KBS Joy variety show ‘Shut Up, Korea-Japan Match’
A Japanese comedian dubbed ‘the exposure king’ has appeared, shocking even Hwang Je-sung.
The new KBS Joy variety show ‘Shut Up, Korea-Japan Match’ sets out to capture living rooms from its very first broadcast, teasing an all-time Korea-Japan matchup that blends laughs, mind games, and shocking twists.
Premiering at 8 p.m. on the 7th, ‘Shut Up, Korea-Japan Match’ is a new-concept nation-versus-nation variety show that resolves real-life concerns and everyday cultural differences between Korea and Japan through game battles by representatives of both countries. Under the rule that “the losing team must shut up and follow the opinion of the other side,” fierce contests are set to deliver fresh fun each week.
Episode 1 unveils the first meeting between the Korean representatives Lee Su-geun and Hwang Je-sung, and the Japanese representatives Fukushima Yoshinari and Wes-P.
A 27-year veteran comedian representing Japan and a winner at a world jiu-jitsu championship, Fukushima Yoshinari asserts brutal dominance from the outset by tearing a book apart with his bare hands, while global performance comedian Wes-P, whose YouTube video has amassed 160 million views, devastates the set with a shocking solo act.
At the beyond-imagination performance, Hwang Je-sung is flustered, saying, “the exposure king has arrived,” and word has it that Honda Hitomi of the girl group Say My Name, serving as referee, was likewise left speechless.
As the Korea-Japan representatives set out to solve real-life dilemmas, the first story reveals a sensitive issue surrounding a wedding.
KBS Joy variety show ‘Shut Up, Korea-Japan Match’
KBS Joy variety show ‘Shut Up, Korea-Japan Match’
KBS Joy variety show ‘Shut Up, Korea-Japan Match’
From the shocking remark, “Do not come to my wedding,” to the bombshell declaration, “We are going on the honeymoon together,” the studio is turned upside down. Representatives from both countries square off with opposing views, engaging in a relatable discussion and game battles.
The competitive fire is beyond imagination. Even the simple warm-up game of muk-jji-ppa turns into a Korea-Japan pride match, and before facing the Japanese representative Fukushima, Hwang Je-sung pleads to Lee Su-geun, “Hyung, I feel like I am going to die today,” drawing roars of laughter.
Lee Su-geun, for his part, says, “For some reason, I miss Hyung Kang Ho-dong today,” revealing his nerves.
On this broadcast, the distinctive reactions of the Japanese representatives, who are not accustomed to Korean variety shows, are expected to be a key viewing point.
Unexpected penalties, feints in the game flow, and the rapid pacing unique to Korean variety have the Japanese representatives repeatedly flustered, eliciting laughs.
In particular, a culture clash stemming from differences in the variety-show styles of the two sides is set to provide a distinctive kind of fun.
On top of that, a succession of outlandish games never seen anywhere, such as the sticky-palm game, bottle-cap flicking, and water-cup duels, adds to the laughs, as a Korea-Japan showdown unfolds that mobilizes mind games, quick wits, and teamwork.
In addition, grounded dilemmas keep coming, including polar-opposite views on dating between Korea and Japan, and differences in preferred menus for company dinners, promising both empathy and entertainment.
The top-tier variety showdown with national pride on the line for Korea and Japan will premiere at 8 p.m. on the 7th (today) on KBS Joy.
