Beat Coin (Korean홍김동전; lit. Hong Kim Dong Jeon) was a South Korean television program that aired on KBS2 on Thursdays at 20:30 (KST). Helmed by the producer of the third installment of 2 Days & 1 Night and Sister's Slam Dunk, and writer of Battle Trip, the show showcased the essences of past variety programs and leaving fate with the flip of a coin.[1]

Beat Coin
Promotional poster
Also known asHK Coin
GenreVariety show
Directed byYoon Hyun-joon
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes70
Production
Production locationSouth Korea
Running time80 minutes
Original release
NetworkKBS2
ReleaseJuly 21, 2022 (2022-07-21) –
January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18)

Series overview

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YearEpisodesOriginally airedHostTime slot
(KST)
First airedLast aired
2022207July 21, 2022 (2022-07-21)September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Jo Se-ho,
Joo Woo-jae, Jang Woo-young (2PM)
Thursday
20:30–21:50
13September 18, 2023 (2023-09-18)December 25, 2023 (2023-12-25)Sunday
21:20–22:40
2023473January 1, 2023 (2023-01-01)January 15, 2023 (2023-01-15)Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Jo Se-ho,
Joo Woo-jae, Jang Woo-young (2PM)
Sunday
21:20–22:40
15February 16, 2023 (2023-02-16)May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)Thursday
20:30–21:50
29June 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)December 28, 2023 (2023-12-28)Thursday
20:30–21:45

List of episodes

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List of episodes in 2022 (episode 1–20)
Ep. #Air DateGuest(s)RemarksRef.
PilotJuly 14, 2022[2]
1July 21, 2022[3]
2July 28, 2022[4]
3August 4, 2022Kang Jae-jun [ko], Meenoi[5]
4August 11, 2022Sandara Park, Irene Kim, Lee Gi-kwang, Kyungri, MC GreeSummer Vacation Best Friend Special[6]
5August 25, 2022Cha Tae-hyun, Twice (Jeongyeon, Jihyo)Special guests: Kim Deok-jae (vice president of KBS), Ateez (Yunho, Mingi, Wooyoung), Byun Sung-gil (former floor director of Gag Concert), Kim Jong-min (Koyote)[7]
6September 1, 2022Special guests: Le Sserafim[8]
No broadcast on September 8 due to the aftermath of Typhoon Hinnamnor.[9]
7September 15, 2022
8September 18, 2022Special guests: La Poem
9September 25, 2022Xiumin (Exo), Baekho, Jung Hyuk [ko]
10October 2, 2022Special guest: Lee Chun-soo, Oh Ha-young (Apink)
11October 9, 2022
12October 16, 2022
13October 23, 2022Special guests: Shin Gyu-jin, Lee Su-ji, Kang Jae-jun [ko], (G)I-dle (Miyeon, Minnie), Park Jun-gyu, Seulgi (Red Velvet), Stray Kids (Han, Hyunjin, I.N, Seungmin, Minho), Xiumin
No broadcast on October 30 due to the aftermath of the Seoul Halloween crowd crush.[10]
14November 6, 2022Special guests: Nature (Chaebin, Uchae, Sohee, Aurora, Saebom)
15November 13, 2022
16November 20, 2022
17November 27, 2022
18December 11, 2022Park Jin-young
19December 18, 2022
20December 25, 2022
List of episodes in 2023 (episode 21–67)
Ep. #Air DateGuest(s)RemarksRef.
21January 1
22January 8
23January 15
24February 16
25February 23
26March 2
27March 9
28March 16
29March 23Special guests: Heo Kyung-hwan, Kim Soo-yong, Nam Chang-hee (comedian) [Nam Chang-hee; 남창희 (희극인)], Nichkhun (2PM)
30March 30Jimin (BTS)
31April 6Special guests: Park Ji-yoon, MC Gree; Star Golden Bell Special
32April 13
33April 20
34April 27
35May 4
36May 11Rado, Kim Hye-sun, Baek Gu-young
37May 18Taeyang (BigBang)
38May 25
39June 1Stray Kids (Bang Chan, Changbin, Felix, Seungmin, I.N)
40June 8
41June 15
42June 22Taecyeon (2PM)
43June 29Rado
44July 6Special guests: Kim Hye-sun, Kim Myung-seon [ko]
45July 13
46July 20
47July 27
48August 10Rado
49August 17Lee Sang-yeob, Kim Jin-woo (Winner), Jihyo (Twice)
50August 24RadoSpecial guests: Lachica, Kinky, Root, Park Jin-young, STAYC (Sieun, Seeun)
51August 312PM2PM 15th Anniversary Special
52September 7
53September 14
54September 21
55October 5
56October 12Rado
57October 19
58October 26
59November 2
60November 9Sam Hammington
61November 16
62November 23
63November 30
64December 7
65December 14Special guest: Lee Yoon-jung
66December 21Special guest:
67December 28

Ratings

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In the ratings below, the highest rating for the show will be in red, and the lowest rating for the show will be in blue each year.

List of ratings in 2022 (episode 1–20)
Ep. #Original AirdateAGB Nielsen
Nationwide
[11]
1July 211.7%
2July 281.7%
3August 41.5%
4August 111.2%
5August 252.0%
6September 11.6%
7September 151.5%
8September 181.7%
9September 251.6%
10October 22.1%
11October 91.3%
12October 162.4%
13October 231.1%
14November 61.5%
15November 131.1%
16November 201.5%
17November 273.0%
18December 112.7%
19December 182.3%
20December 251.5%
List of ratings in 2023 (Episode 21–67)
Ep. #Original AirdateAGB Nielsen
Nationwide
[12]
21January 12.0%
22January 81.8%
23January 151.6%
24February 162.4%
25February 231.3%
26March 21.6%
27March 92.2%
28March 161.8%
29March 231.4%
30March 302.1%
31April 61.9%
32April 131.3%
33April 201.8%
34April 271.9%
35May 41.9%
36May 111.4%
37May 181.1%
38May 251.9%
39June 11.3%
40June 81.4%
41June 151.4%
42June 221.4%
43June 291.4%
44July 61.7%
45July 131.6%
46July 201.4%
47July 271.9%
48August 101.2%
49August 171.3%
50August 241.2%
51August 311.4%
52September 71.6%
53September 141.7%
54September 211.5%
55October 51.1%
56October 120.8%
57October 191.3%
58October 261.5%
59November 22.1%
60November 91.4%
61November 161.2%
62November 231.5%
63November 302.1%
64December 71.6%
65December 141.2%
66December 211.7%
67December 28

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
KBS Entertainment Awards2022Best Couple AwardJoo Woo-jae and Jo Se-hoWon[13]
Best TeamworkBeat CoinWon[14]
Entertainer of the YearKim SookWon
Excellence Award in Show and Variety CategoryJo Se-hoNominated[15]
Rookie Award in Show and Variety CategoryJang Woo-youngNominated[15]
Joo Woo-jaeNominated[15]
Top Excellence Award in Show and Variety CategoryHong Jin-kyungNominated[15]
2023Entertainer of the YearKim SookWon
Excellence Award in Show and Variety CategoryJoo Woo-jaeWon[16]
Top Excellence Award in Show and Variety CategoryHong Jin-kyungWon[17]

References

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  1. ^ Ji, Seung-hoon (July 6, 2022). 운명 체인지...'홍김동전', 21일 첫방...홍진경-김숙-조세호-주우재-우영 출격 [Destiny Changes With 'Beat Coin', first broadcast on the 21st... Hong Jin-kyung, Kim Sook, Jo Se-ho, Joo Woo-jae, and Woo-young cast]. YTN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Cha, Hye-young (July 15, 2022). 홍진경X김숙→조세호X주우재, 멤버만 모였을 뿐인데 케미 폭발 ('홍김동전') [Hong Jin-kyung X Kim Sook → Jo Se-ho X Joo Woo-jae, Only the Members Gathered Together But the Chemistry Exploded ('Beat Coin')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  3. ^ Myung, Hee-sook (July 22, 2022). 첫방 '홍김동전' 홍진경→주우재까지, 거듭된 반전+쫄깃한 꿀잼 웃음 [어젯밤TV] [First Episode of 'Beat Coin': Hong Jin-kyung → Joo Woo-jae, Repeated Twists + Fun and Laughter [Last Night TV]]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Jo, Ji-young (July 28, 2022). [SC리뷰] '홍김동전' 주우재, 1천만원 스위트룸 호캉스 실패→불운의 아이콘 등극 "16분의 1의 기적" [[SC Review] 'Beat Coin' Joo Woo-jae: 10 Million Won Suite Room Staycation Fails → Becomes an Icon of Misfortune, "A Miracle of 1 in 16"]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  5. ^ Kim, Ye-seul (August 4, 2022). '홍김동전' 조세호, 황금 인맥 자랑→미노이 찐친으로 깜짝 등장! [종합] ['Beat Coin' Jo Se-ho Boasts Golden Connections → Makes a Surprise Appearance as Meenoi Jin-chin! [Recap]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  6. ^ Ji, Seung-hoon (August 10, 2022). '홍김동전' 조세호, 황금 인맥 자랑→미노이 찐친으로 깜짝 등장! [종합] [Best Friends Irene, MC Gree, Kyungri, Lee Ki-kwang, and Sandara Park Come Out on 'Beat Coin', Chemistry Explodes]. YTN (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Park, Ha-na (August 25, 2022). '홍김동전' 조세호, 황금 인맥 자랑→미노이 찐친으로 깜짝 등장! [종합] [Cha Tae-hyun → TWICE's Jeongyeon and Jihyo, 'Beat Coin' Perfect Plan... Kim Jong-min’s Surprise Appearance (comprehensive)]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  8. ^ Park, Ha-na (September 1, 2022). 차태현→트와이스, 추억 소환 퀴즈 대결…'홍김동전' 홍보까지 (종합) [Cha Tae-hyun → Twice, Competes in Memory Quiz... Promotes 'Beat Coin' (comprehensive)]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  9. ^ Ahn, Eun-jae (September 8, 2022). [2022 KBS 연예대상] ‘이별 리콜’ ‘홍김동전’ 베스트 팀워크상 ['Beat Coin' Broadcast Canceled Today in the Aftermath of Typhoon Hinnamnor [Official]]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  10. ^ Park, Jung-min (October 30, 2022). "'1박2일'→'홍김동전'..이태원 참사로 KBS 예능도 줄줄이 결방 [스타이슈]" ['2 Days & 1 Night' → 'Beat Coin', KBS Entertainment Programs Canceled Due to the Itaewon Disaster [Star Issue]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  11. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep.1–20" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023 – via Daum.
  12. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep.21–present" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023 – via Daum.
  13. ^ Yang, So-young (December 24, 2022). [2022 KBS 연예대상] 주상욱♥조재윤→조세호♥주우재 베스트커플상 [[2022 KBS Entertainment Awards] Joo Sang-wook ♥ Jo Jae-yoon → Jo Se-ho ♥ Joo Woo-jae Best Couple Award]. Star Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 8, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  14. ^ Yang, So-young (December 24, 2022). [2022 KBS 연예대상] ‘이별 리콜’ ‘홍김동전’ 베스트 팀워크상 [[2022 KBS Entertainment Awards] Best Teamwork Award for 'Love Recall' and 'Beat Coin']. Star Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  15. ^ a b c d Choi, Ji-ye (January 9, 2023). [종합] 조세호, 수천만원↑ 명품시계 찼는데…'KBS 연예대상' 우수상 물먹었네 ('홍김동전') [[Comprehensive] Jo Se-ho Wears a Luxury Watch Worth Tens of Millions of Won, 'KBS Entertainment Awards' Excellence Award Was Ruined ('Beat Coin')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  16. ^ Hwang, So-young (December 24, 2023). 'KBS 연예대상' 주우재, 홍진경 울린 소감 "우리 진짜 잘했다" [[KBS Entertainment Awards] Joo Woo-jae and Hong Jin-kyung's Thoughts Made Everyone Cry: "We Really Did Well"]. JTBC News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 24, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  17. ^ Jang, Woo-young (December 24, 2023). 폐지 확정되고 초대된 잔치..웃은 '홍김동전'이 일류였다 [Oh!쎈 초점] [Confirmed to be Invited to Attend Award Show.. Laughing 'Beat Coin' Was the Greatest [Oh! Sen Focus]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 24, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
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