Why was SBS Entertainment 2024 Canceled?
The highly anticipated SBS Entertainment Awards 2024, slated for December 31, has been halted in its tracks. Behind the glitter and glamour lies a sobering reality: the awards show’s cancellation stems from the tragic Jeju Air crash on December 29. True to South Korea’s deeply rooted cultural values, SBS joined other networks in putting celebrations on hold during this period of national mourning. The channel’s statement was clear yet open-ended: while December 31’s festivities are definitely canceled, the door remains ajar for a potential future broadcast.
SBS noted in an official statement: “The 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards, which was scheduled for the 31st, will be canceled. The live broadcast and recording will not take place on the 31st, and it has not been decided yet whether to proceed with recorded broadcasts in the future.”
SBS notice cancelation of 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards scheduled on December 31st, no live broadcast or pre-recorded to take place on that day further plan regarding possibilities of pre-recording in the future or other plan is not yet decidedhttps://t.co/7bz3nzltvU pic.twitter.com/dn5ZoRzlWI
— KPOP WORLD INA (@kpopers_family) December 30, 2024
Nominees Selected For SBS Entertainment Awards 2024
Despite the postponement, the nominee list of SBS Entertainment Awards 2024 reads like a who’s who of Korean variety show royalty, featuring some of the industry’s most loved artists. The battle for the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize) promised to be epic, featuring variety show titans like Yoo Jae Suk, Jun Hyun Moo, and Kim Jong Kook, among other luminaries.
The nominees’ reactions ranged from heartfelt to hilarious. Kim Jong Kook, the powerhouse behind “Running Man” and “My Little Old Boy,” openly shared his ambition: “To be honest, I’d like to win the Daesang at least once.” Meanwhile, the ever-charismatic Lee Hyun Yi threw the gauntlet with a playful challenge: “If you tell me to dance, I’ll dance right now!”
Kim Jong Kook is nominated for ‘Grand Prize Awards (Daesang) at 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards 📆 31st December 2024 (Tuesday) ⏰ 20:40KST 📺 SBS#kimjongkook #김종국 pic.twitter.com/YhWz8maWBb
— kookoo the bear 🧸 (@paradiseKJK) December 24, 2024
In classic variety show fashion, the legendary Yoo Jae Suk – no stranger to the Daesang podium – played it humbly with a simple “I am so perplexed.” Not to be outdone, Shin Dong Yup stole the show with his comedic jab at Jae Suk: “Just shut up already!”
This mix of earnest ambition and playful banter perfectly encapsulates why these stars have captured the hearts of viewers across countless variety shows – and why the eventual ceremony, whenever it may happen, promises to be unmissable.
