Hey variety show fans! If you thought managing a small farm was hard, try controlling a herd of energetic cows with Lee Kwang-soo in charge. On May 28, 2026, the production team behind the highly anticipated second season of the hit reality show (working title: The Bro-Squad’s Ranch) dropped a brand-new teaser that has the internet in stitches. Watching our favorite A-list stars get outsmarted by farm animals is the exact serotonin boost we needed this week!
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The “Bro-Squad” Lee Kwang-soo Variety Returns: Facts
The show brings back the legendary chemistry of real-life best friends as they attempt to run a functional cattle ranch. Here is the quick breakdown of the upcoming season:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Cast | Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Woo-bin, Doh Kyung-soo (D.O.), Kim Ki-bang |
| Concept | Celebrity Ranching / “Reap What You Sow” Style |
| Network | tvN |
| Key Highlight | The “Great Cow Escape” incident |
| Premiere Date | June 12, 2026 |
| Director | Na Young-suk (Na PD) |
The Great Escape: Elaborating on the Chaos
To understand why this specific scene is trending, let’s look at the “four steps of disaster” captured in the preview:

Step 1: The Morning Complacency
The teaser starts with Kim Woo-bin and Kim Ki-bang confidently discussing their new rotational grazing plan. They look like professional ranchers in their denim overalls, feeling proud of the sturdy gate they (supposedly) secured the night before.
Step 2: The Gate Blunder
Enter Lee Kwang-soo. Tasked with a simple feed delivery, the “God of Variety” accidentally leaves the main latch unhooked. In true Kwang-soo fashion, he is too busy complaining about the smell to notice the heavy gate swinging wide open behind him.
Step 3: The Cow Stampede
The moment of realization is pure comedy. As Doh Kyung-soo (D.O.) comes out with his morning coffee, he spots the lead cow, “Daisy,” casually strolling past the kitchen window. Within seconds, the entire herd follows, sprinting toward the open hills while the cast stands frozen in shock.
Step 4: The Speechless Standoff
The preview ends with a wide shot of the four men standing in a row, watching their “livelihood” disappear into the distance. Lee Kwang-soo’s face is a mask of pure betrayal, while Kim Woo-bin simply puts his head in his hands. It’s the kind of unscripted chaos that only this group can deliver.
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June 12th can’t come fast enough! We are all ready to see how (or if) they actually get those cows back.
FAQs
When does Lee Kwang-soo’s new ranch variety show air?
The show is officially scheduled to premiere on tvN on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 8:40 PM KST.
Who is in the cast of the 2026 ranch variety show?
The show features the famous “Bro-Squad”: Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Woo-bin, EXO’s Doh Kyung-soo, and actor Kim Ki-bang.





