Family Outing
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Family Outing Season 1 was a South Korean variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...

; a part of SBS's Good Sunday
Good Sunday
Good Sunday is a South Korean reality-variety show shown on the SBS network, which competes directly against MBC's Our Sunday Night and KBS2's Happy Sunday line-up. The program has suffered from the competition of Happy Sunday and the previous Sunday Sunday Night but reached its way to #1 on the...

lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming (골드미스가 간다). It was first aired on June 15, 2008, and was one of the top rated programs on Sunday Korean television. In each episode, the "Family" travels to different parts of South Korea and takes care of the house of an elderly family while that family goes on a vacation. The "Family" then accomplishes the tasks left for them by the house's owners. The first season ended on February 14, 2010, and a second season
Family Outing 2
Family Outing Season 2 was a South Korean variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming . It was first aired on February 21, 2010, following the end of the first season...

 featuring a brand new cast, production team, and concept, aired until July 11, 2010.

Episode synopsis

The show is a two day and one night show split into two episodes.

In the first episode, it starts with a call from Yu Jae-suk, the permanent MC on the show, telling the rest of the family where the next location is. Each member arrives along with the episode's guest, greeted by Yu Jae-suk who is usually waiting in front of the town hall or a waiting shed. The guest is then given a map to follow to the house that they will be staying in. Once they reach the house, they send off the owners on their vacation and look over the list of chores that the house owners have left behind for them to complete. After this, they begin with the first chore. While completing this chore a game is played in which the family splits up into two teams. After completing the first chore they either go on to the next chore or go to prepare dinner. When preparing dinner, the family splits up the duties once again.

After dinner, the Family plays games for early morning chores. Before Park Ye-jin and Lee Chun-hee's departure, the sleeping arrangements are chosen by having a contest after dinner. Lee Hyo-ri and Park Ye-jin would rank the men in the family from first, as the most desirable, to last (1 to 6 or 7 if there are two male guests) based on how well they perform in the day and the contest. After which the guys rank the girls. Recently, the ranking activities has been replaced with games to figure who will be doing the late-night or early-morning chores. Usually 1 person is chosen, whether losing as a group or an individual game then choosing the rest, to make a total of 3 people. The first episode usually ends in the middle of the night's activity.

The second episode begins with the continuation of the night's activity. After the rankings or the nighttime chores, the Family goes to bed. They usually sleep around midnight or later, because of the night activities or because they talk so much before going to sleep. The next morning the show's producer wakes up Yu Jae-suk and gives him the instructions for the Wake Up Mission. Initially, the Wake Up Mission was in the form of a quiz but later on was changed into more physical games. Whoever loses this game, has to make breakfast for the family. The loser then picks one to sometimes three people to make the breakfast with him/her. While they make breakfast, the rest of the Family either goes back to sleep, or completes another chore. The people that makes the breakfast gets to choose what they want to cook. Most of the time, the process of making breakfast takes a long time so it will be at least noon or later when the family members eat breakfast. After breakfast, the Family does the remaining chores on the list left by the owners. While completing the final chores, another game is played. After finishing the chores the owners of the house return and the Family leaves. A preview of the next week's episode and guest/s is shown at the end of the episode.

In later episodes, half of the night's activity aired before preparing dinner, afterwards going back in time (3–4 hours) to prepare dinner, with the episode ending at dinner. The second episode still begins with the continuation of the night's activity, which usually involves the selection of who will be doing the early-morning chores. Then those people are shown doing the chore before the Wake Up Mission is played. Afterwards, breakfast is made and a shot of the "Family" is shown before the preview of the next week's episode. This has virtually eliminated the actual owners' involvement with the family, other than handing the house over to the Family at the beginning.

Cast and characters

The members of the first "Family" are Yu Jae-suk, Lee Hyo-ri, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Su-ro, Kang Dae-sung, Kim Jong-kook, Park Si-yeon and Park Hae-jin. However, near the end of the season, Park Si-yeon could not continue filming the show because of a physical injury. Former "Family" members Park Ye-jin and Lee Chun-hee left the show after their one-year contract ended.

On November 26, 2009, it was announced that Yu Jae-suk and Park Si-yeon would be leaving the show. It was later reported that Family Outing Season 1 will end, due to the conflicting schedules and solo activities of the members. Their last episodes aired in February, 2010 with the show returning for a second season, with a new concept, production team and cast.
Name Joined the show / Left the show Character
Yu Jae-suk June, 2008 / February, 2010
The main host of the show, plays a major role for the "Wake-Up Mission" on the second day morning, as well as games throughout the show. Called the Grasshopper, the 'dumb' brother from Daesung's dumb and dumber, and nation siblings with Lee Hyori.
Lee Hyo-ri June, 2008 / February, 2010
The "female master" of the show. The "Nation's Fairy" plays the role of the person who sometimes coincides with Yu Jae-suk, yet sometimes contradicts him and fool around. Called the 'mom' or 'madam', Former Fairy, and nation siblings with Jaesuk. Also has a cat-dog relationship with Kim Jong kook.
Yoon Jong-shin June, 2008 / February, 2010
The old man of the show, he always needs the care and attention of the rest of the family members. Viewed as the best at "making the seasoning" for cooking on the show. Called, sickly, old man, 40 brothers with Sooro.
Kim Su-ro
Kim Su-ro
Kim Su-ro is a South Korean actor. In addition to his various dramatic works, he was also a permanent member of Family Outing, a Korean reality-variety show.- Filmography :...

June, 2008 / February, 2010
The "Game Devil" of the show. He is one of the more well built and strong family members, usually winning in all games. He also enjoys picking on Lee Chun-Hee. Also called Little boy Sooro or Stepmother Kim.
Kang Dae-sung
Daesung
Kang Daesung is a member of K-Pop group Big Bang. Daesung was born in Itaewon, South Korea and attended high school but he dropped out and focused more on Big Bang. Then in late 2008, he focused on college entrance exams. He attended Kyunghee University in Seoul...

June, 2008 / February, 2010
Far from his national-idol-Big Bang image, the youngest of the family members assists Yu Jae-suk in gags and is seen as a younger brother to him. He's called the 'dumber' brother with Jaesuk's dumb and dumber. Also called small eye brothers with Kim Jong Kook.
Kim Jong-kook
Kim Jong Kook
Kim Jong Kook is a South Korean singer. He was initially part of the Korean duo Turbo, and he later pursued a successful career as a solo artist.-Biography:...

November, 2008 / February, 2010
Usually called "Kim Kook-jong" on the show. Originally having an awkward relationship with Lee Hyo-ri, and eventually Park Ye-jin, they later develop into "romance scandals". He also retorts Yu Jae-suk and Yoon Jong-shin. Has a cat-dog relationship with Hyori and small eye brothers with Daesung.
Park Hae-jin
Park Hae Jin
Park Hae Jin is a South Korean model and actor. He was born in Busan, South Korea.- Dramas :* 2009: KBS 열혈장사꾼 Hot Blood as Ha Ryu* 2008: MBC 에덴의 동쪽 East of Eden as Shin Myung Hoon* 2007: KBS 하늘만큼 땅만큼 Like Land and Sky as Jung Moo Young...

July, 2008 / February, 2010
Seen as a "Delicate Boy" because of his lack of performance in games and during the "Wake-Up Mission". He constantly retorts Yu Jae-suk. He is sometimes called the unlucky man because of his constant fails to doing games. He also gets coached by Kim Jong Kook sometimes for strength.
The following were also cast but left the show earlier because of personal reasons.
Lee Chun-hee
Lee Chun Hee
Lee Chun Hee is a South Korean actor and model.-TV drama series:* Gloria * Smile, You * On Air cameo* King Sejong the Great * Seoul's Sad Song...

June, 2008 / June, 2009
Giving the image as "Chunderella" and "Clumsy Chun-hee", he originally seemed to be a strong player, but was later determined to be naive and clumsy. He is constantly picked on by Kim Su-ro. He left after his one-year contract ended, along with Park Ye-jin. Lee Chun-hee along with Park Ye-jin returned for the last episode of Season 1.
Park Ye-jin
Park Ye-jin
Park Ye-jin is a South Korean actress. Park made her acting debut in the movie Memento Mori and was able to build her career as an intelligent and elegant actress. She had this fixed image of her until she became part of a variety show, Family Outing...

June, 2008 / June, 2009

Originally seems as a pleasant, sweet lady, she later shows her true colors as the "Sweet, Vicious Miss Ye-jin" through her vicious ways in preparing animals for food, and her bravery towards capturing them. She left after her one-year contract ended due to her conflicting schedule, along with Lee Chun-hee. Park Ye-jin along with Lee Chun-hee returned for the last episode of Season 1. 'Sweet and Savage Yejin.
Park Si-yeon July, 2009 / December, 2009
Giving the image of a "City Girl", she has become close with Lee Hyo-ri on the show. She left the show after only 6 months due to health issues/fracture on her waist that she acquired during a shoot in Las Vegas. Park Si-yeon returned for the last episode of Season 1. She is called one of the Park siblings with Haejin.

Relations

RelationThese are all as-seen on-air and are considered official relations. Members Details First Seen
Nation's Siblings (국민남매)
Yu Jae-suk, Lee Hyo-ri
"Nation's MC" Yu Jae-suk, and "Nation's Female Idol" or "Nation's Fairy" Lee Hyo-ri, when together give the image of brother and sister. They eventually won the Daesang at the 2009 SBS Entertainment Awards for their work as a dynamic duo.
Episode 1
The Three Elders (장년층)
Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Su-ro, Yu Jae-suk
As oldest members of the family, they are seen as the "The Three Elders". Yoon Jong-shin was the oldest at 41, Kim Su-ro was 40, Yu Jae-suk was 37.
Episode 18 - "The Elders" Breakfast Preparation
Dumb and Dumber (덤앤더머)
Yu Jae-suk, Kang Dae-sung
As the very first breakfast pair, Dae-sung and Yu Jae-suk had trouble with measuring the water for cooking ramen
Ramen
is a Japanese noodle dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as , , kamaboko, green onions, and occasionally corn...

. As said in the episode, you can't help but call them dumb and dumber. Yoo Jae-suk is referred to as "Dumb" and Dae Sung as "Dumber". It was later shown in one of the nighttime games that Yu Jae-suk has an IQ of 114 and Dae-sung has an IQ of 110.
Episode 2 - "Dumb and Dumber" Breakfast Preparation
Chairman Yoon/Mrs. Lee (윤회장-이여사)
Yoon Jong-shin, Lee Hyo-ri
The pair plays the role as a rich couple Madam Lee and Chairman Yoon. Yoon Jong-shin seems to act naturally but Lee Hyo-ri seems to dislike her role.
Episode 11 - Making of Raspberry Wine
Stepmother Kim/Chunderella (김계모-천데렐라)
Kim Su-ro, Lee Chun-hee
During the 7 Step Running Game, Lee Chun-hee lost in a bet against Kim Su-ro. The bet was if Chun-hee wins Su-ro will stop with the ordering around but if Su-ro wins Chun-hee must immediately follow his orders.
Kim Su-ro is the senior of Lee Chun-hee from university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...

, as well as in acting. When Lee Chun-hee is asked to perform a task, he naturally does so. Lee Chun-hee attempts slight revenges but usually fails.
Episode 3 - 7 Step Running Game
Sisters Till Death (죽고 못사는 자매)
Lee Hyo-ri, Park Ye-jin
As the only two female cast members at the time, the two needed to stick together against the men. Generally they treat each other well, but during games or voting for where to sleep, they "fight till death".
Episode 10 - During the "Metal Arch" Game.
Same Aged Friends (동갑내기)
Lee Chun-hee, Lee Hyo-ri
The only two members of the family who were born in 1979 before Park Si-yeon's arrival. Lee Chun-hee attempted to dominate Lee Hyo-ri but proves to be difficult.
Episode 10 - Breakfast Preparation
Love Line (러브라인)
Lee Hyo-ri, Park Ye-jin, Kim Jong-kook
For Hyo-ri and Kim Jong-kook they are known as the awkward couple. For Park Ye-jin and Kim Jong-kook they are known as the rumored couple.
Episode 19
Forty Brothers (포리브라더스)
Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Su-ro
By 2009, when Kim Su-ro turned 40, he was referred to as thus. Through the role as "Forty Brothers", the two finally referred each other as "Brother" after 7 months of filming in an awkward stance.
Episode 32 - Dinner Preparation
Narrow-Eyed Brothers (실눈브라더스)
Kim Jong-kook, Dae-sung
The two have similarly small eyes. Kim Jong-kook has used Dae-sung to help him improve his relationship with the women of the family.
Episode 25 - Dinner Preparation
"Park" Siblings (박남매)
Park Si-yeon, Park Hae-jin
The two both have the last name "Park" and are coincidentally from Busan. When the two are together, they speak in the Busan dialect.
Episode 54 - Hidden Camera Welcoming Prank
The Same Aged Duo (동갑친구)
Lee Hyo-ri, Park Si-yeon
After Chun-hee left, Lee Hyo-ri and Park Si-yeon are the only two members in the family born in 1979. At first they were not great friends, but has created a bond throughout the show. When it comes to games, it seems that Hyo-ri overpowers the timid Si-yeon.
Episode 60
The Weak Brothers (부실형제는)
Park Hae-jin, Yoon Jong-shin
Both Park Hae-jin and Yoon Jong-shin are seen as the "weak" members of the family with Yoon Jong-shin being the eldest and having health issues, and Hae-jin's image as a delicate boy.
Episode 81

Guest stars

Every week at least one guest star comes to visit. He or she participates in the daily activities along with the permanent cast, The "Family" Members, for the span of two episodes.In the Christmas special, the X-files (Un-aired footage) were aired, therefore the guest star stayed for 3 episodes

Family awards

Airing as a Lunar New Year special and the finale of Season 1, awards were given in five different categories to members of the family, as well as a product distinct to one of the villages the Family visited. The awards were: Friendship Award, Strength Award, Idiot Award, Pitiful Award, and Repulsive Award. Reminiscing clips from previous shows aired as well. All members of the family were present for this special occasion. Unfortunately, the series ended with one of the lowest ratings recorded on the show, 8.4%.

The following are the nominees for each category (The winner is bolded):

  • Friendship Award (우정상)
    • Kim Su-ro & Lee Chun-hee (Stepmother Kim & Chunderella)
    • Lee Hyo-ri & Kim Jong-kook (Awkward Couple)
    • Lee Hyo-ri & Park Ye-jin (Sisters Till Death)

  • Strength Award (힘상)
    • Kim Su-ro
    • Kim Jong-kook
    • Lee Hyo-ri
    • Park Ye-jin

  • Idiot Award (바보상)
    • Yu Jae-suk (Dumb & Dumber)
    • Lee Chun-hee (Clumsy Chun-Hee)
    • Park Si-yeon (Clumsy Charisma)
    • Kang Dae-sung (Dumb & Dumber)

  • Pitiful Award (불쌍상)
    • Yoon Jong-shin
    • Yu Jae-suk
    • Lee Chun-hee
    • Park Hae-jin

  • Daesang (Grand Prize) - Repulsive Award (대상-밉상)
    • Yu Jae-suk
    • Kim Su-ro

Digital Single

The family recorded a song, titled 패밀리의 하루 (Family Day), on the episode of April 12, 2009. The music was written by Yoon Jong-Shin, where as the lyrics were written by the entire family, and feature many of the events that have happened in the family. The digital single was released on June 8, 2009.

Tracks
  1. 패밀리의 하루 (Family Day)
    • Lyrics : Yu Jae-suk, Lee Hyo-ri, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Su-ro, Lee Chun-hee, Park Ye-jin, Kang Dae-sung, Kim Jong-kook / Music : Yoon Jong-shin / Performed by : Yu Jae-suk, Lee Hyo-ri, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Su-ro, Lee Chun-hee, Park Ye-jin, Kang Dae-sung, Kim Jong-kook
  2. 패밀리의 하루 (Family Day) (Soft Version)
  3. 패밀리의 하루 (Family Day) (Instrumental)

Awards & achievements

Year Awards
2008
  • 2nd SBS Entertainment Awards (December 30)
    • Special Award: Broadcast Writer Category - Lee Mi-sun (Writer of Family Outing)
    • Producer MC Award - Kim Su-ro
    • Netizen Most Popular Award - Lee Chun-hee, Park Ye-jin
    • Audience's Best Program Award - Family Outing
    • Grand Award (Daesang) - Yu Jae-suk
2009
  • 3rd SBS Entertainment Awards (December 30)
    • Best Teamwork Award - Family Outing team
    • Netizen Most Popular Award - Lee Hyo-ri
    • Grand Award (Daesang) - Yu Jae-suk & Lee Hyo-ri

  • See also

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