"SNL Korea" season 8 has unveiled four new cast members who joined the show.
On the 24th, Coupang Play announced the comeback of the variety show "SNL Korea" season 8 and revealed four new cast members who joined after overcoming unprecedented competition starting this season.
The "SNL Korea" series is Korea's top comedy show that dominates trending charts each episode with bold and shocking laughs from superstar guests and trusted cast members. The new cast members who will deliver fresh laughs with unrelenting spirit in season 8 have been confirmed as Ahn Joo-mi, Lee A-ra, Jeong Chang-hwan and Jeong Hee-su.
Earlier, it produced rookies who won the Blue Dragon Series Awards' rookie award for three consecutive years, such as Joo Hyun-young, Kim A-young and Yoon Ga-i, and propelled Ji Ye-eun and Kim Kyu-won into the ranks of rising stars, making it unquestionably the country's top "star gateway." Season 8 is also drawing attention for the performances of the four uniquely talented new cast members dreaming of becoming "the next Ji Ye-eun."
First, Ahn Joo-mi, born in 2002, is a cast member with solid experience as a child actor and a striking visual. During the audition she overwhelmed the judges with flawless quick wit and improvisation, signaling a fearless drive uncharacteristic of a newcomer. Lee A-ra, a graduate of Korea National University of Arts, showcases a versatile "ace" persona with English rap, hip-hop and tap dance skills. With a surprising charm hidden behind a clear visual, she is expected to become a fresh energizer for "SNL Korea."
Jeong Chang-hwan, who graduated from the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA) actors program and has appeared in "Gyeongseong Creature" season 1 and "Dear Hongrang," is a skilled performer combining inventive ideas and flavorful acting. All eyes are on what kind of performance he will deliver on the live stage after impressing the audition panel. The addition of Jeong Hee-su, who is already loved on YouTube as the unique meme "Hee-su hyung," is also hotly anticipated. With comedic performances that contrast her attractive looks, she could create an all-time great character that surpasses "Hee-su hyung."
Armed with unprecedented "crazy talent," the new cast members will join core cast members including the pride of Korean comedy Shin Dong-yeob, Jeong Sung Ho, Kim Min-gyo, Ahn Young-mi, Jeong I-rang, Lee Suji, Kwon Hyuk-soo, Kim Won-hoon, Ji Ye-eun and Kim Kyu-won to deliver even stronger laughs. In particular, Tak Jae-Hoon, the epitome of "no-filter wit," has been confirmed to appear as the host for the premiere this Saturday, sparking heated interest as the veteran cast and energetic newcomers collide to create what promises to be an unprecedented synergy for "SNL Korea" season 8.
With top-tier star hosts each season and the performances of the "born-to-be funny" cast rewriting the standards of Korean comedy, "SNL Korea" season 8 will premiere on Saturday, the 28th, at 8 p.m.
[Photo] Provided by Coupang Play.
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