Manori Ravindran International Editor“Saturday Night Live” is back for more high jinks in Korea.Leading Korean producers ASTORY, best known for dramas such as Netflix’s hit series “Kindgom,” are bringing back the storied sketch show, which will again be hosted by comedian Shin Dong-yeob (pictured).
Initially produced by CJ ENM, “SNL” previously aired in South Korea on cable channel tvN for nine seasons, running from 2011 until 2018.The new 10-part series will launch later this year on a local streamer who’s still being kept under wraps, reuniting the original creative team.
Principal producer Ahn Sang-hwi (“Pegasus Market,” “Life Bar”) will return to the show, alongside directors Yu Seong-moh and Kwon Seong-wook.
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