SBS is set to greet viewers this fall with an unprecedented entertainment lineup.
First, the fake reality show 'My Turn', which premiered this month, and singer Lim Young-woong's island village life 'Island Bachelor Hero' have already sparked significant buzz since their first broadcasts, showing signs of a hit. In September, the ballad audition 'Our Ballad', created by the top production team including Park Seong-hoon CP and Jung Ik-seung PD from the 'K-Pop Star' series, and writer Mo Eun-seol from 'Black and White Chef', will make its debut. In October, the real road talk show 'Secretary Jin', featuring actors Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu, will meet viewers.
◆ 'One Shot Project - My Turn' Thursdays at 9 PM
A new 'Laughter Explosion Entertainment' has been born. 'One Shot Project - My Turn' (hereafter 'My Turn') is a fake reality show where seven cast members, including Lee Kyung-kyu, Tak Jae-hoon, Choo Sung-hoon, Lee Soo-ji, Kim Won-hoon, Park Ji-hyun, and Nam Yoon-soo, engage in unpredictable stories to fulfill their desires while a fictional trot idol team is formed. Since its first broadcast on the 7th, scenes such as Tak Jae-hoon and Choo Sung-hoon's bed scene, manager Kim Won-hoon's unexpected incident, and the love line between Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Yong-rim have been revealed, bursting laughter dopamine in every episode.
Thanks to this, 'My Turn' has secured a spot in the global OTT (Netflix) Korean series TOP 10 for three consecutive weeks, ranking first in the '2049 TV ratings' for entertainment shows in its time slot after just three episodes, and surpassing 10 million views in total for short-form clips (YouTube), proving its overwhelming popularity as a 'trend-setting entertainment'. In the 5th episode, the scene of 'Bongtan Sonyeondan' fighting fiercely while dressed as Hachu-ping is set to promise another 'laughter dopamine'.
◆ 'Island Bachelor Hero' Tuesdays at 9 PM
Premiering on the 26th, 'Island Bachelor Hero' features Lim Young-woong and his 'true friends' transforming into 'pollution-free island bachelors' to enjoy freedom in a 'spontaneous healing entertainment' format. From its first broadcast, it recorded a 1.1% rating for the 2049 demographic and a 5.4% household rating in the metropolitan area, achieving first place in its time slot and becoming the top Tuesday entertainment show in the metropolitan area. In the first episode, Lim Young-woong created a 'true friend' vibe with 'Iron Chef' Lim Tae-hoon and 'Science Unlimited Talk King' Gweido, drawing attention.
In particular, at the end of the broadcast, Lim Young-woong's regular 2nd album track and the main theme song of 'Island Bachelor Hero', 'I Am HERO', was revealed against the backdrop of the sea, providing viewers with emotion and healing. In the upcoming second episode, the four friends will share their inner thoughts late at night, and Lim Young-woong's home live performance will be showcased. The 'mild flavor' healing journey of pollution-free island bachelors, 'Island Bachelor Hero', will air every Tuesday at 9 PM on SBS as a four-part series.
◆ 'Our Ballad' Premiering September 23
SBS, known for its 'audition legacy', is introducing a new paradigm music audition 'Our Ballad'. 'Our Ballad' is a music audition program that seeks new voices to sing the life ballads that have been with us in every moment of our memories. Above all, unlike survival shows that focus on specific music genres and competition results, this program's uniqueness lies in the deep stories of children with an average age of 18.2 years and the emotional stages that connect generational memories.
In fact, during the first round of recording, many participants were seen shedding tears as they shared their stories and songs, increasing curiosity. A diverse 'Top Back Representative Group' including Jung Jae-hyung, Cha Tae-hyun, Choo Sung-hoon, Jeon Hyun-moo, Park Kyung-rim, Danny Koo, Crush, Jung Seung-hwan, and Oh My Girl's Mimi will participate in the judging.
As the most anticipated project of this fall, a trusted production team has come together. Park Seong-hoon CP and Jung Ik-seung PD from 'K-Pop Star' are in charge of planning and directing, while writer Mo Eun-seol from 'Black and White Chef' and PD Ahn Jung-hyun, who led 'My Ugly Duckling', are also involved. 'Our Ballad', in collaboration with SM Entertainment, a leading cultural content company in South Korea that has set K-POP standards globally, will premiere on September 23 at 9 PM on SBS.
◆ 'My Too Picky Manager - Secretary Jin' Premiering Early October
The real road talk show 'My Too Picky Manager - Secretary Jin' (hereafter 'Secretary Jin'), set to premiere in early October, breaks away from the conventional talk show format and features real care for stars on-site in a close-up road show.
The 'picky caretaker' Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu will disarm stars and provide a glimpse into their unguarded moments that can only be seen by their managers. In particular, Lee Seo-jin, a representative 'multi-secretary' in the entertainment industry with a glamorous background including a business degree from New York University and experience as a head of an asset management company, and Kim Kwang-kyu, a 'professional driving secretary' with various job experiences, will create an unmissable 'care chemistry' in this lifestyle-focused show.
The production team stated, "We will present a new entertainment that crosses observation, care, and secret conversations," raising expectations. The close-up road talk show 'Secretary Jin', featuring 'picky caretaker' Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu as daily managers, will premiere in early October.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
