Night Goblin
Night Goblin (Korean: 밤도깨비) is a South Korean television program starring Lee Soo-geun, Jeong Hyeong-don, Park Sung-kwang, Lee Hong-gi and Kim Jong-hyun. It is a reality show where in each episode, the cast will attempt to be the first in line to enter various popular places for food or recreation throughout South Korea.
| Night Goblin | |
|---|---|
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| Also known as | Midnight Madness |
| Genre | Reality-variety show |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Lee Ji-sun |
| Production location | South Korea |
| Running time | 80 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | JTBC |
| Picture format | 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
| Original release | July 30, 2017 – March 18, 2018 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
JTBC runs the show in prominent Sunday evenings time slot, at 18:30 (KST), starting with the first airdate on July 30, 2017.
On 26 February 2018 JTBC announced that the program will have its final episode in mid-March.[1] The last episode was aired on March 18.
Cast
| Name | Nickname(s) | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Soo-geun |
|
Episode 1 – 32 | Acting as main MC and in-charge of on-the-spot skits and the oldest among the Goblins. |
| Jeong Hyeong-don |
|
Episode 1 – 32 | Second oldest of the Goblins and always the first one to explode and complain about why they need to camp overnight. |
| Park Sung-kwang |
|
Episode 1 – 32 | Likes to act as the main MC and sometimes gives comments and instructions to the Goblins through their group chat. |
| Lee Hong-gi |
|
Episode 2 – 32 (absent in episodes 10, 11) |
Member of rock band F.T. Island. Always try to act as the smart one among the Goblins. Known as the only one Lee Soo-geun fears. |
| Kim Jong-hyun (JR) |
|
Episode 2 – 32 (absent in episodes 27, 28) |
Member of boy band NU'EST. The youngest of the Goblins and always spoiled and fawned by the older Goblins. Seen to have a weak lower body. Known for his "Heh Heh Heh" laugh. |
Former
| Name | Nickname(s) | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chun Jung-myung |
|
Episode 9 – 19 (absent in episodes 14, 15) |
Actor. First fixed variety show in his career.[2][3] Known for his strength when hitting butts. On January 8, 2018, JTBC has announced that he has left the show due to schedule conflicts.[4] |
Program
The special rule mentioned is that if the group did not manage to get in first place, they will have to reattempt to get first place again for the same main mission.
Current
From episode 27, the Night Goblins will take on a team of guests for broadcast airtime. The concept of No Nights 2 Days will still go on. Both teams will have their own hot places to recommend and go by themselves, and depending on the editors of the show, airtime is allocated to each team as they favour.
Former
In each episode, the cast and guest(s) gather together at around 12 a.m. (KST), then proceed to their base camp, which was set up nearby the popular place. The base camp was set up such that the group are able to monitor the popular place for any movements. At the base camp, they will be camping overnight and, in the next morning, attempt to be the first in line as a team to enter the popular place. Before the start of the overnight camping, the group's handphones are confiscated. The reason being, if not, the group can just set alarms on their phones and wake up in the morning just in time to start to get for first place, which is not allowed at all.
During the overnight camping, a time fairy will appear to help the cast by telling the time and get the cast to play the time fairy's game to get over the overnight camping and elevate the chances of entering in first place.
From episode 6, the show's production concept was altered (to No Nights 2 Days) so that filming on each location is now split into 2 episodes, with first half filmed during the day. The first of every 2 episodes will not involve overnight camping, as the targeted hot place(s) opens either at noon, evening or night. The second will involve the original concept of the program. Team and individual battles will also be introduced. Guest(s) are invited to spend the day and/or night together with the cast.
Episodes
2017
- The reference mark (※) is used to denote the "time fairy" among other guests in any particular episode.
| Ep. # | Broadcast Date | Location | Hot picks | Guest(s) | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 30 | Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok |
|
Seungkwan (Seventeen)Soyou※ | |
| 2 | August 6 | Ganghwa Island | Kei (Lovelyz)※ |
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| 3 | August 13 | Yongin |
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Mamamoo (Solar, Wheein)※ | |
| 4 | August 20 | Goyang |
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Choi Jung-wonYura (Girl's Day)※ |
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| 5 | August 27 | Gunsan |
|
Cao Lu (Fiestar)※ |
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| 6 | September 3 | Busan |
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No guests |
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| 7 | September 10 |
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Lee Yi-kyungJang Sung-kyu※ | ||
| 8 | September 17 | Gangneung |
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No guests | |
| 9 | September 24 |
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Jang Sung-kyu※ |
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| 10 | October 8 | Jeonju |
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No guests |
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| 11 | October 15 | B1A4 (Jinyoung, Gongchan) | |||
| 12 | October 22 | Suwon |
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No guests |
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| 13 | October 29 |
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Kim Won-hyo Shim Jin-hwa Baekho (NU'EST) BUMZU Oh Na-mi |
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| 14 | November 5 | Seoul |
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Tiger JK |
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| 15 | November 12 |
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| 16 | November 19 | Jeju Island |
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BoA |
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| 17 | November 26 |
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| 18 | December 3 | Yangpyeong |
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No guests |
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| 19 | December 10 | Pyeongchang |
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Hyun Jin-youngDuetto | |
| 20 | December 17 | Incheon |
|
Jo Woo-jong |
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| — | December 24 | — | — | No guests |
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| 21 | December 31 | Pohang |
|
Chang Kiha |
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2018
| Ep. # | Broadcast Date | Location | Hot picks | Guest(s) | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | January 7 | Pohang |
|
Chang Kiha |
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| 23 | January 14 | Seongnam |
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Gugudan (Sejeong, Mina) |
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| 24 | January 21 |
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Ji Sang-ryeol Sejeong (Gugudan) |
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| 25 | January 28 | Seoul |
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Kim Ji-won |
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| 26 | February 4 |
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| 27 | February 11 |
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Song Eun-i Kim Sook Ahn Young-mi Park Ji-seon Kim Min-kyung Oh Na-mi |
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| 28 | February 18 | Seoul Gangneung |
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Song Eun-i Kim Sook Ahn Young-mi Park Ji-seon |
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| 29 | February 25 | Cheonan Ilsan Paju |
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| 30 | March 4 | Seocheon Paju |
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| 31 | March 11 | Daegu Gapyeong |
Kim Byung-man Park Jung-chul Niel (Teen Top) |
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| 32 | March 18 |
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Unaired episode
Episode 21 (which was supposed to be on broadcast on 24 December 2017), originally the 2nd half of the Incheon trip and Christmas Special, was supposed to feature SHINee's Jonghyun & Minho as guests. However, on December 18, 2017 Jonghyun suddenly passed away in a suspected suicide. Following the initial news, JTBC Entertainment's YouTube channel has made the video of the episode teaser (uploaded a day prior) "unavailable". It was later announced that the episode will be (initially) put on hold until further notice, with the episode on 24 December 2017 (the original broadcast date) to be a special broadcast of the show.[5]
Ratings
In the ratings below, the highest rating for the show will be in red, and the lowest rating for the show will be in blue each year.
2017
| Ep. # | Broadcast date | Average audience share | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGB Nielsen[6] | TNmS Ratings[7] | |||
| Nationwide | Seoul Capital Area | Nationwide | ||
| 1 | July 30 | 1.675% | NR | 1.8% |
| 2 | August 6 | 1.262% | 1.8% | |
| 3 | August 13 | 1.391% | 1.7% | |
| 4 | August 20 | 1.185% | 1.7% | |
| 5 | August 27 | 1.445% | 2.1% | |
| 6 | September 3 | 1.828% | 2.4% | |
| 7 | September 10 | 1.638% | 2.3% | |
| 8 | September 17 | 2.788% | 3.117% | 3.3% |
| 9 | September 24 | 2.571% | 2.750% | 2.9% |
| 10 | October 8 | 2.339% | 2.567% | 2.8% |
| 11 | October 15 | 1.738% | NR | 2.1% |
| 12 | October 22 | 2.025% | NR | 2.3% |
| 13 | October 29 | 2.634% | 3.290% | 3.3% |
| 14 | November 5 | 2.085% | NR | 2.5% |
| 15 | November 12 | 2.299% | 2.362% | 2.7% |
| 16 | November 19 | 2.161% | 2.219% | 2.8% |
| 17 | November 26 | 2.302% | NR | 2.3% |
| 18 | December 3 | 2.307% | 2.558% | 2.1% |
| 19 | December 10 | 2.169% | 2.418% | 2.1% |
| 20 | December 17 | 2.627% | 2.640% | 2.7% |
| 21 | December 31 | 1.123% | NR | 1.5% |
2018
| Ep. # | Broadcast date | Average audience share | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGB Nielsen[6] | TNmS Ratings[7] | |||
| Nationwide | Seoul Capital Area | Nationwide | ||
| 22 | January 7 | 1.620% | NR | 1.7% |
| 23 | January 14 | 1.528% | 1.9% | |
| 24 | January 21 | 1.486% | 1.6% | |
| 25 | January 28 | 1.679% | 2.0% | |
| 26 | February 4 | 1.442% | 1.9% | |
| 27 | February 11 | 1.868% | 2.1% | |
| 28 | February 18 | 2.083% | 2.4% | |
| 29 | February 25 | 1.538% | 2.0% | |
| 30 | March 4 | 1.204% | 1.6% | |
| 31 | March 11 | 1.275% | 1.4% | |
| 32 | March 18 | 1.326% | 1.7% | |
References
- Kim, Eun-ji (February 26, 2018). "[공식]JTBC 측 "'밤도깨비' 3월 중순 종영, 녹화 마쳤다"" (in Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Lee, Seung-gil (September 7, 2017). "천정명, '밤도깨비' 新멤버 합류 "정형돈·이수근 매우 좋아해"" (in Korean). Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- Kim, Seong-won (September 7, 2017). "'밤도깨비' 천정명 합류… "망가짐 마다하지 않겠다"" (in Korean). Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- Shin, Na-ra (January 8, 2018). "'밤도깨비' 측 "천정명 하차, 후임 없이 게스트 체제" [공식]" (in Korean). Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- Hwang, So-yeong (December 21, 2017). "'밤도깨비' 측 "故 종현, 촬영분 방송 NO...스페셜로 대체"" (in Korean). Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- "Top 10 list for TV programs [select the date from drop-down menu]". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 13, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- "TNMS Ratings on Naver". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved September 18, 2017.
