'Will We Discover a Second Ju Hyun-young and Ji Yee-eun'…'SNL Korea 8' Unveils Four New Crew Members Who Broke Through Intense Competition

Coupang Play’s No. 1 comedy show in South Korea, marking the stunning return of Season 8 on the 28th, has unveiled the full list of four new rookie crew members—those who joined after pushing through the toughest competition of all time.

The reputation as a 'star launchpad' brought in with fearless newcomers

It is a well-established top star launchpad in Korea that has produced rookie awards at the Blue Dragon Series Awards for three consecutive years—featuring Joo Hyun-young, Kim Ah-young, Yoon Ga-i, and others—while also quickly elevating Ji Yee-eun, Kim Gyu-won, and more into the mainstream spotlight. Each season, their sharp satire and tasteful ideas have swept up buzz and public attention, and in Season 8 again, the unique rookie crew members who joined by clearing an intense audition will inject fresh laughter and energy as they dream of a 'second Ji Yee-eun.'

Four distinct characters with solid skills and surprise charm

The four newly joined crew members are just as impressive. An Ju-mi, born in 2002, overwhelmed the audition scene with her strong background as a child actress. Lee A-ra, a graduate of the Korea National University of Arts, hides her versatile surprise charm—rapping and tap dance—behind her clear, fresh visuals. In addition, Jeong Chang-hwan, a graduate of the Korean Film Academy who appeared in Netflix’s 〈Gyeongseong Creature〉 Season 1, showcases delightful, scene-stealing acting skills. And Jeong Hee-soo, who already has a devoted fan base thanks to the meme 'Hee-su hyung' on YouTube, will signal the birth of an all-time great character through comedic performances that contrast with her attractive looks.

Perfect synergy between new and returning crew—and first reveal on the 28th

The rookie crew members, bonded tightly through their shared drive, will take on responsibility for a further strengthened comedy in sync with seasoned veterans such as Shin Dong-yup, Jeong Sang-hoon, An Young-mi, and Lee Soo-ji. In particular, Taek Jae-hoon—synonymous with 'no-filter talking'—has been confirmed to step in as the host for the first episode, raising expectations for an explosive synergy from the very first broadcast. Reinforced for the new season, Season 8 will begin on the 28th and be released every Saturday at 8:00 PM, and anyone—both WOW members and general members—can watch for free.