''Sunday Night'' () is the longest-running South Korean
television entertainment programme
Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. The term can refer to a television set, or the medium of television transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertising, e ...
airing on
MBC. It runs for 175 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising. Previously named ''Big March of Sunday Night'' () when it debuted in 1981, and changing its name to ''Sunday Sunday Night'' () in 1988, in March 2011, the show has changed its name for the second time in its history in an effort to increase its popularity again at the 5:20PM timeslot, with its rival contenders,
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...
's ''
Happy Sunday
''Happy Sunday'' ( ko, 해피 선데이) is a Korean reality-variety show shown on the KBS2 network, which competes directly against MBC's '' Sunday Night'' and SBS's '' Good Sunday'' line-up. Although it has been broadcast since 2003, its line ...
'' and
SBS's ''
Good Sunday
''Good Sunday'' ( ko, 일요일이 좋다) is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the SBS network, which competes directly against MBC's '' Sunday Night'' and KBS2's ''Happy Sunday'' line-up. The program has suffered from the competit ...
''. As of April 29, 2012, the name was once again changed to its most commonly known abbreviation, ''Sunday Night'' ().
Broadcasting times
''Big March of Sunday Night''
* March 29, 1981 – November 20, 1988 (21:00 - 22:00/22:00-23:00 ; 1 hour)
''Sunday Sunday Night''
* November 27, 1988 - Later half of 1999 (18:00 - 19:00 ; 1 hour)
* Later half of 1999 - 2004 (18:00 - 19:55 ; 1 hour 55 minutes)
* 2004 – 2006 (17:40 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 15 minutes)
* 2006 – May 20, 2007 (17:30 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 25 minutes)
* May 27, 2007 – February 20, 2011 (17:20 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 35 minutes)
** May 27, 2007 – February 20, 2011 (17:20 - 18:40 ; 1 hour 20 minutes ; Part 1)
** May 27, 2007 – February 20, 2011 (18:40 - 19:55 ; 1 hour 15 minutes ; Part 2)
''Our Sunday Night''
* March 6 – August 21, 2011 (17:20 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 35 minutes)
* August 28, 2011 – April 22, 2012 (17:10 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 45 minutes)
** August 28, 2011 – April 22, 2012 (17:10 - 18:00 ; 50 minutes ; Part 1)
** August 28, 2011 – April 22, 2012 (18:00 - 19:55 ; 1 hour 55 minutes ; Part 2)
''Sunday Night''
* April 29, 2012 – October 14, 2012 (17:10 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 45 minutes)
** April 29 – October 7, 2012 (17:10 - 18:20 ; 1 hour 10 minutes ; Part 1)
** April 29 – October 7, 2012 (18:20 - 19:55 ; 1 hour 35 minutes ; Part 2)
* October 21, 2012 – present (17:00 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 55 minutes)
** December 2, 2012 – present (17:00 - 18:35 ; 1 hour 35 minutes ; Part 1)
** December 2, 2012 – present (18:35 - 19:55 ; 1 hour 20 minutes ; Part 2)
Current segments
King of Mask Singer
*Starring: Various singers
''King of Mask Singer'' () is a mystery music show featuring several celebrities to compete in singing competition while given elaborate masks to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. The winners of each pair are selected by the audience and panel of judges through instant live votes. The names of contestants are not revealed unless they have been eliminated. The show debuted on April 5, 2015, replacing ''Animals''.
Previous segments
A few of the many segments shown on ''Sunday Night''.
Dunia: Into a New World
*Starring:
Don Spike
Kim Min-su (; born January 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Don Spike () is a South Korean singer, composer and entertainer. Personal life
Relationships
In May 2022, it was reported that Don Spike would hold a wedding with his non-c ...
,
Yunho
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(
TVXQ
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), Austin Kang,
Sam Okyere
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Early life
He was accepted into the Korean Government Scholarship Program in 2009 and moved to Korea to study computer science and engineeri ...
,
Jung Hye-sung
Jung Hye-sung (born Jung Eun-joo on April 29, 1991) is a South Korean actress and model.
Career
Jung began her acting career in ''To the Beautiful You'' (2012) and gained recognition through supporting roles in ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016) a ...
,
DinDin
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, , ,
Kwon Hyun-bin
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,
Luda (Cosmic Girls),
Joon Park
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Ear ...
(
g.o.d
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),
Mijoo
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Lovelyz
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)
''Dunia: Into a New World'' () replaced ''Wizard of Nowhere'' and broadcast from June 3, 2018, to September 23, 2018.
Wizard of Nowhere
*Starring:
Kim Tae-won
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,
Kim Su-ro
Kim Soo-ro (born Kim Sang-joong on May 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor.
Career
Early career
Kim Soo-ro studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Dongguk University, then joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 1993, he made hi ...
,
Yoon Jung-soo
Yoon Jung-soo () is a South Korean comedian.
Variety show
Awards and nominations
References
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Living people
South Korean male comedians
Year of birth missing (living people) ...
,
Um Ki-joon
Um Ki-joon (born March 23, 1976) is a South Korean actor.
Career
Um Ki-joon made his acting debut in 1995 in the stage play ''Richard III'', though he later became best known as a musical theatre actor, starring in ''Singin' in the Rain'', ''The ...
,
Choi Min-yong
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Jang Do-yeon (born Ma ...
,
Kim Jin-woo (
WINNER
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Film
* ''The Winner'' (1926 film), an American silent film starring Billy Sullivan
* ''The Winner'' ...
) and guests.
''Wizard of Nowhere'' () premiered as pilots on June 5, June 17 – July 1, 2017, then replaced ''All Broadcasts of the World'' and officially broadcast from July 30, 2017, to May 27, 2018.
All Broadcasts of the World
*Starring:
Song Hae
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, Heo Cham, Lee Sang-byuk, Im Baek-cheon,
Park Myeong-su
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,
Park Soo-hong
Park Soo-hong (born October 27, 1970), is a South Korean comedian and presenter.
Career
In 1991, Park won bronze in the National College Comedy Contest, making his official debut in the South Korean entertainment industry. In the early 1990s, Pa ...
''All Broadcasts of the World'' () replaced ''Secretly Greatly'' and broadcast from May 28 to July 23, 2017. Since July 29, 2017, the program was changed the broadcast timeline to Saturday night.
Secretly Greatly
*Starring:
Yoon Jong-shin
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Early life and education
Yoon completed high school at Daewon Foreign Language High School and studied Korean Language ...
,
Lee Soo-geun
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,
Kim Hee-chul
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,
Lee Guk-joo
Lee Guk-joo (李國主, born on January 5, 1986), is a South Korean comedienne under FNC Entertainment
FNC Entertainment (; stands for "fish and cake") is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2006 by South Korean singer and recor ...
,
John Park
''Secretly Greatly'' (), also known as ''Hidden Camera season 3'', a new corner related with ''Hidden Camera'' starred by
Lee Kyung-kyu
Lee Kyung-kyu (born August 1, 1960) is a South Korean actor, comedian, MC, film producer, and screenwriter. He was the highest paid entertainer on the KBS network in 2010, with earnings of .
Lee patented his instant noodle recipe ''Kkokkomyeo ...
, a former program to surprise Korean celebrities in various situations, without any notice from the host and its producers. The show debuted on December 4, 2016, replacing ''Real Men''. The last episode was broadcast on May 21, 2017.
Real Men
*Starring:
Kim Su-ro
Kim Soo-ro (born Kim Sang-joong on May 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor.
Career
Early career
Kim Soo-ro studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Dongguk University, then joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 1993, he made hi ...
,
Seo Kyung-suk,
Sam Hammington
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,
Park Gun-hyung
Park Gun-hyung (; born November 1, 1977) is a South Korean actor. Park made his acting debut in musical theatre in 2001 and has since been active on both television and stage. He starred in the ballroom dancing film ''Innocent Steps'' (2005), ...
,
Chun Jung-myung
Chun Jung-myung (, born November 29, 1980) is a South Korean actor. Chun made his break into the entertainment industry in the KBS teen drama ''School 2'' (1999). He is best known for his leading roles in TV dramas such as '' Fashion 70's'' (200 ...
,
K.Will
Kim Hyung-soo (; born December 30, 1981), better known by his stage name K.Will (), is a South Korean singer. The name is a combination of the first letter 'K' of his last name 'Kim' and the English word 'Will', which means will. He debuted in ...
and
Henry Lau
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. Former cast members who have left the show are
Mir
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,
Ryu Soo-young
Ryu Su-young (born Eo Nam-seon on September 5, 1979) is a South Korean actor. He made his first appearance on television as a college student on a cooking show in 1998, then starred in the controversial film '' Summertime'' (2001). This was follo ...
,
Son Jin-young,
Jang Hyuk
Jeong Yong-jun (born December 20, 1976), better known as Jang Hyuk, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the films ''Volcano High'' (2001) and ''Windstruck'' (2004), and the television dramas '' Successful Story of ...
, and
Park Hyung-sik
Park Hyung-sik (born November 16, 1991), known mononymously as Hyungsik, is a South Korean singer, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A, and its sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is known for his roles in '' ...
.
''Real Men'' () is a reality show featuring seven male celebrities as they experience a week in the army. The show debuted on April 14, 2013, replacing ''This is Magic''. The last episode of season 2 aired on November 27, 2016.
Animals
*Starring:
Park Joon-hyung,
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yu-ri (; born December 5, 1989), better known by her mononym Yuri, is a South Korean singer, actress and songwriter. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) in August 2007, w ...
,
Eunhyuk
Lee Hyuk-jae (born April 4, 1986), better known by his stage name Eunhyuk, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer and television host. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Super Junior and its subgroups Super Junior-T and S ...
,
Seo Jang-hoon
Seo Jang-hoon (; born 3 June 1974) is a South Korean former professional basketball player, who is currently active as an entertainer and variety show star.
Early life
Seo attended Whimoon High School, known as one Seoul's high school basketball ...
,
Yoon Do-hyun
Yoon Do-hyun (born February 3, 1972) is a South Korean hard rock/folk rock singer, musician, and songwriter. He is the founder and lead vocalist of the Yoon Do-hyun Band (YB) since 1996. Yoon is also an MC on TV variety programs (notably ''Yoo ...
,
Jang Dong-min
Jang Dong-min (; born July 20, 1979), is a South Korean comedian. He is known as ‘comedian who curses a lot’, (his comedy style is mainly on yelling and cursing). He is part of Gag Concert's 19th class (class of 2004), together with Yoo Se-yo ...
,
Kim Jun-hyun,
KangNam,
Jo Jae-yoon
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,
Kwak Dong-yeon
Kwak Dong-yeon (; born 19 March 1997), is a South Korean actor and musician. He made his acting debut in the television series ''My Husband Got a Family'' in 2012 for which he received Best Young Actor Award at the Korea Drama Awards. He then st ...
and
Don Spike
Kim Min-su (; born January 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Don Spike () is a South Korean singer, composer and entertainer. Personal life
Relationships
In May 2022, it was reported that Don Spike would hold a wedding with his non-c ...
.
''Animals'' (Korean: 애니멀즈) is a variety show featuring eleven celebrities living with a variety of animals. The show debuted on January 25, 2015, replacing ''Dad! Where Are We Going?'' and ended on March 29, 2015.
Dad! Where Are We Going?
*Starring:
Kim Sung-joo (and Kim Min-kook),
Sung Dong-il
Sung Dong-il (born April 27, 1967) is a South Korean actor. Sung made his acting debut in theater in 1987, then was recruited at the 1991 SBS open talent auditions. He rose to fame as the comic, Jeolla dialect-speaking character "Red Socks" in ...
(and Sung Jun),
Lee Jong-hyuk
Lee Jong-hyuk (born July 31, 1974) is a South Korean actor. After more than a decade of leading and supporting roles on stage, film and television, he gained newfound mainstream popularity through the 2012 romantic comedy series
Series may refe ...
(and Lee Joon-soo),
Song Chong-gug (and Song Ji-ah), and
Vibe
''Vibe'' is an American music and entertainment magazine founded by producers David Salzman and Quincy Jones. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. After shutting down productio ...
member Yoon Min-soo (and Yoon Hoo). Lee Jong-hyuk and Song Chong-gug (and their children) left the show after season 1, and were replaced in season 2 by
Ryu Jin
Ryu Jin (born Im Yoo-jin on November 16, 1972) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography Television drama
*'' Be My Dream Family'' (KBS, 2021)
*''Homemade Love Story'' as Son Jeong-hoo (KBS, 2020–21)
*''Run, Jang-mi'' (SBS, 2014-2015)
*'' Into ...
(and Im Chan-hyung),
Ahn Jung-hwan (and Ahn Ri-hwan), and
Kim Jin-pyo
Kim Jin-pyo (; born August 13, 1977) is a South Korean MC, rapper, singer, songwriter, television presenter and professional race car driver. He began his career in 1995 as one half of the duo Panic, together with his childhood friend Lee Juc ...
(and Kim Gyu-won). Later in the season, Kim Jin-pyo left and was replaced by
Jung Woong-in
Jung Woong-in (; born January 20, 1971) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography
Film
* ''Drive'' (TBA) as Na Jin-soo
* '' Seoul Vibe'' (Netflix Film/ 2022) as Chief Prosecutor
* ''Child for Children'' (2022) as Seung-won
* '' The Prison' ...
(and Jung Se-yoon).
''Dad! Where Are We Going?'' (Korean: 아빠! 어디가?) is a reality show featuring five fathers and their children as they travel to rural places. The show debuted on January 6, 2013, and ended on January 18, 2015.
This Is Magic
*Starring:
Park Myung-soo
Park Myung-soo (born August 27, 1970) is a South Korean DJ, comedian, MC, singer, and songwriter who debuted on television in 1993, appearing on MBC. He co-hosted the top-rated comic variety programme ''Infinite Challenge'' and also hosted t ...
,
Jeong Jun-ha
Jeong Jun-ha (born March 18, 1971) is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. His well-known motto is "(Whether they) give love or not, (he) always gives love: Jeong Jun-ha" (정주나 안정주나 늘정주는 정준하).
History
Just after ...
, Park Ji-yoon, Choi Hyun-woo
*Executive Producers: Kwon Suk, Kyung Myung-chul, Park Jae-sam
*Production Company:
Celltrion Entertainment
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In April 2017, the company merged with artist man ...
(formerly Dream E&M)
''Magic Concert This is Magic'' (Korean: 매직콘서트 이것이 마술이다) is a
magic
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* Ceremonial magic, encompasses a wide variety of rituals of magic
* Magical thinking, the belief that unrela ...
performance show, showcasing world-famous magicians as they compete with Korean magicians. The show debuted on December 2, 2012, and ended on May 26, 2013.
I Am a Singer 2
*Starring: Various Singers
''I Am a Singer 2'' (Korean: 나는 가수다 2) is a singing competition featuring twelve artists that are judged by an ordinary citizen panel of 500 as well as viewers at home. The singer who places 7th (last) for that month's competition and the first place singer is eliminated from the show, and is replaced by another artist the following competition. The show debuted on April 29, 2012, and ended on December 30, 2012.
God of Victory
*Starring:
Kim Yong-man
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* Kim Yong-man (writer) (born 1940), South Korean writer
* Kim Yong-man (comedian)
Kim Yong-man (born November 30, 1967) i ...
, Tak Jae-hoon,
Kim Su-ro
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Career
Early career
Kim Soo-ro studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Dongguk University, then joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 1993, he made hi ...
,
Noh Hong-chul
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, Kim Na-young, Lee Jae-yoon, Jae-kyung (
Rainbow
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)
''God of Victory'' (Korean: 승부의 신) is a spin-off of ''
Infinite Challenge
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As of January 2013, it had the largest market share for its timeslot; with ...
s ''Ha-ha vs. Hong-chul'' special, where two celebrities face off in ten rounds of competitions, and viewers must guess who will win all ten rounds to win prizes. The show debuted on August 19, 2012 and ended on November 25, 2012.
Exploration of Genders
*Starring:
Oh Man-seok
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Career
Theater beginnings ...
, Kang Dong-ho,
Brian
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, Chun-ji (
Teen Top
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),
Jeong Jun-ha
Jeong Jun-ha (born March 18, 1971) is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. His well-known motto is "(Whether they) give love or not, (he) always gives love: Jeong Jun-ha" (정주나 안정주나 늘정주는 정준하).
History
Just after ...
,
Choi Song-hyun
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,
Yoon Jung-hee, Jung Sun-hee,
Shin Bong-sun
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,
Jung Eun-ji
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''Gender Communication Project Exploration of Genders'' (Korean: 남녀소통 프로젝트 남심여심) is a variety show where male and female celebrities switch roles and explore the lives of the opposite gender. The show debuted on March 18, 2012 and ended on June 10, 2012.
Dreams and Fields
*Starring:
Ji Sang-ryul, Kim Tae-hyun, Lee Kyung-shil, Jung Ju-ri, Ahn Sun-young,
Choi Jung-yoon
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,
Lee Joon
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''Hometown Variety Dreams and Fields'' (Korean: 고향 버라이어티 꿈엔들) is a variety show that goes to rural areas of the country and films a music video promoting them. The show debuted on March 18, 2012 and ended on April 15, 2012.
I Am a Singer
*Starring:
Yoon Jong-shin
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Early life and education
Yoon completed high school at Daewon Foreign Language High School and studied Korean Language ...
''Survival I Am a Singer'' (Korean: 서바이벌 나는 가수다) is a singing competition featuring seven artists that are judged by an ordinary citizen panel of 500. The singer who places 7th (last) for that week's competition is eliminated from the show, and is replaced by another artist the following competition. The show debuted on March 6, 2011, and ended its first season on February 19, 2012.
Lulu Lala
*Starring:
Kim Gun-mo
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,
Kim Yong-man
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* Kim Yong-man (writer) (born 1940), South Korean writer
* Kim Yong-man (comedian)
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,
Ji Sang-ryul,
Jung Hyung-don
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Jung was born in Gimcheon in No ...
,
Cho PD
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,
Kim Shin-young
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,
Park Gyu-ri
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Park ...
,
G.NA
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As a solo artis ...
,
Bang Yong-guk
Bang Yong-guk (born March 31, 1990), also known mononymously as Yongguk, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and best-selling author who served as the leader of boy group B.A.P up until his departure from TS Enterta ...
[Cast]
''MBC'', Retrieved on November 15, 2011
''Music Variety Lulu Lala'' (Korean: 뮤직 버라이어티 룰루랄라) is a music-healing variety show, a second season of ''Carried By The Wind''. The show debuted on December 11, 2011, and ended on February 19, 2012.
Carried By The Wind
*Starring:
Im Jae-bum,
Kim Young-ho
Kim Young-ho (born April 9, 1971 in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea) is a South Korean foil fencer.
At the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, he won the gold medal in individual foil, defeating Ralf Bissdorf of Germany
Germany,, ...
,
Lee Joon-hyuk,
Ji Sang-ryul, Nuck Up-shan, Lee Ho-jun, Ha Kwang-hun
''Carried By The Wind'' (Korean: 바람에 실려) is a road music variety show, with the cast travelling through the
United States
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to showcase and understand music. The show debuted on October 2, 2011, and ended on December 4, 2011.
New Recruit
*Starring:
Oh Sang-jin
Oh Sang-jin (born February 15, 1980) is a South Korean former news anchor, television personality, and actor.
Career
He joined MBC in 2006, and became one of the network's most popular news anchors and TV show hosts. A member of the reporters ...
, Moon Ji-ae, Song Jung-eun, Jo Hyung-ki,
Jung Hyung-don
Jung Hyung-don (; born February 7, 1978) is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows '' Infinite Challenge'' and '' Weekly Idol''.
Early life and education
Jung was born in Gimcheon in No ...
,
Gil,
Simon Dominic
Jung Ki-suck (; born 9 March 1984), better known by his stage name Simon Dominic (), is a South Korean hip hop recording artist. He debuted in 2009 as a member of the hip-hop duo Supreme Team, which disbanded in 2013. As a solo artist, he has ...
''New Recruit'' (Korean: 신입사원) is an audition program for announcers as part of MBC's 50th anniversary. The show debuted on March 6, 2011, and ended on June 26, 2011.
Hot Brothers
*Starring:
Park Myung-su,
Kim Gu-ra
Kim Hyeon-dong (, born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra () is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
Career
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the K ...
, Tak Jae-hoon,
Simon Dominic
Jung Ki-suck (; born 9 March 1984), better known by his stage name Simon Dominic (), is a South Korean hip hop recording artist. He debuted in 2009 as a member of the hip-hop duo Supreme Team, which disbanded in 2013. As a solo artist, he has ...
,
Lee Gi-kwang
Lee Gi-kwang ( ko, 이기광; born March 30, 1990), known professionally as Gikwang or Kikwang, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He originally debuted as solo singer with ...
,
Han Sang-jin
Han Sang-jin (born January 17, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in television dramas such as ''Behind the White Tower'' (2007), '' Yi San'' (2007), '' My Too Perfect Sons'' (2009), ''Marry Me, Please'' (2010), and ' ...
, Park Hwi-soon, No Yoo-min,
Tony An
Tony Ahn (; born June 7, 1978) is a South Korean singer, best known as a member of boy band H.O.T.
After H.O.T. disbanded in 2001, its ex-members Tony Ahn, Jang Woo-hyuk and Lee Jae-won formed the dance music trio jtL. Eventually, JTL unoffic ...
''HOT BROTHERS'' (Korea: 뜨거운 형제들) debuted on March 28, 2010.
Enjoy Today
*Starring:
Jung Joon-ho
Jung Joon-ho (; born October 1, 1970) is a South Korean actor, who gained fame in the 2000 series, Women Like You, (왕추). His recent hits are '' Last Scandal'' (내 생애 마지막 스캔들) and ''IRIS''. Jung Jun-ho has a passionate interes ...
,
Jung Hyung-don
Jung Hyung-don (; born February 7, 1978) is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows '' Infinite Challenge'' and '' Weekly Idol''.
Early life and education
Jung was born in Gimcheon in No ...
, Kim Hyun-chul,
Shin Hyun-joon,
Seung-ri,
Leeteuk
Park Jeong-su (born July 1, 1983), known professionally as Leeteuk (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, presenter, radio personality and actor. He debuted as the leader of the boy band Super Junior in November 2005 and since then has part ...
,
Gong Hyung-jin
Gong Hyung-jin (born April 10, 1969) is a South Korean actor. While best known as a supporting actor notably in '' Taegukgi'', ''Liar'', ''Marrying the Mafia II'' and '' Alone in Love'', Gong has also played leading roles in ''North Korean Guys ...
,
Seo Ji-seok
''Enjoy Today'' (Korean: 오늘을 즐겨라) was a program about enjoying the little pleasures in life. A book were to be made of how to enjoy life at the end of the run, but the program was cancelled due to extremely low rating.
Danbi
*Starring:
Kim Yong-man
Kim Yong-man () is a Korean name consisting of the family name Kim and the given name Yong-man, and may also refer to:
* Kim Yong-man (writer) (born 1940), South Korean writer
* Kim Yong-man (comedian)
Kim Yong-man (born November 30, 1967) i ...
,
Jung Hyung-don
Jung Hyung-don (; born February 7, 1978) is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows '' Infinite Challenge'' and '' Weekly Idol''.
Early life and education
Jung was born in Gimcheon in No ...
, Kim Hyun-chul, An Young-mi,
Yoon Doo-joon
Yoon Doo-joon (born July 4, 1989), better known mononymously as Doojoon, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is the leader of the South Korean boy group Highlight.
Early life
Yoon Doo-joon was born in Goyang, South Korea on July 4, 1989 ...
''Only One Secret Danbi'' (Korean: 단 하나의 비밀 단비) was a reality and variety show about celebrities doing charity work in countries that need help. The show debuted on December 6, 2009.
Our Father
*Starring:
Shin Dong-yup,
Kim Gu-ra
Kim Hyeon-dong (, born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra () is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
Career
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the K ...
,
Hwang Jung-eum
Hwang Jung-eum is a South Korean actress and singer. She rose to stardom through the sitcom ''High Kick Through the Roof'' and received her first leading role with television series '' Listen to My Heart''.
Career
Hwang Jung-eum debuted with K ...
,
Jung Ga-eun
''Our Father'' (Korean: 우리 아버지) was about cheering up fathers who work hard for their family. The show debuted on December 6, 2009.
We Got Married
''We Got Married'' (Korean: 우리 결혼했어요) featured various celebrities matched as married couples. The show aired from March 16, 2008, to
May 6, 2017.
Hunters
* Starring:
Lee Hwi-jae
Lee Hwi-jae (born Lee Young-jae on December 29, 1972) is a South Korean TV presenter, comedian, actor, and singer. Lee studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then made his TV debut in 1992 as a comedian after working as a floor dir ...
,
Kim Hyun-joong
Kim Hyun-joong (; born June 6, 1986) is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter. He is a member of the boy band SS501 and played roles in the Korean dramas '' Boys Over Flowers'' and ''Playful Kiss''.
After debuting with SS501 in 2005, K ...
,
Shin Jung-hwan
Shin Jung-hwan (Hangul: 신정환; born 10 May 1974) is a South Korean singer and entertainer. He debuted as a singer in 1994 as a member of the K-pop group Roo'ra, and later became a frequent guest on South Korean variety shows. His career w ...
,
Park Jun-gyu
Park Jun-gyu (born June 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. The son of acclaimed veteran actor Park No-sik, Park is best known for playing the role of Ssangkal in '' Rustic Period''.
Filmography Film
*''Quit Your Life'' (1971)
*''Zip Up'' (1972 ...
,
Kim Tae-woo,
Jung Yong-hwa
Jung Yong-hwa (; ; born June 22, 1989) is a South Korean singer, musician and actor. He is the leader, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band CNBLUE. Jung made his television debut in ''You're Beautiful'' (2009), and has since sta ...
, Chun Myung-hun,
Goo Ha-ra
Goo Hara (; January 3, 1991 – November 24, 2019), also known mononymously as Hara, was a South Korean pop singer and actress. She was a member of the girl group Kara, and had also appeared in television dramas including ''City Hunter'' (201 ...
, Wu Seung-min, Shim Gwan-ho
''Korean Nature Safeguards Hunters'' (Korean: 대한민국 생태구조단 헌터스) was about protecting farms from wild boars and hunting them. The show debuted on December 6, 2009.
Oppa Band
*Starring:
Shin Dong-yup, Tak Jae-hoon,
Kim Gu-ra
Kim Hyeon-dong (, born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra () is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
Career
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the K ...
, Yu Young-suk,
Sungmin,
Kim Jungmo
Kim Jung-mo (born March 26, 1985), professionally known as Jungmo, is a South Korean musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He debuted in 2004 as a member of South Korean rock band TRAX under SM and has participated in projec ...
,
Seo In-young
Seo In-young (Hangul: ; born on September 3, 1984), also known as Elly, is a South Korean singer, dancer, model, television host, and actress. She was a member of girl group Jewelry and featured on the reality show '' We Got Married'' with Cr ...
,
Hong Kyung-min
Hong Kyung-min (; born February 9, 1976) is a South Korean singer and actor. As a singer, Hong has released 10 albums and is best known for his 2000 hit song "Shaky Friendship" ().
Music career
1997–2000
He made his debut as a rock-ball ...
''Oppa Band'' (Korean: 오빠밴드) was a reality show about the creation of a band. The show debuted on June 21, 2009, and was cancelled after 18 episodes.
Rich Artifacts
*Starring:
Kim Je-dong
Kim Je-dong (born 3 February 1974) is a South Korean comedian, variety and talk show host on television.
He is best known for hosting the talk show ''Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy'' on SBS.
Background
Kim is also famous for being one of ...
, Shin Jung-hwan, Lee Sung-jin,
Jae-bum, Cho Hye-ryun, Kim Na-young,
Hwangbo
Hwangbo Hye-jeong ( ko, 황보혜정; born on 16 August 1980), better known as Hwangbo, is a South Korean singer and rapper. She debuted in 1999 as a rapper in the group Bros, before joining the K-pop girl group Chakra in 2000. After Chakra d ...
,
Nicole Jung
Nicole Yongju Jung (born October 7, 1991), referred to as Nicole, is an American singer based in South Korea. She is a member of South Korean girl group Kara.
In 2014, Jung left DSP Media and moved to B2M Entertainment to pursue her solo care ...
, Jun Jong-hwan,
Choi Min-yong
Choi Min-yong (born June 6, 1977) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the hit sitcom ''High Kick!''. He was a cast member in the MBC's variety show ''We Got Married'' with comedian Jang Do-yeon
Jang Do-yeon (born Ma ...
, Kim Tae-hyun
''Rich Artifacts'' (Korean: 노다지) was about the history and culture of South Korea. The show debuted on August 9, 2009, and was cancelled after 9 episodes due to extremely low ratings.
Quiz Prince
*Starring:
Kim Yong-man
Kim Yong-man () is a Korean name consisting of the family name Kim and the given name Yong-man, and may also refer to:
* Kim Yong-man (writer) (born 1940), South Korean writer
* Kim Yong-man (comedian)
Kim Yong-man (born November 30, 1967) i ...
, Tak Jae-hoon,
Kim Gu-ra
Kim Hyeon-dong (, born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra () is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
Career
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the K ...
,
Shin Dong-yup, Shin Jung-hwan, Lee Hyuk-jae
''Quiz Prince'' (Korean: 퀴즈프린스) was a typical quiz show with the punishment of falling into a pool of bubbles. The show debuted on May 6, 2009, and was cancelled after 6 episodes due to extremely low ratings.
Girls' Generation's Horror Movie Production Centre
*Starring:
Girls Generation
Girls' Generation (), also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensem ...
, Cho Hye-ryun,
Yoo Se-yoon
Yoo Se-yoon (; born September 12, 1980) is a South Korean comedian and television comedy show host. He hosts and co-hosts a variety of shows, in addition to being a part of musical/comedic duo, UV. Yoo has been a part of shows such as South Kor ...
, Kim Shin-young
''Girls' Generation's Horror Movie Production Centre'' (Korean: 소녀시대의 공포영화 제작소) debuted on May 6, 2009. The show was cancelled after 6 episodes due to low ratings.
Great Hope
*Starring:
Kim Yong-man
Kim Yong-man () is a Korean name consisting of the family name Kim and the given name Yong-man, and may also refer to:
* Kim Yong-man (writer) (born 1940), South Korean writer
* Kim Yong-man (comedian)
Kim Yong-man (born November 30, 1967) i ...
, Tak Jae-hoon,
Kim Gu-ra
Kim Hyeon-dong (, born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra () is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
Career
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the K ...
,
Yoon Son-ha, Shin Jung-hwan, Lee Hyuk-jae
''Great Hope'' (Korean: 대망) was a reality show on the lives of MCs. The show debuted on March 29, 2009, and was cancelled after 4 episodes due to extremely low ratings.
Quiz to Change the World
*Starring:
Park Mi-sun
Park Mi-sun (born March 10, 1967) is a South Korean comedian and TV host of variety shows, notably '' Quiz to Change the World'', '' Happy Together - Season 3'', and ''We Got Married''. In 1988, She made her official debut with a gold prize in ...
,
Lee Hwi-jae
Lee Hwi-jae (born Lee Young-jae on December 29, 1972) is a South Korean TV presenter, comedian, actor, and singer. Lee studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then made his TV debut in 1992 as a comedian after working as a floor dir ...
,
Kim Gu-ra
Kim Hyeon-dong (, born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra () is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
Career
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the K ...
''Quiz to Change the World'' (Korean: 세상을 바꾸는 퀴즈) combines quizzes and talk shows into a variety show for all ages. The show has been moved to Saturday nights starting April 4, 2009.
[독립편성된 '세바퀴', 어떻게 달라지나]
''MBC News''. April 2, 2009. Retrieved April 2, 2009.
Hidden Camera
*Starring:
Lee Kyung-kyu
Lee Kyung-kyu (born August 1, 1960) is a South Korean actor, comedian, MC, film producer, and screenwriter. He was the highest paid entertainer on the KBS network in 2010, with earnings of .
Lee patented his instant noodle recipe ''Kkokkomyeo ...
''Hidden Camera'' (Korean: 몰래카메라) was a program to surprise Korean celebrities in various situations, without any notice from the host and its producers.
Let's Play Economy
*Starring:
Kim Yong-man
Kim Yong-man () is a Korean name consisting of the family name Kim and the given name Yong-man, and may also refer to:
* Kim Yong-man (writer) (born 1940), South Korean writer
* Kim Yong-man (comedian)
Kim Yong-man (born November 30, 1967) i ...
, Jo Hyung-ki,
Oh Sang-jin
Oh Sang-jin (born February 15, 1980) is a South Korean former news anchor, television personality, and actor.
Career
He joined MBC in 2006, and became one of the network's most popular news anchors and TV show hosts. A member of the reporters ...
''Let's Play Economy'' (Korean: 경제야 놀자) was a program that aims for viewers to become more friendly with economics. To do that, they introduce a technical way of
finance
Finance is the study and discipline of money, currency and capital assets. It is related to, but not synonymous with economics, the study of production, distribution, and consumption of money, assets, goods and services (the discipline of fina ...
to boost the
asset
In financial accountancy, financial accounting, an asset is any resource owned or controlled by a business or an economic entity. It is anything (tangible or intangible) that can be used to produce positive economic value. Assets represent value ...
s each week. Moreover, they visit a house of Korean celebrities each week and estimate some of the
antique
An antique ( la, antiquus; 'old', 'ancient') is an item perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance, and often defined as at least 100 years old (or some other limit), although the term is often used loosely ...
s and supplies of them.
Baby Face Club
*Starring:
Lee Hwi-jae
Lee Hwi-jae (born Lee Young-jae on December 29, 1972) is a South Korean TV presenter, comedian, actor, and singer. Lee studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then made his TV debut in 1992 as a comedian after working as a floor dir ...
,
Park Myung-su,
Jung Hyung-don
Jung Hyung-don (; born February 7, 1978) is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows '' Infinite Challenge'' and '' Weekly Idol''.
Early life and education
Jung was born in Gimcheon in No ...
''Baby Face Club'' (Korean: 동안클럽) was a
medical
Medicine is the science and practice of caring for a patient, managing the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation of their injury or disease, and promoting their health. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practic ...
quiz show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or demonstrative and are typically directed by a host, sh ...
to improve the general knowledge to protect the health condition by solving quizzes. 4 teams (Roughly 10 people) of Korean entertainers invited to challenge for the prize of free health-check voucher to the winning team every week.
See also
*
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...
''
Happy Sunday
''Happy Sunday'' ( ko, 해피 선데이) is a Korean reality-variety show shown on the KBS2 network, which competes directly against MBC's '' Sunday Night'' and SBS's '' Good Sunday'' line-up. Although it has been broadcast since 2003, its line ...
''
*
SBS ''
Good Sunday
''Good Sunday'' ( ko, 일요일이 좋다) is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the SBS network, which competes directly against MBC's '' Sunday Night'' and KBS2's ''Happy Sunday'' line-up. The program has suffered from the competit ...
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References
External links
''Sunday Night'' Official Homepage
{{Sunday Night
MBC TV original programming
South Korean variety television shows
South Korean reality television series
Sunday mass media
1981 South Korean television series debuts
1980s South Korean television series
Korean-language television shows