Na Young-seok Launches ‘Seo Jin’s’ Spin-off… Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, Jung Yu-mi in a Special Combination Without Lee Seo-jin

The Midas hand of the entertainment industry, PD Na Young-seok, is presenting a new reality show that is a spin-off of the ‘Seo Jin’s’ series. In particular, this new show is composed solely of the so-called ‘Seo Jin’s employees’ lineup, including Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, and Jung Yu-mi, without the series head, Lee Seo-jin, which is piquing viewers' curiosity.

On the 29th, tvN officially stated, “Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, and Jung Yu-mi have confirmed their participation in PD Na Young-seok’s new show,” adding, “Details are currently under discussion.” This project is set to begin filming in February, focusing on South Korea, with plans to air on tvN in the first half of 2026.

A Vacation Without the Boss? A Reality Show Themed Around ‘Rest’

The biggest point of interest in this spin-off is undoubtedly the absence of Lee Seo-jin. Throughout shows like 〈Yoon’s Restaurant〉, 〈Yoon’s Stay〉, and 〈Seo Jin’s〉, Lee Seo-jin has maintained the center of the narrative with his unique tsundere leadership. However, this new show is likely to adopt a concept of ‘vacation’ for the hardworking employees, stepping away from the intense business environment.

The combination of the three, who have proven their family-like chemistry over several seasons, is more than enough to excite fans. Park Seo-joon and Jung Yu-mi will act as cooking and management partners, while Choi Woo-shik will play the role of the youngest and the mood maker, having been the stars of a national variety show that surpassed 10% in viewer ratings. The key fun element will be how the three, liberated from the boss's nagging, will showcase their unique daily lives and comfortable charms.

PD Na Young-seok’s ‘Expanded Universe’… A Hit Marching into 2026

Recently, PD Na Young-seok has showcased overwhelming planning skills by successively hitting big with shows like 〈Kong Kong Pat Pat〉, 〈Ppyong Ppyong Earth Arcade〉, and 〈Nana Minbak with Seventeen〉. Through this spin-off, he is expected to further expand the ‘Seo Jin’s’ universe.

PD Na has increased viewer loyalty through spin-offs that offer different charms from the main series (e.g., 〈Business Trip 15 Nights〉, 〈Earth Arcade Bump Bump〉). Netizens are already showing hot reactions, saying, “I’m looking forward to the chemistry of the employees without Lee Seo-jin,” and “Isn’t it a vacation concept where they leave without the boss?”

PD Na Young-seok’s new variety show, which will capture the employees' honest vacations and healing, is expected to finalize the program name and scheduling soon and will visit viewers' homes in the first half of the year.