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Kim Tae-ho's division in crisis, Lee Hyo-ri's card brought out again
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‘The era of content overflow’. For readers who are wondering what to watch, reporter Tae Yu-na and Ten Asia will serve as an ‘entertainment guide.’ It adds fun to watching the program by delving into hot issues in the entertainment industry, as well as watching points, major characters, and behind-the-scenes stories.


Singer Lee Hyo-ri and producer Kim Tae-ho have come together again following 'Seoul Check-in' and 'Canada Check-in'. It is a ‘dance singer wandering troupe’ derived from ‘Seoul Check-in’. Will PD Kim's winning combination of brilliant lineup and music project be able to work in his own entertainment show after leaving MBC's 'Hangout?' Producer Kim's capabilities, who have not been able to achieve any significant results since the establishment of the production company TEO, were put on the stand.

'Dance Singer Wandering Troupe', which will be broadcast for the first time on the 25th, is a program that tells the story of Kim Wan-sun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Hyori, Boa, and Hwasa, who each dominated an era as dance singers, traveling around the country to meet fans in person and enjoy a national tour concert together.

Above all, 'Dance Singer Wandering Troupe' is even more meaningful in that it started as Lee Hyo-ri's idea during the filming of 'Seoul Check-in'. At that time, when Kim Wan-sun, Uhm Jung-hwa, BoA, and Hwasa met, they shared their thoughts about the dance singer's national tour concert that came to mind while preparing for '2021 MAMA'. Afterwards, we discussed the location, concept, and timing to draw up a detailed outline, which soon became a reality.
Kim Tae-ho's division in crisis, Lee Hyo-ri's card brought out again
Kim Tae-ho's division in crisis, Lee Hyo-ri's card brought out again
The fact that this project was inspired by a single word from Lee Hyori reminds us of the ‘What do you do when you play’ refund expedition, which attracted a lot of attention in 2020. The members are also the same: Lee Hyori, Uhm Jung-hwa, and Hwasa. As a result, PD Kim Tae-ho and Lee Hyo-ri have collaborated on three music projects, including SSAK3 and Refund Expedition, as well as the Dance Singer Wandering Troupe.

The response to ‘Dance Singer Wandering Troupe’ was hot even before the broadcast. The Gwangju performance held on the 27th of last month sold out in just one minute after ticket sales opened. Five types of posters full of the members' individuality also attracted attention upon their release. Even in the short teaser video containing the live performance, the heat can be clearly felt.
Kim Tae-ho's division in crisis, Lee Hyo-ri's card brought out again
Kim Tae-ho's division in crisis, Lee Hyo-ri's card brought out again
‘Dance Singer Wandering Troupe’ is also a program that is at an important crossroads for Kim Tae-ho’s division. It has been 15 months since I left MBC and established the production company TEO in December 2021. Tving's 'Seoul Check-in', which was first introduced, was selected as one of the top 9 'Contents of the Year' in 2022, and gained great popularity as it was selected as the most viewed content on Tving in the first half of the year, but subsequent content did not perform as well as expected.

'Canada Check-in', Lee Hyo-ri's second show, succeeded in conveying the story of an abandoned dog and moved people's hearts, but it ended lonely with a viewership rating of around 1%, being pushed out by competitors such as 'The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family' and 'Agency' in the same time slot. ENA's 'Earth Marble World Travel' and 'Hyemi-ri Yechae-pa', which were released afterward, are both experiencing sluggish performance, recording the lowest viewer ratings of 0%.
Kim Tae-ho's division in crisis, Lee Hyo-ri's card brought out again
Kim Tae-ho's division in crisis, Lee Hyo-ri's card brought out again
Lee Hyo-ri's card was brought out again in a crisis situation. It is clearly regrettable that PD Kim Tae-ho, who left Yoo Jae-seok, is now in Lee Hyo-ri's shadow. However, the public has not yet given up on their expectations for the combination of PD Kim Tae-ho and Lee Hyo-ri. This is why attention is being paid to whether 'Dance Singer Wandering Troupe' will be a program that will recognize the directing skills of PD Kim Tae-ho, who is on the judging panel, or whether it will remain stigmatized as PD Kim Tae-ho's limitations.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr