Thoughts on 1 Night 2 Days Season 2

87 January 24, 2012

by girlfriday

So there’s been a whole lot of speculation about the future of Korea’s most beloved variety show, 1 Night 2 Days, since it announced it would be ending with its current cast by the end of February. There was a time KBS considered going in a whole new direction altogether for the timeslot, but did as expected and went with the safe route, and began planning for a Season 2. I actually consider that choice more daunting, since second seasons with new casts rarely do well, and usually spin their wheels being compared to the first season and eventually die out. I’d almost rather have a clean break and give a new show a chance. But then again, my job isn’t dependent on ratings. And since Season 2 cast contender Kim Seung-woo finally opened his mouth about the possibility of joining the show, I figured it was time to weigh in on all the speculation.

1 Night 2 Days has been running for six years, for over 200 episodes, with the majority of time spent with some grouping of: Kang Ho-dong, Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, MC Mong, Kim C, Lee Seung-gi, Kim Jong-min, and most recently, Uhm Tae-woong. There was originally some speculation that a few cast members might stay on for the second season, though that’s never been confirmed, and doesn’t seem to be a very serious consideration. Currently three people are headlining the Season 2 cast headlines: actor-turned-MC Kim Seung-woo, currently hosting KBS talk show Win Win, ballad singer and radio DJ Sung Shi-kyung, and actor Joo Won from Ojakkyo Brothers and Baker King. It’s an odd lineup, for sure.

The thing is, I love each of them separately, but when you consider them together, they’re the unlikeliest of trios. And more importantly, I don’t see where the funny is going to come from. Kim Seung-woo spoke up about the casting call for 1N2D on today’s episode of Win Win for the first time, when co-host Lee Su-geun asked him about his decision. He confirmed that he has been asked, but then answered cheekily, “I’ll decide depending on what Su-geun does.” Ha, it’s the same answer Uhm Tae-woong gave when asked if he’d be willing to consider joining Season 2: that he would if Su-geun would. Perhaps the linchpin to a successful transition is Lee Su-geun?

I don’t know why, but I have the hardest time picturing Kim Seung-woo doing anything 1N2D-esque. He’s a good show host, and you guys know I have a weird ajusshi crush on him, but he doesn’t strike me as 1N2D-compatible. Would he really give up his bowties and his three-piece suits for sleeping in a refrigerator box in the woods? Sung Shi-kyung, on the other hand, would be pretty damn awesome. His stint on the Viewer’s Tour was the most memorable guest appearance they had in a long string of specials, and he’s hilariously dry and witty. And then Joo Won is even more out of left field, since I have no idea what he’s like outside his characters. He’s quickly becoming one of my favorite up-and-comers, but is he funny? Even mildly amusing? Does he talk? I’m sure people would tune in just to stare at the pretty, but that doesn’t exactly make for an entertaining show.

But my biggest worry is actually that Na PD has graduated from the show, because I’m pretty sure he’s as much the reason I’ve stuck with the show for as long as I have, even through all the cast changes. On the one hand, it’s a pretty secure structure that’s easy for a younger PD to follow and maintain. On the other, without the evil genius, will it just be paint-by-numbers and a shadow of its former self? I guess there’s only one way to find out. The current season of 1N2D will air through the end of February, *sniff* and then I’ll be in rehab for a while. Stay tuned for more thoughts as speculation turns to solid casting.

Via Mk.co.kr

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1 gg

January 24, 2012 at 1:46 PM

oh noooo... pls don't let the show end!!! what am i gonna feed on after it's gone?????!!!!!!!!

on the other hand, the producers could remain optimistic about the ratings for a second season because of diehard fans like myself... heh

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2 ck1Oz

January 24, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Yeah even I think an evil PD is essential. Personally I would love Joo Won to be a cast member as I've seen him in interviews and he likes being respectful. Are they setting him up as the newest version of you know who?

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danna

January 24, 2012 at 3:22 PM

lol...that's what i was thinking....(if u were thinking abt him instead of LSG that is)....but I'm not sure how this wil turn out for him...he'll probably get comfortably integrated as the show proceeds but it would be really hard for him to film dramas/movies if he wanted to do this as well

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jossy

January 25, 2012 at 1:14 AM

are you talking about our dimply-gumiho-loving-puppy?
I actually won't be too concerned about the fish-outta-waterness of this unassuming bunch, because kimC, Seunggi and as of late Uhm Taewoong were 'judged' the same way & they've faired quite well :D
I have hope. right after I come out of my depression when my favouritest show ever ends. (T_T)

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3 Grinchmas

January 24, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Second seasons for Korean variety shows seem to flop spectacularly, so I'm hoping that this show can last.

Other people whose names have been floated around include Kim Hyun Joong and Lee Juck. It seems like this season is going more for the star power rather than the funny, which is never a good compromise. Maybe they'll attach a real comedian/MC to keep the show moderately funny. I will miss Na PD for being the evil genius that he is, but I hope that the new 1N2D can find a PD like him. Maybe they should bring Lee PD back, who makes Na PD look like a cuddly teddy bear.

Either way, I'm not sure how 1N2D can continue for much longer. South Korea is only so big, and there are only so many themed trips that you can take to mask the fact you're visiting the same place for the second or third time. Unless they start taking trips to North Korea if the political situation changes...

Here's hoping that 1N2D can keep the spirit alive!

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annie

January 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

I actually think Kim Hyun-joong would be great. He's a bad actor, but he's hilarious in variety, just because he's so WEIRD. I loved him on WGM, mostly because he would say the most random things and other cast members were at a loss how to respond.

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tiny

January 24, 2012 at 6:08 PM

i second this. But can we have Kim Hyun Joong AND Sung Shi-kyung? Coz I remember how KYJ was so awkward with anybody older than him and SSK was great with the elderly during the Viewer's Tour.

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Grinchmas

January 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM

I did see his stint on WGM and I do agree that he is a really wacky person. The problem is that he doesn't seem like a person who could live with missing meals, jumping into lakes, sleeping in tents, and doing all kinds of crazy challenges for food. I think he'd be excessively concerned with his image as an idol and be unwilling to pull the crazy stunts that make 1N2D so memorable.

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bubbletea

January 25, 2012 at 1:04 AM

Yeah I saw KHJ back when he was on WGM too and agree with you guys about how his 4D personality really was funny to watch. But looking at how his public image has evolved subsequent to then, I too do not think he will be willing to sacrifice his image for what makes 1N2D funny.

And I agree with GF that Sung Shi-kyung would be awesome.

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arielifeoma

January 27, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Ditto grinch. I love him, loved him in WGM too. However, he's like, scared of bugs. Can he handle 1n2d? On the other hand, he could be doing his whole "turning fom a boy to a man" thing. If that's the case, and he actually tried to stick with it, b/c of his competitive nature and 4d personality, season 2 is going to be awesome!

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Sonia

January 25, 2012 at 6:36 AM

I think Kim Hyun-joong would be a great addition too. He's funny in such a wacky way, I love it. Also I don't think that being a part of the show can affect his image in a negative way; if anything it should improve it. 1N2D cast members are so loved by the audience in general that his popularity and image is bound to get even better. I really want him to get on-board, I love him in variety shows. Although I am neither a big fan of his acting nor his music. lol

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Grinchmas

January 25, 2012 at 7:48 AM

The current 1N2D members are loved because they have a reputation of being a band of brothers who have a great sense of camaraderie with each other and are respectable to the normal people that they meet outside. Sure, 1N2D will retain the reputation of being "real variety" but a huge chunk of the show's magic is in the cast dynamic.

I don't think that the show would affect KHJ's image in a negative way; rather, I think that his image would affect the show (or at least the image the show has right now of making entertainers suffer by removing some of their shiny media personality veneer). I just don't see how he would accept jumping into a mud puddle at any cost.

That being said, the show's tone may change completely to adjust to the new cast. But is it still 1N2D in that case?

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Sonia

January 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Hah. I don't know why, but I can actually see him doing all the crazy. Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's me wanting to see him do it. lol

milkmustache

January 24, 2012 at 7:02 PM

*shivers* When you said that second seasons always tend to flop, I had the horrible memory of FO2. It was so bad and I missed the S1 cast badly. Season 2 focused so much on the stupid Yoona x Taecyeon romance.

For 1n2d's second season, I'd want Sung Shi Kyung. To be honest, I like Joo Won as an actor and he's super hot, but I can't picture him on variety. I remember watching a Happy Together episode with him in it and he was quite boring there. Argh. Season 2 just won't be the same without Na PD and the S1 cast. :(

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4 mud

January 24, 2012 at 2:07 PM

*Sigh* Whenever there's a mention of the end of 1N2D, my soul cries a bit. This show has showed me the beauty of Korea beyond the concrete walls of Seoul and made me want to go to Korea for things outside of what's been shown on dramas. I hope the new season is just as good at showcasing Korea and has just as much success as its 1st season.

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5 adnap

January 24, 2012 at 2:16 PM

I m really liking joo won in ojakgyo brother so would love to see more of him (if my fantasy of lee jang woo on 1n2d can't come true! Haa).

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adnap

January 24, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Ojakkyo Brothers*

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asea

January 24, 2012 at 2:23 PM

LOL Exactly what I am thinking! Usually avoid long running show but some odd reason I gave Ojakgyo Brother a try... Make me a fan of Joo won instantly!

Lee Jang-woo would not be as tortured if he have to sleep outside tho, maybe he even volunteered XD

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6 nurii

January 24, 2012 at 2:19 PM

I love Joo Won so much that it (almost) not a problem if he is in 1n2d just for the pretty. it just that will get old real fast. i'm a bit worry that since SeungGi out they'll find someone to fill his shoes : pretty, young and got that the ultimate boy next door vibe. If they are, it simply won't work.

It'll will be interesting to see new personality (like Uhm Taewoong) that so different with the current member yet has good chemistry with them.

Also Na PD. it is so important here to have a good (read : evil) PD, otherwise it'll be boring show.

Oh, just a month till their last show? why February coming so fast??

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nurii

January 24, 2012 at 2:22 PM

i forget to add, i assumed some of the current member will still be on the show.

if none of the current member is coming back, i still hope they'll find a new personalities instead of copying the current member.

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7 djinni

January 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM

i want them to add lee sun kyun.... period.

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gaea

January 24, 2012 at 2:32 PM

me too! ^^

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mary

January 24, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Yes, please!

(With Uhm Tae Woong, of course. It'd be fun to tune in just for their bromance and reversed order of maturity. Hehehe)

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8 gaea

January 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

@Mud:
Me too, this sow is the one which inserting the thought to travel Korea in my mind

and GF, you're right....
when they announced it'll end, a part of my heart feel sad to parted with it, but some part feel relieved for the possibility it will end up it's step in glory. And now it's season 2... My worry is about how they ruin the strong foundation that the original has built (just like Family Outing)?
apart from the season 2 title, my biggest worry is there will be no Na PD to guide them, there'll be no his whinny instruction nor his infamous 'ttaeng'.

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9 lovedramas

January 24, 2012 at 2:30 PM

I do not follow this show like everyone else but I did follow recaps and watch of them. I must also say that I cannot imagine KSW doing that kind of variety... is he naturally funny? I must say that variety is a whole new ball game - esp the ones that involve games and travel. I love him as an actor, but I haven't seen him in his variety MC mode. I assume he's pretty good at it. I do think even MC to 1N2D is a big difference. I don't know the other two really.

I'd say as long as there are a few funny ones and the rest are willing to go out out and have fun (and have a personality that people can identify with)... I think we'd have fun watching them too.

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10 kdramafan

January 24, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Heya.

Always nice to hear about 1N2D. It's one of my favorite shows of the last year or so.

A bit surprised at the above post GF.

I thought LSG was leaving and the other members were waiting on 1 more current member's decision as to whether they were going ahead or leave the show. To fill LSG's place one new person would be added and that the people above had been floated as 'maybes'.

I agree Na PD seems integral to the show. To me he's like a 6th member. Funny to realise that recently I totally forgot about KHD. I think the current members have got their groove-shame it's only for a little more.

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kdramafan

January 24, 2012 at 3:05 PM

P.S. Not that I wouldn't like KHD to come back and run with LSG and the current crew:)

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11 danna

January 24, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Sung Shi Kyung would be fantastic!!!..I also have no trouble seeing Kim Seung Woo in this because he seems to have a very comfortable persona....While I do think it would be lovely for to Joo Won to join, I feel like it would strain his acting career if he did, so I'm really torn

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12 YL

January 24, 2012 at 3:28 PM

So sad that 1N2D is actually ending. *sob*

On one hand I'm kinda excited about having a new season of 1N2D to tide me over after the Season 1 finishes, but on the other I'd rather leave the memory of its original awesomeness untouched. The chemistry and bond the boys have built up over the years simply can't be replicated in a whole new cast in a short time...And I think that's what makes 1N2D so entertaining to watch, even when they're not doing anything particularly funny.

I do think it'd be better if they renamed the show and start afresh, rather than trying to replicate the current show exactly.

But Season 2 gives us Sung! Shi! Kyung! If it weren't for him I wouldn't be half as excited for season 2 as I am, but if he's in I'll definitely be watching. I looove his humor and wittiness (and his voice <3). More of him every week would be aweeesome. :)

I'm sure the show will give the boys a proper send-off and hopefully bring us a leetle more closure *sob*, and I remain cautiously hopeful for Season 2.

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13 otchosais

January 24, 2012 at 3:30 PM

omo! omo! omo!!!

and I was so much loving 1n2d!!!

I am so sad that February is approaching and this ORIGINAL set of characters will say goodbye to all of us!

when can we see them together? :(

1n2d is FUN when all the casts and Na PD are together!
even in the times of winter, summer, spring and fall, ALL of them have the PERFECT combination!!!

I am SAD.. what's next for me to watch? I tried watching other variety show BUT 1N2D remains NUMBER 1 in my heart!!!

waaahhh!!! >>>>>.<<<<<

if only all the casts remains and they just add guests every week to join them...

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otchosais

January 24, 2012 at 3:34 PM

and I hope in the finale, all the casts will be there to do the FINAL CLOSING!!!

*Ho Dong
*Kim C
*MC Mong
*Su Geun
*Ji Won
*Jong Min
*Seung Gi
*Tae Woon
and their mascot SANG GEUN!!!

waahhh!!! I will really miss the show and the casts together! :(

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fatraspberry

January 24, 2012 at 9:01 PM

that would be a dream come true.

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14 sweetyo0on

January 24, 2012 at 3:35 PM

I see no problem with the cast. I mean the cast we have now is perfect but when they first came in - they too had everyone worried. Who would have though Kim C and Uhm Tae Woong would be so funny? And when Lee Seung Ki joined, he was still an awkward newbie. Didnt't know much about variety and was only use to be a part time guest. Now he's the future MC of Korea.I think if we look with a unbiased eye and give the newcomers time to prove themselves we won't be disappointed.

I can also see why they are trying to cast Kim Seung Woo. They need an MC. Sugeun's great but he's not MC quality. He's more of a comedian that needs the MC to play off of. Before when Hodong was around, Lee Sugeun was HILARIOUS! He would be constantly beat up by Hodong for trying to backstab him or betray him. Now he has no one to play off of and it's just him talking all the time.

My biggest worry for this show is Na PD. we need him! :( he was so revolutionary~! Before him all the PDs would hide behind camera. Now all of them are trying to get as much air time as possible. Haha

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15 Ginme

January 24, 2012 at 4:00 PM

I feel realllly reallly sad that my favorite screen brothers are going to end huhuhu sniff sniff I wish they will stay for 2 more years I bet even without kang hodong as the mc but if they have the cast intact including SEunggi and ofcpurse na Pd it would be ok I wish if Mong is alright he would be great on the show I really missed his explosive energy and funny burst of jokes. If the The cast will completely change and the pd this will likely be like Family outing 2 A flop. So sad that a great show will be handled if ever by actors hello variety us for comedienes actors is just for the mix but if u put 3 actors or more its dooms day and the host of win win is not that good as Hodong Jaesuk to carry a variety show like This Win wins rating is no good as the Strong Heart so it means that the host is not doing well with the viewers

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Donna

January 26, 2012 at 5:55 AM

It's too early to say the 2nd season will flop, but even if it will, it won't flop as hard as FO2.

FO2 failed because of the members - too many idols in one show. And as much as international fans think their oppars and unnies are ruling the entertainment industry, the same can't be said for idols on variety/music show. Most idol-filled shows don't have good ratings. And I think that contributes to the 'flopness'' of FO2. (YoonaxTaecyeon romance is just eeeewww!)

But for 1N2D Season 2, I think it might have the potential to be a good show, although I don't think it will have extremely high rating as season one. As long KBS/production crew pick the right members, I think this show will survive.

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16 Ginme

January 24, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Kbs If they are thinking they woyld knOw that if they didnt keep the 5 orig casts and Na pd its the end of Double digit ratings seriously they already went around Korea so the viewers is likely wouldnt be interested as much they just see the show bec of the boys and the fun thst they offered and the brilliant Pd who is the best just end the show and let it be.

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17 MimieJay

January 24, 2012 at 4:26 PM

I'd watched season 2 only if pd na is in. I was doubtful of Uhm Tae Woong's casting, but he was awesome! I only trust Pd na.

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18 Ani

January 24, 2012 at 4:27 PM

That's a pretty awesome picture of Jiwon. See, why can't he stick with that haircut? And look at Mong-key's Ahjumma Jacket! Hell, most Ahjumma's wear better jackets than that. Man do I miss him.

Anyways, like Family Outing Season 2 - the one with the complete cast switch, not the when 2 members left and 2 joined - I wonder if 1N2D Season 2 will fair any better. Hmmmm. X/

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n

January 24, 2012 at 6:41 PM

I know that picture of Joo Won is making me swoonnnn... :)

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Ani

January 25, 2012 at 7:43 AM

Um, er, I said Jiwon. Eun Jiwon. *awkward turtle* As in Eun Choding. I think Joowon is the prettiest thing with the prettiest eyes but..... It's Jiwon that I spazz over when it comes to 1N2D these days. Heh. XD

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19 Noelle

January 24, 2012 at 4:44 PM

This might seem random but I'm currently posting from my phone and the new mobile theme is so much better! I love it. But back to the topic. I love this cast. After Ho Dong left it seemed like the end but those left behind put rest my fears. I don't want to see them go. That said, getting to know new people seems exciting. If a second season is in the talks with a new cast, I'll be on board.

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20 Melissa :D

January 24, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Joo Won's hilarious, so don't worry ^^

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21 Elise

January 24, 2012 at 5:05 PM

I dun want the current season to end... Really dun wan any changes because everything is so comfortable... but Ji Won is leaving for sure...

Sung Shi-kyung is the only one that I think can fit right in with the current crew because of Viewers Tour 3. And as a DJ, he knows how to talk.

Can we just have one or two crew change? Not too much change to kill the chemistry. Like the bromance...

Now it seems everything hinges on Su-Guen. Hope Seung-Gi & Tae Woong stays... Seung-Gi is doing great filling Ho-Dong's place, and this is the only show that I get my doze of Tae Woong every week...

Sad... agree Na PD is like the 6th member on the show. Need someone to be the bad guy...

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22 zashi

January 24, 2012 at 5:11 PM

I want a good send off for Season 1. I am still very much in denial that it will end. Will give Season 2 I try. Hope they can find an awesome cast. And a younger?, more sinister PD to make it fun! hahaha. NA PD you truly made this show so fun to watch. And I will miss them all! Just thinking about it ending is giving me fits of sadness.

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23 julianna

January 24, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Joo, Kim Seung Woo, and Sung Shi Kyung?! If only this can come true! hehehe

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24 djeedjes

January 24, 2012 at 6:33 PM

As much as I love Joo Won ( Kender don't kill me ), I prefer to have Lee Jangwoo on this. I think he's good in living outside the house, instead inside the house ( re : last WGM episode :D )
And Lee Seonkyun, please!

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25 zsa

January 24, 2012 at 6:36 PM

I love Sung Si Kyung!!!!!!!! He's such a sweetheart!!!

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26 chopper

January 24, 2012 at 6:44 PM

i hope ji won and jong min can stay in the 2nd season....and i hope Na PD won't be replaced....i'll miss this show T_T

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27 red

January 24, 2012 at 6:52 PM

woah...ok this morning as i was listening to sung shi kyung (as you do) i was thinking about his 1N2D stint and regretting he wasnt a regular cast... and now they have this!!! As much as I love 1N2D i was late coming into the game so i have no fierce loyalty for season 1. So seeing Joo Won who I absolutely adore being casted as welljust made my day! also if UTW returns we'll have the joo won UTW bromance

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28 Biscuit

January 24, 2012 at 6:54 PM

As if no one learned anything from FO2. Tsk tsk.

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29 n

January 24, 2012 at 6:54 PM

ha! Girlfriday, did you finally catch the "Joo Won" virus?!
I love that he acts his heart out in any role. He's so versatile, I was dumbfounded when I saw him acting all cute and nice in Ojakkyo, compared to his evil cheekiness in Baker King.

He's a really genuine person in real life too. And it doesn't hurt that he's completely gorgeousss :) Those mesmerizing almond shaped-eyes...ok, i'm gonna stop drooling now.

One word: MINE.

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Kender

January 24, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Hahahahahah NO. I MINE'd him forever ago, way back during Baker King. You'll have to pry him out of my cold dead hands first. (He's like a younger, squishier, less talented but still oh-so-adorable version of Kang Dong-won, did anyone think I'd let him slip by??)

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n

January 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

I will put on a freakin' fight if i have to! lol jk
I've been an avid fan of Joo Won since Baker King too, but never voiced it out lol!

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Kender

January 26, 2012 at 5:22 AM

Haha sorry, you have to be more vocal if you want any sort of claim on a pretty boy like that. :P

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n

January 26, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Point taken.

But still....miiiinnnneeee!

30 song pong

January 24, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Did anyone honestly expect this show to work without Ho-dong? Yet it did, and very well in fact. I don't think a change in PD will be that important, as long as the format and writers don't change. They should add a person or two, and they can continue the show for how long they want.

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jane

January 24, 2012 at 7:33 PM

It was rumored that the main writer of 1n2d would be joining PD Lee (creator of 1n2d) in one of the cable channels. As for the other writers I think the youngest one is also about to transfer to another show after 1n2d ends. So with regards to 1n2d season 2, it might be run by a new production staff altogether. On the other hand one of the 1n2d PDs who transferred to SBS is also creating a new program (is it to anticipate the vacuum that 1n2d will leave behind???). Well I just sincerely hope that 1n2d season 2 would be as successfull as season 1.

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Biscuit

January 24, 2012 at 7:34 PM

IN2D PD was GOLD. It was his genius that made 1N2D work (aside from the cast). He made 1N2D as the true survival show that it is.

Since when did we ever get so hyped over kindergarten games that decided who had to eat or sleep outside?

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song pong

January 24, 2012 at 10:45 PM

I'm not belittling his role as a vital part of the success, but in my opinion, as long as the format stays the same, I don't see why the show wouldn't work with a different PD from this point onwards. A new PD wouldn't have to copy Na PD, but just follow closely enough in his footsteps. I really don't see the audience turning away from this show just because of a PD change.

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dea

January 24, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Just saw lots of news on korean portal and it looks like Eun Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi and PD Na will leave; the remaining 3 members will stay if Sugeun will stay.

I believe 1n2d season 2 will work well if they try to have their own personas and chemistry; and not trying to duplicate the original 1n2d. Let the cast members have their own distinguish characters and personalities.

I've never watched any show captained by PD Choi, but I believe that PD Lee & PD Na have set a strong foundation, so he can lead the show using his own unique way and making 1n2d season 2 be as successful as the original.

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31 jaeyeon

January 24, 2012 at 8:05 PM

gahhh i cant imagine loving the season 2 even if it did retain a few old members.. cause the original season was so complete even as some left i dunno maybe in time.. but without na pd and the crew behind the original it wont feel the same.. i felt that way about fo2.. it was just a mess. no daesung and everything. yikes. id rather see a new cast altogether they can change it up. ssk would be perfect, lee sung kyun, i think lee jang woo would suit well. theyd need someone loud and more open too. hmm.. joowon is funny too id say. but they really need a good pd.

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32 Alexis

January 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM

How I wish Top, KHJ and Jaejoong can be on the show.. the 3 of them being great frenz with 4D mentality will be fun to watch..

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33 xiaoSxin

January 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

YES for JOO WON!!!!!

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34 conan

January 24, 2012 at 8:44 PM

I wish they wouldn't name it 1 Night 2 Days. To me, the 1N2D I know is the people that are/were in the show these past 6 years. Sure having a season 2 will (maybe) bring in ratings, but it just wouldn't be the same. They should name it differently, maybe something like how they named Infinity Girls after Infinity Challenge (is this correct?). It's based on the same concept but still has their own charms.

Besides, if they did name it differently but with the same concept, they can do things unimaginable in 1 Night 2 Days. Maybe be more focused on the location and whatnot. Even if it works the first time, doesn't mean it'll work the second.

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35 tripple

January 24, 2012 at 8:58 PM

it's going to be cold turkey for me starting feb then...sniffs..

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36 Kender

January 24, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Joo Won is hilariously adorable. He's generally quiet and respectful, but recently with his growing popularity he's becoming much more outgoing and quirky, and when he's close with people he's all openly affectionate and chatty (his bromance with UTW is probably the cutest thing ever, to the point where I think he's developed a noona crush on Uhm Jung-hwa). He also does weird things like attempt to eat oranges without peeling them all the way, so I think he could be entertaining with a little variety experience.

I'm depressed about Na PD leaving, though.. That man is the most evil of geniuses, and his shoes are going to be so hard to fill. I hope they don't try to make Season 2 a carbon copy of Season 1 though, because with a mostly-new cast and a new PD that'd be impossible. It'd be nice if they somehow managed to strike a balance between keeping some of 1N2D's current charm and finding their own new appeal.

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37 Alvina

January 24, 2012 at 10:02 PM

I'd rather they scraped the name 1N2D and made a different show; something that is ~like~ 1N2D in concept, but is not explicitly stated.

Plus, KBS is always good at bringing back shows from the past (ex. Dream Team) so, there's nothing stopping them from revisiting it a different date, when there are less chances of constant comparisons.

Just look at what happened with Family Outing? With New X-man? With Invincible Youth?

It's not going to happen, imo, even with a stellar cast. The "Brand" makes it hard to compete with memories of the past.

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38 MJP

January 24, 2012 at 11:11 PM

Thanks, it will be interesting to see what happens in the end.

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39 sugarpunch

January 25, 2012 at 12:36 AM

fingers-crossed. i hope most of the original cast stays. or at least gimme su geun and uhm taewoong. su geun, because he is amazing at variety.... and taewoong because he just warmed up to them!!!! cmon, gimme more goofy. hahah.

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40 starstruck.

January 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

Omo. I don't want 1n2d to end. Though I'm skeptical about season 2. I think I'll give it a try, still. After all, I do need something to feed my cravings for 1n2d.

Just a side note, but is there anyone out here who thinks that Lee Jang Woo might be a good candidate for S2? I mean, after watching him on WGM, I realised that he absolutely loves outdoor activities and camping. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to sleep out in a tent. Hee. :)

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41 Porcelain

January 25, 2012 at 1:34 AM

It happened with X Men and then it happened with Family Outing and then Star Golden Bell...

Seriously the first (or first few) season are always the best, but once they reformat or transit to a new season... it just go downhill...

Hope this will be prove difficult...

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Porcelain

January 25, 2012 at 1:35 AM

* hope this will be proven different will be difficult...

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42 Ning_Thai

January 25, 2012 at 2:12 AM

OMG.. I love all members now.. They'r great . but i hope i they will stay 1N2D..

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43 Fräulein

January 25, 2012 at 5:36 AM

I like joo won a lot and I can see why people are comparing him to lee seunggi but I don't agree. Both are coyishly cute n look like the kind girls bring home to parents. I think being " duhh" and lovable/respectful/honest comes more naturally to seunggi than joo won. I am not saying joo won isn't but he just strikes me as less of what seunggi is/was. His name was probably thrown into the mix given how well ojakgyo brothers is doing now but I worry he becomes only a fad.

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44 Fräulein

January 25, 2012 at 5:45 AM

My dream (unrealistic I know) cast
Jung suk won
Jung gyeo woon
the host of KBS' Entertainment Weekly - I forgot his name
Lee Joon Hyuk
Alex from clazziquai
Sung Shi-kyung

I see many joo won shippers - yayy.. Nice to see so many ppl feeling the same way that I do - this boy can do no wrong

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45 kaye

January 25, 2012 at 5:52 AM

My Friday nights will never be the same again. *sobs*

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46 Joo

January 25, 2012 at 7:16 AM

Have a lot of thoughts on this season 2 thing, but it would be better if I don't voice them because most of them don't sound nice. But I want to say that the 1N2D team that I love most is Hodong + Kim C + Sugeun + Jiwon + MC Mong + Seunggi + Na PD.

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starstruck.

January 25, 2012 at 8:33 AM

you just read my mind. :)

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47 jane

January 25, 2012 at 7:46 AM

Well casts aside (whomever they might be), the beauty or I mean the charm of 1n2d comes from making fun of their suffering. As all the members have said in the program it takes a commitment and resilience on their part aside from being entertaining on top of that. Its hard to be funny if your tired both physically and mentally but the members have been able to pull it through. 1n2d does live on its dictum "bokbulbok"! If the succeding season be able to achieve that then kudos to them.

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48 Usi

January 25, 2012 at 8:21 AM

I do not like this show but it is nice to see a bit more of KSW lately. Hopefully he can show a bit of his Mr. Prank doings :).

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49 Rachael

January 25, 2012 at 11:35 AM

While I do love me some Awkward Beginnings Stage, I'm pretty skeptical on a variety show with all newcomers being tossed into the pot. If Su-geun signs on for Season 2 that would give it a fighting chance. Add in Uhm Tae-woong and it just might go beyond survival, depending on the PD. While I do love the calculating evil of Na PD (huge Na fan!) it might be time to switch things up as there are times when it seemed to be wandering through the daisy field and it wasn't the scenic tour. So it could add some freshness. Plus, I can maybe see him direct something new that's not 1N2D now! However, this could also be diasterous if the PD eers as that's obvious and huge.

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50 Flora

January 25, 2012 at 6:27 PM

JUST BRING BACK KANG HO DONG!

It is an odd line up... I love Joo Won as an actor but for variety show, not so sure about it. But I guess he will be very busy filming his new KBS's drama then...

Na PD is the best.. He is part of the team. This is the one and only variety programme that I never failed to watch...

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