Family Outing
Family Outing was a South Korean comedy-variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming. It first aired on June 15, 2008, and was one of the top rated programs on Sunday Korean television. The format of the show called for the "Family" to travel to different parts of South Korea, taking care of the house of an elderly family, who go on a vacation. The "Family" then accomplishes the tasks left for them by the homeowners.
Much of the game-variety show format of Family Outing is considered to be influenced by its predecessor on SBS, X-Man, with several shared production and cast members. The show sought humor from interactions between its cast of complementary characters and its series of physical and mental competitions. Trademarks of the production included sound effects, pop-up text and background music in accordance with the on-screen narrative. Music included personal theme songs for various cast members, frequently coordinated with moments of lament or foolishness for comedic effect, or schadenfreude.
The first season ended on February 14, 2010, and a second season featuring a brand new cast, production team, and concept, aired until July 11, 2010.
Episode synopsis
The show typically followed a format comprising a series of two-episode arcs. These comprised a two-day shoot, including an overnight stay for the cast and crew, that was later edited for broadcast over two weekly episodes. Generally, the events transpiring on the first day of filming would be shown in the first of the two-episode arc, with the second day's events broadcast in the second episode. These two days of filming were generally filmed biweekly, with the cast and crew regathering every two weeks. Guest cast members frequently joined the permanent members for the two-episode arc, appearing in two successive episodes before departing.The first of two episodes typically starts with a phone call from Yoo Jae-suk, the MC of the show, notifying the Family members where and when to gather for the next location of filming, which was frequently a remote, rural region. Each member arrives along with any guests, as they greet each other and the viewing audience. The guest is usually then given a map to lead the Family to the house in which they will be staying for their two-day stay. Upon reaching the house, the Family greet and send the homeowners off on a vacation. At this point, the Family reviews the list of chores that the homeowners have assigned before setting upon the first task. While completing the list of chores, the Family compete in various mental and physical challenges. After completing the first chore, the Family may proceed to the next assigned or return home to prepare dinner. For the latter, the Family usually divides into teams to gather ingredients, clean, prepare, and cook.
After eating dinner, the Family typically play another game before preparing for bedtime. This game often determines sleep positions or who is in charge of late-night/early-morning chores. Sleeping arrangement allowed the Family to determine where each member would be positioned overnight, with this ranking of particular importance if sleeping locations included particularly undesirable quarters, such as a cold and cramped room, or next to someone inclined to flatulence. The ranking process involved the female cast members numerically ranking the men in the Family, often based on their performance either in the preceding game or over the course of the day. The male members then repeat the ranking process for the female Family members. In addition to bedding location, the ranking system or game was used to determine which Family members would be assigned the undesirable task of late-night/early-morning chores. These chores were typically menial tasks such as delivery, collection, or preparation of food.
The second of two episodes typically begins with the continuation of the previous night's activities. Frequently this involved some late-night conversation before the Family dozed off. The next morning, Yoo Jae-suk is typically the first to be woken and is then himself assigned the task of waking the other Family members. The reluctant waking process is usually presented for comedic effect. After the Family rise, Jae-suk initiates a "Wake Up Mission", where the losing member would be tasked with breakfast preparation, alongside other members he selects. While they make breakfast, the rest of the Family either returns to bed, or completes another chore. The Family members that are assigned breakfast duty are frequently filmed gathering ingredients from around the community before commencing preparation and cooking. In this way the program also highlights regional produce and places of interest in more rural villages. After the Family awakens a second time to eat breakfast, they typically perform the last chores assigned by the homeowners. While completing these final tasks, the Family will often participate in another competition before returning to the house.
The homeowners are then shown returning from vacation and bidding the Family farewell. The episode concludes with a sneak peek of the following episode, including the next guest.
Cast and characters
Much of the humor and entertainment value of the show was derived from the interactions of the Family members. The diverse set of characters, as described in detail in the table below, played off each other's personality traits and tendencies. As the characters evolved and became more familiar to audiences, a context for their relationships formed, often furthering their humorous interactions.The first "Family" was composed of comedian/MC Yoo Jae-suk, singer/songwriter/MC Yoon Jong-shin, Big Bang member Daesung, singer Lee Hyo-ri, actor Kim Su-ro, singer Kim Jong-kook, actor Park Hae-jin, actress Park Si-yeon, actress Park Ye-jin and actor Lee Chun-hee. "Family" members Park Ye-jin and Lee Chun-hee left the show after their one-year contract ended, after 53 episodes; both cited a desire to focus on their acting careers. Near the end of the series, Park Si-yeon could not continue filming the show because of a physical injury.
On November 26, 2009, it was announced that Yoo Jae-suk and Park Si-yeon would be leaving the show. It was later reported that Family Outing Season 1 would end due to the conflicting schedules and solo activities of the members. Their last episode aired in February 2010 with the show returning for a second season, with a new concept, production team, and cast. All the original Family members reunited for the last three episodes, which included a special reunion awards episode.
Relationships
Guest stars
Guest stars were featured in most Family Outing episodes, typically participating in the filming of the two-episode arc alongside the permanent cast members. In the Christmas special, the X-files were aired, with the guest stars, Seo In-young and Park Jin-young, featured over a span of three episodes.Guests were varied and included many of South Korea's most popular actors, athletes, and comedians
Sleeping Order/Night Chores & Morning Chores
Every night of each episode, The Family typically play another game before preparing for bedtime. This competition oftentimes determine sleep positioning or assignment of late-night/early-morning chores. Sleeping arrangement allowed the Family to determine where each member would be positioned overnight, with this ranking of particular importance if sleeping locations included particularly undesirable quarters. The ranking process involved the female cast members numerically ranking the men in the Family, oftentimes based on their performance either in the preceding game or over the course of the day. The male members then repeat the ranking process for the female Family members. In addition to bedding location, the ranking system or game was used to determine which Family members would be assigned the undesirable task of late-night/early-morning chores. These chores were typically menial tasks such as delivery, collection, or preparation of food.Episodes & Guest | Sleeping Order/Night Chores | Sleeping Order/Night Chores | Morning Chores | Details |
1. Chun Hee 2. Daesung 3. Dong Wan 4. Su-ro 5. Jong-Shin 6. Jae-Suk | 1. Hyo-ri 2. Ye Jin | |||
2. Chun Hee 3. Su-ro 4. Jae-Suk 5. Jong-Shin 6. Brian | 2. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Daesung 3. Su-ro 4. Jong Shin 5. Chun Hee 6. Jae-Suk | 2. Ye Jin | |||
2. Sung Rok 3. Daesung 4. Su-ro 5. Jong-Shin 6. Jae-Suk | 2. Ye Jin | |||
2. Daesung 3. Su-ro 4. Jong-Shin ⬍ 5. Chun Hee ⬍ 6. Jae-Suk | 2. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Chun Hee 3. Daesung 4. Su-ro 5. Jae-Suk 6. Jong-Shin | 2. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Jae-Suk 3. Daesung 4. Hong Gi 5. Jong-Shin ⬍ 6. Su-ro ⬍ | 2. Taeyeon 3. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Hyesung 3. Daesung 4. Chun Hee 5. Su-ro 6. Jae-Suk | 2. Ye Jin | |||
2. Junsu 3. Yunho 4. Su-ro 5. Jong-Shin 6. Jae-Suk 7. Chun Hee | 2. Hyo ri ↔ | |||
New Family | 2. Jong Kook 3. Su-ro 4. Daesung 5. Jong-Shin 6. Jae-Suk | 2. Ye Jin | ||
2. Daesung 3. Su-ro 4. Jong Kook 5. Chun Hee 6. Jae-Suk 7. Jong-Shin | 2. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Chun Hee 3. Jong Kook 4. Daesung 5. Tae Hyun 6. Jae-Suk 7. Jong-Shin | 2. Ye Jin | |||
2. Su-ro 3. Daesung 4. Chun Hee 5. Jong-Shin 6. Jong Kook | 2. Soo Kyung 3. Ye Jin | |||
2. Chun Hee 3. Su-ro 4. Jae-Suk 5. Jong Kook 6. Jong-Shin 7. Daesung | 2. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Chang Eui 3. Su-ro 4. Chun Hee 5. Jae-Suk 6. Jong-Shin 7. Jong Kook | 2. Ye Jin | |||
2. Chun Hee 3. Jong-Shin 4. Jae-Suk 5. Su-ro 6. Daesung 7. Jong Kook | 2. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Jong Kook 3. Daesung 4. Jae-Suk 5. Su-ro 6. Jong-Shin 7. Chun Hee | 2. Hyo-ri | |||
2. Chun Hee 3. Su-ro 4. Jong-Shin 5. Jong Kook 6. Jae-Suk | 2. Ye Jin 3. Hyo-ri | |||
2. Daesung 3. Jae-Suk 4. Jong Kook 5. Su-ro 6. Chun Hee 7. Jong-Shin | 2. Ye Jin | |||
2. Su-ro 3. Daesung 4. Jae-Suk 5. Chun Hee 6. Jong Kook 7. Jong-Shin | 2. Hyo Ri | |||
2. Jong-Shin 3. Daesung 4. Chun Hee ⇅ 5. Jong Kook 6. Su-ro | ||||
Jae-Suk Jong-Shin Jong Kook | ||||
Jong-Shin | Ye Jin | |||
Daesung Jong-Shin Jong Kook | ||||
Daesung Jong-Shin | ||||
Last Episode | Jong Shin Chun Hee | |||
New Family | Jong-Shin Su-ro | |||
Jae-Suk Sang-Ryeol | ||||
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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.The following are the nominees for each category :
- Friendship Award
- * Kim Su-ro & Lee Chun-hee
- * Lee Hyo-ri & Kim Jong-kook
- * Lee Hyo-ri & Park Ye-jin
- Strength Award
- * Kim Su-ro
- * Kim Jong-kook
- * Lee Hyo-ri
- * Park Ye-jin
- Idiot Award
- * Yoo Jae-suk
- * Lee Chun-hee
- * Park Si-yeon
- * Kang Dae-sung
- Pitiful Award
- * Yoon Jong-shin
- * Yoo Jae-suk
- * Lee Chun-hee
- * Park Hae-jin
- Daesang - Repulsive Award
- * Yoo Jae-suk
- * Kim Su-ro
Digital Single
Tracks
- 패밀리의 하루
- * Lyrics : Yoo 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 : Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Hyo-ri, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Su-ro, Lee Chun-hee, Park Ye-jin, Kang Dae-sung, Kim Jong-kook
- 패밀리의 하루
- 패밀리의 하루
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