In a significant turn of events, many beloved TV and variety shows are set to be sidelined this weekend as the National Assembly prepares to vote on the second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol. This crucial vote is taking place on Saturday, leading to widespread scheduling changes across major broadcast networks.

Leading the charge on this disruption, JTBC confirmed on December 13 that there will be a "News Special Broadcast" on Saturday, December 14, causing the rescheduling of highly anticipated programs. Fans are left disappointed as the 462nd episode of the popular show 'Knowing Bros' and episode 4 of the much-discussed drama 'The Tale of Lady Ok' will not air as originally planned. Instead, viewers can expect to catch 'The Tale of Lady Ok' on Sunday, December 15, at 10:30 PM.

This drama has captured the hearts of audiences not only in South Korea but globally, thanks to its unique approach to historical storytelling. 'The Tale of Lady Ok' focuses on the challenging lives of slaves and follows the inspiring journey of its protagonist, Gu Deok Yi, portrayed by the talented Lim Ji Yeon. With the show's viewership numbers skyrocketing from 4.2% in the Seoul metropolitan area during its premiere to an impressive 8.1% by the third episode, fans are anxious about a potential drop in momentum due to this unexpected delay.

KBS and MBC are also feeling the pinch of this political turmoil. KBS 2TV's popular music-themed reality show 'I'm a Singer' has announced its cancellation for this week, while MBC's variety show 'Hangout with Yoo' faces a similar fate. In a slight alteration to keep audiences engaged, MBC’s music program 'Show! Music Core' will broadcast earlier at 10:50 AM. Meanwhile, the Friday-Saturday drama 'When the Phone Rings' is tentatively scheduled to air at its usual time of 9:50 PM, although this is subject to change based on the impeachment vote results.

Adding to the television upheaval, Channel A’s weekend drama 'Marry YOU' will see yet another reschedule. This follows a previous adjustment just last week, reflecting the chaotic climate as political tensions continue to escalate.

The impeachment motion in question has been proposed by an overwhelming coalition of 191 opposition and independent lawmakers. Among the serious allegations are violations of the Constitution, such as infringing on the principle of popular sovereignty and misusing martial law. The new motion notably accuses the president of orchestrating attempts to arrest National Assembly members under martial law—far more serious claims than those made during the first impeachment attempt.

As the National Assembly gears up for the pivotal voting session at 5 PM on December 14, broadcasters are ramping up their news coverage to provide real-time updates on this historic event. The outcome of the vote not only has the potential to reshape the political landscape but also threatens to further disrupt weekend broadcasts across the nation.

Prepare for a weekend of unexpected changes, and stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds—your favorite shows may not be the only things affected by this high-stakes political drama!