program features conversations with four divorced men sharing stories from their single days and honest accounts of single life. Now that Kim Junho and Lee Sang-min are married, questions are being raised about whether the show can still focus on the daily lives of singles. Particularly, as married life is being showcased, it has increased viewer confusion about the show's identity.
#.'"Home Alone" has removed married participants, but "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man" remain silent on the issue?
As the cast of "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man" have transitioned to married individuals, the voices of viewers questioning the direction of these programs are growing louder. This sentiment is understandable, as all married participants departed from the previous MBC program "Home Alone." "Home Alone" was centered on single life, maintaining its identity by naturally removing participants who got married. Indeed, individuals like Lee Si-eon and Honey J have left "Home Alone" after marriage, with recently announced marriages like that of "Farm You" member Lee Jang-woo hinting at an upcoming exit. If the everyday lives of the married participants do not align with the program's intent, viewers argue that "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man" should adjust their cast accordingly.
Moreover, in the case of "My Little Old Boy," there is now a preview of Kim Junho's honeymoon. Kim Junho and Kim Ji-min have shared their wedding ceremony and newlywed home, with plans to showcase their honeymoon in the future. If the program covers weddings and newlywed life, it deviates from its original focus on singles, leading to viewer confusion.
#. There must also be freshness about the "new individuals"..
Additionally, viewers are expressing concerns that "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man" may no longer be able to maintain their existing content. The fact that Lee Sang-min and Kim Junho, both married, continue to appear on the programs may showcase a contrast to their original purpose instead of presenting new attempts. Consequently, there is a growing sentiment that it is time to reevaluate the identity of the programs.
In particular, there is a perspective that the continued presence of married individuals does not provide viewers with new changes. In other words, it is a point in time to shift the program's direction, leading to calls for the introduction of new individuals or fresh changes. The notion that broadcasting the daily lives of the two married individuals does not align with the program's core intent is causing concerns about its identity, and attention has focused on how the production team will resolve this issue.
Whether to maintain a single-centric program or to shift towards new content poses a significant dilemma for the production team. Viewer opinions regarding the future direction of "My Little Old Boy" and "Dol Sing Po Man" and the decisions of the production team are crucial at this juncture.
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