tvN’s beloved coastal variety show is back — and Season 3 is bringing a dream team of familiar faces and exciting newcomers to South Korea’s scenic shorelines.
Fresh Off the Sea: The Full Season 3 Cast, Confirmed
On May 20, tvN officially confirmed that Yum Jung Ah, Kim Sun Young, Kang You Seok, and Roh Yoon Seo will headline Fresh Off the Sea Season 3, set to premiere in the second half of 2026.
Here’s a quick look at what each cast member brings to the table:
| Cast Member | Role/Expectation |
|---|---|
| Yum Jung Ah | Returns as the reliable “Captain Yum” — leading the group through cooking, chores, and coastal adventures |
| Kim Sun Young | Acclaimed actress showing off a surprisingly clumsy, warm side viewers rarely see |
| Kang You Seok | Rising star from Resident Playbook & When Life Gives You Tangerines; easygoing charm guaranteed |
| Roh Yoon Seo | First fixed variety show role; the group’s lovable new maknae |
Why This Cast Works So Well Together
What makes this lineup extra exciting is the real pre-existing chemistry between the members. Yum Jung Ah and Kim Sun Young previously collaborated in Love, Take Two, Kim Sun Young and Roh Yoon Seo shared the screen in Crash Course in Romance, and Kang You Seok and Roh Yoon Seo starred together in Black Knight. That’s not a random assembly — that’s a cast with genuine history.
The production team described the upcoming season as “even more lively and festive, like a holiday gathering, with genuine family-like chemistry at its heart.”
What Is Fresh Off the Sea?
Fresh Off the Sea is a reality program where the cast travels across South Korea’s coastal regions for three days and two nights, experiencing scenic landscapes and local delicacies unique to each area. Think road trip energy meets food adventure, wrapped in warm Hallyu vibes. If you’re curious about why Korean variety shows like this resonate so globally, Wikipedia’s overview of Korean variety shows is a great starting point. soompi
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