The '2024 MBC Entertainment Awards', originally scheduled to air on December 29, will now be rescheduled for broadcast during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, according to a report by OSEN on January 2.

The event was initially planned to take place at the MBC Media Center in Sangam at 8:30 PM on December 29. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the show had to be canceled. MBC made the difficult decision after the event was disrupted by a major incident earlier that day, prompting the broadcaster to replace the live broadcast with a special news program.

Following the cancellation, MBC officially confirmed that the ceremony would not take place on its original date. The network communicated that future details regarding the event, including the announcement of award winners, would be revealed once a new plan was in place.

In a new development, MBC has now started discussions to reschedule the '2024 MBC Entertainment Awards' to coincide with the Lunar New Year holiday later this month. With the national mourning period concluding on January 4, MBC intends to finalize the new date and details for the ceremony, which could potentially air in the final days of January. Broadcasting industry sources suggest that MBC is hopeful of holding the event during the festive season, allowing fans and viewers to enjoy the highly anticipated awards show during this celebratory period.

This adjustment follows MBC's handling of other year-end programs. The 'MBC Drama Awards' and 'MBC Gayo Daejejeon,' originally planned for December 30 and 31, were also impacted by the schedule changes. These events, which were initially set to be broadcast live, were switched to recorded formats. The 'MBC Drama Awards' will now be aired on January 5 at 5:10 PM, giving viewers the opportunity to enjoy the program despite the delay.

With these changes, MBC is focused on delivering its planned content while being sensitive to the national mood and recent events. The broadcaster’s decision to explore a new broadcast window during the Lunar New Year holiday highlights its commitment to delivering the awards ceremony, allowing audiences to celebrate together as part of the holiday festivities.

As MBC works to finalize its plans, fans can expect further updates regarding the new schedule of the '2024 MBC Entertainment Awards' in the coming days.

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