[Official] 'Default' JTBC Variety Show Broadcast Halted.. Replaced with World Cup Re-runs

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JTBC announced a suspension of its broadcasts for 'Han Moon-chul's Blackbox Review' and 'The Swindlers', replacing them with re-runs of World Cup matches.

On the 23rd, JTBC announced that 'Han Moon-chul's Blackbox Review' and 'The Swindlers', scheduled for broadcast on the 24th and 25th, will be suspended due to the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup lineup.

It further stated that the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup group stage matches will be re-broadcast at 8:50 p.m. on the 24th, and the Republic of Korea vs. South Africa match will be re-broadcast at 7:50 p.m. on the 25th.

On the 12th, JTBC declared a default (non-payment of debt) after failing to repay a total of 20.6 billion won in securitized loans upon maturity. JTBC stated, "We will do our utmost to resolve this situation as quickly as possible with a responsible attitude by mobilizing all available means internally and externally," and added, "Broadcast content production and airing, including news and major sports broadcasts, will continue to operate normally."

Five affiliates of the Jungang Group, including JTBC, are facing a financial crisis. Two days later on the 14th, Jungang Holdings, Contentree Jungang, Jungang P&I, and Megabox Jungang filed for reorganization proceedings, and on the 15th, JTBC also filed for reorganization with the court.

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