TV Schedule Changes This Week Due To 2020 Summer Olympics

Jul 23, 2021

With the 2020 Summer Olympics kicking off this week, broadcasting stations are making many schedule changes in order to accommodate Olympics coverage.

Here are some of the changes to look out for this week:

Note that schedules are subject to change.

July 23

The Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony will air via MBC, SBS, and KBS1 starting at 7:30 p.m. KST. MBC’s “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”), SBS’s “The Penthouse 3,” and KBS1’s “Be My Dream Family” will not air as a result.

July 24

KBS2 will not air “Immortal Songs” and “Revolutionary Sisters.” MBC’s “Music Core” and “How Do You Play?” will both take three-week breaks starting on July 24.

July 25

MBC variety shows “The King of Mask Singer,” “Where is My Home,” and “Those Who Cross the Line: Master-X” will not be airing, while SBS’s “Inkigayo,” “Running Man,” “Master in the House,” and “My Little Old Boy” are also taking breaks. On KBS2, “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4” and “The Return of Superman” are canceled this week, while “Revolutionary Sisters” will air at 10 p.m. KST instead of the drama’s usual 7:55 p.m. KST time slot.

Stay tuned for updates!