Fans are voicing frustration over what they see as a growing gender balance issue.
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Online discussion is heating up over the current cast lineup of Amazing Saturday, with some viewers pointing out what they describe as a noticeably unbalanced gender ratio on the panel.
The original lineup of the “Amazing Saturday” cast included three women. | tvN
The conversation began on a popular Korean online community, where a post highlighting the show’s updated lineup quickly gained traction. According to netizens, following the departure of several original members—including comedian Park Na Rae amid her scandals—a new addition of DAY6‘ Young K further skewed the ratio, leaving eight male panelists and just one female in the fixed lineup.
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While commenters clarified that they are not necessarily calling for a perfectly even 50/50 split, many said the disparity feels especially noticeable for a studio-based variety program. Unlike physically demanding outdoor shows, Amazing Saturday centers on music quizzes, wordplay, and cast chemistry, leading some viewers to question why the panel is so heavily male-dominated.
In the new lineup, Taeyeon is the sole female cast. | tvN
“It’s not about exact numbers, but it does feel extreme,” one commenter wrote. Others echoed similar sentiments, saying the shift has been discussed not only on community forums but also across social media platforms. At the same time, some fans defended the show, emphasizing that individual cast members were chosen for their personalities and entertainment value rather than for demographic balance.
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- If they like men that much, they should just cast all men. Why even include one woman then?
- So I wasn’t the only one thinking that.
- Guess the production team just loves men.
- There are too many panelists now anyway, and it’s not even fresh anymore.
- 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.
- It’s turning into a total sausage fest.
- Do they really need that many members? I used to watch it, but it’s been a long time since I have. I wouldn’t even feel bad if it flopped.
- Same with Please Take Care of My Refrigerator… Pay attention to the gender ratio.
- I also hate the fact that they kept one woman as the token female…
- 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…
- This is ridiculous.
- Did they even need that many panelists in the first place? They have guests anyway, so why bother?
- Why did they even add another panelist? When guests come on, it already feels packed.
As the debate continues, one thing remains clear: longtime viewers are paying close attention to the show’s evolving dynamic. Will Amazing Saturday be able to ride out the change and its waves? Stay tuned for updates.
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