Pajama Friends () is a South Korea variety show program on Lifetime starring Song Ji-hyo, Red Velvet's Joy, Jang Yoon-ju and Cheng Xiao. The show aired on Lifetime from September 15 to December 8, 2018. Subsequent episodes aired every Saturday at 22:30 (KST) on Lifetime.
Synopsis Pajama Friends is a reality program about four women (Song Ji-hyo, Joy, Jang Yoon-ju and Cheng Xiao) who work in different fields in the industry and came together to enjoy 2-day-and-1-night vacations in hotels of various styles within Korea. Due to the women's shared preferences, the locations commonly have a spa pool and/or a swimming pool.
Guests
NameEpisode(s)Note(s)Ref.Hong Jong-hyun2as cinderella boyKim Min-Jae4John Park8Yoo Seung-wooRed Velvet's Wendy5-7 Ep 5: as part of the behind-the-scenes episode Ep 6-7: as Joy's guest for Halloween partyRed Velvet's Seulgi5,10Ep 5: as part of the behind-the-scenes episode Ep 10: as Joy's daytime replacement. Joy was receiving treatment for her injured shoulder.Red Velvet's Irene5as part of the behind-the-scenes episodeCosmic Girls' EunseoThe Four New Models (Jung-hak, Park Yuri,Korean, but lives in Russia Min Jungki, Kim JinkunLeast experience of the four (4 months), from Jeju Island.)7as Yoonju's guests for the Halloween Party. As they are not Cinderella Boys, they only stayed for the party.Kim Jong-kook10-11as cinderella boyYoon Shi-yoon12-13
Special cast NameEpisode(s)Note(s)Ref.Red Velvet's Wendy6-7Replacing Cheng Xiao due to her drama filming in China. Doubles as Joy's guest for Halloween partyKim Soo-miReplacing Cheng Xiao due to her drama filming in China. Dynamic Duo Gaeko's wife. Doubles as Yoonju's guest for Halloween partyGoo Jae-yeeReplacing Cheng Xiao due to her drama filming in China. Doubles as Song Jihyo's guest for Halloween partyApink's Ha-young8－9Replacing Cheng Xiao due to her drama filming in China. High school schoolmate of Joy's and Yerin of GFriend Each hotel is featured in 2 episodes.Girls' Generation's Sunny10-11Replacing Cheng Xiao due to her drama filming in China. AOA's Seolhyun12-13
Hotels and attractions featured
Four Seasons Hotel, Gwanghwamun, Jongno District, Seoul (ep 1 – 2), a world-renowned 5-star hotel chain. Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon, Yeonsu District, Incheon (ep 3 – 4), the only five-star hotel in a form of a traditional Korean Palace in the 16th century. Well known for being surrounded by modern skyscrapers, and was used as the filming location for both The Lonely and Great God – Goblin and Tempted. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul, Namsan, Seoul (ep 6 – 7), a world-renowned 5-star spa, resort and hotel chain with a villa concept. Park Roche Hotel, Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, (ep 8-9), the first 4-star hotel, and the first hotel featured in the countryside. Its main theme is holistic wellbeing, which includes many lessons, but unlike a gym, its sole purpose is to relax your mind and detox your body. Lotte World, Jamsil-dong, Seoul (ep 10), a recreation complex includes its own hotel, amusement park, aquarium, ice rink and zoo. They were only in for the thrill rides before heading off to the hotel. Vista WalkerHill Seoul, Gwangjin District, Seoul (ep 10-11) an American-style hotel chain on the edge of Seoul. Situated on the less populous side of Han River, Seoul resting on Achasan Mountain. The first hotel in Korea to have IOT voice-command services for adjusting lighting, curtains, etc. Anati Cove Spa & Resorts, Gijan, Busan (ep 12-13) Overseeing the sea, while it is known for its spa and swimming pool, it also boast its own mini shopping town, large library with mini library in each extremely large hotel apartment units. Hilton Hotel, Busan, a world-renowned 5-star hotel chain opened in February 2017. It was used as the filming location for The Bride of Habaek. They only stayed there for post-production meals with the production crew.
Common timing checkpoints
Early Check-in (3rd stop): 11am Assembly: 1 pm Check-in: 2 pm or 3pm Dinner: 7 pm Arrival of Cinderella boy: 10 pm Cinderella boy leaves: 12 am Clean-down time: 12:30am Daniel's Wake-up call: 7:30 am (disabled in 5th stop) Morning exercise: 9 am Check-out: 11am or 12 pm
PJPJ PJPJ is a non-promotional dance group spawned from the final episode, with Seolhyun as the leader and dance instructor and Yoon-ju as the MV director.
References
External links
Naver TV VLive