Popular Show Faces Harsh Criticism After New Addition Leaves Cast Predominantly Male
Amazing Saturday is facing backlash over its all-male cast lineup.
The controversy began when fans noticed the show’s panel shifted heavily male after comedian Park Na Rae left amid scandals. The addition of DAY6’s Young K pushed the fixed lineup to eight men and just one woman — Taeyeon.
Fans took to Korean online communities and social media to voice frustration over the glaring gender imbalance.
The show centers on music quizzes and wordplay, not physical challenges. So viewers question why a variety like this needs such a skewed cast. Many said they’re not demanding a perfect 50/50 split, but this feels extreme.
“It’s not about exact numbers, but it does feel extreme,” one commenter said.
Others worried it’s turning into a “total sausage fest.”
The original lineup of the “Amazing Saturday” cast included three women. | tvN
In the new lineup, Taeyeon is the sole female cast. | tvN
Comments on community forums like theqoo summon heated debate:
“If they like men that much, they should just cast all men. Why even include one woman then?”
“Guess the production team just loves men.”
“Don’t bother nitpicking and trying to make them change it, they won’t listen no matter how much you complain. If something feels off, just stop watching. I actually stopped watching.”
“A boring show that barely does anything has been running for nearly 10 years and now it’s a total sausage fest too. That’s the reality of Korean variety these days…”
Community reactions on theqoo
Some fans defend the show, saying cast members were chosen for chemistry and entertainment value, not gender quotas.
But the debate is far from over. Longtime viewers are paying close attention to how the gender ratio affects the show’s vibe going forward.
Will Amazing Saturday adjust to the criticism or keep its current cast?
Stay tuned for more updates.