Launch date for star-studded K-Variety 'Busted' released

MANILA, Philippines —The world’s leading internet entertainment service, Netflix, on Wednesday announced the launch date first original Korean variety show, “Busted! I Know Who You Are."

The star-studded K-variety show will launch on May 4 and will be available exclusively to Netflix members globally.

“Busted!” is a new type of K-variety where seven main cast members position themselves as bumbling detectives that set out to solve a fun-filled mystery in each of the episodes.

The show features an all-star K-variety cast including Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, and Kim Jong-min.

Ahn Jae-wook and Park Min-young took a step out of their acting roles and made their debut on the K-variety scene, while K-pop stars Sehun of Exo and Sejeong of Gugudan took the challenge of bringing the vibrant energy into the group of detectives.

The variety is also filled with special appearances from guest stars in each of the episodes to help complete the story.

The ten-episode season will be released at two episodes per week starting on May 4.

For the new unscripted show, Netflix teamed up with producers Jang Hyuk-jae, Cho Hyo-jin, and Kim Ju-hyung of Company SangSang, who has had a successful track record in the K-variety scene.

Jang, Cho, and Kim have taken part in producing popular shows including “Running Man” and “X-Man” in Korea.  

“Busted!” will be available on Netflix globally in over 190 countries. The streaming service now has has 117 million members around the world.