Kim Soo-hyun Out, aespa In on G-Dragon’s Good Day — “That Must’ve Been a Tough Edit”

After a one-week hiatus, MBC’s star-studded variety show Good Day is back with a new teaser for its upcoming “General Assembly” episode—this time, without Kim Soo-hyun.

On March 25, the Good Day team released a 40-second preview through its official YouTube channel TEO, titled “GD’s Dream Becomes Reality! Good Day General Assembly D-DAY.” The video featured a lively reunion of the show’s cast, including G-Dragon, Jo Se-ho, Hwang Jung-min, Hwang Kwang-hee, Hong Jin-kyung, Aiki, and Defconn, who gathered for a festive and laughter-filled episode.

Jo Se-ho greeted Hwang Jung-min warmly, saying, “It’s been a while,” while Kwang-hee asked for a selfie, reminiscing about old memories. G-Dragon hosted a charity auction with his personal items, adding even more excitement to the gathering. Hong Jin-young fiercely bid in the auction, shouting, “It’s not over yet!” And as a final surprise, aespa made a guest appearance, further raising anticipation.

G-Dragon, ever the entertainer, even performed a short dance for his juniors. When the response from the group was less than enthusiastic, he raised his hand playfully and said, “I apologize,” drawing laughter from the cast.

However, one name was conspicuously missing: Kim Soo-hyun. Despite being part of the original Good Day lineup, he was entirely absent from the teaser. In earlier episodes, Kim was seen only briefly in wide group shots without any dialogue or close-ups, and now, his presence has been removed altogether.

This editing move follows intense public backlash stemming from grooming allegations involving the late actress Kim Sae-ron. Her family alleged that Kim had been in a relationship with her during her time as a minor and accused him of neglecting her financial hardships. Kim Soo-hyun, through his agency Gold Medalist, denied the claims and maintained that their relationship began after she reached adulthood. Despite his statements, the controversy remains unresolved.

Following the allegations, Good Day announced that the episode originally scheduled for March 23 would be postponed for “program restructuring.” However, it is now widely believed that the delay was to give the production team time to edit Kim out of the footage.

Given that Kim had been seated near the center during filming, many fans speculated the editing process would be particularly challenging. After seeing the latest teaser, some viewers commented, “The editing team must’ve worked overtime,” and “It’s sad to see him go, but it must’ve been necessary.”

Meanwhile, others praised the show’s decision to move forward without airing unedited footage of Kim. Earlier, Good Day had faced criticism for initially proceeding with filming and broadcasts despite the growing controversy.

Now restructured and re-edited, Good Day will officially return on March 30 at 9:10 PM KST on MBC. With G-Dragon leading the “Good Day Family” into its highly anticipated General Assembly, viewers are curious to see how the show evolves—both in content and in cast dynamics—moving forward.

In this full fancam-style performance clip, G-Dragon performs his iconic solo hit “Crooked” (삐딱하게) for the cast of Good Day. The intimate setting showcases GD’s charisma as he delivers the song with live vocals and playful energy, interacting with the cast and drawing smiles from the crowd. It's a nostalgic moment that highlights GD’s star power and his ability to command attention—even in a casual group setting.

This is the official episode 6 teaser for Good Day, previewing the highly anticipated “General Assembly” episode. The clip features nearly the full cast gathered in one place, including G-Dragon, Jo Se-ho, Hwang Kwang-hee, Hong Jin-young, Defconn, and special guests like aespa. The teaser shows a festive vibe, with laughter, games, and a charity auction hosted by GD. Notably, Kim Soo-hyun is completely edited out of the teaser, despite originally being part of the cast.

Meanwhile, G-Dragon is gearing up for his Ubermensch album and 2025 world tour, with stadiums already sold out, all while navigating the ongoing controversies surrounding Kim Soo-hyun. After topping rankings as No. 1 in brand power and reputation, G-Dragon continues to prove his unmatched prowess—not just as a global music icon, but also as a fashion mogul. Now, he is making significant strides in television and entertainment, showcasing once again that he can conquer any arena he enters.