An MBC official said on Dec 11, ŌĆ£The 2021 New YearŌĆÖs Idol Star Athletics Championships decided to take a break as the COVID-19 situation is expected to be prolonged due to the rise in social-distancing level to 2.5 and the surge in the number of confirmed patients nationwide.ŌĆØ First broadcast in 2010, Idol Star Athletics Championships features celebrities, mostly Korean pop idols and groups, competing in multi-sport events. However, the production of Idol Star Athletics Championships has also been hampered by the spread of the new coronavirus. This yearŌĆÖs Chuseok special was held online, but the network decided to cancel the production of the 2021 New YearŌĆÖs special. Source (1)
