Kick Kick Kick Kick
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Kick Kick Kick Kick (Korean: Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) is a 2025 South Korean sitcom office comedy television series co-written by Jung Soo-hyun, Nam Eun-kyung, and Jung Hae-young, directed by Koo Seong-jun, and starring Ji Jin-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung, Baek Ji-won, and Lee Min-jae. It aired on KBS2 from February 5, to March 13, 2025, every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:50 (KST).
Initially aired at 21:50, its fourth episode on February 13, 2025 drew a nationwide rating of 0.7%, breaking the record of 2020 KBS2 series Welcome for the lowest single-episode rating for a drama airing in a primetime slot on a free-to-air network.[3][4] After KBS2 moved it to a late-night time slot of 22:50 ostensibly to target a younger demographic, its ratings further declined to a record low of 0.3% on March 6, 2025.[5]
Synopsis
[edit | edit source]Ji Jin-hee and Jo Young-sik, who are former stars in the entertainment industry decided to establish a new content production company, Kick Kick Kick Kick Company, where they race to reach three million subscribers.[6]
Cast and characters
[edit | edit source]Main
[edit | edit source]- Ji Jin-hee as Ji Jin-hee[7]
- A national actor and the co-CEO of Kick Kick Kick Kick Company.
- Lee Kyu-hyung as Jo Young-sik[7]
- A co-CEO of Kick Kick Kick Kick Company.
- Baek Ji-won as Baek Ji-won[7]
- A dedicated therapist for the 'Kick Kick Kick Kick Company' staff.
- Lee Min-jae as Lee Min-jae[7]
- The epitome of workaholic MZ.
Supporting
[edit | edit source]- Jeong Han-seolLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Noh In-sung[8]
- Jeon Hye-yeon as Wang Jo-yeon[8]
- Kim Eun-ho as Kang Tae-ho[8]
- Jeon So-young as Ga Joo-ha[8]
- Baek Sun-ho as Lee Mark[8]
- Lee Se-joon as Michael[8]
- Seo Hye-won as Seo Hye-won[9]
- Lee Ji-won as Hee Dong-yi[8]
Production
[edit | edit source]Development
[edit | edit source]In 2024, it was reported that KBS would be launching a new sitcom titled Kick Kick Kick Kick in the second half of 2024.[10] The series is directed by Koo Seung-jun and co-written by Jung Soo-hyun, Nam Eun-kyung, and Jung Hae-young. DK E&M and Ji Jin-hee's agency Ikkle Entertainment are co-producing the drama.[7]
Casting
[edit | edit source]On May 30, 2024, Ji Jin-hee was cast as the main character for the series.[10] On August 5, Lee Kyu-hyung was offered to star alongside Ji and positively reviewing it.[11] On September 10, Baek Ji-won was also considering to appear.[12] On December 11, KBS officially confirmed the appearances of Ji, Lee, Baek, and Lee Min-jae.[7]
Filming
[edit | edit source]Principal photography began in August 2024.[10]
Release
[edit | edit source]Kick Kick Kick Kick was scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on February 5, 2025, and would air every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:50 (KST).[7] Starting from episode 7, KBS announced that the series will be airing at 22:50 (KST).[13]
Ratings
[edit | edit source]| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[14] |
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| 1 | February 5, 2025 | 2.1% (27th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 2 | February 6, 2025 | 1.0% (45th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 3 | February 12, 2025 | 1.2% (37th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 4 | February 13, 2025 | 0.7% (60th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 5 | February 19, 2025 | 1.0% (42nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 6 | February 20, 2025 | 0.7% (60th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 7[a] | February 26, 2025 | 0.4% (68th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 8 | February 27, 2025 | 0.4% (75th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 9 | March 5, 2025 | 0.4% (70th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 10 | March 6, 2025 | 0.3% (79th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 11 | March 12, 2025 | 0.4% (69th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| 12 | March 13, 2025 | 0.3% (78th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. |
| Average | 0.7% | |
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Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ From the seventh episode onwards, KBS2 changed the time slot from 21:50 to 22:50 in an attempt to target younger demographics amid record-low ratings.
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External links
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