K-variety fans, the wait is over. One of KBS’s most beloved programs, Happy Together, is making its long-awaited return after six years off air — this time reimagined as a storytelling music audition, premiering in July 2026 on KBS 2TV.
Happy Together Season 5 — Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Show Title | Happy Together — Glad I’m Not Alone |
| Network | KBS 2TV |
| Premiere | July 2026 |
| Format | Storytelling Music Audition |
| Main MC | Yoo Jae-seok (Yu Jae-seok) |
| Co-MCs | Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin |
| Applications | Open to all — no age, genre, or qualification limits |
| Team Requirement | Must apply as a team (not solo) |
| Streaming (International) | KOCOWA+ (from July 10) |
A Brand-New Format for a Beloved Show
Happy Together originally aired for 20 years from 2001 to 2020 on KBS 2TV, becoming one of Korea’s most iconic variety programs with legendary segments like “Backpack Talk,” “Tray Karaoke,” “Sauna Talk,” and “Late-Night Snack Bar.” It ended in April 2020 with Season 4.
Season 5 is a bold reinvention. Rather than a talk show, the revived format is billed as Korea’s first-ever storytelling music audition — where the judging criteria isn’t just vocal ability but the unique narrative and harmony within each team. Any team can apply regardless of age or musical genre, making it refreshingly inclusive.
Learn more about the show’s rich history on its Wikipedia episode list page.
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The MC Trio — Three Best Friends, One Stage
The three-MC lineup is generating enormous buzz:
Yoo Jae-seok, South Korea’s “National MC,” returns as the main anchor — a role he’s synonymous with from the original run. Jang Hang-jun, celebrated film director with 16.42 million viewers to his credit, joins as co-host in his first-ever regular variety pairing with Yoo Jae-seok. Yoon Jong-shin, veteran singer, songwriter, and seasoned music audition judge on shows like Superstar K and Sing Again, rounds out the trio as the musical anchor of the group.
Notably, Yoo Jae-seok and Yoon Jong-shin will be fixed cast members together for the first time in about 16 years — since Family Outing ended in February 2010. The three are also close friends in real life, promising natural chemistry that goes far beyond scripted variety banter.
An Episode 0 preview video will drop on the show’s official YouTube channel ahead of the premiere to give fans a first look at the trio’s dynamic.
Stay tuned for episode recaps and reviews at TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: What is the new concept of Happy Together Season 5?
Q: Who are the MCs of the new Happy Together in 2026?
The show features a three-MC lineup of Yoo Jae-seok, film director Jang Hang-jun, and musician-producer Yoon Jong-shin — reuniting best friends on screen for the first time in years.
