KBS Radio 2 (
Hangul
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: KBS 2 라디오; also known by its nickname Happy FM) is a
K-Pop
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,
classical music
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, and
entertainment
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network of the
Korean Broadcasting System
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KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...
. Opened in 1933 on
AM Radio
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, the network began utilising
FM Radio
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frequencies 67 years later for a clearer audio reception.
Radio 2 operates daily from 5:00 am to 3:00 am of the following day. National programs originate from Seoul, with regional opt-outs as well as rebroadcasts of selected
KBS 2FM
KBS Cool FM (Hangul : KBS 쿨FM)(also known as KBS 2FM Hangul : KBS 제2FM방송) is a 24-hour Hot AC music radio station of the Korean Broadcasting System. It plays mostly older K-pop Music from the 90s compared to KBS Happy FM which plays t ...
programs are aired across local stations operating on FM and, if applicable, AM radio.
Stations
Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province
Other Provinces
* Chuncheon : FM 98.7 MHz
* Wonju : FM 100.5, 88.1 MHz
* Gangneung : FM 102.1 MHz, FM 106.7 MHz, FM 103.9 MHz
* Daejeon : FM 100.9 MHz, FM 89.5 MHz
* Cheongju : FM 90.9 MHz
* Jeonju : FM 92.9 MHz
* Gwangju : FM 95.5 MHz
* Mokpo : FM 88.1 MHz
* Suncheon : FM 102.7 MHz, FM 100.9 MHz, FM 106.7 MHz
* Daegu : AM 558 kHz, FM 102.3 MHz
* Gimcheon : FM 88.9 MHz
* Ulleung Island : FM 92.1 MHz
* Busan : FM 97.1 MHz, FM 99.5 MHz
* Changwon : FM 106.1 MHz, FM 99.7 MHz
* Jeju : FM 91.9 MHz, FM 89.7 MHz, FM 92.7 MHz
History
* 1933 - Chōsen Broadcasting Corporation's Second Broadcasting(, JODB, 660 kHz) started broadcasting.
* 1947 - Chōsen Broadcasting Corporation Closed. Relunched as KBS Second broadcasting(, HLSA).
* 1972 - Frequency Moved 660 to 600 kHz.
* November 1, 1978 - Frequency Moved 600 to 603 kHz.
* December 1, 1980 - Renamed as KBS Radio 2. along with the launch of
KBS Radio 3
KBS Radio 3 (a.k.a. KBS Voice of Love FM) ( AM 1134 kHz/ FM 104.9 MHz) is a national radio station for persons with disabilities, the elderly, and social minorities. Owned by the Korean Broadcasting System, Radio 3 operates daily f ...
,
KBS 2FM
KBS Cool FM (Hangul : KBS 쿨FM)(also known as KBS 2FM Hangul : KBS 제2FM방송) is a 24-hour Hot AC music radio station of the Korean Broadcasting System. It plays mostly older K-pop Music from the 90s compared to KBS Happy FM which plays t ...
(Now Cool FM Formerly TBC Radio), KBS Radio Seoul (Now
SBS Love FM
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Formerly DBS) and
KBS 1FM
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(Now Classic FM).
* July 1, 2000 - KBS 2 Radio FM repeater 106.1 MHz Launched.
* October 20, 2003 - KBS Radio 2 Renamed as Happy FM. Reformated as an entertainment radio station for the middle aged.
* March 3, 2005 - Viewable Radio (BORA) Broadcast launched.
* April 25, 2016 - Local Radio 2 stations started cross-broadcast with KBS 2FM in order for the latter to air its selected shows nationally.
See also
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KBS Radio 1
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Radio 1's programs are heard nationwide; na ...
*
EBS FM
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*
MBC FM4U
MBC FM4U is a K-pop, Pop music, Classical music and Entertainment station from Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. Launched in September 19, 1971 it was South Korean second FM station with TBC Radio (Now KBS Cool FM) being first and KBS Stereo FM ...
*
CBS Music FM
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*
Traffic Broadcasting System
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This TV Station is run by Seoul Metropolitan Government and televises general news, information, doc ...
*
EBS 1TV
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*
Far East Broadcasting Company
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Philippines
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Radio 2
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Radio stations established in 1980
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