SBS to end Family Outing

It was announced on the 17th that SBS has taken the decision to end their flagship program, Family Outing this coming January 2010. The countdown has apparently begun as SBS has decided against renewing their contract with the production company that produces Family Outing. SBS are currently preparing for another program to take its place. Family Outing has enjoyed high popularity ever since it's debut in June 2008. But it has recently been embroiled in lots of controversies involving scripted lines, fishy situations, etc plus recycled scenarios, resulting in a huge decline in ratings. Yoo Jae Suk has also signaled his decision to leave when his contract is up in January 2010, which ultimately means that the program can't continue since he's the focal point. A SBS staff expressed, "The end of Family Outing is more or less decided already. We are currently preparing a new real outdoor variety show which will include 6 - 7 MCs. Our target is for it to debut at the end of January 2010, with our first recording scheduled in mid-January. We have already signed on 2 idol group members, 2 - 3 actors/gagmen thus far. The MCs have yet to be decided." Source: Newsen