'Free 19' ends after 10 years… bids farewell with episode 530 hosted by Jun Hyunmoo and Oh Sang-jin

The evolution of the ranking show that ends its decade-long flight, leaving behind an intellectual footprint in the entertainment industry

‘Free 19,’ tvN SHOW’s flagship entertainment program led by a former announcer trio, is putting a period at the end of its 10-year, 2-month run. With the symbolic milestone of episode 530, the show is bidding viewers a graceful farewell.

CJ ENM officially announced on the 27th that ‘Free 19’ will conclude with the final broadcast at 9:50 p.m. that day. Made after nearly 10 years since it first hit the air in May 2016, it marks a dignified exit for an infotainment program that has held its ground even as media trends shift rapidly.

The program opened up a new horizon for information-based entertainment by combining the trio’s signature anchor briefing concept with standout entertainment instincts. The three have fulfilled the public’s intellectual curiosity to the fullest, unpacking a wide range of topics spanning current affairs, the economy, and culture in an engaging ranking format.

The last run-up episode, episode 530, will be organized under the theme ‘Special! Vacation Gift Bonanza 19.’ From must-buy items for global travelers to the top popular products in each locale, the show will compile souvenirs representing each country to close out its run in style.

Meanwhile, the final episode of ‘Free 19’ will air on the tvN SHOW channel at 9:50 p.m. on the 27th, and viewers can watch it again on the main tvN channel at 7:30 p.m. on the 28th.