''Vitamin'' is a South Korean

variety show Variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is entertainment made up of a variety of acts including musical performances, sketch comedy, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a comp ...

, which airs on

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 ...

, KBS's cable and satellite network for comedy and variety shows. The show was hosted by Kim Tae-hoon and

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 ...

. The show ended its run on March 9, 2017 after 14 years.

Format

The show relies on a variety program format and aims to contribute to the development and improvement of the quality of lives of citizens by providing valuable information along with entertainment. The show discusses recent and relevant topics such as aging prevention, sex, the truth about Adam and Eve, and the birth cycle. Through a trilogy, or even a tetralogy, the program attempts to approach these topics profoundly and systematically, with a new point of view and satisfy viewer's curiosities. There are panels of medical experts and guests who talk about the set topic with the hosts and learn new ways to be healthy.

Former hosts

Timeline

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Hong Jin-young Hong Jin-young (born August 9, 1985) is a South Korean trot singer and entertainer. She was a member of the short-lived South Korean girl group SWAN, which debuted in 2007. In 2009, she returned to the music scene, debuting as a trot singer. She ...

Lee Ji-ae Lee Ji-ae (born May 13, 1981) is a South Korean former announcer and television personality. She graduated Sungshin women's university. She is a former cast member in the variety show ''Real Men Real Men may refer to: * ''Real Men'' (film), a ...

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Shin Ji Shin Ji (born Lee Ji-Seon; 18 November 1981) is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actress. She attended Dongduk Women's University – Department of Popular Music. She made her debut in 1998 in the group, Koyote, and wrote lyrics for some ...

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Yurisangja Yurisangja is a South Korean male duo formed in 1997. They are best known for their pop-ballads. Name "Yurisangja" (유리상자) means "glass box." The reason they chose it was derived from their hope – the one of putting in it the most precio ...

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Kim Jong-min Kim Jong-min (; born September 24, 1979) is a South Korean singer, dancer and television personality. He has been a member of the K-pop group Koyote since 2000 and a cast member of the variety show '' 2 Days & 1 Night'' since 2007. Kim has w ...

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Skarf Skarf ( ko, 스카프; stylized as SKarf) was a South Korean girl group formed by Alpha Entertainment. The meaning behind the group's name is based on the word "scarf". The S stands for Singapore while the C was switched out with the K for Korea ...

(Hana, Jenny), , , - , 499 , , August 21 , , Disc Herniation , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Na-young, Byeon Gi-su
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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 ...

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Teen Top Teen Top () is a South Korean boy band formed by TOP Media in 2010. The group is composed of five members: C.A.P, Chunji, Niel, Ricky and Changjo. Originally a six-piece group with L.Joe, the former member had filed for contract termination in ...

(Niel, Ricky) , , , - , 500 , , August 28 , , 500th Episode Special: 10 Years of Peace! 10 More Years to Live! Reputation , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Na-young, Byeon Gi-su
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Haeeunlee Haeeunlee ()(First 'National sister')( ko, 최초의 '국민여동생') is a South Korean female singer and broadcaster. Career At her peak in the late 1970s, she was the most popular singer in South Korea. Popular songs include "You Won't ...

Jo Hye-ryun Jo Hye-ryun (; born May 29, 1970), is a South Korean comedian. She is a former cast member in the variety show '' Law of the Jungle W''. In 1992, through 《 KBS University Gag Festival》, she debuted with the Rookie of the Year Award at the C ...

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KARA Kara or KARA may refer to: Geography Localities * Kara, Chad, a sub-prefecture * Kára, Hungary, a village * Kara, Uttar Pradesh, India, a township * Kara, Iran, a village in Lorestan Province * Kara, Republic of Dagestan, a rural locality in Da ...

(Hara, Seungyeon) , , , - , 501 , , September 4 , , Intermittent Fasting , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Na-young, Byeon Gi-su
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Bae Ki-sung Bae Ki-sung (born March 13, 1972) is a South Korean singer and radio presenter. He and Lee Jong-won comprise the duo Can, which rose to fame upon the release of their debut album ''Version 1.0'' in 1998. Discography Can Solo artist Filmog ...

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Ahn Ji-hwan Ahn Ji-hwan ( ko, 안지환; born July 24, 1969) is a South Korean voice actor, actor and television and radio presenter who joined Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's Voice Acting Division in 1993 and debuted with his role as Prince Dandarn (kno ...

, , , , , - , 503 , , September 18 , , Chuseok Special: Emergency Illnesses , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Na-young
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Heo Kyung-hwan Heo Kyung-hwan (; born February 16, 1981), is a South Korean comedian. He debuted as a comedian on Gag Concert, and is best known for his acts 'Four Men', 'Seoul Mate', and 'Dignity of a Beggar'. He is also known for the shows ''The Human Condit ...

Shin Bong-sun Shin Bong-sun (; born October 6, 1980) is a South Korean comedienne and entertainer. She took a five-year hiatus from comedy from 2010 to 2015, which ended when she joined '' Comedy Big League''. She is currently a member of the South Korean girl ...

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Kim So-hyun Kim So-hyun (; born June 4, 1999) is a South Korean actress who began her career as a child in 2006, initially gaining public attention for playing pivotal roles in ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012) and '' Missing You'' (2013). She took on he ...

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, , Kim Na-young's last episode as a fixed panellist. Byeon Gi-su is absent. , - , 504 , , September 25 , , The Three Common Illnesses During Season Changes , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Byeon Gi-su
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Park Sung-kwang Park Sung-kwang (born August 15, 1981) is a comedian, film director, and rapper in the band . He currently performs in KBS's Gag Concert, where he made his entertainment debut as a comedian in 2007. He owns a kimchi-business, and has done sinc ...

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Crayon Pop Crayon Pop (Hangul: 크레용팝) is a South Korean girl group formed under Chrome Entertainment in 2012. The group consisted of four members: Geummi, Ellin, Choa, and Way. Their fifth member, Soyul, left the group in 2017. Crayon Pop officiall ...

(Choa, Geummi) , , , - , 505 , , October 2 , , Overcoming Climacterium (Menopause) , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Byeon Gi-su
Non-fixed: , , , , , Kim Sook , , , - , 506 , , October 9 , , Rheumatic Arthritis , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Byeon Gi-su
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Lee Jung Lee Jung-hee (, born October 24, 1981), better known by his stage name Lee Jung or J. Lee, is a South Korean singer and actor. He made his debut as a member of 7 Dayz; Lee has since become a solo singer. Although his last album has underperfo ...

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Hong Yeo-jin Hong Yeo-jin (born February 5, 1958) is a South Korean actress. Hong's family immigrated to California, United States in 1977, and she began working as a broadcast announcer and commercial model in Los Angeles in 1978. She joined the Miss Korea ...

, , IU fills in for Park Eun-young as a host. , - , 507 , , October 16 , , Addiction to Sweet Flavours , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook, Byeon Gi-su
Non fixed: Chun Myung-hoon,

Hong Seok-cheon Hong Seok-cheon (born February 3, 1971) is a South Korean actor, television personality, restaurateur and member of the dissolved Democratic Labor Party. He caused considerable controversy in his home country when he came out as gay in 2000, a ...

Jang Young-ran Jang Young-ran (born September 19, 1979) is a South Korean actress and trot singer. Debuted in 2003, she is one of the VJs in Mnet Korea. She also participates in variety of Korean talk shows. In May 2009, she released her debut single "The Mask ...

, ZE:A (Heechul, Kwanghee) , , Kim Sook's first episode as a fixed panellist. , - , 508 , , October 23 , , Secret to Eternal Youth , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook, Byeon Gi-su
Non-fixed: Oh Uk-cheol, Kim Hyun-chul & ,

, Sunny Days (Sunkyung, Gyuhee) , , , - , 509 , , October 30 , , Osteoporosis , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook, Byeon Gi-su
Non-fixed: Kim Jong-seo,

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 ...

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Lee Pa-ni Lee Pa-ni (born January 22, 1986) is a South Korean model and actress. In 2006, she was selected as the winner of Spice TV’s ''Playboy'' 2006 Korea Model Contest. She is often reported to be the first Korean model to appear in the magazine; h ...

, Mr. Mr (Tey, Changjae) , , , - , 510 , , November 6 , , Alcohol Dependency , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook, Byeon Gi-su
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Lee Kye-in Lee Kye-in (born May 16, 1952) is a South Korean actor. Among his notable television series are ''Chief Inspector'' (1972-1989), ''Country Diaries'' (1980-2002), '' Emperor Wang Gun'' (2000-2002), and ''Jumong Chumo (Hangul: 추모, Hanja: ...

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Danny Ahn Danny Ahn (Hangul: 데니안; born December 22, 1978) is a Korean-American entertainer best known as the main rapper of the South Korean pop music group g.o.d. He is notable for his unique rapping. Having made his debut in the entertainment indu ...

, , , Park Joon-hyung , , . Byeon Gi-su's last episode as a fixed panellist. , - , 511 , , November 13 , , Hair Loss , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook
Non-fixed: Yang Sang-guk, ,

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R.ef R.ef was a boyband trio in South Korea. Their main genres were K-pop and hip-hop. History In 1995, 21-year-old singer Lee Sung Wook (이성욱), 25-year-old rapper Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form ...

) , , , - , 512 , , November 20 , , Headaches , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook
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Jo Kwan-woo Jo Kwan-woo (; born August 3, 1965) is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a singer in 1994 and experienced great success with his second album, 1995's ''Memory'', which sold 3 million copies and is considered one of the best albums o ...

, Kim Young-hee,

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Kang Kyun-sung Kang Kyun-sung () (born 1981) is a South Korean singer and television personality. He is a member of the boy band Noel and is a cast member in the variety show ''Off to School''. He also appears in the music videos for Sistar's "Shake It" and ...

( Noel) , , , - , 513 , , November 27 , , Sudden Death , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook
Non-fixed: ( Cool),

Insooni Kim In-soon ( ko, 김인순; born April 5, 1957), known professionally as Insooni ( ko, 인순이), is a South Korean singer who made her debut in 1978 as a member of Hee Sisters ( ko, 희자매). Since then, she has recorded a total of 19 alb ...

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Lee Hyuk-jae Lee Hyuk-jae (; born on July 5, 1973) is a South Korean comedian. Filmography Television shows * ''Road Show Quiz Expedition'' (KBS2 The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1 ...

Sechs Kies Sechs Kies (pronounced as ; ko, 젝스키스) is a first generation South Korean boy band. Making their debut on April 15, 1997, they are one of the first K-pop idol groups, credited with pioneering the idol scene and fandom culture. The grou ...

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Kim Jae-duck Kim Jae-duck (born August 7, 1979) is a South Korean singer, rapper, and choreographer. He is known as a member of Sechs Kies, which was a rival band to the top boy group in the 90's, H.O.T. and reunited in 2016. When Sechs Kies disbanded in 2000, ...

Jang Su-won Jang Su-won (born July 16, 1980) is a South Korean singer. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy group Sechs Kies and the duet group J-Walk, along with fellow Sechs Kies member Kim Jae-duck.Gang, Hye-ran (강혜란) (2010-01-23T ...

) , , , - , 514 , , December 4 , , Dementia , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook
Non-fixed: Shin Dong-seon,

Park Wan-kyu Park Wan-kyu (; born December 1, 1973) is a South Korean singer. He was a lead vocalist of the band Boohwal, and left them to release his first solo album, with the title track "Love of a Thousands Years (천 년의 사랑)" that became his si ...

, , , TASTY, , , , - , 515 , , December 11 , , Three Common Winter Illnesses , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook
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Secret Secrecy is the practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups who do not have the "need to know", perhaps while sharing it with other individuals. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controvers ...

(Sunhwa, Hana) , , , - , 516 , , December 18 , , Sports Star Special , , Fixed: Lee Hye-jung, Kim Sook
Non-fixed: Kim Dong-hyun, Choi Byung-chul,

Park Han-yi Park Han-yi (Hangul: 박한이, Hanja: 朴漢伊) (born January 28, 1979 in Busan, South Korea) is a South Korean former professional baseball outfielder He played for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. Amateur career In July , as a freshman ...

Shin Soo-ji Shin Soo-ji ( born 8 January 1991) is a South Korean former rhythmic gymnast and bowler. She is the first South Korean rhythmic gymnast to qualify for all-around final at the World Championships. Personal life On January 5, 2018, it was anno ...

Kwanghee Hwang Kwang-hee (Hangul: 황광희; Hanja: 黃光熙; born August 25, 1988), also known mononymously as Kwanghee, is South Korean singer, actor, and TV personality. He debuted in 2010 as a member of the boy band ZE:A. He is also known for his a ...

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Jeon Soo-kyung Jeon Soo-kyeong (born July 12, 1966) is a South Korean actress. She is best known in musical theatre, and has starred in Korean productions of ''Mamma Mia!'', ''Chicago'', '' The Life'', ''Guys and Dolls'', ''Menopause'', and ''Kiss Me, Kate''. ...

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