tvN 'Amazing Saturday' (hereafter 'Nolto'), which began airing in 2018, has celebrated its 7th anniversary. To mark this fortunate 7th anniversary, the members and production team shared their gratitude to the viewers and stories about lucky moments spent with 'Nolto'.
First, the producer Yoon Ji-won, who directs 'Nolto', expressed gratitude to the viewers with a witty seven-character phrase, saying, 'Nolto is loved even more.' Producer Yoon cited 'communication' as the key to maintaining a strong family dynamic among the 11 fixed members. When asked about the reason, she noted, "The close membership among them seems to arise not merely from meeting at the recording studio but from caring for each other's big and small events like friends and sharing each other's lives." She added, "Even gatherings are not just a place to catch up but rather a time to openly discuss the good points, improvement areas, and what they felt about each other during the recordings."
Additionally, she added a warm behind-the-scenes story, saying, "Personally, I have a jinx (?) of greeting all participants and staff with a bright face before filming. The greeting, which I started with the hope that everyone's day would go positively on recording days, creates the atmosphere in the recording studio, and I believe that atmosphere is the foundation of 'Nolto' laughter." Lastly, she expressed a commitment with the members, stating, "In the future, I hope 'Nolto' becomes another 'family' to the viewers as well as a 'meal friend' like 'Bap-Tiven', and stays alive with cheerful laughter as 'Gamdasal.'" She also vowed to do her best to continue delivering healthy laughter.
The responses to the questions related to 'luck' among the 'Nolto' members, who celebrated their 7th anniversary with the 'lucky number 7', caught attention as they reflected the heartfelt approach of treating 'Nolto' like family. To the question, 'If you could name a member who brings you luck among the 'Nolto' members?', Han-hae, who received 4 votes, claimed the top spot. In response to the question, 'If you could wish for anything for 'Nolto' and the staff on this lucky 7th anniversary, what would it be?', the answers included, 'I wish to hold Dong-yeob's 70th birthday party on 'Nolto'' and 'I think it's important that we have been together for so long. The fact that we have spent these 7 years together in itself is very meaningful,' showing their affection for 'Nolto.'
'Nolto,' which has established itself as a cross-generational music entertainment show, demonstrates its strength as a long-running program responsible for tvN's weekends. Over the past seven years, 'Nolto' has featured a total of 716 songs and 536 guests, achieving first place in viewership ratings for males and females aged 20-49, both in the capital area and nationwide, during 350 of the total 359 episodes aired so far, including cable and general programming. It holds a remarkable record, maintaining first place in target ratings for males and females aged 20-49 during the time slot for 172 consecutive weeks, from episode 172 aired in August 2021 to episode 343.
Digital achievements are also astonishing. The total accumulated views for 'Nolto' related video content released over seven years have surpassed 2.2 billion views. This illustrates the steady interest from viewers towards 'Nolto' in the digital space.
Meanwhile, the 'Nolto' 7th anniversary special will feature the most frequent guests and special guest performers, Lee Yong-jin, Baek-ga, and Mimi. The concept of the 'Nolto Variety Hall' will be conducted to build unity among the 'Nolto' members and honorary guests, and it is reported that they showcased chemistry akin to family. The episode will air at 7:40 p.m. on the 5th (Saturday).
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# Who among the 'Nolto' members brings you luck?
Shin Dong-yeob: Boom!
Kim Dong-hyun: Han-hae. Interestingly, it's the member who brings luck when reversed. (^^)
Moon Se-yoon: Boom. Thanks to him requesting the chorus for 'Already One Year', we were able to release music with Han-hae.
Park Na-rae: Ki. "What Ki says is the answer."
Nok-sal: Han-hae. Truly the best.
Taeyeon: Dong-hyun oppa. Just do the opposite. (Quite lucky! ^^)
Han-hae: It's Moon Se-yoon, the youngest member of the exploding unit 'Han Moon-cheol'.
Ki: Han-hae. We've been fortunate to meet through 'Nolto', and it seems we help each other.
P.O: Taeyeon unnie. What I've felt being next to her is that she is so kind and gives really good energy to everyone around. She is a lucky person for not just me, but all our Nolto family, staff, and viewers. (And actually, I was a fan of Taeyeon unnie, so I feel happy every time I come to the filming set!)
Boom: Senior Shin Dong-yeob. He checks on the members' conditions and the overall flow of recordings, leading us proactively, often without us realizing. When I feel tired and exhausted during recordings, seeing him gives me strength. (Because he seems more exhausted than anyone else^^). Thus, I think I cannot afford to be fatigued. He teaches me a lot in that regard.
Haet-nim: Han-hae. At the moment I'm about to give up on the members' answers, he speaks and brings me hope again.^^
# 'Nolto's exclusive lucky 'hint board'! If you have a hint you are confident in or would like to add, what would it be?
Shin Dong-yeob: The revival of Boonkah.
Kim Dong-hyun: It would be useful to have a hint that allows us to see three consonants, vowels, and batchim.
Moon Se-yoon: 70% listening slower than 30% listening. I think I could hear better.
Park Na-rae: A hint from the past, the '1/5 second'.
Nok-sal: It would be great if Boomcheong came back.
Taeyeon: 70%. I absolutely want to hear it again.
Han-hae: It would be good if the amount of food we get to eat is determined by our performance.
Ki: I don't think the hints should increase.
P.O: Rather than additional hints, I hope we can play 'Mafia Dictation' more frequently. (Provided that I'm not the mafia!) Playing Mafia Dictation with the Nolto family is super fun.
Boom: I hope for the revival of 'Cheong-ah, Cheong-ah Boom-cheong-ah.' It was a cherished hint, but it disappeared because it became too big of a hint. I hope it comes back upgraded.
Haet-nim: I hope to have 'no win, hear it again, learn English words' as options.
# If you could wish for anything for 'Nolto' and the staff on this lucky 7th anniversary, what would it be?
Shin Dong-yeob: Let's have a proper party for the 10th anniversary~
Kim Dong-hyun: I wish for Dong-yeob hyung's 70th birthday party to be held on 'Nolto.'
Moon Se-yoon: Definitely health! Let's go together healthily until the 10th anniversary.
Park Na-rae: Thanks to everyone, we've reached the 7th anniversary! Fighting!
Nok-sal: I wish for everyone to live healthily until the 77th year, achieve all their dreams, and be happy!
Taeyeon: Even if we get the answers wrong and can't eat, I hope our staff and viewers enjoy delicious meals.
Han-hae: Is 'Nolto' a good place? Members are getting married and having kids, and I hope the viewers are also finding love and welcoming new lives.
Ki: I will do my best so that next year we can celebrate the 8th anniversary without any issues.
P.O: I hope all our Nolto family members are happy! I truly appreciate your support and always imperfect but loving us. Let's continue doing great work happily for a long time, just like now. I love you.
Boom: I think it's important that we have been together for so long. The fact that we have spent these 7 years together in itself is very meaningful. I hope that the staff and members who created 'Nolto', and all the viewers who watch 'Nolto', can all remain healthy, without getting sick or hurt, and enjoy our time together safely! 7th anniversary... 10th anniversary, 20th anniversary! I hope we stay together. If I have a dream, it's to hold Senior Dong-yeob's 60th birthday party on 'Nolto.' 'Nolto' fighting!
Haet-nim: I hope everyone participating in 'Nolto' has a great success with their projects and that 'Nolto' lasts forever.
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