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Omniscient Interfering View

Omniscient Interfering View (Korean: 전지적 참견 시점) is a South Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by MBC on Saturdays at 11:05 pm (KST) since 10 March 2018.

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Omniscient Interfering View
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Also known asThe Manager
Hangul
전지적 참견 시점
Hanja
全知的 參見 視點
Revised RomanizationJeonjijeok chamgyeon sijeom
McCune–ReischauerChŏnjijŏk ch'amgyŏn sichŏm
Genre
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes344 + 2 pilot (list of episodes)
Production
Production locationsSouth Korea, Japan, Canada, Singapore
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time80–90 minutes
Production companyMBC
Original release
NetworkMBC
Release10 March 2018 (2018-03-10) 
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Synopsis

Omniscient Interfering View is an observational entertainment show that uses a documentary style techniques to observe the life of the cast members, invited guests and their managers.[1] The show follows another program, I Live Alone of a similar format, which airs on the same channel on Fridays at the same time slot.

Similar program, On & Off, produced by tvN is a show of personal documentary, where celebrities share their "On" (busy working daily life) and/or "Off" (private/at home) moments of their lives.

History

Between episode 1 and 10, the cast members, a behavioral analysis expert, and occasionally guests, watch the videos in a studio setting and provide commentary.[1][2]

From episode 11 onward, the format has changed slightly to invite guests with their managers. The cast members and invited guests watch the videos as they observe and comment on the life of the invited guests and their managers. Occasionally the cast members and their managers are also observed and commented.[1][2]

Airtime

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AirdateBroadcast Start Time (KST)
10 March 2018 – 26 June 2021Part 1Saturdays 11:05 pm
Part 2Sundays 12:05 am
3 July 2021 – presentSaturdays 11:10 pm
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Cast

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Pilot episode

For the two pilot episodes aired on 29 and 30 November 2017, the cast consisted of Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Young-ja, Song Eun-i, Yang Se-hyung, Seo Min (parasite doctor), Lee Jai-jin and Yang Jae-woong (psychiatrist).[3] Seo Min and Lee Jai-jin were replaced by the time the show started its proper run.[2]

Current cast/interferer

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Name Duration Manager Notes
Jun Hyun-moo
전현무
Ep. 1 – present Han Jae-sung Han Jae-sung debuts in the 2018 MBC Entertainment Awards interview for Jun Hyun-moo's Entertainer of the Year Award on 29 December 2018.[4]
Lee Young-ja
이영자
Ep. 1 – present Song Sung-ho
(Director)
Song Sung-ho debuts in the pilot episodes as Lee Young-ja's 31st manager.[5] Song was promoted to Chief in episode 87,[6] and was promoted to Director in episode 328.[7] Song will occasionally appear as Lee Young-ja's manager.
Lee Seok-min
(probationary manager)
Lee Seok-min debuts in episode 39.[8]
Sagong Min
(team leader)
Sagong Min debuts in episode 103 as Lee Young-ja's 32nd manager.[9]
Park Dong-ok
(manager)
Park Dong-ok debuts in episode 230 as Lee Young-ja's youngest manager.[10]
Song Eun-i
송은이
Ep. 1 – present Park Jong-hoon Park Jong-hoon debuts in episode 9.[11]
Kim Han-hee Kim Han-hee debuts in episode 58 during the show's MT tour.[12]
Kim Do-hyung Kim Do-hyung debuts in episode 321. [13]
Yang Se-hyung
양세형
Ep. 1 – present Kim Jae-seung Kim Jae-seung debuts in episode 39.[14]
Yoo Byung-jae
유병재
Ep. 1 – present Yoo Gyu-seon Yoo Gyu-seon debuts in episode 1.[15]
Hong Hyun-hee
홍현희
Ep. 75 – present Park Chan-yeol Park Chan-yeol was Hyun-hee's manager between episodes 75 – 114.[16]
Yeon Je-seung Yeon Je-seung is the temporary manager between episodes 115 – 131 after Hong Hyun-hee joined a new agency.[17]
Hwang Jeong-chul Hwang Jeong-chul was Hyun-hee's manager between episodes 132 – 192.[18]
No information on the manager between episodes 194 – 199.
Cho Nam-hyun Cho Nam-hyun was Hyun-hee's manager between episodes 200 – 228.[19]
Hong Hyun-hee was away from the show between episodes 210 – 217 for giving birth to her son.[20]
Park Jun-young Park Jun-young was Hyun-hee's manager between episode 229 – 266.[21]
Kwak Sang-won Kwak Sang-won is Hyun-hee's current manager since episode 267.[22]
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Former cast/interferer

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Name Duration Manager Notes
Kim Saeng-min
김생민
Ep. 1 – 4 Hwang Su-min[15] Left the show following a news story about him harassing two female staff members at a party in 2008. Saeng-min apologized to the female staff members,[23] and left all of his current programs.[24]
Lee Sang-eun
이상은
Ep. 1 – 10 Behavioural analysis specialist. Participates in the show only as an observer, to provide input on body language and behaviour.
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Long-term guest appearances

List of long-term guests since episode 11.

Current

None

Former

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Name Episode Manager Notes
Protagonist Guest Interferer
Shin Hyun-joon 11 – 12 13 – 25 Lee Kwan-yong
Park Sung-kwang 13 – 14 15 – 52 Im Song (Former)[25] Park Sung-kwang left the show after Im Song quit as his manager.
237 99 – 100, 236
Lee Seung-yoon 28 – 29 30 – 40, 43 – 60 Kang Hyun-seok (Former)[26] Kang Hyun-seok got caught up in controversy over loaned money that he failed to repay. He resigned and they left the show.
127 – 128, 140 – 141, 175 – 176 166 Kim Hoon-kyu
Kim Dong-hyun 60 – 62 63 – 67 Jung Yoo-seok
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Episodes

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2018 3410 March 201822 December 2018
2019 505 January 201928 December 2019
2020 504 January 202012 December 2020
2021 499 January 202118 December 2021
2022 458 January 202224 December 2022
2023 517 January 202330 December 2023
2024 486 January 202428 December 2024
2025 174 January 2025TBA
Total344
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2018

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0
29 & 30 November 2017
3 March 2018
Cast members: Lee Young-ja, Jeon Hyun-moo, Song Eun-i, Kim Saeng-min, Yang Se-hyeong and Lee Jae-jin.
Manager appearance: Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Observers: Seo-min and Yang Jae-woong[a]
[27]
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Ep # Air Date Studio Guest(s) Protagonist(s) Guest Interferer(s) Manager Appearance(s) Remarks Ref
1
10 March
Yang Jae-woong[a]
Lee Sang-eun[b]
Lee Young-ja
Kim Saeng-min
Yoo Byung-jae
Yang Jae-woong
Lee Sang-eun
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Hwang Su-min (Kim Saeng-min's manager)
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
[15]
2
17 March
Lee Young-ja
Yoo Byung-jae
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
[28]
3
24 March
Lee Won-il
Lee Sang-eun
Lee Young-ja
Kim Saeng-min
Lee Won-il Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Hwang Su-min (Kim Saeng-min's manager)
[29]
4
31 March
Lee Young-ja
Yoo Byung-jae
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
[30]
5
7 April
Nam Sang-il
Lee Sang-eun
Yoo Byung-jae
Lee Young-ja
Nam Sang-il
Lee Sang-eun
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[31]
6
14 April
Hong Jin-young
Kim Soo-yong
Lee Sang-eun
Yoo Byung-jae
Hong Jin-young
Kim Soo-yong
Lee Sang-eun
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
Kim Tae-hyeok (Hong Jin-young's manager)
  • Brief appearance by Moon Sang-hoon.[d]
[32]
7
21 April
Hong Jin-young Kim Tae-hyeok (Hong Jin-young's manager) [33]
Kim Soo-yong
Park Ji-hoon[e]
Lee Sang-eun
Lee Young-ja
Yoo Byung-jae
Kim Soo-yong
Park Ji-hoon
Lee Sang-eun
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
8
28 April
[34]
9
5 May
Hong Jin-kyung
Han Hye-yeon
Lee Sang-eun
Song Eun-i
Lee Young-ja
Hong Jin-kyung
Han Hye-yeon
Lee Sang-eun
Park Jong-hoon (Song Eun-i's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[11]
The program halted its broadcast (12 May – 23 June) following a controversial clip used in the episode on 5 May that used news footage from the Sewol ferry disaster for comedic purposes.[35]
10
30 June
Hong Jin-kyung
Han Hye-yeon
Lee Sang-eun
Yoo Byung-jae
Lee Young-ja
Hong Jin-kyung
Han Hye-yeon
Lee Sang-eun
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[36]
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Ep # Air Date Studio Guest(s) Protagonist(s) Guest Interferer(s) Manager Appearance(s) Remarks Ref
11
7 July
Shin Hyun-joon Shin Hyun-joon Yeo Esther[f]
Yang Jae-woong[a]
Lee Kwan-yong (Shin Hyun-joon's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[37]
12
14 July
13
21 July
Park Sung-kwang
Shin Hyun-joon
Park Sung-kwang
Lee Young-ja
Yang Jae-woong[a] Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[38]
14
28 July
15
4 August
Park Sung-kwang
Shin Hyun-joon
Lee Young-ja
Park Youn-hee[g] Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
Lee Kwan-yong (Shin Hyun-joon's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[39]
16
11 August
  • Brief appearance of Lee Young-ja receiving awards at the Brand of the Year 2018 Awards Ceremony.
17
18 August
Lee Su-hyun (AKMU)
Shin Hyun-joon
Park Sung-kwang
Shin Hyun-joon
Lee Young-ja
Yoo Byung-jae
Lee Su-hyun
Park Sung-kwang
Lee Kwan-yong (Shin Hyun-joon's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
[40]
18
25 August
No broadcast on 1 September due to 2018 Asian Games Live telecast of Japan vs South Korea Finals soccer match.[41]
19
8 September
Sunmi
Oh Nami
Shin Hyun-joon
Park Sung-kwang
Park Sung-kwang
Sunmi
Lee Young-ja
Oh Nami[h]
Shin Hyun-joon
Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
Lee Hae-ju (Sunmi's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[42]
20
15 September
21
22 September
Crush
Shin Hyun-joon
Park Sung-kwang
Park Sung-kwang
Shin Hyun-joon
Crush
Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
Lee Kwan-yong (Shin Hyun-joon's manager)
Kim Hyun-soo (Crush's manager)
[43]
22
29 September
23
6 October
Shim Hyung-tak
Shin Hyun-joon
Park Sung-kwang
Shim Hyung-tak
Park Sung-kwang
Yoo Byung-jae
Shin Hyun-joon Hwang Won-taek (Shim Hyung-tak's manager)
Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
[44]
24
13 October
25
20 October
26
27 October
WINNER (Mino & Jinwoo)
Park Sung-kwang
Mino
Lee Young-ja
Park Sung-kwang
Jinwoo Yoo Si-mon (Mino's Manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
[45]
27
3 November
28
10 November
Jung Hyung-suk[i]
Lee Seung-yoon
Park Sung-kwang
Park Sung-kwang
Lee Young-ja
Lee Seung-yoon
Jung Hyung-suk Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
Kang Hyun-seok (Lee Seung-yoon's manager)
  • Brief appearances of Park Sung-kwang, Im Song and Gwang-Bok[j] in KBS' Gag Concert.
[46]
29
17 November
30
24 November
Lee Seung-yoon
Yura (Girl's Day)
Park Sung-kwang
Yura [47]
31
1 December
32
8 December
Song Kyung-a
Park Sung-kwang
Lee Seung-yoon
Lee Seung-yoon
Yoo Byung-jae
Lee Young-ja
Park Sung-kwang
Song Kyung-a
Kang Hyun-seok (Lee Seung-yoon's manager)
Yoo Gyu-seon (Yoo Byung-jae's manager)
Song Sung-ho (Lee Young-ja's manager)
[48]
33
15 December
34
22 December
Hwang Kwanghee (ZE:A)
Park Sung-kwang
Lee Seung-yoon
Hwang Kwanghee
Park Sung-kwang
Lee Seung-yoon Yoo Si-jong (Hwang Kwanghee's manager)
Im Song (Park Sung-kwang's manager)
  • Hwang Kwanghee's first variety show appearance since formally discharged from the military.
[49]
No broadcast on 29 December due to 2018 MBC Entertainment Awards Live telecast.
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Controversies

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2018

Kim Saeng-min

On 2 April, Korean media outlet Dispatch broke a story about Kim Saeng-min harassing two female staff members at a party in 2008. One of the afflicted staff members received an apology in 2008, whilst the other spoke about trying to raise the issue, but being slowly pushed out of the program by other staff members, before she eventually quit her job as a staff member on the program.[23][370]

Upon being contacted by Dispatch regarding the story, Kim Saeng-min apologized to the former staff member, and later released an official apology through his agency. He then withdrew from all of his current TV and radio programs, including Omniscient Interfering View.[24]

Fishcake controversy

During the 5 May broadcast, the show used a censored clip from MBC News coverage of the Sewol Ferry disaster with the headline "Lee Young-ja makes shocking confession while eating fish cakes". This sparked a controversy, as users of the controversial online community Ilbe had used the term "fish cakes" to refer to the victims of the Ferry disaster. Both the production staff and the MBC president immediately apologized, and launched an internal investigation of the issue.[371] The program was temporarily halted, and went off-air for 7 weeks before returning to air on 30 June 2018.[372]

2019

Fraud case

During the 20 July broadcast, the show displayed a subtitle notice to alert the audiences that "the production team does not ask for money on the pretext of filming". This was due to an incident of a scammer who had been masquerading as a member of the production crew and attempted to solicit large amounts of money from shopkeepers and business owners with the promise of advertising their goods or services.[373]

Notes

    1. psychiatrist
    2. Behavioural analysis specialist
    3. via phone
    4. A friend of Yoo Byung-jae
    5. attorney
    6. nutritionist and doctor of preventive medicine
    7. fashion designer
    8. Stand-in for Song Eun-i
    9. voice actor
    10. Park Sung-kwang's pet
    11. Lee Young-ja's manager as special guest
    12. Byul's husband
    13. Kim Soo-yong does not have a fixed manager. Choi Dong-chan is Lee Yoon-seok's manager, Cho Jang-wan is Kim Gook-jin's manager, Lee Gyu-in is Yoon Jung-soo's manager & Kim Jae-seung is Yang Se-hyung's manager.
    14. 5 managers gathered for a one-day MT Tour to Gapyeong
    15. Hong Hyun-hee's husband
    16. a.k.a. Kapichu
    17. Jonathan Yiombi's younger sister
    18. a.k.a. Cheonan Fatty (Hong Hyun-hee's brother-in-law)
    19. a.k.a. Hong Sung-woo
    20. a.k.a. Kwak Joon-bin
    21. Zookeeper/Caretaker of Fu Bao (Giant panda in Everland)
    22. a.k.a. Han Hyun-jae
    23. a.k.a. Kim Jae-hyuk is a scientist
    24. a.k.a. Chungju-Man is a civil servant
    25. Zookeeper at Everland
    26. Han Sang-bo is a hair loss treatment doctor
    27. a.k.a. Kim Geon-ho (김건호) is a beatboxer.
    28. The show is aired in two parts. Only the higher viewership of the episode will be shown.

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