The Seasons | |
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Hangul | 더 시즌즈 |
Revised Romanization | Deo sijeunjeu |
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Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of seasons | 4 |
No. of episodes | 44 (as of January 26, 2024 ) |
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Production location | South Korea |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | KBS2 |
Release | February 5, 2023 present | –
The Seasons (Korean: 더 시즌즈) is a South Korean late-night music talk show that airs on KBS2 on Fridays at 22:00 (KST).[1] It is a seasonal late-night music program encapsulating four different hosts on a rotational basis, showcasing musicians from various genres through in-depth interviews and live performances,[2] including guests outside of music who finds interest in it.[3]
The Seasons acts as a successor following the end of You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook after 13 years;[4][5] adding to the long running "30-year legacy" of late night music talk shows broadcast by KBS alongside Lee Sora's Propose and Yoon Do-hyun's Love Letter among others.[6] It was created with the intention to air four installations aligned with the four seasons of the year,[7] each hosted by different stars with its own titles,[8] following the KBS tradition of naming the late night music program after the artist.[6] Its production assembled a young band led by pianist and composer, Jeong Dong-hwan of MeloMance, for the show to create a "well-made stage".[8]
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Host | Time slot (KST) | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||||
1 | 12 | February 5, 2023 | April 23, 2023 | Jay Park | Sunday 22:55 | |
2 | 14 | 2 | May 14, 2023 | May 21, 2023 | Choi Jung-hoon (Jannabi) | Sunday 22:55 |
12 | June 2, 2023 | August 18, 2023 | Friday 22:00 | |||
3 | 14 | 7 | September 1, 2023 | October 20, 2023 | AKMU (Lee Chan-hyuk, Lee Su-hyun) | Friday 22:00 |
7 | October 27, 2023 | December 22, 2023 | Friday 23:20 | |||
4 | TBA | 4 | January 5, 2024 | January 26, 2024 | Lee Hyo-ri | Friday 23:20 |
TBA | February 2, 2024 | TBA | Friday 22:00 |
The program began with The Seasons: Jay Park's Drive (박재범의 드라이브; Bakjaebeom-ui deuraibeu) and its host Jay Park in February 2023; with its title named after the American-Korean artist's single, "Drive" (2016).[7]
Its second season, The Seasons: Choi Jung-hoon's Night Park (최정훈의 밤의공원; Choejeonghun-ui bam-uigongwon), hosted by Choi Jung-hoon of Jannabi, aired in May 2023; with its title named after his band's single, "Summer II" (2021).[3] Originally slated for twelve episodes, the program was extended for a fourteen episode second season.[9]
Sibling duo, AKMU, served as the project's third host with their show titled The Seasons: Long Day, Long Night with AKMU (악뮤의 오날오밤; Agmyuui onar-obam), in correlation to their hit single, "Last Goodbye" (2017).[10] Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun became the broadcast channel's youngest emcees for a late night talk show, and first to host one as a duo.[11]
The project's fourth and final host was announced to be Lee Hyo-ri, with her show titled The Seasons: Lee Hyo-ri's Red Carpet (이효리의 레드카펫; Ihyori-ui redeukapet).[12]
Ep. | Broadcast date | Guest(s) | Ref. |
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1 | February 5, 2023 | Lee Chan-hyuk (AKMU), Yang Hee-eun, Lee Young-ji, Balming Tiger, Crush | [13] |
2 | February 12, 2023 | 10cm, MeloMance, Sion, Justhis, Jukjae | [14] |
3 | February 19, 2023 | Dynamic Duo, Huh , Tanaka, Xooos, Be'O | [15] |
4 | February 26, 2023 | Im Chang-jung, Paul Kim, Big Naughty, From All to Human | [16] |
5 | March 5, 2023 | Hwasa (Mamamoo), Jang Dong-yoon, Seol In-ah, Lucy, DUT2 | [17] |
6 | March 12, 2023 | Kwon Jin-ah, qman , J-Hope (BTS) | [18] |
7 | March 19, 2023 | Johan Kim, Chancellor, Soran, So Yoon , Zior Park | [19] |
8 | March 26, 2023 | MSG Wannabe, Wonstein, Peppertones, Kim Jae-hwan, Danny Koo | [20] |
9 | April 2, 2023 | Roy Kim, Lee Mu-jin, Psick Univ , Mamamoo+, Navy Line (네이비라인) | [21] |
10 | April 9, 2023 | Heize, Apink, George , Sokodomo | [22] |
11 | April 16, 2023 | BOL4, Ive, The Rose, Jclef | [23] |
12 | April 23, 2023 | Tiger JK, Jessi, The Korean Zombie, Baek Jong-won | [24] |
Ep. | Broadcast date | Guest(s) | Ref. |
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1 | May 14, 2023 | Kim Chang-wan, Chang Kiha, Lee Dong-hwi, Lena Park, Meenoi, Jannabi | [25] |
2 | May 21, 2023 | Kim Feel, Parc Jae-jung, (G)I-dle, Lee Mu-jin, Surl (설) | [26] |
No broadcast on May 28 due to replacement of broadcast with My Little Hero.[27] | |||
3 | June 2, 2023 | Zior Park, Yang Hee-eun, MeloMance, Sunwoo Jung-a, Band Nah | [28] |
4 | June 9, 2023 | Paul Kim, Rooftop Moonlight, Short Box , Lee Seung-yoon | [29] |
5 | June 16, 2023 | Tei, DinDin, Choi Jung-in, Car, the Garden, Choi Yu-ree | [30] |
6 | June 23, 2023 | Jo Hyun-ahUrban Zakapa), Wet Boy, Jungyup, Roy Kim, Penomeco, Yang Dong-geun | ([31] |
7 | June 30, 2023 | UV , Yoo Byung-jae, Jonathan Yiombi , Stella Jang, Yoo Jun-sang, No Brain, Kim Gun-woo | [32] |
8 | July 7, 2023 | Jung Seung-hwan, Kim Seo-hyung, Park Ki-young , Silica Gel | [33] |
9 | July 14, 2023 | Beenzino, Daybreak, Hyolyn, Paul Blanco , Exo | [34] |
10 | July 21, 2023 | Kang Min-kyung, Kim Wan-sun, The Imitation Label, Baek A | [35] |
11 | July 28, 2023 | Se So Neon, Go Ah-sung, Oh My Girl | [36] |
12 | August 4, 2023 | Kwak Jin-eon, Noel, Kim Pureum , Itzy | [37] |
13 | August 11, 2023 | TouchedNell, Kim Hieora, 10cm, Dasutt (다섯), YB | ,[38] |
14 | August 18, 2023 | Crying Nut, Jeong Mae and Kung Chi Tachi, Jannabi, Han Ji-min, Joo Woo-jae, Parc Jae-jung | [39] |
Ep. | Broadcast date | Guest(s) | Ref. |
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1 | September 1, 2023 | Lee Juck, Lee Sung-kyung, 250, Bibi, AKMU | [40] |
2 | September 8, 2023 | Hwasa (Mamamoo), Shin Se-hwi, Kim Se-jeong, H1-Key, Young K (Day6) | [41] |
3 | September 15, 2023 | Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE), Kim Soo-chul, Rothy, Lee Jin-ah | [42] |
4 | September 22, 2023 | Jinusean, D.O. (Exo), o3ohn , An Shin-ae (The Barberettes) | [43] |
No broadcast on September 29 due to live coverage of the 2022 Asian Games | |||
5 | October 6, 2023 | Ha Dong-kyun (Wanted), Shin Sung-rok, Sion, Sole (singer) | [44] |
6 | October 13, 2023 | Lee Seok-hoon (SG Wannabe), Wheein (Mamamoo), Lee Yeon, Tomorrow X Together | [45] |
7 | October 20, 2023 | Lee Hyori, Choi Jung-hoon (Jannabi), Kang Seung-wanLoco, Woo Won-jae | , Choi Yu-ree,[46] |
8 | October 27, 2023 | Jessi, Sunmi, Yoo Hwe-seung (N.Flying), Le Sserafim | [47] |
9 | November 3, 2023 | Jeon In-kwon, Lyn, Minnie ((G)I-dle), Taemin | [48] |
10 | November 10, 2023 | Epik High, Bang Ye-dam, Hynn, Sumin | [49] |
11 | November 17, 2023 | Gummy, Crush, Chuu, Hoody | |
No broadcast on November 24 due to the Blue Dragon Film Awards | |||
12 | December 1, 2023 | Davichi, Lee Sang-yi, Meenoi, Big Naughty, Gist | |
13 | December 8, 2023 | Park Jin-young, Zion.T, Heize, 10cm, Yoo Seung-woo | |
No broadcast on December 15 due to the 2023 Music Bank Global Festival | |||
14 | December 22, 2023 | UV, Im Si-wan, Lee Sun-bin, Jang Yoon-ju, Yoon Ji-sung, Yoon Seul-ki, Sunwoo Jung-a, Kim Min-seok (MeloMance), AKMU |
Ep. | Broadcast date | Guest(s) | Ref. |
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1 | January 5, 2024 | Bebe, Lee Chan-hyuk (AKMU), Shin Dong-yup, Jennie (Blackpink), Lee Jung-eun | |
2 | January 12, 2024 | Younha, Riize, Kim Feel, Silica Gel | |
3 | January 19, 2024 | Han Young-ae, Sistar19, B1A4, Woodz | |
4 | January 26, 2024 | Defconn, Itzy, Hui, Youra | |
5 | February 2, 2024 | Park Myung-soo, Lee Jung-ha, Kim Min-seok (MeloMance), (G)I-dle | |
6 | February 9, 2024 | Roy Kim, Parc Jae-jung, Chen, Hynn, Hyolyn, RalRal, Kim Ho-young, Lee Ji-hye, Vromance, Shin Yong-jae, Kim Na-young, Lee Young-hyun (Big Mama), Park Min-hye (Big Mama), Park Ki-young | |
7 | February 16, 2024 | Kim Bum-soo, Wave to Earth, Cho Kyu-hyun, Kim Go-eun |
In the ratings below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Ep. no. overall |
Ep. no. in season |
Original broadcast date | Nationwide (Nielsen Korea)[50] |
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1 | 1 | February 5, 2023 | 1.5% |
2 | 2 | February 12, 2023 | 0.9% |
3 | 3 | February 19, 2023 | 0.8% |
4 | 4 | February 26, 2023 | 0.9% |
5 | 5 | March 5, 2023 | 1.1% |
6 | 6 | March 12, 2023 | 0.7% |
7 | 7 | March 19, 2023 | 0.8% |
8 | 8 | March 26, 2023 | 0.8% |
9 | 9 | April 2, 2023 | 1.0% |
10 | 10 | April 9, 2023 | 0.7% |
11 | 11 | April 16, 2023 | 0.7% |
12 | 12 | April 23, 2023 | 1.0% |
Ep. no. overall |
Ep. no. in season |
Original broadcast date | Nationwide (Nielsen Korea)[51] |
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13 | 1 | May 14, 2023 | 0.8% |
14 | 2 | May 21, 2023 | 0.7% |
15 | 3 | June 2, 2023 | 1.0% |
16 | 4 | June 9, 2023 | 0.9% |
17 | 5 | June 16, 2023 | 1.3% |
18 | 6 | June 23, 2023 | 1.3% |
19 | 7 | June 30, 2023 | 1.2% |
20 | 8 | July 7, 2023 | 1.1% |
21 | 9 | July 14, 2023 | 1.0% |
22 | 10 | July 21, 2023 | 1.2% |
23 | 11 | July 28, 2023 | 1.3% |
24 | 12 | August 4, 2023 | 1.0% |
25 | 13 | August 11, 2023 | 0.9% |
26 | 14 | August 18, 2023 | 1.4% |
Ep. no. overall |
Ep. no. in season |
Original broadcast date | Nationwide (Nielsen Korea)[52] |
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27 | 1 | September 1, 2023 | 1.6% |
28 | 2 | September 8, 2023 | 1.8% |
29 | 3 | September 15, 2023 | 1.9% |
30 | 4 | September 22, 2023 | 1.9% |
31 | 5 | October 6, 2023[a] | 1.2% |
32 | 6 | October 13, 2023 | 1.8% |
33 | 7 | October 20, 2023 | 1.4% |
34 | 8 | October 27, 2023 | 0.9% |
35 | 9 | November 3, 2023 | 1.1% |
36 | 10 | November 10, 2023[b] | 0.4% |
37 | 11 | November 16, 2023 | 0.9% |
38 | 12 | December 1, 2023 | 1.0% |
39 | 13 | December 8, 2023 | 1.0% |
40 | 14 | December 22, 2023 | 0.8% |
Ep. no. overall |
Ep. no. in season |
Original broadcast date | Nationwide (Nielsen Korea)[53] |
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41 | 1 | January 5, 2024 | 1.9% |
42 | 2 | January 12, 2024 | 1% |
43 | 3 | January 19, 2024 | 1.2% |
44 | 4 | January 26, 2024 | 0.8% |
45 | 5 | February 2, 2024 | 1.7% |
46 | 6 | February 9, 2024 | 1.7% |
47 | 7 | February 16, 2024 | 1.4% |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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KBS Entertainment Awards | 2023 | Excellence Award in Show and Variety Category | Choi Jung-hoon | Won | [54] |
Rookie Award in Show and Variety Category | AKMU | Nominated |