From Lim Young-woong's 'Mountain Bachelor' to So Ji-sub's 'Chief Kim': SBS Unveils New Content Lineup This Week

SBS is set to capture viewers with a diverse lineup of new content covering all genres, from "healing" and "dopamine-inducing" shows to intense action series.

Starting with a new reality show featuring singer Lim Young-woong, who charmed audiences last year with his relatable "Island Bachelor" persona, the network will also premiere the second season of the unconventional dating show "Group Matchmaking," which redefined the genre, and the highly anticipated new Friday-Saturday drama "Chief Kim," marking actor So Ji-sub's return to the screen after 13 years.

▲ Lim Young-woong's Unplanned, Pure Life in 'Mountain Bachelor Hero'

First, singer Lim Young-woong's reality show return, "Mountain Bachelor Hero," will premiere today (June 23) at 9:00 p.m.

"Mountain Bachelor Hero" captures the unplanned and pure daily life of Lim Young-woong and his friends as they set aside civilization to enjoy nature according to their instincts. From the quiet relaxation of the mountains to a simple analog lifestyle and his special chemistry with his dog Siwol, the show will reveal the unfiltered charm of Lim Young-woong as a person.

This season, in particular, features a large cast including actors Cha Seung-won, Hyun Bong-sik, and Kim Do-hoon, comedians Heo Kyung-hwan and Kwak Beom, and singers Jo Jazz, Nucksal, and Roy Kim. Teasers released earlier have hinted at the unpredictable "chaotic chemistry" of the cast as they struggle with cooking and games, raising expectations for even more laughter than the previous season.

▲ The Intense Family Dating Show 'Group Matchmaking Season 2'

On Thursday, June 25, at 9:00 p.m., "Child Release Project - Group Matchmaking Season 2" (hereinafter "Group Matchmaking 2"), packed with even more dopamine-inducing moments, will arrive.

While the previous season created tension through the joint camp of mothers and their children, this second season adds a larger variable: the involvement of the "entire family." With the eyes and reactions of the whole family, not just the parents, influencing the flow of the matchmaking, the show is expected to depict the excitement and conflicts of the participants in a more multi-dimensional way.

The production team expressed strong confidence, stating, "This season, where parents and children camp together, will once again provide viewers with laughter, emotion, and realistic concerns." MCs Seo Jang-hoon, Lee Yo-won, and Kim Yo-han, who showed stable chemistry in Season 1, have reunited to vividly explore the inner thoughts of different generations regarding marriage and dating.

▲ So Ji-sub's 'Dad Universe' Revenge Action 'Chief Kim'

The weekend primetime slot will be taken over by the new Friday-Saturday drama "Chief Kim," which aims to continue the success streak of SBS's Friday-Saturday dramas.

Premiering on Friday, June 26, at 9:50 p.m. as the successor to the hit series "Brave New World," "Chief Kim" is a "Dad Universe" revenge action drama about an ordinary father who becomes the most dangerous man in the world to get his only daughter back. Based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name, the drama is a collaboration between writer Nam Dae-joong and directors Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun.

The cast is equally impressive. Actor So Ji-sub plays the protagonist "Chief Kim," a former special agent who hides his identity while working as a section chief at a small savings bank, delivering desperate and intense action performances. He is joined by Choi Dae-hoon, who plays secret agent and taekwondo gold medalist Seong Han-soo, and Yoon Kyung-ho, who plays Park Jin-cheol, known as the "God of the Battlefield," promising explosive action synergy between the three men.

Reported by Kang Seon-ae

(Photo: SBS Entertainment News)
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