The representative couple variety program SBS 'Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 – You Are My Destiny' (hereinafter 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2') will celebrate its 400th episode on Aug. 4.
Since its first broadcast in July 2017, 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' has steadfastly maintained its position on Monday nights, making it a representative couple variety program that has been loved for the longest time among the plethora of couple variety shows. 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' boasts a peak viewership rating of 15.8% (Nielsen Korea metropolitan area standards) and has recorded the highest ratings for 76 consecutive weeks in its time slot. The total views of YouTube clips have surpassed 1.8 billion, marking remarkable achievements. The continued popularity of 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' can be attributed to its ability to showcase the diverse 'same dreams' of celebrity couples while also presenting the genuine and realistic lives of couples as they understand and adapt to one another.
'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' has featured a staggering 90 couple pairs. From the 'first destiny couple' Lee Jae-myung and Kim Hye-kyung to the 'Chuu couple' Choo Ja-hyun and Woo Hyun-kyun, Han Go-eun and Shin Young-soo, the couple showcasing deep trust and affection built over time Son Ji-chang and Oh Yeon-soo, the newlyweds Kang Nam and Lee Da Hae, Jeon Jin and Ryu I-seo, and Seven and Lee Da Hae, who moved viewers with their story of adopting a college-aged daughter, to Lee Bong-won and Yeom Kyung-hwan, who have shown various forms of couple life, each providing enjoyment and empathy through their unique 'same dreams' and couple daily lives. The participants of 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' have proved their popularity by appearing a total of 82 times in the top 10 for 'non-drama participant buzz' and 'search issue keywords' according to a survey released by the Good Day Corporation, a K-content competitiveness analysis authority, from the fourth week of February 2020 to the third week of July 2025.
'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' will celebrate its 400th episode with a six-week special series featuring a lineup of legendary destiny couples. The first guest will be caricature artist Jung Eun-hye, who left a deep impression as Han Ji-min's twin sister in the drama 'Our Blues'. Jung Eun-hye, who has Down syndrome, married Jo Young-nam in May after a year of dating, having met while working in a public job for people with developmental disabilities, receiving much support. The couple will not only share their story publicly for the first time but also resonate with the significance of family.
Next, the beloved longest-running couple of 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2', In Kyo-jin and So Yi-hyun, has confirmed their appearance, earning the nickname 'In-so couple'. The two have showcased various 'same dreams' and a cheerful couple life through the program, but their adorable interactions have also made them a 'want-to-be-couple' admired by many. This marks the first time they appear together as a destiny couple in about five years since the special 3rd anniversary edition in 2020, piquing excitement for what their lives will be like after their long-awaited return.
This 400th special will feature not only Jung Eun-hye and Jo Young-nam, In Kyo-jin and So Yi-hyun, but also destiny couples that viewers wish to see again as well as legendary new destiny couples, drawing significant attention. The six-week SBS 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' 400th special will air on Aug. 4 at 10:10 p.m.
[Photo] SBS 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2'
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