Kim Jae-won Reveals the Truth Behind Leaving 'Morning Yard' and KBS
Broadcaster Kim Jae-won, formerly an announcer, candidly shared the behind-the-scenes story of his departure from KBS's 'Morning Yard' and his subsequent retirement. After hosting 'Morning Yard' for 12 years and being responsible for the nation's mornings, he revealed why he had to leave ahead of the program's 10,000th episode special and his honest feelings after retirement.
Appearing on MBN's '속풀이쇼 동치미 (Sokpulisho Dongchimi),' Confessing His Feelings After 30 Years
Kim Jae-won appeared as a guest on MBN's '속풀이쇼 동치미 (Sokpulisho Dongchimi),' which aired on the 25th, and shared his thoughts on the theme of 'retirement.'
Kim Jae-won made a meaningful confession from the very first words of the broadcast:
"This is the first time I've sat in a panel seat since retiring. I haven't had a chance to tell my story for 30 years."
His confession that he had no opportunity to tell his own story, despite working as a KBS announcer for 30 years, resonated deeply. Announcers always convey other people's stories and interview others, so they inevitably have fewer opportunities to tell their own stories.
Waking Up at 4:40 AM, "Turns Out I'm a Night Owl"
Kim Jae-won recalled his tiring daily life as the MC of 'Morning Yard.'
"While hosting 'Morning Yard,' I started my day by waking up at 4:40 AM."
One can only imagine how difficult it must have been to wake up at 4:40 AM every day for 12 years. However, the change Kim Jae-won felt after retiring was surprising.
"I didn't know that waking up without setting an alarm would be so happy. It's so comfortable in the early morning. My wife even said, 'You must have been waking up with sheer stubbornness all this time.' It turns out I'm not a morning person, but a night owl."
This is a confession that he endured a lifestyle that didn't suit him for 12 years with sheer 'stubbornness.' He thought he was a morning person while hosting a morning program, but he realized he was actually a night owl after retiring.
His wife's words also show how hard Kim Jae-won had endured. The phrase "You must have been waking up with sheer stubbornness" is something only someone who has watched him closely could say.
The Reason for Leaving 'Morning Yard' Ahead of Its 10,000th Episode Special
The timing of Kim Jae-won's departure from KBS was very subtle. 'Morning Yard,' where he had been for 12 years, was about to reach its 10,000th episode, the first in Korea.
"To be honest, I felt a sense of pressure because 'Morning Yard' is the first program in Korea to reach 10,000 episodes. I thought it was a truly glorious event, and being the MC on that occasion was a heaven-sent opportunity."
He was about to experience a record-breaking moment that any announcer would envy. Hosting the 10,000th episode special would have been a great honor for a broadcaster.
But Kim Jae-won missed this opportunity and left. What was the reason?
"A Fight of Who Leaves First, or Who Gets Kicked Out First"
Kim Jae-won frankly revealed the background to his departure from KBS.
"I didn't think I could survive in the jungle-like outside world given my personality. Nevertheless, working for one company for over 30 years has its ups and downs. Why wouldn't they shake me up? Every time the executive team changed, they wanted to see a new look, and the recently changed executive team decided to replace the MC."
The MC replacement decision was made as the KBS executive team changed. Kim Jae-won had been shaken every time the executive team changed during his 30 years at one company, and he tried to keep his position by showing a new look each time.
But this time it was different.
"Looking at the atmosphere, it was a fight of who leaves first, or who gets kicked out first."
Kim Jae-won's words show how fierce the situation was at the time. It was no longer a situation where he could gracefully step down.
Conflict with the Executive Team, and Early Retirement
Kim Jae-won also explained the specific circumstances.
"Last February, the executive team proposed a replacement, and there was a conflict of opinion with our production team. At that time, I thought I should keep my position because I had affection for KBS and 'Morning Yard,' but then early retirement came up. I thought it was an opportunity given by heaven."
Last February, the new executive team proposed replacing the MC, and there was a conflict of opinion with the production team. Kim Jae-won wanted to keep his position because he had been with 'Morning Yard' for 12 years, but then the opportunity for early retirement came up.
Kim Jae-won described it as an "opportunity given by heaven." It seems that he positively accepted the option of early retirement, perhaps in a situation where he would have to step down forcibly.
"It's a Senior's Duty to Pass It on Cleanly to Juniors"
Kim Jae-won explained his reason for finally deciding to retire as follows:
"'Morning Yard' is a very grateful program, but I didn't think I needed to do it until the 10,000th episode. More than anything, I thought it was a senior's duty to pass it on cleanly to the juniors."
Even ahead of the glorious record-breaking moment of the 10,000th episode, Kim Jae-won decided that he didn't need to stay in that position until the end. Rather, he thought it was his job as a senior to pass the program on cleanly to his juniors.
This shows Kim Jae-won's character and philosophy. It was a decision that considered the future of the program and the juniors more than his own glory.
The End of 30 Years of Life at KBS
Kim Jae-won's retirement from KBS marked the end of his 30-plus years as an announcer. Working for one company for 30 years is rare these days.
During that long time, the executive team changed several times, and Kim Jae-won's position was shaken each time. But he kept his position by showing a new look every time.
The 12 years as the MC of 'Morning Yard' must have been a special time for Kim Jae-won. It would not have been easy to wake up at 4:40 AM every day and be responsible for the nation's mornings.
True Happiness Found After Retirement
Kim Jae-won discovered the happiness of waking up without an alarm after retiring. He realized that he had been living a life that didn't suit him for 12 years, and now he can live a life that suits him.
Feeling comfortable in the early morning and waking up naturally without an alarm. This was the true happiness Kim Jae-won found after retiring.
I am looking forward to what new challenges Kim Jae-won will take on in the future, and in what form he will meet viewers. With 30 years of experience and inner strength, he is expected to show a more brilliant appearance on a stage that suits him!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/roadtowrestling/224054017423
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