Series synopsis
Because I Want to Talk, also known as 이동욱은 토크가 하고 싶어서 is a South Korean talk reality television series that premiered on SBS on December 4, 2019. It ended on February 26, 2020. It stars Lee Dong-wook, Jang Do-yeon and Jo Jung-shik.
Becoming a talk show host was one of Lee Dong Wook’s lifelong dreams. To achieve this dream, he teams up with some of the best staff. Jang Do Yeon assists him with her wits. Also, the band and the audience heat up the atmosphere. The show will bring some of the hottest guests. Stay tuned for some heartfelt conversations coming from the most influential figures in Korea.
Premise
Becoming a talk show host was one of Lee Dong Wook’s lifelong dreams. To achieve this dream, he teams up with some of the best staff. Jang Do Yeon assists him with her wits. Also, the band and the audience heat up the atmosphere. The show will bring some of the hottest guests. Stay tuned for some heartfelt conversations coming from the most influential figures in Korea.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Dong-wook as Self - Host
- Jang Do-yeon as Self - Co-Host
- Jo Jung-shik as Self
Guest cast
- Gong Yoo as Self
- Lee Su-geun as Self
- Kim Seo-hyung as Self
- Yeon Sang-ho as Self
- Yoo Seong-ho as Self
- Park Ji-won as Self
- Jeong Kwan as Self
- Kwon BoA as Self
- Lee Se-dol as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | December 4, 2019 | February 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gong Yoo, Part 1 It’s the grand opening of the show. Lee Dong Wook starts a new journey and his friend Gong Yoo visits as the first guest for support. He talks about his acting career and brand power. Also, Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook go on a trip together to Jeju Island. The two share a meal and celebrate Dong Wook’s birthday. |
December 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
Gong Yoo, Part 2 Lee Dong Wook and Gong Yoo go fishing in Jeju Island. They also have another friend there, who is none other than Park Byung Eun. Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook are put into a situation talk with Do Yeon, and they share their values. The show also discusses about Gong Yoo’s successful career and why he took a long break after the mega-hit “Goblin”. |
December 11, 2019 |
| 3 |
Lee Se Dol The legendary Go player Lee Se Dol visits the show. He talks about his retirement, the match with AlphaGo, his final match, and the love story with his wife. The viewers get to hear about his philosophy on Go and the behind the scenes of the famous match with AlphaGo. Also, find out whether Lee Se Dol was born genius or his talents were achieved through pure effort. |
December 18, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 4, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 26, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |