EBS Knowledge Channel e to broadcast three episodes on pet loss, Bamti, and handwriting from October 5–7

Major broadcasts for Knowledge Channel e from October 5 to October 7

- "Common sense as we knew it is overturned!" An interesting intellectual exploration spanning science, society, and humanities - [Science] Why is parting with a pet so painful? A special bond viewed through science - [Society] We, who are clumsy yet lovely like Bamti - [Humanities] The reason to pick up a pencil again: The effects and emotional value of 'handwriting'

*Broadcast schedule: Monday to Wednesday, October 5 to October 7, 2026, at 12:40 AM, EBS1

An interesting intellectual exploration that overturns the common sense of the past and modern conventions we firmly believed in is about to begin. From October 5 (Mon) to October 7 (Wed), EBS <Knowledge Channel e> will broadcast a diverse three-part planned series, including the special bond between humans and pets viewed through science, the comfort provided by the neologism 'Bamti' which affirms immaturity, and the effects and emotional value of handwriting which is gaining attention again in the digital age.

"Beyond the Rainbow Bridge" : October 5 (Mon) - Why is parting with a pet so painful? A special bond viewed through science

A being that welcomes you when you return home and lies by your side without a word to spend the day with you. When you let a pet go, empty spaces remain in every corner of the familiar daily life. However, if one expresses deep sadness, they may be met with the view that they are 'being excessive.' Is the grief of losing a pet you lived with truly excessive?

In 2015, researchers at Azabu University in Japan discovered that the longer a dog and its guardian look at each other, the more the hormones involved in bonding and attachment increase together. Recent studies have also revealed interesting clues in the heart and brain responses of guardians that show a special relationship with pets. Are we perhaps connected to pets much more deeply than we think?

That deep bond remains as longing even after the parting. It is said that the story of the 'Rainbow Bridge' written by a girl who lost her dog began from that heart. In <Knowledge Channel e>, we look into the special bond between humans and pets through science and examine why that parting remains such a deep sorrow.

"Bamti-esque" : October 6 (Tue) - We, who are clumsy yet lovely like Bamti

When we need to convey a negative opinion to someone in our daily lives, a neologism has emerged that allows us to convey our opinion without using the language of direct criticism. It is 'Bamti.'

The origin of Bamti became a sort of meme after someone pointed out the tacky clothing of a user named 'Bamti' in a mobile game, and the user's response of simply replying "Yes" became a hot topic. This word did not stop at simply meaning 'ugly.' It was the confident attitude, as if saying, 'So what if I'm immature?' That became the difference between 'Bamti' and other language, and people began to use the word 'Bamti' as a language that affirms immaturity.

There is an emotion that those who create art have felt at least once. The feeling that one's work is too clumsy and immature to show to the world. Five students from the Department of Film at Korea National University of Arts, who empathized more than anyone with the concerns of creators, made a new proposal. To gather the 'Bamti films' of various creators—the dark histories they wanted to hide away—and create a film festival.

In the era of hatred and ridicule, <Knowledge Channel e> examines the influence and meaning of the word 'Bamti' in our lives through the Bamti Film Festival, which pats us on the back saying "It's okay to fail," and the positive messages they deliver.

"The Act of Writing by Hand" : October 7 (Wed) - The reason to pick up a pencil again: The effects and emotional value of 'handwriting'

In an era where neat characters are completed just by pressing a screen, the act of writing by hand has gradually moved away from daily life. However, recently, an increasing number of people are focusing on the act of writing and recording by hand. In a world where efficiency has become important, why are we drawn to the act of writing by hand again?

From a neuroscientific perspective, the hand is a sensory organ closely connected to a wide area of the brain. The process of holding a writing instrument and writing becomes an excellent stimulus that promotes brain activity. In fact, the act of writing by hand can help the process of understanding and remembering information compared to keyboard typing, and naturally allows one to focus on a single activity.

Even in an era accustomed to fast and smooth results, the handwriting where one presses down character by character with their heart leaves the writer's time and heart. This broadcast examines how handwriting can be more than a simple means of recording and can become a process of awakening the brain's senses and calming the mind. And it contemplates the meaning of why we need time to pause for a moment in our weary daily lives and write even a single line with our own hands.

*Related photos can be found on the EBS institutional website (about.ebs.co.kr)-Cyber PR Office-Highlights, on the corresponding broadcast dates.

◆ At a Glance

· Publishing Institution : EBS

· Category : Knowledge Channel e

· Distribution : October 3

Source : EBS Press Release

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