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The Strongest Baseball: Behind the Scenes of Season 4 Controversy
| The strongest baseball | |
|---|---|
| Event | JTBC and Studio C1 Part Ways Amid Controversy |
| Date | November 11, 2025 |
| Key Players | JTBC, Studio C1, Jang Si-won PD |
| Background | The Strongest Monsters, a team of retired professional and amateur baseball players, compete against national high school, university, independent, and professional baseball teams. The show has been a hit, but behind-the-scenes drama is threatening Season 4. |
| Conflict | JTBC announced it would not produce the new season with Studio C1 due to a damaged trust relationship. Studio C1, led by Jang Si-won PD, has been accused of excessive production costs and lack of transparency. |
| Production Costs | JTBC claims Studio C1 has been overcharging for production costs, estimating hundreds of millions of won in excess. Studio C1 has not disclosed data justifying these costs. |
| Public Statements | JTBC issued a statement on November 11, while Jang PD responded on social media, reassuring fans that the show will continue despite the setbacks. |
| Future of Season 4 | JTBC has pledged to return with a new and fun fourth season, but questions remain about maintaining the show’s quality without Jang PD’s influence. |
| Historical Context | The show debuted in 2022 and has been a huge success, with Lee Seung-yeop and Kim Sung-geun serving as coaches for the Strongest Monsters. |