TV: Infinity Challenge reaches a slump?

Article: 'Infinity Challenge' in a dilemma for copying itself? It's okay to rest

Source: TV Report via Nate

'Infinity Challenge' ranked 3rd in viewer ratings for its time slot, a surprising turn of events for the usual variety king. The recent episode featured several guests playing games that viewers are already familiar with watching. Afterwards, there were some criticisms about how the show is starting to recycle or 'copy' previous episodes way too often. While one side says it's impossible to constantly expect new things from an 8 year old program, others think the producers need to step it up with fresh content.

1. [+429, -71] I'll be honest, yesterday's episode was boring.. I think IC is the funniest without any guests and they do little skits like Myung Soo is 12 years old or the daughter in law special.

2. [+295, -70] I'm a hardcore IC fan myself but... yesterday's episode was a bit boring, yeah ^^;

3. [+320, -100] IC can only make a recovery if their stupid fangirls stop shielding the show no matter what. Even if there are things that are cause for criticism, they always spam the comments saying, "So what, I had fun watching it." And when the viewer ratings drop again, they're always claiming, "The journalist is making stuff up again." If you leave a comment saying the episode was boring, they accuse you of being from Ilbe, "You shouldn't have watched it if you don't like it, why are you leaving hateful comments?" This is being repeated all throughout... IC is basically surrounded by viewers that will take anything they throw at them and praise them for it. The producers need to step out of their comfort zones and try something new.

4. [+42, -2] I agree with the article. I zoned out a lot while watching yesterday's episode. IC is funnier without any guests and just the 7 of them fooling around.

5. [+42, -20] I also enjoy watching IFC but it was so obvious they were spotlighting the kids that came from Yoo Jae Suk's suggestions. Just stick with the 7 of them. The show is way too comfortable lately. It seems like they're just half a$$ing their meetings and half a$$ing their filming.

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