Producers oppose to cancellation of SBS’ long-running program

\'Capture the Moment How is that Possible\'. SBS

SBS's long-running current affairs program, "Capture the Moment How is that Possible," is on the verge of being canceled. The program was first broadcast in May 1998 and has been on the air for 26 years.

Producers of SBS's current affairs department released a statement opposing the cancellation of the program on January 15. According to the statement, the producers in charge of the program were informed of the program's cancellation by a chief producer on the 8th. Since then, the producers have delivered their opinions against it, but discussions on cancellation seem to have proceeded.

In the statement, they said, "The program "Capture the Moment How is that Possible," has a significant meaning for the current affairs department. Writers and producers, many of whom are the youngest and are learning to write and edit for the first time, build up their skills by dealing with stories about the world and people in this show. The evaluation criteria for TV programs should include not only profits they make but intangible values, such as a role they play in the organization.”

They also added, "It's not just a program going away. It is a significant event that shakes up the entire talent development process and the allocation of manpower and resources at the headquarters. We, the producers of the current affairs department, strongly support the position of the department to fight against the decision to cancel the program, and we will closely monitor the process."

“Capture the Moment How is that Possible” is a program that introduces strange people and events to make viewers laugh and be moved. Broadcaster Lim Sung-hoon and actress Park So-hyun have served as the main show hosts since the beginning of the program. They received a plaque of appreciation from SBS for hosting the show for a long time, celebrating the 1000th episode in September 2018.

SBS is reportedly considering canceling the program, citing the fact that it has become outdated and uncompetitive. The ratings for the show have recently been in the 2 percent range, with a high of 3.4 percent this year. It airs every Saturday at 6:50 p.m.

The broadcast station expressed its position on the cancellation of the program, saying, "Nothing has been decided yet."

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