Sunday Night () is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme airing on MBC. It runs for 175 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising. Previously named Big March of Sunday Night () when it debuted in 1981, and changing its name to Sunday Sunday Night () in 1988, in March 2011, the show has changed its name for the second time in its history in an effort to increase its popularity again at the 5:20PM timeslot, with its rival contenders, KBS2's Happy Sunday and SBS's Good Sunday. As of April 29, 2012, the name was once again changed to its most commonly known abbreviation, Sunday Night ().
Broadcasting times Big March of Sunday Night March 29, 1981 – November 20, 1988 (21:00 – 22:00/22:00-23:00 ; 1 hour)
Sunday Sunday Night November 27, 1988 - Later half of 1999 (18:00 – 19:00 ; 1 hour) Later half of 1999 – 2004 (18:00 – 19:55 ; 1 hour 55 minutes) 2004 – 2006 (17:40 – 19:55 ; 2 hours 15 minutes) 2006 – May 20, 2007 (17:30 – 19:55 ; 2 hours 25 minutes) May 27, 2007 – February 20, 2011 (17:20 – 19:55 ; 2 hours 35 minutes) May 27, 2007 – February 20, 2011 (17:20 – 18:40 ; 1 hour 20 minutes ; Part 1) May 27, 2007 – February 20, 2011 (18:40 – 19:55 ; 1 hour 15 minutes ; Part 2)
Our Sunday Night March 6 – August 21, 2011 (17:20 – 19:55 ; 2 hours 35 minutes) August 28, 2011 – April 22, 2012 (17:10 – 19:55 ; 2 hours 45 minutes) August 28, 2011 – April 22, 2012 (17:10 – 18:00 ; 50 minutes ; Part 1) August 28, 2011 – April 22, 2012 (18:00 – 19:55 ; 1 hour 55 minutes ; Part 2)
Sunday Night April 29, 2012 – October 14, 2012 (17:10 – 19:55 ; 2 hours 45 minutes) April 29 – October 7, 2012 (17:10 – 18:20 ; 1 hour 10 minutes ; Part 1) April 29 – October 7, 2012 (18:20 – 19:55 ; 1 hour 35 minutes ; Part 2) October 21, 2012 – present (17:00 – 19:55 ; 2 hours 55 minutes) December 2, 2012 – present (17:00 – 18:35 ; 1 hour 35 minutes ; Part 1) December 2, 2012 – present (18:35 – 19:55 ; 1 hour 20 minutes ; Part 2)
Current segments King of Mask Singer
Starring: Various singers King of Mask Singer () is a mystery music show featuring several celebrities to compete in singing competition while given elaborate masks to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. The winners of each pair are selected by the audience and panel of judges through instant live votes. The names of contestants are not revealed unless they have been eliminated. The show debuted on April 5, 2015, replacing Animals.
Previous segments A few of the many segments shown on Sunday Night.
Dunia: Into a New World
Starring: Don Spike, Yunho (TVXQ), Austin Kang, Sam Okyere, Jung Hye-sung, DinDin, Koo Ja-sung, , Kwon Hyun-bin, Luda (Cosmic Girls), Joon Park (g.o.d), Mijoo (Lovelyz) Dunia: Into a New World () replaced Wizard of Nowhere and broadcast from June 3 to September 23, 2018.
Wizard of Nowhere
Starring: Kim Tae-won, Kim Soo-ro, Yoon Jung-soo, Um Ki-joon, Choi Min-yong, Kim Jin-woo (WINNER) and guests. Wizard of Nowhere () premiered as pilots on June 5, June 17 – July 1, 2017, then replaced All Broadcasts of the World and officially broadcast from July 30, 2017, to May 27, 2018.
All Broadcasts of the World Starring: Song Hae, Heo Cham, Lee Sang-byuk, Im Baek-cheon, Park Myeong-su, Park Soo-hong All Broadcasts of the World () replaced Secretly Greatly and broadcast from May 28 to July 23, 2017. Since July 29, 2017, the program was changed the broadcast timeline to Saturday night.
Secretly Greatly
Starring: Yoon Jong-shin, Lee Soo-geun, Kim Hee-chul, Lee Guk-joo, John Park Secretly Greatly (), also known as Hidden Camera season 3, a new corner related with Hidden Camera starred by Lee Kyung-kyu, a former program to surprise Korean celebrities in various situations, without any notice from the host and its producers. The show debuted on December 4, 2016, replacing Real Men. The last episode was broadcast on May 21, 2017.
Real Men
Starring: Kim Soo-ro, Seo Kyung-suk, Sam Hammington, Park Gun-hyung, Chun Jung-myung, K.Will and Henry Lau. Former cast members who have left the show are Mir, Ryu Soo-young, Son Jin-young, Jang Hyuk, and Park Hyung-sik. Real Men () is a reality show featuring seven male celebrities as they experience a week in the army. The show debuted on April 14, 2013, replacing This is Magic. The last episode of season 2 aired on November 27, 2016.
Animals
Starring: Park Joon-hyung, Kwon Yuri, Eunhyuk, Seo Jang-hoon, Yoon Do-hyun, Jang Dong-min, Kim Jun-hyun, KangNam, Jo Jae-yoon, Kwak Dong-yeon and Don Spike. Animals () is a variety show featuring eleven celebrities living with a variety of animals. The show debuted on January 25, replacing Dad! Where Are We Going? and ended on March 29, 2015.
Dad! Where Are We Going?
Starring: Kim Sung-joo (and Kim Min-kook), Sung Dong-il (and Sung Jun), Lee Jong-hyuk (and Lee Joon-soo), Song Chong-gug (and Song Ji-ah), and Vibe member Yoon Min-soo (and Yoon Hoo). Lee Jong-hyuk and Song Chong-gug (and their children) left the show after season 1, and were replaced in season 2 by Ryu Jin (and Im Chan-hyung), Ahn Jung-hwan (and Ahn Ri-hwan), and Kim Jin-pyo (and Kim Gyu-won). Later in the season, Kim Jin-pyo left and was replaced by Jung Woong-in (and Jung Se-yoon). Dad! Where Are We Going? () is a reality show featuring five fathers and their children as they travel to rural places. The show debuted on January 6, 2013, and ended on January 18, 2015.
This Is Magic Starring: Park Myung-soo, Jeong Jun-ha, Park Ji-yoon, Choi Hyun-woo Executive Producers: Kwon Suk, Kyung Myung-chul, Park Jae-sam Production Company: Celltrion Entertainment (formerly Dream E&M) Magic Concert This is Magic () is a magic performance show, showcasing world-famous magicians as they compete with Korean magicians. The show debuted on December 2, 2012, and ended on April 7, 2013.
I Am a Singer 2 Starring: Various Singers List of Singers , MBC, Retrieved on April 26, 2012 I Am a Singer 2 () is a singing competition featuring twelve artists that are judged by an ordinary citizen panel of 500 as well as viewers at home. The singer who places 7th (last) for that month's competition and the first place singer is eliminated from the show, and is replaced by another artist the following competition. The show debuted on April 29 and ended on December 30, 2012.
God of Victory Starring: Kim Yong-man, Tak Jae-hoon, Kim Soo-ro, Noh Hong-chul, Kim Na-young, Lee Jae-yoon, Kim Jae-kyung (Rainbow) God of Victory () is a spin-off of Infinite Challenge'''s Ha-ha vs. Hong-chul special, where two celebrities face off in ten rounds of competitions, and viewers must guess who will win all ten rounds to win prizes. The show debuted on August 19 and ended on November 25, 2012.
Exploration of Genders Starring: Oh Man-seok, Kang Dong-ho, Brian, Chun-ji (Teen Top), Jeong Jun-ha, Choi Song-hyun, Yoon Jung-hee, Jung Sun-hee, Shin Bong-sun, Jung Eun-jiGender Communication Project Exploration of Genders () is a variety show where male and female celebrities switch roles and explore the lives of the opposite gender. The show debuted on March 18 and ended on June 10, 2012.
Dreams and Fields Starring: Ji Sang-ryul, Kim Tae-hyun, Lee Kyung-shil, Jung Ju-ri, Ahn Sun-young, Choi Jung-yoon, Lee JoonHometown Variety Dreams and Fields () is a variety show that goes to rural areas of the country and films a music video promoting them. The show debuted on March 18 and ended on April 15, 2012.
I Am a Singer Starring: Yoon Jong-shin Cast , MBC, Retrieved on October 2, 2011Survival I Am a Singer () is a singing competition featuring seven artists that are judged by an ordinary citizen panel of 500. The singer who places 7th (last) for that week's competition is eliminated from the show, and is replaced by another artist the following competition. The show debuted on March 6, 2011, and ended its first season on February 19, 2012.
Lulu Lala Starring: Kim Gun-mo, Kim Yong-man, Ji Sang-ryul, Jung Hyung-don, Cho PD, Kim Shin-young, Park Gyu-ri, G.NA, Bang Yong-guk Cast , MBC, Retrieved on November 15, 2011Music Variety Lulu Lala () is a music-healing variety show, a second season of Carried By The Wind. The show debuted on December 11, 2011, and ended on February 19, 2012.
Carried By The Wind Starring: Im Jae-bum, Kim Young-ho, Lee Joon-hyuk, Ji Sang-ryul, Nuck Up-shan, Lee Ho-jun, Ha Kwang-hunCarried By The Wind () is a road music variety show, with the cast travelling through the United States to showcase and understand music. The show debuted on October 2 and ended on December 4, 2011.
New Recruit Starring: Oh Sang-jin, Moon Ji-ae, Song Jung-eun, Jo Hyung-ki, Jung Hyung-don, Gil, Simon Dominic Cast , MBC, Retrieved on March 4, 2011New Recruit () is an audition program for announcers as part of MBC's 50th anniversary. The show debuted on March 6 and ended on June 26, 2011.
Hot Brothers Starring: Park Myung-su, Kim Gu-ra, Tak Jae-hoon, Simon Dominic, Lee Gi-kwang, Han Sang-jin, Park Hwi-soon, No Yoo-min, Tony AnHOT BROTHERS (Korea: 뜨거운 형제들) debuted on March 28, 2010.
Enjoy Today Starring: Jung Joon-ho, Jung Hyung-don, Kim Hyun-chul, Shin Hyun-joon, Seung-ri, Leeteuk, Gong Hyung-jin, Seo Ji-seokEnjoy Today () was a program about enjoying the little pleasures in life. A book were to be made of how to enjoy life at the end of the run, but the program was cancelled due to extremely low rating.
Danbi Starring: Kim Yong-man, Jung Hyung-don, Kim Hyun-chul, Ahn Young-mi, Yoon Doo-joonOnly One Secret Danbi () was a reality and variety show about celebrities doing charity work in countries that need help. The show debuted on December 6, 2009.
Our Father Starring: Shin Dong-yup, Kim Gu-ra, Hwang Jung-eum, Jung Ga-eunOur Father () was about cheering up fathers who work hard for their family. The show debuted on December 6, 2009.
We Got Married We Got Married () featured various celebrities matched as married couples. The show aired from March 16, 2008, to May 6, 2017.
Hunters Starring: Lee Hwi-jae, Kim Hyun-joong, Shin Jung-hwan, Park Jun-gyu, Kim Tae-woo, Jung Yong-hwa, Chun Myung-hoon, Goo Hara, Wu Seung-min, Shim Gwan-hoKorean Nature Safeguards Hunters () was about protecting farms from wild boars and hunting them. The show debuted on December 6, 2009.
Oppa Band Starring: Shin Dong-yup, Tak Jae-hoon, Kim Gu-ra, Yu Young-suk, Lee Sung-min, Kim Jung-mo, Seo In-young, Hong Kyung-minOppa Band () was a reality show about the creation of a band. The show debuted on June 21, 2009, and was cancelled after 18 episodes.
Rich Artifacts Starring: Kim Je-dong, Shin Jung-hwan, Lee Sung-jin, Jae-bum, Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Na-young, Hwangbo, Nicole Jung, Jun Jong-hwan, Choi Min-yong, Kim Tae-hyunRich Artifacts () was about the history and culture of South Korea. The show debuted on August 23, 2009, and was cancelled after 9 episodes due to extremely low ratings.
Quiz Prince Starring: Kim Yong-man, Tak Jae-hoon, Kim Gu-ra, Shin Dong-yup, Shin Jung-hwan, Lee Hyuk-jaeQuiz Prince () was a typical quiz show with the punishment of falling into a pool of bubbles. The show debuted on May 3, 2009, and was cancelled after 6 episodes due to extremely low ratings.
Girls' Generation's Horror Movie Production Centre Starring: Girls' Generation, Jo Hye-ryun, Yoo Se-yoon, Kim Shin-youngGirls' Generation's Horror Movie Production Centre () debuted on May 3, 2009. The show was cancelled after 6 episodes due to low ratings.
Great Hope Starring: Kim Yong-man, Tak Jae-hoon, Kim Gu-ra, Yoon Son-ha, Shin Jung-hwan, Lee Hyuk-jaeGreat Hope () was a reality show on the lives of MCs. The show debuted on March 29, 2009, and was cancelled after 4 episodes due to extremely low ratings.
Quiz to Change the World