According to reports from media outlets on June 20 KST, MBC's 'Idol Star Athletics Championship' will return this year for the first time in two years.

The popular variety show is set to air during the Chuseok holidays in September, with recording scheduled for August. This year's event is rumored to feature sporting categories such as futsal, team relay race, and golf.

Since its debut in 2010, the 'Idol Star Athletics Championship' has been a staple on MBC during South Korea's annual Chuseok and Lunar New Year celebrations. 

However, the program has faced various controversies over the years, including allegations of mistreatment of idol contestants and fans, including frequent injuries sustained by the idols during practice.

Korean netizens are voicing their dissatisfaction with the return of the 'Idol Star Athletics Championship,' expressing their discontent across various online communities. Korean netizens commented:
"I hope my bias doesn't appear."

"No one wants this... why are they doing this?"

"???? For real?"

"August?"

"I hate it."

"I'm relieved that my bias is not in Korea in August."

"Why isn't this canceled forever? Why did it return."

"When will this get canceled?"

"I think if the idols aren't rookies, they don't need to appear on the show."

"Golf? lol."

"Just cancel it already."

"Golf??"

"I thought this was canceled... Why is it so persistent..."

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