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Kim Sun-tae Quits KBS Web Show
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Jul 29, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“I can see why people might think that, but I was mostly worried that appearing on the news would negatively impact our group.”
via news.sbs.co.kr
Background
Kim Sun-tae, a former Chungju official, had been hosting a new YouTube variety show on KBS called 'Don-sun-tae's Era of Success', where he meets figures from various fields for conversations.
The show was scheduled for regular programming on KBS2 in August, but a controversy erupted after a pre-release video was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Kebaksu Original', which featured Rescene member Woni and revisited a past controversy surrounding her use of a dialect expression.
The timeline
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Pre-release Video Uploaded
A pre-release video for KBS's 'Donseongtae Success Era' was reportedly uploaded to the YouTube channel 'KBS Original', featuring Rescene member Woni and revisiting a past controversy surrounding her use of a dialect expression.[1757]
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Backlash Erupts
The video reportedly drew widespread criticism for needlessly dredging up a controversy that had already been put to rest and putting Woni in an uncomfortable position, with many allegedly calling out the show for secondary harm against Woni.[1757]
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Kim Sun-tae Apologizes
Kim Sun-tae reportedly uploaded a video titled 'I'm Sorry', apologizing for the controversy and stating that he had asked the production team to delete the video as soon as he recognized the problem.[1757]
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Kim Sun-tae Quits Show
Kim Sun-tae reportedly announced his voluntary departure from the show, taking responsibility for the controversy and stating that he felt a great sense of inadequacy in leading the broadcast as a solo MC.[1758]
Who is involved
Frequently asked
What was the controversy surrounding Rescene member Woni?
Woni was previously embroiled in a controversy surrounding the use of a dialect expression, which was allegedly associated with a far-right online community.
Why did Kim Sun-tae quit the show?
Kim Sun-tae quit the show after a controversy erupted over his handling of a segment involving Rescene member Woni, taking responsibility for the incident and stating that he felt a great sense of inadequacy in leading the broadcast as a solo MC.
What was the reaction to the pre-release video?
The video drew widespread criticism for needlessly dredging up a controversy that had already been put to rest and putting Woni in an uncomfortable position, with many calling out the show for secondary harm against Woni.
Related drama
Sources
- news.sbs.co.kr, Former Chungju official Kim Sun-tae is facing criticism after KBS's new YouTube variety show hosted by him, "Don-sun-tae's Era of Success," re-addressed past controversy surrounding Rescene member Won, Aug 2, 2026.
- biz.heraldcorp.com, Kim Sun-tae [YouTube channel 'Kim Sun-tae'] YouTuber Kim Sun-tae, formerly known as "Chungju Man," has stepped down from KBS web variety show "Donsuntae Seonggong Sidae" (hereinafter "Donsuntae") foll, Aug 2, 2026.
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