On December 13, MBC�officially announced that Kim PD of top Korean variety show 'Infinity Challenge' has been promoted to entertainment director of MBC.�This is Kim PD's first promotion in 15 years since he started working for the broadcasting network in 2002.�

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Prior to this, the general strike against MBC finally drew to an end after 170 days, and former veteran producer, Choi Seung Ho (56), has been sworn in as the new president.�

Netizens are showering Kim Tae Ho PD with congratulatory messages on his well-deserved promotion, commenting, "Congratulations, Tae Ho PD", "You've worked hard","Congrats on the promotion", "Thank you so much for 'Infinity Challenge'."