KBS Hosts a Variety of Special Programmes in Live of Japanese Earthquake

In light of the unimaginable damage caused by the recent earthquake in Japan, Korean broadcasting agency KBS airs a variety of special programs.

KBS will at first air “Media Criticism” on the night of the 17th at 11:40 in which our Korean press goes to get full media coverage of the situation.

On the 18th, the “Field Reporters” segment, which also features the Japanese earthquake, will air via 1TV.

The field reporters team revealed on the corner “Going to the Scene of the Tragedy,” that the “reporters covering the scene of the damage reported many deaths from the tsunami that resulted from the earthquake, an unthinkable number that are missing, and that even those who survived are suffering through hunger and pain.”


Notably, on the “Spreading Fears of Radiation” corner, it was explained that “even after the worst was caused by the earthquake/tsunami, there is a growing fear of the radiation in Tokyo, Sendai, and Fukushima, where lines of people have formed to evacuate.”

Also, on the 22nd, starting from 7:10 PM, a 75-minute broadcast of the “Special Live ‘Hope Concert’ in Aid of Japan” will air via 1TV.

Through this Hope Concert, KBS hopes to relay the message of love and care to the many disaster victims who have been affected by the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami, wishing them a quick recovery.

Top Korean singers Patti Kim, Lee Mi Ja, and Cho Young Nam will send their messages of love and hope through their singing. Also, FT Island, CN Blue, B2ST, 4minute, U-Kiss, and others will make appearances for the full 75 minutes in the ARS studio, to accept pledges for fundraising.

Also, Ryu Shi Won, Bi, and other hallyu stars will also say special messages.


Source: Nate

KBS To Hold Hope Concert For Japan

KBS will have a special fund raising concert entitle, "Hope Concert for Japan" to help the earthquake and tsunami victims. The concert is to be aired on the 22nd of March.

Artists such as Mi Ja Lee, Cho Yeong Nab , FT Island, CN Blue, Beast, 4minute and U-kiss will appear on the said concert.

Ryu Siwon and Rain is also expected to convey a special message.

A representative from KBS said, "The Hope Concert is for the victims of earthquake and tsunami and with this concert, we convey hope and comfort messages for them."

Source: Naver