tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268789363253190247.post5271487530632742330..comments2023-06-25T18:01:34.208+09:00Comments on Busan Mike / 부산 마이크: NewsRadioMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15349691823513127693noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268789363253190247.post-45996216649493151012012-03-09T07:43:19.814+09:002012-03-09T07:43:19.814+09:00I'm sure there are diamonds in the rough. I ha...I'm sure there are diamonds in the rough. I hadn't realised Hatherly's show had changed though - that's a shame.<br /><br />I haven't heard of "As One", but then I don't listen to Busan e-FM much, partly because of my work, but mostly because of the bad English and the processes which I know create it.<br /><br />Feel free to vent about it - I feel there's a lot that needs to be said about the subject. One day I'd like to put up the definitive post about my my time at Busan e-FM and what it says to me about Korea and my Korean experience, but out of a sense of proper decorum and completeness that probably has to wait until I'm not working there any more.<br /><br />I think these stations will evolve over time. Previously I mentioned the inability of foreigners who are fluent Korean speakers to break the divide into station management - though I do think it will come. But in the end, while Busan e-FM is supposed to be aimed at foreigners, its real audience is Korean, and perhaps they are getting what they want as it is.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349691823513127693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268789363253190247.post-15112370544163973842012-03-08T23:55:15.847+09:002012-03-08T23:55:15.847+09:00Mike, don't get me wrong; there has been some ...Mike, don't get me wrong; there has been some class "A" programming on Seoul's TBS. <br /><br />Last year, they had a great evening news/ commentary show with "Sid Kim" (I think). it's been replaced by a very competent personality whose name escapes me. However, they really screwed the pooch on the format by having teams of university students debate various current events. <br /><br />These students come from SKY, EHWA, and other decent Seoul universities. The TBS moderator is top notch, but when those kids start going at it, it's painful to listen to. <br /><br />In contrast, Kim had regular "adult professional" guests; lawyers, professors, etc. I'd sit in my parked car for an hour listening to his show.<br /><br />Where did it go?<br /><br />Another program that was worth a listen was Hatherly's show, last year. It had a comedy/ chat feel. He did a great job. Now they have Hatherly DJing a music slot. Doesn't make sense.<br /><br />Just one more thing: I don't know if you guys have to broadcast the K-Popular "As One" chicks down in Busan, but if you don't, thank your particular diety.<br /><br />They have been the one terrible constant on Seoul's TBS. Even my university and adult Korean students and friends change stations when those girls come on. <br /><br />Sorry for venting, but Korea is pretty good at copying cars and electronics, but there is a definite shortfall when it comes to them taking anything from "the west" that has worked and continues to work in radio and television.<br /><br />Just one more thing.... I was driving to work one morning... 9ish... and the DJ actually played William, Capt., Kirk, Shattner's rendition of the Beatle's Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.... <br /><br />The sad thing is that it wasn't part of an AM comedy show! It was just in his line up. No show, just music... <br /><br />Anyway, I'm glad it exists. I hope it evolves in a good way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268789363253190247.post-78036196971441847972012-03-08T21:30:11.272+09:002012-03-08T21:30:11.272+09:00Yes, I think it's fair to say it does have a b...Yes, I think it's fair to say it does have a bit of a college radio station feel to it - which I've also come to realise is about my level :-) That said, I've done college radio, and by comparison the technical set-up is much more professional.<br /><br />It would be interesting to discover what the output would be like if the foreigners had free reign to put their ideas into practice, but as things are it's really broadcasting designed by Koreans, for Koreans, although I think some foreigners out there are trying to push the envelope.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349691823513127693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268789363253190247.post-56088265471963700732012-03-08T20:59:17.015+09:002012-03-08T20:59:17.015+09:00Having spent four years working at my university&#...Having spent four years working at my university's radio station and a few years with National Public Radio (NPR.org), I considered working at the TBS E-FM in Seoul when I heard they had a few openings.<br /><br />But, my crystal ball told me to stay away. For one, most of the programming lacks a certain professionalism. 70% of the programming screams college radio station. After reading your account, I guess it's bc of the Koreanism in the business. <br /><br />Anyway, I'm glad I dodged that bullet. <br /><br />Thanks for your insight.<br /><br /><br /><br />Just listening to the programming is enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com