The first challenge the program faced was getting rid of previous scandals associated with its former cast members, so the show replaced all the cast members save for Kim Jong-min, the only member to have remained from Season 1. With an almost entirely new cast and an adjusted format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk paid off as Season 4 effectively conveys a heart and sincerity that resonates with viewers across the world. When Season 4 began airing in December of 2019, it became clear that KBS was rebuilding from the ground up. Renowned for its travel and food-centric format, 2 Days & 1 Night consistently brought in viewership with cast members who were household names. 2 Days & 1 Night always relied on the chemistry between cast members, and the program was extremely public-friendly. KBS, the show’s broadcasting company, now faced a challenge as one of their longest running and most reliable programs came to a screeching halt. Jung Joonyoung’s involvement in the Burning Sun case as well as an investigation into veteran members Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Jun-ho for illegal gambling meant that half the cast was no longer fit for public broadcast. In March of 2019, season 3 of the beloved variety show 2 Days & 1 Night came to an abrupt end following a string of scandals from the cast members.
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