JTBC 'Hal Myung Soo' filming suspended, JoongAng Group facing financial crisis

Filming of JTBC Web Variety Show 'Halmyungsoo' Suspended

Filming for 'Halmyungsoo', a web variety show produced by JTBC Digital Studio and hosted by Park Myung-soo, has been suspended. The production team recently notified the cast that filming would be taking a one-week break. 'Halmyungsoo', which has been recording on a bi-weekly basis, has canceled its scheduled recording, and no specific future recording schedule has been determined yet. However, as footage has already been secured, videos will continue to be uploaded at 5:30 PM on Fridays according to the existing schedule until July. JTBC stated that while recent recordings were indeed canceled, no future plans have been finalized.

Impact of JoongAng Group's Financial Crisis and Rehabilitation Proceedings Application

This suspension of filming is interpreted as an aftermath of the financial crisis facing major affiliates of JoongAng Group. JoongAng Group has applied for court rehabilitation proceedings for its major affiliates, including JTBC, JoongAng Holdings, JoongAng P&I, Contentree JoongAng, and Megabox JoongAng. A production official stated, "I heard that filming is taking a temporary break because internal reorganization is necessary due to company issues." Previously, the drama 'Rediscovery of Love,' which was scheduled to air on JTBC, also saw its production halted after the cast lineup was revealed, following a series of production stoppages caused by the management crisis.

Park Myung-soo Faces Crisis in Bangkok Due to Acrophobia and Stomach Pain

A recently released video on the 'Halmyungsoo' YouTube channel captured a tense situation experienced by Park Myung-soo during a reward vacation to Bangkok, Thailand, with Kwanghee and Mimi. While experiencing the high-altitude skywalk at the Mahanakhon Building, Park Myung-soo was overwhelmed by the height of the transparent floor, pleading to give up the challenge due to severe fear. Furthermore, while moving after a night market tour, he faced a crisis of halting filming as he complained of sudden stomach pain. While moving, Park Myung-soo broke into a cold sweat and revealed the urgency of the situation, saying, "I'm not joking, we have to go quickly. I can't hold my anus any longer."

Preparing for Broadcast Return After COVID-19 Self-Quarantine Release

Park Myung-soo, who recently paused his activities, underwent a two-week self-quarantine due to COVID-19 related issues. Park was tested following the impact of singer Lee Chan-won's positive diagnosis but received a negative result and was notified by quarantine authorities that his isolation period had ended. The first program scheduled for recording after his release from quarantine is 'Halmyungsoo.' He is also expected to return to KBS Cool FM's 'Park Myung-soo's Radio Show.' TV Chosun's 'Taste of Wife' is also discussing Park Myung-soo's broadcast return schedule.