'Witch Hunt', 'Gyeongsomun', 'Cow Side', and the filial piety program season 2 came back one after another.

《Kim Seoyoon's Nunettune》
Reporter Kim Seo-yoon of TenAsia digs into the current status of the entertainment industry, including notable dramas, entertainment, and noteworthy rising stars.

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united once again Expectations are also growing for season-based entertainment and dramas that will come back stronger. From the 19th gold entertainment talk show 'Witch Hunt 2023' to 'Wonderful Rumors 2' and 'Police Station next to the Fire Station and National Forensic Service', already proven programs are unveiled one after another.

Among the anticipated works in the second half of the year, several 'seasons' will appear. Just the fact that the leading actors who led the box office were united stimulated the interest of viewers. A solid maniac base and guaranteed content have a different starting line from other works.

First, in the entertainment version, 'Witch Hunt' is redecorated and seeks viewers. Following ‘Witch Hunt 2022’, which was revived after 7 years on TVing last year, ‘Witch Hunt 2023’ will be released on the 7th. The production team of 'Witch Hunt 2023' raised expectations by saying that it had been upgraded to a more honest and bold reality talk.

The cast also changes with some new ones. Broadcasters Joo Woo-jae and Lee Mi-joo have newly joined, along with Shin Dong-yeop, the master of 'Witch Hunt', as well as Kim Ea-na and Code Kunst. In addition, the 'two-way live broadcast' corner, which shares real-time communication with active lovers on the street, will be held for the first time in 8 years.

The 'Turn on the Green Light' corner that made 'Witch Hunt' popular was first started in 2013. Shin Dong-yeop, Seong Si-kyung, Heo Ji-woong, and Yoo Se-yoon centered around the show, and it has established itself as a representative entertainment show of JTBC. 'Witch Hunt 2022', which returned to Teabing after the end of the show, also did not disappoint. 'Witch Hunt', which was introduced through OTT, became more bold and achieved the result of ranking second in the number of women who contributed to TVing's weekly paid subscription. Announcement of a successful return. Accordingly, attention is focused on what kind of charm 'Witch Hunt 2023' will show.

In the drama category, the response to 'Wonderful Rumor 2: Counter Punch' is hot. Season 1 is a work loved enough to record the first place in OCN's all-time drama ratings. 'Wonderful Rumors 2' is a heroic story in which 'Counters', stronger demon hunters with new abilities and recruiting new members, defeat the demons on the ground that have become more evil.

In hero water, the role of villains is just as important as that of heroes. In the character poster and video released on the 4th, actors Jin Seon-gyu and Kim Hee-ra drew attention by exuding a bloody aura with intense and mean eyes. The stronger the villains, the greater the thrill you feel when defeating them. This is why 'Amazing Rumors 2' is expected.

Next, SBS 'Police station next to the fire station and the National Forensic Service' (hereinafter referred to as 'The Police Officer 2') will be broadcast for the first time in August. 'Small Side View 1' also surpassed 10% in viewership ratings and was well-received for its solid story and flawless acting skills. Also, SBS is having fun with the series 'Exemplary Taxi' and 'Romantic Doctor'. Can 'Sweet Side View' successfully finish season 2 and aim for season 3?

Not all series are successful. The same taste is bound to get boring. The mountain that the season system has to overcome is season 1, which was first introduced. It remains to be seen whether he can meet the heightened expectations and continue his reputation.

Kim Seo-yoon, staff reporter seogugu@tenasia.co.kr