DdeunDdeun () is a South Korean YouTube Channel founded on November 15, 2022, known for its main show 'Pinggyego' featuring Yoo Jae-suk as the main host. It was established by Antenna Plus, an independent entertainment studio under the agency Antenna. The channel also produces other programs such as Bbam Bbam Social Club and Silbi House.
History On November 15, 2022, DdeunDdeun was established by 'Antenna Plus', an independent entertainment studio under the agency Antenna. The channel launched with its first program 'Pinggyego' (Just an Excuse) through a video titled 'Explanation_Video_with_Explanation_of_Excuses.mp4'. The video featured Yoo Jae-suk explaining the channel's direction of producing a web variety show featuring various artists.
On June 28, 2023, in less than a year since opening, the channel surpassed 1 million subscribers. On December 11, DdeunDdeun was named as YouTube Korea's fourth 'Most Popular YouTube Creator" and third 'Most Popular Video' for the video titled 'The Lunar New Year Holiday is an Excuse'. On December 17, 2023, DdeunDdeun held its first 'Pinggyego Awards Ceremony' to celebrate the channel's first anniversary.
On November 28, 2024, Pinggyego was one of the winners of the '2024 Viewers' Choice Variety Show of the Year' at the KCA Culture and Entertainment Awards Ceremony. On December 20, Pinggyego wins the 'Best IP in Media' awarded at Kakao Entertainment's first in-house year-end awards ceremony, 'ENTOP AWARDS 2024'.
On May 5, 2025, Punghyanggo won the 'Best Entertainment Award' in broadcast category at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. On December 9, DdeunDdeun was again one of the winners for '2025 Viewers' Choice Variety Show of the Year' at the KCA Culture and Entertainment Awards Ceremony.
Programs
Pinggyego (핑계고) 'Pinggyego' (Just an Excuse), is the channel's main program, featuring Yoo Jae-suk engaging in casual conversations with guests through small stories and lighthearted banter. Each episode runs for approximately 50 minutes and features minimal editing and subtitles, deviating from the trend of short-form content and heavily edited variety shows. The show has featured a diverse range of guests, including Lee Dong-wook, Jee Seok-jin and Cho Se-ho, among others.
Bbam Bbam Social Club (빰빰소셜클럽) BBam Bbam Social Club is a program in which the cast enjoys drinks while exploring both classic and contemporary “MZ” (Millennial and Generation Z) social games. The show features six cast members: Joo Woo-jae, Monsta X's Joohoney, Lee Yong-joo, Aiki, Park Se-mi and The Boyz's Sunwoo. The first episode was released on February 10, 2023.
Mini Pinggyego Mini Pinggyego is a spinoff of 'Pinggyego', featuring a shorter format and a more intimate setting. It premiered on March 1, 2023.
Silbi House (실비집) Silbi House is a cooking program hosted by comedian Nam Chang-hee, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere centered around food and conversation. The first episode was released on July 18, 2023.
Gyewon of the Month Gyewon of the month is a spin-off series featuring guests from 'Pinggyego' hosting their own episodes in the channel. The first episode released on January 31, 2024, with subsequent episodes airing at the end of the following months.
Morning Colatheque Morning Colatheque is an early morning event that transformed the Antenna Plus Office into a small club. Yoo Jae-suk served as the main DJ alongside performers Jo Hye-run, Dynamic Duo and comedian Yoon Seong-ho. The event also featured guests including Sakura and Kim Chae-won of Le Seraphim, Park Bo-young, Im Soo-jung, K.Will and others. The episode was released on April 27, 2024.
PunghyangGo PunghyangGo is a travel program featuring Yoo Jae-suk traveling with fellow cast members to foreign destinations. The title and concept came from a mispronunciation of 'Pinggyego by the guest, Hwang Jung-min. The title is a play on words meaning “going where the wind blows,” reflecting the show's theme of spontaneous, app-free travel.
The first season premiered on November 24, 2024, featuring Yoo Jae-suk, Hwang Jung-min, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan on a trip to Hanoi and Sa Pa, Vietnam.
On January 24, 2026, the second season was released, featuring original cast members, Yoo Jae-suk, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan, joined by a new member, Lee Sung-min. The group traveled to Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria.
Kkangchon Kangs (깡촌캉스) Kkangchon Kangs is a travel program featuring Yoo Jae-suk alongside Lee Dong-wok, Nam Chang-hee and Lee Sang-yi as they travel for a vacation in a rural village at Uiseong, Gyeongbuk. The first episode was released on May 24, 2025.
Closet Cleaner Reboot Closet Cleaner Reboot is a fashion talk variety show featuring Key, who reviews guests’ wardrobes and provides styling suggestions. The first episode was released on November 21, 2025. The show was later cancelled following Key's involvement in a controversy.
Wanna Go Eat Ramen? (라면 먹고 올래?) Wanna Go Eat Ramen? is a travel and food variety show starring Yoo Jae-Suk, Kim Nam-gil, Yoon Kyung-ho and Ju Ji-hoon. The program follows the four cast members on a spontaneous one-day trip around Incheon, travelling by car and motorcycles while conversing and visiting various locations to eat ramen. The first episode premiered on July 11, 2026.
Punghyangjung (풍향중) On August 1, 2026, 'Punghyangjung', a spin-off of 'PunghyangGo''' aired its first episode featuring a domestic road trip format. Continuing the original program's "No App, No Reservation" concept, the series introduced additional rules by prohibiting the use of GPS Navigation and expressways. The cast travelled toward the designated destination of Iksan, with their route determined by a spinning wheel. Along the way, they visited and introduced cities of Asan, Gongju, and Nonsan, before making detours to Gunsan and Boryeong. The program stars Yoo Jae-Suk, Jee Seok-jin, Yang Se-chan and Lee Sung-min.
On August 20, Iksan City reported that the number of visitors from August 15 to 17 had increased more than three fold compared to the previous week, following the release of the episodes. The series was also credited with contributing to the revitalization of local economies of the locations featured in the program.
Events and Ceremonies
Pingyego Awards Ceremony (핑계고 시상식) Pinggyego Awards Ceremony is a year end event organized by the DdeunDdeun channel. It was first held on December 17, 2023, in celebration of the channel's first anniversary. The ceremony later became an annual event. Nominees are selected from guests who appeared in Pinggyego'' episodes and its spin-offs, as well as from the episodes themselves. Winners are determined through online voting for the Grand Prize, while other categories are decided through a combination of online votes and third-party judges.
2023
CategoryWinnerNomineesRef. Rookie of the YearYoo Yeon-SeokGong Yoo, Kim Eun-hee, Lee Yong-joo, HoshiPopular Star AwardLee Dong-wook and Nam Chang-heeAll guests who appeared in the 1st year showsBest ProgramLee Dong-wook and Nam Chang-hee of the episode: Lunar New Year's Holiday is an Excuse All shows in the 1st yearExcellence AwardHong Jin-kyungKim Sook, Defconn, Yang Se-chan, Lee Dong-hwi, Jang Hang-jun, Cha Tae-hyun, and HahaHigh Excellence AwardJee Seok-jin and Cho Sae-hoNam Chang-hee, Song Eun-i, Lee Dong-wook, Joo Woo-jaeGrand Prize (Daesang)Lee Dong-wookNam Chang-hee, Song Eun-i, Joo Woo-jae, Jee Seok-jin and Cho Sae-ho
2024
CategoryWinnerNomineesRef. Rookie of the YearLee Sung-minKang Min-kyung, Park Bo-young, Jin Seon-kyu, Karina and Koo Kyo-hwanPopular Star AwardShinee's Key and Kim Go-eunAll guests who appeared in the 2nd year showsVeteran AwardJee Seok-jin and Hong Jin-kyungGuests whose professional experience exceeds the calculated average of Year 2 episode guestsBest ProgramLee Dong-wook, Gong Yoo and Jo Se-ho of the episode: Lunar New Year's Holiday is Just Another Excuse All shows in the 2nd yearExcellence AwardLee Sang-yiGong Yoo, Kim Won-hee, Lee Kwang-soo, Jo Hye-ryun, Cha Seung-won, Key, and Hong Jin-kyungHigh Excellence AwardLee Dong-hwiNam Chang-hee, Yang Se-chan, Lee Dong-wook, Cho Sae-ho, Jee Seok-jin, and Hwang Jung-minGrand Prize (Daesang)Hwang Jung-minNam Chang-hee, Yang Se-chan, Lee Dong-wook, Cho Sae-ho, Jee Seok-jin and Lee Sang-yi
2025
CategoryWinnerNomineesRef. Rookie of the YearYoon Kyung-hoKim So-hyun, Na Young-seok, Song Seung-heon, Lee Jun-hyuk and Han Sang-jinRising Popular Star AwardLee Kwang-soo and Hong Hyun-heeGuests whose professional experience remain below the calculated average of Year 3 episode guestsVeteran Popular AwardLee Dong-wook and Hong Jin-kyungGuests whose professional experience exceeds the calculated average of Year 3 episode guestsBest ProgramLee Dong-wook, Lee Kwang-soo and Yang Se-chan of the episode: Guaranteed Laughs is Just an Excuse All shows in the 3rd yearExcellence AwardCha Tae-hyunKo Kyung-pyo, Lee Sung-min, Lee Kwang-soo, Joo Woo-jae, Ji Ye-eun, and Hong Hyun-heeHigh Excellence AwardLee Hyo-riSong Eun-i, Lee Kwang-soo, and Lee Byung-hunGrand Prize (Daesang)Jee Seok-jinNam Chang-hee, Yang Se-chan, Cho Sae-ho
Other Works
Mechanism 'Mechanism' is a music group formed through 'Pinggyego', composed of comedian Jo Hye-run and music duo Peppertones. The group debuted on May 21, 2025, with the title track "Broken Time Machine" and secondary track "NA PI! (π)". The official music videos were released through the DdeunDdeun YouTube channel.
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.2023YouTube Media Summit 2023봐도 봐도 보고싶샹뜬뜬 DdeunDdeun 현장 인기투표상 (On-site Popularity Award) 2024The 29th Consumers' Day KCA Culture and Entertainment Awards CeremonyViewers' Choice Variety Show of the Year Award Pinggyego ENTOP AWARDSBest IP in Media Pinggyego 202561st Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Entertainment AwardPunghyangGo The 30th Consumers' Day KCA Culture and Entertainment Awards CeremonyViewers' Choice Variety Show of the Year Award
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