Kick Kick Kick Kick (Korean: 킥킥킥킥) is an ongoing South Korean sitcom office comedy television series co-written by Jung Soo-hyun, Nam Eun-kyung, and Jung Hae-young, directed by Koo Seong-jun, and starring Ji Jin-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung, Baek Ji-won, and Lee Min-jae. It premiered on KBS2 on February 5, 2025, and airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:50 (KST).

Its fourth episode on February 13, 2025 drew a nationwide rating of 0.7%, breaking the record of 2020 KBS2 series Welcome for the lowest single-episode rating for a drama airing in a primetime slot on a free-to-air network. [3][4]

Synopsis

Ji Jin-hee and Jo Young-sik, who are former stars in the entertainment industry decided to establish a new content production company, Kick Kick Kick Kick Company, where they race to reach three million subscribers.[5]

Cast and characters

Main

A national actor and the co-CEO of Kick Kick Kick Kick Company.
A co-CEO of Kick Kick Kick Kick Company.
A dedicated therapist for the 'Kick Kick Kick Kick Company' staff.
The epitome of workaholic MZ.

Supporting

Production

Development

In 2024, it was reported that KBS would be launching a new sitcom titled Kick Kick Kick Kick in the second half of 2024.[8] The series is directed by Koo Seung-jun and co-written by Jung Soo-hyun, Nam Eun-kyung, and Jung Hae-young. DK E&M and Ji Jin-hee's agency Ikkle Entertainment are co-producing the drama.[6]

Casting

On May 30, 2024, Ji Jin-hee was cast as the main character for the series.[8] On August 5, Lee Kyu-hyung was offered to star alongside Ji and positively reviewing it.[9] On September 10, Baek Ji-won was also considering to appear.[10] On December 11, KBS officially confirmed the appearances of Ji, Lee, Baek, and Lee Min-jae.[6]

Filming

Principal photography began in August 2024.[8]

Release

Kick Kick Kick Kick was scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on February 5, 2025, and would air every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:50 (KST).[6]

Ratings

Average TV viewership ratings (nationwide)
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[11]
1 February 5, 2025 2.1% (27th)
2 February 6, 2025 1.0% (45th)
3 February 12, 2025 1.2% (37th)
4 February 13, 2025 0.7% (60th)
5 February 19, 2025 1.0% (42nd)
6 February 20, 2025 0.7% (60th)
7 February 26, 2025
8 February 27, 2025
9 March 5, 2025
10 March 6, 2025
11 March 12, 2025
12 March 13, 2025
Average —
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

References

  1. ^ mathi [@lovecity_mathi] (February 5, 2025). 부족하지만 많은 분들의 도움으로 음악감독으로서 첫발을 내딛게 되었습니다! 많은 시청 부탁드리고 음악도 많이 들어주세요! [Although it is lacking, I have taken my first step as a music director thanks to the help of many people! Please watch it a lot and listen to my music a lot!] (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2025 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ a b c Kick Kick Kick Kick. Episode 1 (in Korean). KBS2.
  3. ^ [시청률 VS.] '킥킥킥킥' 실버버튼 받고도…자체 최저 0.7% 기록 [[Viewership Ratings VS.] 'Kick Kick Kick Kick' Receives Silver Button But... Records Its Own Lowest At 0.7%] (in Korean). Nate. February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  4. ^ '킥킥킥킥', 김은호가 시청률 반등 자신했는데...현실은 0.7% ['Kick Kick Kick Kick,' Kim Eun-ho was confident of a rebound in viewer ratings... but the reality is 0.7%] (in Korean). Money Today. February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  5. ^ 킥킥킥킥. KBS (in Korean). Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Kim, Myeong-mi (December 11, 2024). 지진희 이규형 백지원 이민재, 오피스물 '킥킥킥킥' 출연 확정[공식] [Ji Jin-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung, Baek Ji-won, Lee Min-jae confirmed to appear in office drama 'Kick Kick Kick Kick' [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved December 11, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Park, Jae-hwan (January 14, 2025). '킥킥킥킥' 지진희X이규형, 드라마 메이킹 영상 ... “킥하다! 힙하다! 트렌디하다!” ['Kick Kick Kick Kick' Ji Jin-hee X Lee Kyu-hyung, Drama Making Video ... "Kick! Hip! Trendy!"]. KBS Media (in Korean). Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Lee, Seung-hoon (May 30, 2024). [단독]KBS 시트콤 7년만 부활..지진희, '킥킥킥킥' 주인공 [[Exclusive] KBS Sitcom Revived After 7 Years..Ji Jin-hee, 'Kick Kick Kick Kick' Starring] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 11, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Choi, Hee-jae (August 5, 2024). 이규형, 지진희와 시트콤 호흡?..."'킥킥킥킥' 긍정 검토 중" [Lee Kyu-hyung, Ji Jin-hee and Sitcom Collaboration?... "Positively Reviewing 'Kick Kick Kick Kick'"] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved December 11, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Park, A-reum (December 11, 2024). 백지원, 지진희X이규형 만나나 "'킥킥킥킥' 긍정 논의중"[공식] [Baek Ji-won, Ji Jin-hee X Lee Kyu-hyung meet, "Positive discussion on 'Kick Kick Kick Kick' in progress" [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 10, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ 킥킥킥킥 시청률 [Kick Kick Kick Kick ratings] (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick_Kick_Kick_Kick
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