Happy Sunday
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Happy Sunday is a Korean reality-variety show
shown on the KBS2 network, which competes directly against MBC
's Sunday Sunday Night
and SBS's Good Sunday
line-up. Although it has been broadcast since 2003, its line-up of shows has frequently changed, with a complete revamp occurring in Spring of 2007. At that time, three new shows were introduced – Are You Ready, High-Five, and Immortal Music Classics. Due to its poor reception, Are You Ready quickly evolved into 1 Night 2 Days
, with most of its cast intact. In late November 2008, Happy Sunday had a revamp of its shows keeping 1 Night 2 Days as the second segment and bringing back Immortal Music Classics which was previously liked by viewers. However in late March, Immortal Music Classics ended once again and was replaced with Qualifying Men. Thus far, Happy Sunday is an all-male cast, with a total of 14 members.
1 Night 2 Days and Qualifying Men has maintained good viewership ratings managing to place second for the most viewed Sunday night programs for 16 weeks with more than 30% viewership ratings. Even the re-run for 1 Night 2 Days which airs on the same night has viewership ratings within the Top 20 Sunday night programs.
Out of the three Sunday night shows, KBS's Happy Sunday, MBC
's Sunday Sunday Night
and SBS's Good Sunday
, only KBS has kept its program as a "whole program". Both MBC and SBS has divided their Sunday night show into two parts, the first segment as one program and the second as another. Both MBC and SBS have done this to record better TV ratings, which is important in South Korea
media to prove the show's popularity. The key variety programs which garner Sunday night ratings and are usually compared to one another are Happy Sunday's 1 Night 2 Days
, Sunday Sunday Night's We Got Married
, and Good Sunday's Family Outing
.
("brain death") and loss of oxygenation to the brain. The segment was abolished and since November 2004, the program has been renamed Happy Sunday.
In this segment, hosted by Kang Ho Dong
, the members go on an overnight trip to various places of interest in Korea. The aim of the segment is to recommend holiday destinations to its viewers. Often the members are accompanied by a dog nicknamed "Sang Geun". His real name is Herbie but was nicknamed "Sang Geun" by Ji Sang Ryul. Sang Geun is a Great Pyrenees whose popularity grew hugely in the first half of 2008 partly due to the show. Throughout the show, there are several mini- played to see who will eat dinner (as opposed to a simple snack), who will do the chores or work that needs to be done, and who will sleep comfortably. The segment's cast includes entertainer Eun Ji Won
and comedian Lee Su Geun
; recent additions include singers Kim C
and Lee Seung Gi
and rapper MC Mong
. Kim Jong Min
had to leave the show because he started his mandatory military service in November 2007, while No Hong Chul left the show due to exhaustion. No Hong Chul now appears on SBS's Good Sunday
line-up in the segment Change. On December 18, 2009, Kim Jong Min completed his military service and on the same day joined the cast for the filming.
2010, MC left the show due to suspected dodging of his military service. It has been confirmed in December 2010 that he is one of the 4 celebrities that are banned from KBS and that makes MC Mong no longer a part of the show.( April 11th will be MC Mong's final trial in court.)
After the final trial, the court has come to a verdict that MC Mong will serve 6 months in jail and 60 hours of community service.
On September 9, 2011, Kang Ho Dong decided to leave the entertainment industry temporarily for self-reflection due to his tax evasion crime, which has been announced recently to be a statistical discrepancy partly due to the authorities.
Qualifying Men ,also known as Qualifications of Men, replaced the second season of Immortal Music Classics in late March 2009. It is a show where a group of mostly middle-aged male celebrities try to complete missions (deemed to be of a quality required of a "qualifying man") given by the Producer or sometimes thought of by the members.
The show is widely popular and has been steadily increasing in ratings. In the first episodes, the cast joked that their primary aim was not to disturb 1 Night 2 Days. However, the show was an unexpected success and rivaled their sister corner 1N2D in the KBS Entertainments Award 2009. The cast includes the main MC
Lee Kyung Kyu, who has made his comeback into the Korean TV industry with this show; Kim Gook Jin, a famous comedian
who recently came back from attempting to become a professional golfer; Kim Tae Won, leader of the legendary rock-ballad band Boohwal
; Lee Yoon Seok, a comedian known for his doctor's degree and conversely his ridiculously weak strength (Though, since commencing this show, Kim Tae Won virtually took over his title of "Weakling of the nation"); Yoon Hyung Bin, a famous comedian from the show Gag Concert
who frequently compares himself to Lee Jung Jin, although often without much avail; Yang Joon-Hyuk, one of the greatest players in Korean Baseball history and currently holds the records for home runs, RBI, and best batting average; and Jeon Hyun-moo, a KBS news announcer and reporter known for his variety and comedic skills, who is rising in the entertainment world (Also for his SHINee's "Lucifer" parody dance).
The cast has been through a variety of physically and emotionally taxing missions, usually spanning over 24 hours, performing the likes of serving mandatory military service again, crying, becoming employees of random companies, not smoking for a day, wake-boarding, singing in a choir, participating in an amusement park parade show, and forming an amateur band.The most memorable moment for the program was when 2 of the members (Kim Gook Jin and former member Kim Sung Min) was selected as a guest for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Acrobatic Team,during their 2009 Far East Tour at Osan Air Base,in South Korea.For the Choir episodes,both of the Choir team won awards (the most recent was the 2nd Place during the KBS National Choir Contest "The Harmony",with Kim Tae Won as a conductor).
On late 2010, Kim Sung Min was dropped from the program, as he was arrested for the drug use. As of January 24, 2011, he is currently serving 2 years and 6 months in prison for his meth use and smuggling.
As of April 10, 2011, Korean Baseball legend, Yang Joon-Hyuk
, made his debut as a member of the show.
As of May 8, 2011, Lee Jung-jin appears in his final episode and Jeon Hyun-moo becomes the newest and 7th member of the show.
A variety show where a group of kids train and practice their soccer skills to compete with other mini-leagues. Shoot-Dori is still airing, however at a different time slot and is no longer a part of Happy Sunday. This program now airs on KBS N Sports channel. It is into its fourth season with a different cast.
K-1 fighter Choi Hong Man and celebrities participate in various physical challenges and games.
This variety show has a school theme, where male celebrity guests come and firstly try to partner with the heroines of their choice, through dance (usually) or special performances. Should more than one male choose the same heroine, then they battle it out to win their girl. They will have to do the most bizarre things, like role plays, singing, etc. Afterward, they play two very original games – "Catch the Mouse" and "Dibidibidip".
Due to low ratings, Are You Ready was replaced by 1 Night 2 Days with its original cast still in place. Are You Ready was a variety show
where its cast and special guests played games. The first three episodes were games that were related to the Chinese language
, while the following episodes leading to its last episodes were physical and logical games.
Hosted by Ji Suk-jin, High-Five focuses on having its five female stars try out different jobs; over the course of the show, they have become flight attendants, farmer, stuntwomen, and police officers. Because of the stars' backgrounds, comic twists and events are often added in during training. At the show's start, comedienne Jo Hye Ryun, entertainer Hyun Young
, singer Chae Yeon
, MC Park Kyung-lim
, and actress Kim Min-sun
were the High-Five stars. Due to filming commitments, Kim had to leave the show on its November 4, 2007 broadcast. She has since been replaced by news anchor Lee Jung-min. This show has been replaced by Delicious Quiz.
The first episode aired June 1, 2008 replacing High-Five with Hyun Young
and Jo Hye Ryun still intact. Delicious Quiz is a food-based variety show
where they will travel around Korea
visiting famous restaurants or places related to food. The MCs must answer quizzes related to food and get a certain number of questions correct before they are able to eat the food. The show aims to introduce viewers to the variety of great foods available in Korea. This show was last aired on September 7, 2008 and has been replaced by Schoolympic.
The first episode aired September 14, 2008 replacing Delicious Quiz!/A Taste Of Life with Hyun Young
still intact. Olympic stars compete in simple yet nostalgic games and activities on a set created to look like a classroom with celebrities as their competitors. The games will require the "athletes" to use simple school necessities like chairs, desks, mops and even buckets. Aiming to bring a more interesting and fun school environment, the show will combine elements of sport and school activities with the help of sports stars and celebrities. This show was short lived and there will be no replacement as the 2 segments - Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single and 1 Night 2 Days will both get extended time.
The first episode will be aired September 21, 2008 and replacing Unforgettable Songs/Immortal Music. It will be co-hosted by former Country Kko Kko partners Shin Jung Hwan and Tak Jae Hoon. Celebrities invite someone they have been interested in and get to know them during a trip somewhere. Audiences will get to see the true, sensitive side of celebrities as they open their hearts on air. Only 2 trips have been aired over a span of 10 episodes. This segment was cancelled due to high production costs and low ratings. The show will be replaced with a new season of Immortal Music Classics which was previously cancelled.
just before he left for military service in July 2008. This show aired its final episode on September 14, 2008 and is being replaced by Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single with Shin Jung Hwan and Tak Jae Hoon as the hosts.
(패티김) will be the special guest. Patti Kim was the first Korean artist to be invited and perform on Japan
's NHK
TV as well as Johnny Carson Show in Las Vegas
, United States
. In season 1, Patti Kim was one of the guests that they wanted to invite on the show but was unable to. This segment was canceled in late March 2009 and has since then been replaced with Qualifying Men.
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
shown on the KBS2 network, which competes directly against MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Sunday Sunday Night
Sunday Sunday Night
Our Sunday Night is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme, distributed by MBC. It runs for 155 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising...
and SBS's Good Sunday
Good Sunday
Good Sunday is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the SBS network, which competes directly against MBC's Our Sunday Night and KBS2's Happy Sunday line-up. The program has suffered from the competition of Happy Sunday and the previous Sunday Sunday Night but reached its way to #1 on the...
line-up. Although it has been broadcast since 2003, its line-up of shows has frequently changed, with a complete revamp occurring in Spring of 2007. At that time, three new shows were introduced – Are You Ready, High-Five, and Immortal Music Classics. Due to its poor reception, Are You Ready quickly evolved into 1 Night 2 Days
1 Night 2 Days
1 Night 2 Days , first aired on August 5, 2007, is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the KBS2. 1 Night 2 Days is one of the two segments for Happy Sunday. The show's members consists of Lee Su Geun, Eun Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi, Kim Jong Min, Uhm Tae-woong and their mascot, Sang Geun...
, with most of its cast intact. In late November 2008, Happy Sunday had a revamp of its shows keeping 1 Night 2 Days as the second segment and bringing back Immortal Music Classics which was previously liked by viewers. However in late March, Immortal Music Classics ended once again and was replaced with Qualifying Men. Thus far, Happy Sunday is an all-male cast, with a total of 14 members.
1 Night 2 Days and Qualifying Men has maintained good viewership ratings managing to place second for the most viewed Sunday night programs for 16 weeks with more than 30% viewership ratings. Even the re-run for 1 Night 2 Days which airs on the same night has viewership ratings within the Top 20 Sunday night programs.
Out of the three Sunday night shows, KBS's Happy Sunday, MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Sunday Sunday Night
Sunday Sunday Night
Our Sunday Night is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme, distributed by MBC. It runs for 155 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising...
and SBS's Good Sunday
Good Sunday
Good Sunday is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the SBS network, which competes directly against MBC's Our Sunday Night and KBS2's Happy Sunday line-up. The program has suffered from the competition of Happy Sunday and the previous Sunday Sunday Night but reached its way to #1 on the...
, only KBS has kept its program as a "whole program". Both MBC and SBS has divided their Sunday night show into two parts, the first segment as one program and the second as another. Both MBC and SBS have done this to record better TV ratings, which is important in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
media to prove the show's popularity. The key variety programs which garner Sunday night ratings and are usually compared to one another are Happy Sunday's 1 Night 2 Days
1 Night 2 Days
1 Night 2 Days , first aired on August 5, 2007, is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the KBS2. 1 Night 2 Days is one of the two segments for Happy Sunday. The show's members consists of Lee Su Geun, Eun Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi, Kim Jong Min, Uhm Tae-woong and their mascot, Sang Geun...
, Sunday Sunday Night's We Got Married
We Got Married
We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
, and Good Sunday's Family Outing
Family Outing
Family Outing Season 1 was a South Korean variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming . It was first aired on June 15, 2008, and was one of the top rated programs on Sunday Korean television...
.
History
During the 1990s KBS2's Sunday program was called Super Sunday (슈퍼선데이). But in February 1998, the name was changed to Joyful Super Sunday TV (슈퍼 TV 일요일은 즐거워). In November 2003, the name was changed again to 101% Sunday (일요일은 101%). On September 13, 2004, voice (dubbing) artist and 2003 KBS Entertainment Awards Grand Award (Daesang) winner, Jang Jeong Jin (장정진), was recording for The Lord of the Alley (골목의 제왕) segment where he had to eat rice cakes during a game and was later hospitalized. Because of this incident, Jang died a month later (October 11, 2004) due to necrosisNecrosis
Necrosis is the premature death of cells in living tissue. Necrosis is caused by factors external to the cell or tissue, such as infection, toxins, or trauma. This is in contrast to apoptosis, which is a naturally occurring cause of cellular death...
("brain death") and loss of oxygenation to the brain. The segment was abolished and since November 2004, the program has been renamed Happy Sunday.
Narration (dubbing)
- Lee Won Joon (November 7, 2004 - March 23, 2008)
- Byun Young Hee (April 22, 2007 - September 9, 2008)
- Lee Chul Yong (September 14, 2008 - November 16, 2008)
- Kim Shi Hyang (November 23, 2008 - Present)
Broadcasting times
- 2004-2006: 5:55 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
- 2006-2007: 5:45 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
- 2007-2008: 5:30 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
- 2008-2009: 5:25 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
- 2009–present: 5:20 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
1 Night 2 Days (1박2일)
- Originally aired: August 5, 2007 - February 2012
- MC: Eun Ji WonEun Ji WonEun Ji Won is a Korean rapper, Host, dancer, composer and former leader of Korean Hip hop group Sechs Kies . Sechs Kies was divided into The Black Kies, which were the three rappers and The White Kies which were the vocalists...
, Lee Su GeunLee Su GeunLee Su Geun is a South Korean comedian who has worked on a number of comedy shows on South Korean television. He began his comedian career on KBS Gag Concert and appeared in Finding Laughter. He currently lives in Mapo-gu, a district in Seoul...
, Lee Seung GiLee Seung GiLee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor and MC.-Career:Scouted by singer Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seung Gi trained for 2 years before debuting on June 5, 2004 at the age of 17...
, Kim Jong MinKim Jong MinKim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
, Uhm Tae-woong - Former member(s): Kang Ho DongKang Ho DongKang Ho Dong is a former Korean MC and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as the top Korean traditional wrestler. Along with comedian Yoo Jae Suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment.- Family :Kang Ho Dong was born in Jinju on June 11, 1970 to...
, MC MongMC MongMC Mong is a South Korean hip hop artist who is known for his comic disposition and his upbeat songs. He graduated from Dong-Ah Broadcasting College. MC Mong has collaborated with many well known artists, including Kim Tae Woo from G.o.d., Ock Ju-hyun, Ivy, Crown J, Lena Park, Park Hyo Shin, SG...
, Kim CKim CKim C is a South Korean singer from Hot Potato and an entertainer.-Personal life:He is married and has a daughter, named Kim Yu-ju and a son. He currently serves as a catcher of entertainment baseball club, Han...
, Ji Sang RyulJi Sang RyulJi Sang-ryeol is a South Korean actor, comedian, musician, composer, and host. Who has made numerous appearances in dramas and TV Shows. He is well known for his blunt yet humorous personality in TV Shows such as X-Man and being of the main MCs of top Korean variety show 1 Night 2 Days until a...
, No Hong Chul
In this segment, hosted by Kang Ho Dong
Kang Ho Dong
Kang Ho Dong is a former Korean MC and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as the top Korean traditional wrestler. Along with comedian Yoo Jae Suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment.- Family :Kang Ho Dong was born in Jinju on June 11, 1970 to...
, the members go on an overnight trip to various places of interest in Korea. The aim of the segment is to recommend holiday destinations to its viewers. Often the members are accompanied by a dog nicknamed "Sang Geun". His real name is Herbie but was nicknamed "Sang Geun" by Ji Sang Ryul. Sang Geun is a Great Pyrenees whose popularity grew hugely in the first half of 2008 partly due to the show. Throughout the show, there are several mini- played to see who will eat dinner (as opposed to a simple snack), who will do the chores or work that needs to be done, and who will sleep comfortably. The segment's cast includes entertainer Eun Ji Won
Eun Ji Won
Eun Ji Won is a Korean rapper, Host, dancer, composer and former leader of Korean Hip hop group Sechs Kies . Sechs Kies was divided into The Black Kies, which were the three rappers and The White Kies which were the vocalists...
and comedian Lee Su Geun
Lee Su Geun
Lee Su Geun is a South Korean comedian who has worked on a number of comedy shows on South Korean television. He began his comedian career on KBS Gag Concert and appeared in Finding Laughter. He currently lives in Mapo-gu, a district in Seoul...
; recent additions include singers Kim C
Kim C
Kim C is a South Korean singer from Hot Potato and an entertainer.-Personal life:He is married and has a daughter, named Kim Yu-ju and a son. He currently serves as a catcher of entertainment baseball club, Han...
and Lee Seung Gi
Lee Seung Gi
Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor and MC.-Career:Scouted by singer Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seung Gi trained for 2 years before debuting on June 5, 2004 at the age of 17...
and rapper MC Mong
MC Mong
MC Mong is a South Korean hip hop artist who is known for his comic disposition and his upbeat songs. He graduated from Dong-Ah Broadcasting College. MC Mong has collaborated with many well known artists, including Kim Tae Woo from G.o.d., Ock Ju-hyun, Ivy, Crown J, Lena Park, Park Hyo Shin, SG...
. Kim Jong Min
Kim Jong Min
Kim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
had to leave the show because he started his mandatory military service in November 2007, while No Hong Chul left the show due to exhaustion. No Hong Chul now appears on SBS's Good Sunday
Good Sunday
Good Sunday is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the SBS network, which competes directly against MBC's Our Sunday Night and KBS2's Happy Sunday line-up. The program has suffered from the competition of Happy Sunday and the previous Sunday Sunday Night but reached its way to #1 on the...
line-up in the segment Change. On December 18, 2009, Kim Jong Min completed his military service and on the same day joined the cast for the filming.
2010, MC left the show due to suspected dodging of his military service. It has been confirmed in December 2010 that he is one of the 4 celebrities that are banned from KBS and that makes MC Mong no longer a part of the show.( April 11th will be MC Mong's final trial in court.)
After the final trial, the court has come to a verdict that MC Mong will serve 6 months in jail and 60 hours of community service.
On September 9, 2011, Kang Ho Dong decided to leave the entertainment industry temporarily for self-reflection due to his tax evasion crime, which has been announced recently to be a statistical discrepancy partly due to the authorities.
Qualifying Men
- Originally aired: March 29, 2009 - Present
- MCs: Lee Kyung Kyu, Kim Gook Jin, Kim Tae WonKim Tae WonKim Tae-won is a renowned Korean guitarist with over 30 years of experience in Korean music industry, currently leading one of the most successful rock bands in Korean music history, Boohwal.-Adolescence:...
, Lee Yoon Seok, Yoon Hyung Bin, Yang Joon-HyukYang Joon-HyukYang Joon-Hyuk was a Korea Professional Baseball outfielder for the Samsung Lions, and is also known by the nickname "Yangshin" , or "God, Yang". He bats and throws left-handed. He retired from baseball after the 2010 season.As of April 2011, he is a member of Happy Sunday's Qualifying...
, Jeon Hyun-moo - Former Member: Kim Sung Min, Lee Jung-jin
Qualifying Men ,also known as Qualifications of Men, replaced the second season of Immortal Music Classics in late March 2009. It is a show where a group of mostly middle-aged male celebrities try to complete missions (deemed to be of a quality required of a "qualifying man") given by the Producer or sometimes thought of by the members.
The show is widely popular and has been steadily increasing in ratings. In the first episodes, the cast joked that their primary aim was not to disturb 1 Night 2 Days. However, the show was an unexpected success and rivaled their sister corner 1N2D in the KBS Entertainments Award 2009. The cast includes the main MC
Master of Ceremonies
A Master of Ceremonies , or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance.An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving....
Lee Kyung Kyu, who has made his comeback into the Korean TV industry with this show; Kim Gook Jin, a famous comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
who recently came back from attempting to become a professional golfer; Kim Tae Won, leader of the legendary rock-ballad band Boohwal
Boohwal
Boohwal , is a South Korean rock music band, formed in 1985 by the lead guitarist/songwriter Kim Tae Won .- Formation and the 80's :Kim Tae-won changed the name of the group from "The End" to "부활" in ‘86 following the departure of the vocalist Kim Jong Seo...
; Lee Yoon Seok, a comedian known for his doctor's degree and conversely his ridiculously weak strength (Though, since commencing this show, Kim Tae Won virtually took over his title of "Weakling of the nation"); Yoon Hyung Bin, a famous comedian from the show Gag Concert
Gag Concert
Gag Concert is a Korean sketch-comedy TV show shown on the KBS2 network competing with SBS's People looking for a laugh and MBC's Ha ttang sa .-History:*Season 1...
who frequently compares himself to Lee Jung Jin, although often without much avail; Yang Joon-Hyuk, one of the greatest players in Korean Baseball history and currently holds the records for home runs, RBI, and best batting average; and Jeon Hyun-moo, a KBS news announcer and reporter known for his variety and comedic skills, who is rising in the entertainment world (Also for his SHINee's "Lucifer" parody dance).
The cast has been through a variety of physically and emotionally taxing missions, usually spanning over 24 hours, performing the likes of serving mandatory military service again, crying, becoming employees of random companies, not smoking for a day, wake-boarding, singing in a choir, participating in an amusement park parade show, and forming an amateur band.The most memorable moment for the program was when 2 of the members (Kim Gook Jin and former member Kim Sung Min) was selected as a guest for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Acrobatic Team,during their 2009 Far East Tour at Osan Air Base,in South Korea.For the Choir episodes,both of the Choir team won awards (the most recent was the 2nd Place during the KBS National Choir Contest "The Harmony",with Kim Tae Won as a conductor).
On late 2010, Kim Sung Min was dropped from the program, as he was arrested for the drug use. As of January 24, 2011, he is currently serving 2 years and 6 months in prison for his meth use and smuggling.
As of April 10, 2011, Korean Baseball legend, Yang Joon-Hyuk
Yang Joon-Hyuk
Yang Joon-Hyuk was a Korea Professional Baseball outfielder for the Samsung Lions, and is also known by the nickname "Yangshin" , or "God, Yang". He bats and throws left-handed. He retired from baseball after the 2010 season.As of April 2011, he is a member of Happy Sunday's Qualifying...
, made his debut as a member of the show.
As of May 8, 2011, Lee Jung-jin appears in his final episode and Jeon Hyun-moo becomes the newest and 7th member of the show.
Cool Times, Game Song
- Originally aired: Unknown - April 29, 2007
- MC: Kim Jae Dong, Kang Su Jung
- Cast: Noh Ju Hyeon, Lee Kye In, Tae Jin AhTae Jin AhTae Jin Ah is the stage name of South Korean veteran trot singer Jo Bang Hun. He is the father of singer Eru.In addition to his singing activities, Tae Jin Ah also hosts a radio program on KBS Happy FM Radio called 태진아 쇼쇼쇼 .-Awards:- References :...
, Park Chul, No Hong Chul, Yoon Jung Soo
Shooting kid
- Originally aired: Unknown - Unknown
- Coach: Jun JinJun JinJun Jin was born Park Choong Jae on 19 August 1980. is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He debuted as a dancer and rapper in Shinhwa in 1998 but started singing small parts in 2002; the release of Shinhwa's 5th album...
- Assistant coach: Kim Jong MinKim Jong MinKim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
- Former/honorary coach: Kim Jong KookKim Jong KookKim Jong Kook is a South Korean singer. He was initially part of the Korean duo Turbo, and he later pursued a successful career as a solo artist.-Biography:...
- Honorary Shootdori: Lee Hyun Joon
- Guest assistant coaches: Shin Jung Hwan, Tak Jae Hoon, Jo Hye Ryun, Lee Hae Young
- Supporters: Cha Tae Hyun, Lee HyoriLee HyoriLee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
, So Ie Hyun - Soccer Team: Ji Seung Joon, Jo Min Ho, Kim Tae Hoon, Oh Ji Woo, Lee Seung Kwon, Choi Sung Woo, Kim Tae Soo, Jin Hyun Woo
A variety show where a group of kids train and practice their soccer skills to compete with other mini-leagues. Shoot-Dori is still airing, however at a different time slot and is no longer a part of Happy Sunday. This program now airs on KBS N Sports channel. It is into its fourth season with a different cast.
Choi Hong Man and Strong Friends
- Originally aired: August 13, 2006 - April 29, 2007
- MC: Lee Hwi Jae
- K-1 Fighter: Choi Hong Man
- Cast: Lee Su GeunLee Su GeunLee Su Geun is a South Korean comedian who has worked on a number of comedy shows on South Korean television. He began his comedian career on KBS Gag Concert and appeared in Finding Laughter. He currently lives in Mapo-gu, a district in Seoul...
, Kim Jong MinKim Jong MinKim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
, Chun Myung Hoon, Lee JungLee JungLee Jung aka 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...
, Sung Dong Il
K-1 fighter Choi Hong Man and celebrities participate in various physical challenges and games.
Heroine 6/Heroine 5
- Originally aired: August 13, 2004 - October 29, 2006
- MC: Ji Suk Jin
- Cast: Hyun YoungHyun YoungYoo Hyun-young is a South Korean entertainer. Her name is well known as simply Hyun Young. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public Relations & Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for her unusual,...
, Jo Hye Ryun, Jung Sun Hee, Jung Sun Kyung, Jeon Hye BinJeon Hye BinJeon Hye-Bin is a South Korean actress and singer known as BIN. Her first debut started as part of a girl trio named LUV, and later found mainstream success in 2005 as a solo artist. Her single "2AM" was frequently performed, as it showcased her sexy dance abilities...
, Lee So YeonLee So-yeon (actress)Lee So-yeon is a South Korean actress.-Profile:Lee So-yeon first drew notice in the period film Untold Scandal, playing the Cécile role in the 2003 Korean adaptation of Les Liaisons dangereuses...
, Kim Jong MinKim Jong MinKim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
, Lee JungLee JungLee Jung aka 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...
, Shin Jung Hwan - Former members: Kyung Shil, Oak Joo Hyun, Kang Soo Jung, Choi Yeo JinChoi Yeo JinChoi Yeo Jin is a South Korean actress and model. Choi is a Korean Canadian actor and studied Hotel management at George Brown City University. She debuted to the entertainment business by getting selected as a first entry at the 2001 Super Elite Model Contest...
, Lee Hye Young
This variety show has a school theme, where male celebrity guests come and firstly try to partner with the heroines of their choice, through dance (usually) or special performances. Should more than one male choose the same heroine, then they battle it out to win their girl. They will have to do the most bizarre things, like role plays, singing, etc. Afterward, they play two very original games – "Catch the Mouse" and "Dibidibidip".
Are You Ready
- Originally aired: May 6, 2007 - July 29, 2007
- MC: Kang Ho DongKang Ho DongKang Ho Dong is a former Korean MC and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as the top Korean traditional wrestler. Along with comedian Yoo Jae Suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment.- Family :Kang Ho Dong was born in Jinju on June 11, 1970 to...
- Cast: Eun Ji WonEun Ji WonEun Ji Won is a Korean rapper, Host, dancer, composer and former leader of Korean Hip hop group Sechs Kies . Sechs Kies was divided into The Black Kies, which were the three rappers and The White Kies which were the vocalists...
, Lee Su GeunLee Su GeunLee Su Geun is a South Korean comedian who has worked on a number of comedy shows on South Korean television. He began his comedian career on KBS Gag Concert and appeared in Finding Laughter. He currently lives in Mapo-gu, a district in Seoul...
, Ji Sang RyulJi Sang RyulJi Sang-ryeol is a South Korean actor, comedian, musician, composer, and host. Who has made numerous appearances in dramas and TV Shows. He is well known for his blunt yet humorous personality in TV Shows such as X-Man and being of the main MCs of top Korean variety show 1 Night 2 Days until a...
, Noh Hong Chul, Kim Jong MinKim Jong MinKim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
Due to low ratings, Are You Ready was replaced by 1 Night 2 Days with its original cast still in place. Are You Ready was a variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
where its cast and special guests played games. The first three episodes were games that were related to the Chinese language
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
, while the following episodes leading to its last episodes were physical and logical games.
High-Five/Hi-Five
- Originally aired: May 6, 2007 - May 18, 2008
- MC: Ji Suk Jin
- Cast: Jo Hye Ryun, Hyun YoungHyun YoungYoo Hyun-young is a South Korean entertainer. Her name is well known as simply Hyun Young. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public Relations & Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for her unusual,...
, Park Kyung Lim, Chae YeonChae YeonLee Chae-Yeon , better known as Chae Yeon, is a Korean pop singer who rose to fame with her hit single "Two of Us" in 2004 and her wave dance style.- Beginning of career :...
, Lee Jung Min - Former member: Kim Min Sun
Hosted by Ji Suk-jin, High-Five focuses on having its five female stars try out different jobs; over the course of the show, they have become flight attendants, farmer, stuntwomen, and police officers. Because of the stars' backgrounds, comic twists and events are often added in during training. At the show's start, comedienne Jo Hye Ryun, entertainer Hyun Young
Hyun Young
Yoo Hyun-young is a South Korean entertainer. Her name is well known as simply Hyun Young. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public Relations & Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for her unusual,...
, singer Chae Yeon
Chae Yeon
Lee Chae-Yeon , better known as Chae Yeon, is a Korean pop singer who rose to fame with her hit single "Two of Us" in 2004 and her wave dance style.- Beginning of career :...
, MC Park Kyung-lim
Park Kyung-lim
Park Kyung-lim is a South Korean entertainer and a comedian known for her wit and kind behavior. Often, her appearance is a source of much derision and jokes; she is often ridiculed for having a "square-shaped" face...
, and actress Kim Min-sun
Kim Min-sun
Gyu-ri Kim, previously known as Kim Min-sun is a South Korean actress and singer. She starred in the film Portrait of a Beauty in 2008. She was involved in a controversy in 2008 when she made a statement against eating beef imported from the United States; this led to a lawsuit by a beef importer...
were the High-Five stars. Due to filming commitments, Kim had to leave the show on its November 4, 2007 broadcast. She has since been replaced by news anchor Lee Jung-min. This show has been replaced by Delicious Quiz.
Delicious Quiz!/A Taste Of Life
- Originally aired: June 1, 2008 - September 7, 2008
- MC: Hyun YoungHyun YoungYoo Hyun-young is a South Korean entertainer. Her name is well known as simply Hyun Young. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public Relations & Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for her unusual,...
, Jo Hye Ryun, Jung Ji Young, Kim Shin Young, BoomBoom (entertainer)Lee Min Ho , better known as Boom , is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter.He has made numerous Television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well....
, Lee Moo Song, Kim Soo Hyun - Judges: Lee Byung Jin, Han Joon Hee
The first episode aired June 1, 2008 replacing High-Five with Hyun Young
Hyun Young
Yoo Hyun-young is a South Korean entertainer. Her name is well known as simply Hyun Young. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public Relations & Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for her unusual,...
and Jo Hye Ryun still intact. Delicious Quiz is a food-based variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
where they will travel around Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
visiting famous restaurants or places related to food. The MCs must answer quizzes related to food and get a certain number of questions correct before they are able to eat the food. The show aims to introduce viewers to the variety of great foods available in Korea. This show was last aired on September 7, 2008 and has been replaced by Schoolympic.
2008 Schoolympic
- Originally aired: September 14, 2008 - October 26, 2008
- MC: Kang Byung Gyu, Jun JinJun JinJun Jin was born Park Choong Jae on 19 August 1980. is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member and rapper of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He debuted as a dancer and rapper in Shinhwa in 1998 but started singing small parts in 2002; the release of Shinhwa's 5th album...
, Hyun YoungHyun YoungYoo Hyun-young is a South Korean entertainer. Her name is well known as simply Hyun Young. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public Relations & Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for her unusual,...
, BoomBoom (entertainer)Lee Min Ho , better known as Boom , is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter.He has made numerous Television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well....
, Yoo Chae Young, Lee Jong Soo, Nichkhun - Commentators: Lee Byung Jin & Han Joon Hee
The first episode aired September 14, 2008 replacing Delicious Quiz!/A Taste Of Life with Hyun Young
Hyun Young
Yoo Hyun-young is a South Korean entertainer. Her name is well known as simply Hyun Young. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public Relations & Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for her unusual,...
still intact. Olympic stars compete in simple yet nostalgic games and activities on a set created to look like a classroom with celebrities as their competitors. The games will require the "athletes" to use simple school necessities like chairs, desks, mops and even buckets. Aiming to bring a more interesting and fun school environment, the show will combine elements of sport and school activities with the help of sports stars and celebrities. This show was short lived and there will be no replacement as the 2 segments - Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single and 1 Night 2 Days will both get extended time.
Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single
- Originally aired: September 21, 2008 - November 23, 2008
- MCs: Tak Jae Hoon, Shin Jung Hwan
The first episode will be aired September 21, 2008 and replacing Unforgettable Songs/Immortal Music. It will be co-hosted by former Country Kko Kko partners Shin Jung Hwan and Tak Jae Hoon. Celebrities invite someone they have been interested in and get to know them during a trip somewhere. Audiences will get to see the true, sensitive side of celebrities as they open their hearts on air. Only 2 trips have been aired over a span of 10 episodes. This segment was cancelled due to high production costs and low ratings. The show will be replaced with a new season of Immortal Music Classics which was previously cancelled.
Immortal Music Classics (불후의 명곡)
- Season 1 originally aired: May 6, 2008 - September 14, 2008
- Season 2 originally aired: November 30, 2008 - March 22, 2009
- MCs: Tak Jae Hoon, Shin Jung Hwan, Kim Sung Eun
Season 1
A segment of Happy Sunday, , is co-hosted by former Country Kko Kko partners Shin Jung Hwan and Tak Jae Hoon. Although the show initially had various co-hosts, Kim Sung Eun became the final permanent host alongside Shin and Tak. The special guest for the week is their "vocal coach", usually a famous Korean singer, although sometimes producers and composers have appeared as the special guest in past episodes. During the course of the show, the special guest's top singles (as voted by Netizens) are revealed and the "students" must sing Karaoke-style. At the end of the show, the best singer/student is chosen by the special guest and receives a special prize. This segment started from Kim Won Joon's episode where he brought in presents on his own accord. The show has typically showcased older singers from the past who may or may not be still active in the entertainment industry, including Lee Seung Chul and Kim Heung Gook. However they have also had episodes featuring more recent artists, including S.E.S., in recognition of their 10th anniversary since debut, as well as Sung Si KyungSung Si Kyung
-Inkigayo:-Dramas:* 2002: We Are Dating Now * 2003: Punch * 2005: Banjun Drama * 2006: Rainbow Romance -OST:* 2003 : Scent Of Love 희재 * 2006 : Spring Waltz 계절이 돌아오듯이...
just before he left for military service in July 2008. This show aired its final episode on September 14, 2008 and is being replaced by Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single with Shin Jung Hwan and Tak Jae Hoon as the hosts.
Season 2
Happy Sunday brought back Immortal Music Classics with the same hosts, Shin Jung Hwan, Tak Jae Hoon and Kim Sung Eun. Its first returning episode began airing November 30, 2008, replacing Kko Kko Tours Single♥Single. Kicking off the second season, Patti KimPatti Kim (singer)
Patti Kim Hye-ja is a prominent South Korean pop singer. She is commonly referred to as a "Super Star" by Korean media. In 1959, one year after Kim graduated from Seoul Jungang Girls' High School, she debuted as a singer at a stage of the Eighth United States Army...
(패티김) will be the special guest. Patti Kim was the first Korean artist to be invited and perform on Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
's NHK
NHK
NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
TV as well as Johnny Carson Show in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In season 1, Patti Kim was one of the guests that they wanted to invite on the show but was unable to. This segment was canceled in late March 2009 and has since then been replaced with Qualifying Men.
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See also
- MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
Infinite ChallengeInfinite ChallengeInfinite Challenge is a Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by MBC. As of June and July 2009, it still has the largest market share for its timeslot, between 13.8 percent and 19.7 percent of Korean television viewers watched Muhan Dojeon at 6:40 PM every Saturday... - MBC Sunday Sunday NightSunday Sunday NightOur Sunday Night is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme, distributed by MBC. It runs for 155 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising...
- SBS Good SundayGood SundayGood Sunday is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the SBS network, which competes directly against MBC's Our Sunday Night and KBS2's Happy Sunday line-up. The program has suffered from the competition of Happy Sunday and the previous Sunday Sunday Night but reached its way to #1 on the...