Netizen/TV: Noh Hong Chul's Loss and Infinity Challenge's Future

For a long time I've been a massive fan of Infinity Challenge and have barely missed a single episode. But more than Junjin, more than Gil, Noh Hong Chul's loss hit me hard. He was always one of the members that you had a love-hate relationship with for his rather extreme demenanor which leads to different sentiments with differing situations. I'm upset that he made a mistake so soon, I'm upset that it happened so quickly after he has proven his worth and public recognition (with Choice 2014), and I'm upset that IF's dynamics will greatly change with his departure.

Even more than being upset, I fear that the show will slowly head its way to its demise. While they had always battled occasional dips in popularity and ratings, this probably has to be one of its greatest with such a swift and sudden shift in dynamics. Who will step up now? IF's charm had always been in the dynamics and interactions between the largely diverse members, with humour points stemming from their close relationships. Any changes to that, additions and subtractions included, might work against it with the massive fan base it has accumulated over the many years of broadcast. A part of me believes that it's just another challenge that will eventually be overcomed given the sole fact that it is Infinity Challenge, but.. Well, I just sincerely hope nothing bad happens so that I'll still have my regular weekly dose of IF.

Bonus optimistic netizen translations
Park Myungsoo: "It's such a waste for Noh Hongchul. His loss is great but.." (Interview)

[9587+/258-] He was a man who spoke such great words? ㅋㅋ That's cool of him.

[7974+/250-] People who read the interview in his voice! ㅋ

[7702+/184-] If you watch Infinity Challenge, Myungsoo was one who really liked Hongchul ㅋ

[5940+/206-] When you see it, you know. Myungsoo's a kind man.

[5718+/157-] The program can just continue the way it is going now. The name is Infinity~Challenge after all

[779+/38-] Noh Hongchul's image was also on the rise, it's such a waste. When you look at it, Yoo Jaesuk and Park Myungsoo had a great entertainer life. For such a long time, they had no major scandals.

[559+/25-] If we look at it Yoo Jaesuk is amazing. Not even a single mistake ㅋㅋㅋ

[452+/45-] Myungsoo is originally a kind person. If he only changes his rough image on broadcasts, he'll be a commendable gagman.

[445+/40-] I like all of IC members.