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TV ratings showdown: NewJeans vs. Hwang Hee Chan

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Posted by ReneeT Sunday, June 9, 2024

Audiences are excited for an imminent variety show ratings showdown between KBS and SBS as two beloved superstars are pitted against each other today, June 9.

Idol group NewJeans will be a guest on KBS’ ‘2 Days & 1 Night’, airing at 6:10 p.m. KST. All members except Hyein, who is on a hiatus due to an injury, will be making their first appearance on an over-the-air Korean television show.

On the other hand, soccer player Hwang Hee Chan will appear as a one-day Futsal coach on SBS’ ‘Running Man’, airing at 6 p.m. KST. Hee Chan is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers and the South Korean national team.


SEE ALSO: "It won't be easy to become the 'nation's favorite group' again" Netizens debate whether NewJeans can ever recover from their drop in popularity rankings

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theoriginaldan
theoriginaldan341 pts Sunday, June 9, 2024 2
Sunday, June 9, 2024

Popularity of top athletes (especially footballers) will always overtake idols. No matter how popular these idols are. Running Man will easily win this battle.

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Hwang Hee Chan all the way! It's rare that he's in Korea! I mean, come on. No contest here! Can't wait!

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