KBS1's 'Morning Yard' Revamps After 35 Years: Singer Yoon Soo-hyun Takes on New Role

The long-running KBS1 program 'Morning Yard' is undergoing a revamp after 35 years, with singer Yoon Soo-hyun set to host the Friday segment 'Quiz Show Cheonman Da-haeng'.

A press conference for the KBS1 current affairs program 'Morning Yard' was held on the morning of the 30th at the KBS headquarters in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Attendees included PD Kim Dae-hyun, announcers Um Ji-in and Park Chul-kyu, singer Yoon Soo-hyun, comedian Jung Tae-ho, and singer Na Sang-do, who introduced the new 'Morning Yard'.

'Morning Yard' first aired on May 20, 1991, and announced its revamp after 35 years. Yoon Soo-hyun expressed her thoughts on hosting the Friday segment, saying, "The applause feels different when I step on stage. People greet me saying, 'I saw you on 'Morning Yard' today,' making me feel closer to many viewers. It feels like the greatest filial duty to my parents who have consistently watched 'Morning Yard'." She added humorously, "For my generation, hearing the opening music of 'Morning Yard' meant being late," but also expressed her affection for the program, noting, "Although it has an image of being a favorite for moms and grandmothers, having appeared on it many times since my debut, I find it to be a young, vibrant, and trend-sensitive program. It seems to be more talked about than any other show."

When asked about her determination for the Friday hosting, she replied, "It's daunting to conduct a live quiz show, especially with the largest prize in 'Morning Yard' history of 10 million won at stake, but I will work well with the reliable announcer Park Chul-kyu." She also highlighted the unique charm of 'Quiz Show Cheonman Da-haeng', stating, "Unlike traditional quiz shows that determine a winner through competition, this show focuses on collaboration to solve quizzes. The process of various participants forming teamwork seems fun, and instead of testing knowledge or common sense, there are many quizzes that require 'wit' and 'sense', making it enjoyable for viewers." She pledged, "I will do my best as a hint fairy to help our participants relax and take home the 10 million won prize."

Yoon Soo-hyun also hinted at the upcoming content of 'Quiz Show Cheonman Da-haeng'. She revealed, "We are preparing episodes like the K-pop Legends, Legendary KBS MCs, and the Four Major Religions." She encouraged participation, saying, "Families, hiking clubs, and groups in urgent need of 10 million won, please apply. Employees from other broadcasting stations who want to challenge KBS are welcome. Politicians who want to show a united front, even if they're not close, are also welcome." She also teased, "On April 17, during KBS Viewer Week, 'Romantic Couple' and 'Hansarang Hiking Club' will compete for 10 million won, so please look forward to it."

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr