tvN is launching various enjoyable content, ranging from drama, entertainment to sports, targeting viewer preferences. It is expected to dominate the buzz of weekends in May.
The weekend kicks off with 'Bbangbbang Earth Arcade 3.' Broadcasting every Friday at 8:40 p.m., 'Bbangbbang Earth Arcade 3' (directed by Na Young-seok and Park Hyun-yong) features Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and An Yu-jin showcasing an unyielding chemistry. As a result, it has captured the hearts of MZ viewers, ranking first in the target audience of males and females aged 20 to 49 for three consecutive weeks across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasts. The 4th episode airing today (16th, Friday) will feature funny scenes of digital addiction members starting a digital detox.
Saturday evening is led by 'Amazing Saturday.' 'Nolto' has been loved as a cross-generational music entertainment show for over seven years, establishing itself as a powerhouse of Saturday entertainment. In the broadcast on the evening of the 17th (Saturday) at 7:40 p.m., viewers will be treated to the exciting 'Nolto Festival' celebrating the spring festival season. The production team noted that artists such as Car The Garden, Jeong Seung-hwan, and BIBI showcased festival-like entertainment.
On the weekend, 'Resident Playbook' and Kim Yeon-koung will engage viewers. First, tvN's weekend drama 'Resident Playbook' (created by Shin Won-ho and Lee Woo-jung, directed by Lee Min-soo, written by Kim Song-hee, planned by CJ ENM Studios and produced by Egg Is Coming) has only two episodes left until its conclusion. 'Resident Playbook' has a peak viewership rating of 9.2% in the metropolitan area, surpassed 740 million view counts, ranked first for four consecutive weeks in integrated topic relevance of TV and OTT, and has maintained the first and second places for topic relevance among participants for four consecutive weeks, captivating both TV ratings and buzz. There is significant interest in the final story of 'Resident Playbook,' which expands the world of 'Hospital Playlist' and presents the growth journey and emotions of young professionals.
The final match of world-class volleyball star Kim Yeon-koung, 'KYK Invitational 2025,' is also set to be broadcast live this weekend. The 'KYK Invitational 2025' is a 'volleyball festival' organized by Kim Yeon-koung herself, inviting top female volleyball players from around the world and domestic V-League representatives in celebration of her last match. On the 17th (Saturday), there will be a match between the women's volleyball world all-star team and the South Korean women's national team, with global star Seungkwan from Seventeen participating as a guest commentator. On the 18th (Sunday), invited world all-star players will engage in games by dividing into teams, and various programs such as congratulatory performances and preview shows are expected to be added. It can be watched from 3:20 p.m. on May 17th (Saturday) on tvN and Tving, and on the 18th (Sunday) from 3:20 p.m. on tvN SPORTS and Tving.
To wrap up the weekend, 'Fresh off the Sea 2' will engage viewers on Sunday evening. 'Fresh off the Sea' is a coastal reality program that includes various jobs and foods from pristine seas to fresh winter and spring seasonal tables only available from the source. The healing chemistry of the four siblings: Yum Jung-ah, Park Joon Myun, Lim Ji-yeon, and Lee Jae-wook, along with their struggles to obtain seasonal ingredients like political nets and dried pollack, adds diverse attractions. It has been praised for the authentic fun of the processes that allow seasonal ingredients, previously unknown to many, to reach the dining table. The broadcast on the evening of the 18th (Sunday) at 7:40 p.m. will reveal the siblings trapped in a difficult situation and the clam harvesting scene that conquered them. In particular, the appearances of luxury actors Kim Jae-hwa and Yoon Kyung-ho are expected to delight viewers.
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