JTBC Launches New Drama and Variety Slate to Revive Network Amid Business Struggles
JTBC has unveiled its upcoming drama and variety show lineup as it moves forward amid an ongoing corporate rehabilitation process. The network announced several high-profile dramas for the second half of this. . .
JTBC has unveiled its upcoming drama and variety show lineup as it moves forward amid an ongoing corporate rehabilitation process. The network announced several high-profile dramas for the second half of this year and for 2027, plus the return of multiple variety programs and an unchanged weekend schedule. Upcoming dramas (second half of the year)Final TableStarring Ahn Hyo Seop, Final Table follows chefs competing in a high-stakes cooking competition to become Korea’s top culinary master. Marble of GodA fantasy historical drama starring Ahn Bo Hyun and directed by Jung Dae Yoon (Reborn Rich). Marble of God attracted attention ahead of its broadcast after being invited to the 9th Cannes International Series Festival, where Ahn Bo Hyun and other cast members attended. Selected 2027 dramasGold DiggerVeteran actress Kim Hee Ae stars in Gold Digger, which centers on a successful middle-aged woman who becomes romantically involved with a younger man as mutual suspicion grows between them. Human X GumihoSlated for the first half of next year, Human X Gumiho stars Jun Ji Hyun alongside Ji Chang Wook, Cha Joo Young, and Hwang In Youp. Variety programs and weekend scheduleJTBC announced the return of several variety shows following a programming overhaul, including Love War, Han Moon Chul’s Black Box Review, Talk Pa One 25 O’Clock, Divorce Camp, and Scammers. The weekend lineup will remain unchanged: Knowing Bros airs Saturdays at 9:00 PM and Please Take Care of My Refrigerator airs Sundays at 8:50 PM. Corporate rehabilitation and financial statusJTBC declared a default after failing to repay 20. 6 billion KRW (approximately 14. 8 million USD) in securitized borrowings and subsequently filed for corporate rehabilitation. Ahead of the court’s decision on whether to begin formal rehabilitation proceedings, JTBC applied for the Autonomous Restructuring Support (ARS) program; the court has extended the program by one month.