Ji Sang-ryeol (지상렬)

Boy band 2AM member Jo Kwon [Asia Economic Daily]

Boy band 2AM member Jo Kwon has decided to join the new cast of SBS variety show "Family Outing", becoming the latest in a string of celebrities who have agreed to appear in a revamped season of the program.

A source close to Kwon said, "We have talked with the producers of the show and he has been set to appear as a regular in the second season"....More

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The final line-up for the second season of the popular show "Family Outing" (SBS) has been revealed.

The first season garnered fans with stars including top comedian and host Yoo Jae-seok and singers Lee Hyo-lee and Yoon Jong-shin.

The second season brings together another interesting cast, including actor and host Kim Won-hee, actor Yoon Sang-hyeon,...More

Korean boy band 2PM member Taecyeon [JYP Entertainment]

Korean idol group 2PM's Taecyeon has become the latest celebrity to join the new cast of variety show "Family Outing", according to one of the show's producers on Friday.

"Taecyeon has decided to appear on the second season of 'Family Outing'" said SBS entertainment producer Nam Seung-yong in a phone call with Asia Economic Daily. He added that they are "planning to cast one or two more people" but added that it is "too early to say who they will be"....More

Girls' Generation member Yoona [SM Entertainment]

Girls' Generation member Yoona has joined the cast of the new season of variety show "Family Outing", according to the show's broadcaster SBS on Friday.

An official at SBS told Asia Economic Daily over the phone that the 19-year-old singer has agreed to appear on the second season of 'Family', where she had made a guest appearance last year.

Producers of "Family Outing" have reportedly asked many Korean celebrities -- including actor Yoon Sang-hyeon, singers Psy and 2PM's Taecyeon-- to be regulars on the new season. So far, actress and show host Kim Won-hee and comedian Ji Sang-ryeol have confirmed to become part of the new cast....More

Actress Hwang Sin-hye will host a new talk show entitled "The Queen" on the cable channel tvN.

"The Queen", which will begin airing on September 23 at 11:00 p.m., is a variety talk show that will feature behind-the-scene stories of celebrities, social issues, latest trends and fashion.

Other celebrities cast in the talk show include comedian Ji Sang-ryeol, ...More