Talk shows in Korea are not what they used to be.

Talk shows in Korea are not what they used to be.

They explore everything from potential suicides to wild cosmetic surgeries but they don’t seem to gain much attention.

There are all kinds of talks specializing in different areas, like movies and books, but nothing appears to work anymore.

Just a few years ago, the popularity of talk shows surpassed any drama. It began with programs like the “Johnny Yoon Show” in the 1990s and they have been in a blitz.

No more. Actresses come on shows and tell all, about how they cohabitated with program directors and how they contemplated suicide. Nothing working.

According to a survey by Neilson Korea, “Moonlight Prince,” hosted by the ever-popular Kang Ho-dong, the former traditional Korean wrestling ssirum champion, chalked up a viewership of not more than 5.7 percent.