Name: 2 Days and 1 Night
Genre: Variety Show, Travel, Entertainment
Released: 2013-12-01
Rating: 9.4
Cast: Cha Tae Hyun, Jung Joon Young, Kim Jong Min, Defconn, Yoon Shi Yoon

Cha Tae Hyun is a South Korean actor, singer and radio DJ. Born on March 25, 1976, he launched his career after coming in second place in the 1995 KBS Talent Contest. The exposure brought him many commercial endorsements and television acting roles. Cha Tae Hyun’s career took off after he starred in the widely successful 2001 film “My Sassy Girl” with Jun Ji Hyun. Soon thereafter, he released his debut music album called “Accident.” He went on to star in many more popular films, including “Lover’s Concerto” (2002), “Scandal Makers” (2008). In 2012, Cha Tae Hyun became a regular cast member of the popular reality show “2 Days & 1 Night.” He has also worked a radio DJ when he hosted his own show called “FM Popular Music With Cha Tae Hyun” from 1999 to 2000 and “Mr. Radio” from 2007 to 2008. Cha Tae Hyun married Choi Suk Eun, his high school sweetheart, in 2006 and they have three kids.

Cha Tae Hyun

Jung Joon Young is a South Korean singer, radio DJ and actor. He was born on February 21, 1989, in Indonesia and traveled around to China, Japan, Philippines, England and France while growing up because his father was an international businessman. Jung Joon Young rose to fame after participating in the reality talent show “Superstar K Season 4” in 2012. He made his music debut in 2013, and he currently hosts the radio program “Jung Joon Young’s Simsimtapa.” Jung Joon Young made his acting debut in the 2015 film “Love Forecast” and also starred in the 2015 television drama “The Lover.”

Jung Joon Young

Kim Jong Min is a South Korean singer who has been given the nicknames “Goofy” and “Pure” on his many variety show appearances. Born on September 24, 1979, he is best known for being the lead singer of Koyote, a dance and hip-hop group. Prior to joining Koyote in 2000, Kim Jong Min worked as a background dancer for singer Uhm Jung Hwa and other artists. In addition to his music career, Kim Jong Min has been a popular regular on Korean variety shows. He currently is a cast member of the popular shows “2 Days & 1 Night” and “Star King” and the MC of “Three Idiots / Three Fools.”

Kim Jong Min

Defconn is the stage name of Yoo Dae Joon, a South Korean rapper, composer and host. Born on January 6, 1977, he released his first hip hop album “Straight From the Streetz” in 2001 and has since released many successful albums that have cemented his status as one of the best known underground rappers in South Korea. Defconn has since expanded his career as a television MC and host, including on the shows “Weekly Idol” and “2 Days & 1 Night.” In 2012, he and Hyungdon formed the hip-hop duo known as Hyungdon and Daejun.

Defconn

Yoon Shi Yoon is a South Korean actor. Born on September 26, 1986, as Yoon Dong Gu, he made his acting debut in the 2009 television sitcom “High Kick Through the Roof,” winning a Best Couple award with Shin Se Kyung and Best New Actor in TV at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Yoon Shi Yoon then shot to fame with his next role in “Baker King, Kim Tak Goo” in 2010. He has since starred in films, variety shows and television dramas, including “Me Too, Flower” (2011), “High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged” (2011), “Flower Boys Next Door” (2013), “The Prime Minister Is Dating” (2013-2014), “Mirror of the Witch” (2016) and “Grand Prince” (2018).

Yoon Shi Yoon

Kim Joon Ho is a South Korean comedian. Born on December 25, 1975, he made his debut in 1996 and is best known for his stand-up routines and television appearances. Previously, Kim Joon Ho was Co-CEO of CoKo Entertainment until the company closed. He has appeared on the variety show “Gag Concert” and is currently a cast member of the popular reality series “2 Days & 1 Night.”

Kim Joon Ho

L is the stage name of Kim Myung Soo, a South Korean singer and actor. Born on March 13, 1992, he debuted as a member of the boy band INFINITE in 2010 and is the main vocalist for its subunit INFINITE F. 

L made his acting debut in the 2011 Japanese drama “Jiu.” He has since appeared in two films about INFINITE, television variety shows and dramas, including “Shut Up! Flower Boy Band” (2012), “Master’s Sun” (2013), “Cunning Single Lady” (2014) and “She’s So Lovable” (2014). 

In 2013, L published the bestselling photo essay book L’s Bravo Viewtiful, which featured photos from a 93-day journey, in both Korean and Japanese. A follow-up book, L’s Bravo Viewtiful Part 2, also was a bestseller.

Kim Myung Soo (L)

Jung Eun Ji is a popular South Korean singer and actress. Born on August 18, 1993, as Jung Hye Rim, she first gained attention after winning first place in the reality program “Excited Day Enjoyable Day” in 2004. In 2010, Jung Eun Ji passed the audition process and became the main singer for the girl group Apink after only training with the group for six months. She made her acting debut in the hugely successful 2012 television drama “Answer Me, 1997,” which brought her many awards, including Best New TV Actress at the 49th Baeksang Arts Awards. She also gave well-received performances in “That Winter, The Wind Blows” (2013), “Trot Lovers” (2014) and “Sassy Go Go“ (2015). Jung Eun Ji has contributed soundtracks to “Answer Me, 1997” and “Three Days.”

Jeong Eun Ji

Lee Gi Kwang is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on March 30, 1990, he is best known for being a member of the K-pop boy band BEAST, which debuted in 2009. He made his acting debut in the 2009 television drama “High Kick! 2.” He has since starred in “My Princess” (2011), “Me Too, Flower!” (2011) and “Mrs. Cop” (2015). He also has gone by the stage name Ace Junior (AJ) in the past.

Lee Gi Kwang

Yoon Doo Joon is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer and actor. Born on July 4, 1989, he also is known by the name Doojoon as the leader of the K-pop boy band BEAST. Yoon Doo Joon decided he wanted to become a singer in high school after watching a documentary about BIGBANG. After years of training, he debuted as the leader of BEAST in 2009. He branched into television shortly after his debut by appearing in the reality show “Danbi” and then made his acting debut in the drama “More Charming by the Day” in 2010. He remains a popular guest on television variety shows and as a host on music shows. He also gained wider fame after starring in the food-centric dramas “Let’s Eat” (2013) and “Let’s Eat 2” (2015), “Splash Splash Love” (2015) and “Radio Romance” (2018).

Yoon Doo Joon

Park Bo Gum is a South Korean actor. Born on June 16, 1993, he made his acting debut in the 2011 film “Blind.” He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “Bridal Mask” (2012), “Wonderful Days” (2014), “Tomorrow Cantabile” (2014), “I Remember You” (2015), “Reply 1988” (2015-2016) and “Moonlight Drawn by Clouds” (2016). Since 2015, Park Bo Gum also has hosted the music variety show “Music Bank.”

Park Bo Gum

Kim Yoo Jung is one of the most celebrated South Korean child actresses of her generation. Born on September 22, 1999, she was discovered at the age of 5 when she unexpectedly won the Most Popular award in a contest that her older sister entered. She made her debut in a TV commercial in 2003 and her acting debut in the 2004 film “DMZ.” Kim Yoo Jung quickly became one of the most prolific child actresses and has won many Best Young Actress awards. Some of her most acclaimed roles include “Iljimae” (2008), “Dong Yi” (2010), “Flames of Desire” (2010), “Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho” (2010), “The Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “May Queen” (2012), “Golden Rainbow” (2013), “Secret Door” (2014), “Angry Mom” (2015) and “Moonlight Drawn by Clouds” (2016).

Kim Yoo Jung

Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on November 16, 1991, he also is known by his stage name Hyungsik as part of the boy band ZE:A. Park Hyung Sik debuted as part of the nine-member group in 2010 and made his solo debut in 2015. He broke into acting with minor roles starting in 2010 but gained recognition for his supportive role in the hugely successful television drama “Heirs” in 2013. He then starred in a main role in the award-winning drama “What Happens to My Family” in 2014, “High Society” (2015), “Hwarang” (2016-2017) and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017).

Park Hyung Sik

About Park Seo Joon: 
Born on December 16, 1988, South Korean actor Park Seo Joon made his acting debut in a 2011 music video for Bang Yong Guk’s single “I Remember.” However, he didn’t always want to be an actor, with the childhood aspiration of becoming a professional baseball player. But after taking drama classes during his early teenage years, Park Seo Joon discovered that he had an incredible passion for entertainment.

Nowadays, Park Seo Joon is a household name familiar to many South Koreans. Having established a massive following within his home country, Park Seo Joon has also captured the imagination of international audiences through a range of high-profile roles. 

Park Seo Joon’s global profile has helped him secure a range of lucrative endorsement deals, taking his net worth to even greater heights. Known for his love of fashion, one of Park Seo Joon’s best-known campaigns was for iconic American label Tommy Hilfiger when he appeared as the brand’s first-ever Asian model.

Stream Park Seo Joon Movies and TV Shows: 
At the beginning of his career, Park Seo Joon appeared as the main character in numerous popular Korean dramas, including “Dream High 2” (2012), “A Word From Warm Heart” (2013), and “A Witch’s Romance” (2014). However, his big break in the industry came with beloved roles in hit dramas such as “Kill Me, Heal Me” (2015) and “She Was Pretty” (2015). As an emerging star, Park Seo Joon has gone on to act in a variety of blockbuster shows, including “Hwarang” (2016-2017), “Fight For My Way” (2017), and “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” (2018). In addition to his acting, Park Seo Joon served as host of the popular music variety show “Music Bank” (2013-15) and “Youn’s Kitchen 2” (2018).

Park Seo Joon

Choi Minho is a South Korean singer, actor and model. Born on December 9, 1991, he is best known for being a member of the boy band SHINee. Choi Minho was discovered during a casting call in 2006 and was chosen to become a part of SHINee, which debuted in 2008. He has been credited for writing or co-writing many of the rap songs on SHINee’s albums. Choi Minho made his acting debut in the 2010 television drama “Pianist” and has acted in a number of dramas since, including “To the Beautiful You” (2012), “Medical Top Team” (2013), “Because It's the First Time” (2015) and “Hwarang” (2016-2017). Choi Minho’s father, Choi Yun Gyeom, is a famous South Korean soccer coach.

Choi Minho

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2 Days 1 Night is a South Korean reality-variety show where the cast members take various trips throughout South Korea, including many offshore islands. While doing so, the members also go through various missions at a certain mealtime or a certain time of the day to earn rewards and to avoid punishments. The show's motto is "Real Wild Road Variety". Its main concept is to recommend various places that viewers can visit in South Korea. The show has gained much popularity and garnered high viewer ratings thanks to its unique mission games. Every week, the members of 2 Days and 1 Night head to new destinations and find fun things to do with each other. They will show you how much they can have through the missions and games they play. Accompany them on their journey, and you will see how much of Korea you're missing out on.

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