Gag Concert () was a South Korean sketch-comedy television show more commonly known as Gag Con (). It began airing on 4 September 1999 and aired its last episode on 26 June 2020, making it South Korea's longest-running comedy show.
The show was recorded on Wednesdays and aired on KBS 2TV on Sundays at 9:15 pm. The show airs with English subtitles two weeks after it airs on KBS World TV on Saturdays at 6:00 PM.
History
Seasons
Season 1 (September 1999 – October 2000) Season 2 (October 2000 – January 2003) Season 3 (January 2003 – March 2004) Season 4 (March 2004 – April 2008) Season 5 (April 2008 – May 2020)
Current comedians※ As of 4 January 2020
Name
(2011.7.3~2019.7.21)
Currently does not appear as a main character in a skit, but is credited as a comedian on Gag Concert's website. Kim Doo-hyeon is not credited as a comedian on Gag Concert's website, possibly due to being a part of the 32nd class. On 12 August 2018, they performed in the skit, Bongsunga School. Kim Won-hyo is not credited as a comedian on Gag Concert's website, despite performing in the skit Refreshing Statements. Yang Sang-guk is not credited as a comedian on Gag Concert's website, although as of 8 July 2018, he performs in the skits, Call Center and So Touching. Lee Jae-yool is not credited as a comedian on Gag Concert's website, possibly due to being a part of the 32nd class. As of 27 July 2018, he performs in the skit, Bongsunga School. Jeong Jin-ha is not credited as a comedian on Gag Concert's website, possibly due to being a part of the 32nd class. As of 31 August 2018, he performs in the skit, Bongsunga School. Jeong Tae-ho is not credited as a comedian on Gag Concert's website. However, he has begun a new skit called Come On! recently, making a return to Gag Concert after two years.
Comedians and their Classes
* Source is the Gag Concert Production Website.
Comedians’ Agencies
Previous Skits
※ Alphabetical order. The dates are according to the airing time on the original channel "KBS 2TV".
"ㆍㆍㆍㆍㆍㆍ" (26 May 2013 – 13 October 2013) (Korean: "... ...", pronounced 점점점 점점점 (jeomjeomjeom jeomjeomjeom); Starring: Namgung Kyeong-ho, Kim Hui-won, Song Pil-geun, Yoo Min-sang) Featuring the awkwardness between a father and his daughter's boyfriend (future son-in-law).
1 vs. 1 (7 February 2016 – 7 May 2017) (Korean: 1대1; Starring: Yoo Min-sang, Jeong Yoon-ho, Jeong Hae-cheol, Lee Se-jin, Kim Tae-won, Seo Tae-hun → Lee Chang-ho | Previous Appearances: Kim Seong-won, Kim Won-hun, Lee Sang-hun) Parody of KBS quiz show 1 vs 100. The unique contestants frustrate the show host Yoo Min-sang.
10 Second Theatre (22 August 2004 – 29 August 2004) (Korean: 10초 극장; Starring: Hwang Hyeon-hui, Kim Dae-beom)
10 Years Later (5 October 2014 – 22 March 2015) (Korean: 10년 후; Starring: Heo An-na, Jeong Yoon-ho, Oh Gi-hwan, Kim Hyeon-gi, Kwon Jae-kwan | Semi-fixed cast: Jo Seung-hui, Kim Ji-ho | Previous Appearances: Im Woo-il) A loan shark tries to bully the proprietress of a small business into paying back a loan, after turning up at her store every day for ten years, he becomes part of her and her son's lives. On 21 December 2014, Lee Ain appeared as a guest for Christmas special. On 22 February 2015, Kim Minseok and Kim Gun-mo appeared as guests. On 8 March 2015, Im Woo-il, the security guard from Stubborn skit, who used to work under Kwon Jae-kwan appeared in the corner.
301 302 (1 November 2015 – 20 March 2016) (Korean: 301 302; Starring: Kim Minkyeong, Jeong Seunghwan, Jeong Jimin) Two neighbours who think about each other and are pushed together by their landlord.
A Bitter Life (22 March 2009 – 21 March 2010) (Korean: 씁쓸한 인생; Starring: Kim Junho → Kim Daehui, Yu Sangmoo → Kim Junhyeon, Lee Sangho, Lee Sangmin, Lee Seungyun) The title is based on the Korean film A Bittersweet Life; the skit is about a boss who suffers from his subordinates. This skit tied in with Kim Junho's 2009 gambling scandal, which cost him his television appearances and he had to lie low for a year. In Gag Concert's 700th episode special, Lee Munjae took over Yu Sangmu's role, and Kim Yeongcheol appeared as a special guest along with The Yellow Sea scammers. On 28 May 2017, the skit returned for the Gag Concert 900th Episode Special (Part 1).<
Attractive Comedy (9 March 2003 – 29 September 2003) (Korean: 유치개그; Starring: Jeong Hyeongdon, Kim Jihye, Kim Kisu, Kim Daehui)
A Fairy Tale for Adults (30 March 2014 – 25 May 2014) (Korean: 어른들을 위한 동화; Starring: Kim Kyeong-ah, Lee Dongyun, Heo Min, Jeong Beomgyun, Lee Sangho) Retelling of Korean fairy tales to a modern adult audience.