The Manager (2018)
A long-running Korean reality variety series on MBC where celebrity managers expose the unfiltered everyday lives of South Korea's biggest stars.
The Manager - Series Information
- Original Title: 전지적 참견 시점
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Created by: 김윤집
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (100 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 388
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: March 10, 2018 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: MBC
- Alternative Titles: 전지적 참견시점 (KR), THE MANAGER (UK), Omniscient Interfering View (US)
- Production Companies: MBC
- Production Countries: South Korea
The Manager - Plot
We will get involved in every little detail of the stars' lives. The managers who work closely with the stars reveal their mundane lives. Once the information is all revealed, the professional meddlers from various different fields are invited to make comments regarding even the smallest details. Lee Yeong Ja, Jun Hyun Moo, Song Eun I, Kim Saeng Min, Yang Se Hyeong and Yoo Byung Jae participate as the life meddlers along with the professionals.
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The Manager - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- 김윤집
Main Cast
- Jeon Hyun-moo
- Song Eun-yi
- Yoo Byung-jae
- Yang Se-hyung
- Lee Young-ja
- Lee Gook-ju
- Choi Daniel
- Shin Gi-ru
- Choi Kang-hee
- Kwon Eun-bi
The Manager - FAQs
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What is The Manager K-variety show about?
The Manager is a Korean reality variety show on MBC where celebrity managers pull back the curtain on their famous clients' everyday lives. A panel of professional commentators — including comedians and entertainers — then dissect even the smallest details, blending candid celebrity moments with lively studio reactions.
Who are the main cast members of The Manager?
The regular panel includes Jeon Hyun-moo, Song Eun-yi, Yoo Byung-jae, Yang Se-hyung, Lee Young-ja, Lee Gook-ju, Choi Daniel, Shin Gi-ru, Choi Kang-hee, and Kwon Eun-bi, who serve as the studio commentators reacting to celebrity manager footage.
When did The Manager first air on MBC?
The Manager premiered on March 10, 2018, on the South Korean broadcast network MBC. The show has continued airing since its debut and remains a returning series, accumulating nearly 400 episodes across its run.
How many episodes does The Manager have?
The Manager has 388 main episodes in its primary season, plus 19 special episodes. With an average runtime of around 100 minutes per episode, the show represents a substantial library of Korean variety content since its 2018 premiere on MBC.
Is The Manager still airing or has it ended?
The Manager is currently a returning series and is still in production. The show continues to air on MBC in South Korea, with its run extending through 2026, making it one of the network's long-running variety programs.
What is the original Korean title of The Manager?
The original Korean title is 전지적 참견 시점, which translates roughly to "Omniscient Interfering View" — the official US alternative title. In the UK it is listed as THE MANAGER, and in Korea it also appears as 전지적 참견시점 without the space.
What network produces and airs The Manager?
The Manager is produced and broadcast by MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation), one of South Korea's major terrestrial television networks. MBC also serves as the production company behind the show, which has been a consistent part of its variety programming lineup since 2018.
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