Does anyone remember the name of the K-variety show that took place in a sauna the first half and then moved to a kitchen set up with celebrity recipes for the second half? Yoo Jae Suk hosted.

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    Was it called Happy Together?

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      Yes! It was a fun show that introduced me to quirky and lovable aspects of Korean entertainment! They were big on featuring actors and singers.

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        I used to watch it when I was younger. I remember a good episode with Seo Woo (whatever happened to her?) and Suzy.

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    It was the really old format OG format of β€œHappy Together”

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      That’s what Ivwas wondering, I remember the more recent format, so this was old school. I liked it back then because that’s how I got to know a lot of Korean actor names and faces ! The recipes were just a fun side thing. What a weird format if you think about it, sauna/restaurant counter!

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        Yes!!! And I agreeβ€” lots of formats and games from Korean and Japanese game shows seem odd, but they seem to work!! I think that’s why Hollywood is now also remaking their own versions of many Japanese and Korean (game & talk) shows, more so the latter

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          Between Happy Together and another older but interesting show, Strong Heart, I learned much of what I know about who’s who in Korean acting and singing! It helped me connect the actors in K-dramas and learn about idol groups and their agencies and relationships!

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            I’d definitely say that as a viewer, a person will definitely get a more sincere and honest feel of who an artist is as a person in the older shows and formats. Nowadays, the veterans will still be the same honest selves, but the newer generation of artists are either showing a super vague and generic version of themselves or not themselves at all but a packaged version of themselves made by their agency. There’s pros and cons of both variants

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            Radio Star is another good show to get to know celebs. Of course you mentioned the agency control that exists, but sometimes there are comments that give a personal glimpse that are sweet and insightful. I noticed these days an actor or singer appears on several shows in a two or three week period as a comeback or promo. Recent celebs who have done this are Daniel Choi and Lee Joon (they even appeared on The Manager together for a swoon episode)!

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