This year marks the 24th year on air for MBC's long-running flagship program 'Mystery TV Surprise,' which returns as 'Surprise Mystery Salon' after a three-month revamp.
The new 'Surprise Mystery Salon,' which premieres Sunday the 25th at 10:40 a.m., has been revamped into a special salon gathering and storytelling talk show to solve mysteries, befitting the leading mystery variety show in Korea.
The production team explained that the mystery, which was a strength of the original 'Surprise,' has been further strengthened, and has increased its appeal by adding vivid, true-story-based storytelling and standout performances from scene-stealing actors seen only on 'Surprise.' Through this, the show aims to elicit viewers' responses and invite the whole family to the 'surprised world' on Sunday mornings.
▶ 'hot singer' Le Chanwon x 'hot comedian' Kwak Beom x 'variety rising star' announcer Park Soyoung — a special chemistry
The revamped 'Surprise Mystery Salon' is led by three MCs. First, the jack-of-all-trades and walking encyclopedia nicknamed 'Chantowiki,' singer Le Chanwon, steps forward as the main host. Notably, Le Chanwon will challenge acting for the first time since his debut on 'Surprise,' drawing attention. With method acting that surprises everyone, national-level delivery skills and a friendly presence, he is expected to capture viewers' eyes and ears on Sunday mornings. Le Chanwon raised the atmosphere at the first recording by even making a ratings pledge, which especially thrilled the production staff — what was that pledge? Le Chanwon's first acting challenge and vigorous performance can be seen on the Sunday the 25th broadcast.
Opposing main host Le Chanwon(?), the 'mystery breaker' who nitpicks every mystery will be the hot comedian Kwak Beom. With sharp, biting coolness and a cheerful perspective, he probes weaknesses and forms a tense confrontational dynamic with Le Chanwon. Attention is focused on MC Kwak Beom's performance, which will raise the tension of the talk.
Joining as a salon member is announcer Park Soyoung, a 'surf kid' who grew up watching 'Mystery TV Surprise' and an MBC variety show prospect. MC Park Soyoung will represent viewers' curiosity and, with endlessly curious and delightfully personal questions, is expected to dig into the truths hidden beneath the mysteries.
Familiar faces of 'Surprise' such as Kim Minjin, Kim Hayoung and Son Yunsang will also appear as scene stealers. With denser acting, they will reconstruct incidents and raise immersion in the stories. Through this, the show is expected to offer a new viewing experience that goes beyond 'watching a story' to 'digging into a story.'
Meanwhile, even though it was their first time working together on a variety show, Le Chanwon and Kwak Beom reportedly showed fantastic back-and-forth chemistry. However, during recording a situation arose that made both of them simultaneously grab the back of their necks in anger, freezing the studio atmosphere in an instant... What was the incident that made the MCs furious, with rising-star Park Soyoung reportedly yelling 'get out' at veteran comedian Kwak Beom? Find out on the Sunday the 25th broadcast.
The production team explained, "The reason 'Mystery TV Surprise' was able to be loved consistently for more than 20 years is the 'power of story,' so in the new 'Surprise Mystery Salon' we especially maximized the power of story." They added, "'Surprise Mystery Salon' will be a program that not only surprises viewers but makes them doubt and think until the end," expressing their resolve.
The first broadcast on Sunday the 25th will feature real stories with 100% purity, including an unidentified creature that disappeared leaving only a witness, miracle scenes that defy scientific probability, puzzling incidents and accidents, and villains who have abandoned their humanity. 'Surprise Mystery Salon' premieres Sunday the 25th at 10:40 a.m.
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