EXO's Kai to appear as an innkeeper on tvN's new variety show

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Kai of K-pop boy band EXO will run an inn for newlyweds on tvN's upcoming variety show, "Udo Inn," the cable channel said Thursday.

Kai, along with other big-name stars like actress Kim Hee-sun and TV personality Tak Jae-hoon, will head for Udo to welcome couples who recently struggled to plan their weddings amid the protracted COVID-19 pandemic. Udo is a small island located 3.5 kilometers off the coast of Jeju, a major tourist attraction packed with picturesque scenery.

The stars will take on different roles as innkeepers, inviting three couples a day and serving them meals. But tvN has not revealed which roles will be assigned to whom.

"The cast members will welcome the newlyweds to their inn once the last ferry carrying the tourists departs from the island in the afternoon," the cable channel said in a statement. "They will not only share their personal stories, but will also help the couples set up their plans for their honeymoons."

The program's director Lee Woo-hyung added, "The cast members and the couples will together create memories that inspire laughter and sympathy from viewers."

"Udo Inn," which is scheduled to premiere on tvN at 10:30 p.m. on July 12 (KST), also features comedian Moon Se-yoon and actor Yoo Teo.

Kai, whose real name is Kim Jong-in, debuted as an EXO member in 2012, with the track "MAMA." After dropping a series of hits, such as "Growl" (2013) and "Overdose" (2014), as part of EXO, the 27-year-old went solo last November. The SM Entertainment star, who is known for his wittiness, is making frequent appearances on variety shows these days. He is a regular cast member of tvN's "The Devil Wears Jungnam 2" and TVING's "Idol Dictation Contest."






I'm hoping for something like Youn's Stay, but with more sexy!


source: tvN & The Korea Times

Comments

[torontok.livejournal.com]

If I show up to my honeymoon inn and Kai is there...my vows may be compromised

[pseudo-shigure.livejournal.com]

I hope it has youn's stay and unexpected business vibe. i don't have any korean show to watch after those two ended.

btw, do exo perform on music show for this promotion?

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

no they didn't. baek and chanyeol had enlisted before the album was released.

[kyungwons.livejournal.com]

i feel like this is a slightly odd concept but i will probably watch. although i still havent watched that fashion show he's currently doing im a bad fan lmao. yoo teo seemed slightly reserved on the variety appearances i've seen of his so interested to see how he does as well.

[ohmylol.livejournal.com]

Lmao, me neither, i watched like the first 2 episodes and then I stopped watching ( idk why, it was entertaining and both of them have chemistry) but i will do it

He really is appearing on many variety shows ! I wonder why , is it because panty oopa got viral ?

[kyungwons.livejournal.com]

yeah i've seen clips and their friendship is cute! but i cba to watch rich people dress others in mostly sponsored clothes its so boring to me i will persevere one day and watch it

and panty oppa was definitely the turning point lol before that he was getting offers but he alluded to wanting to maintain a more serious image thats focused on him as a performer so him or sm was rejecting them, the positive reaction to the knowing bros appearance seems to have changed his mind on variety and now hes accepting everything that comes his way. military enlistment slowly approaching maybe has something to do with it too.

[ohmylol.livejournal.com]

My man is doing so many variety shows !! I love it , variety king Kai !