The situation
Mnet's horror-themed variety show "SUMBAKKOKJIL" is returning for a second season in July with a new story-based format incorporating urban legends and ghost stories. The show's production team aims to create a more immersive experience for participants, who will have to escape an unknown space as characters within a story. Season 1 featured eight K-pop groups, including TREASURE and TXT, in a simple hide-and-seek format.
What the internet did with it
- Theqoo users are speculating about the potential plots for Season 2, with some guessing that the show might feature a *사이다 (a refreshing, surprising twist) in its storytelling.
- A netizen commented — "I'm both excited and nervous about the new format, hope it lives up to the hype and doesn't feel too scripted."
- The show's teaser videos have been viewed thousands of times, with fans analyzing the flashbacks from Season 1 and trying to decipher the hints at potential plots for Season 2.
The open question
The premiere date for "SUMBAKKOKJIL 2" has not been officially announced, leaving fans wondering when they can expect the first episode to drop in July. The production team's statement about the new format has piqued interest, but the lack of a specific release date is still a mystery.