Series synopsis
Unexpected Business, also known as 어쩌다 사장 is a South Korean talk reality television series that premiered on tvN on February 25, 2021. It ended on February 1, 2024. It was created by Yoo Ho-jin. It stars Cha Tae-hyun, Zo In-sung, Lim Ju-hwan and Yoon Kyung-ho.
Set in a small, rural town, the show is about two friends, actors Zo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun, running a supermarket for 10 days. They not only sell goods, but also operate small restaurant, where they cook and serve dishes. The two actors, who lived their whole lives in the city, experience life in the small town and blend into the neighborhood.
Premise
Set in a small, rural town, the show is about two friends, actors Zo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun, running a supermarket for 10 days. They not only sell goods, but also operate small restaurant, where they cook and serve dishes. The two actors, who lived their whole lives in the city, experience life in the small town and blend into the neighborhood.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cha Tae-hyun as Self
- Zo In-sung as Self
- Lim Ju-hwan as Self
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Self
Guest cast
- Park Bo-young as Self
- Kim Jae-hwa as Self
- Nam Joo-hyuk as Self
- Inbee Park as Self
- Yoon Shi-yoon as Self
- Dong Hyun-bae as Self
- Cho Bo-ah as Self
- Lee Kwang-soo as Self
- Kim Woo-bin as Self
- Hong Hyun-hee as Self
- Lee Eun-hyung as Self
- Shin Seung-hwan as Self
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | March 24, 2022 | December 25, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 11 | February 25, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 13 | February 17, 2022 | May 19, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 14 | October 26, 2023 | February 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 24, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 19, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 25, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Actor Cha Tae Hyun and Zo In Sung go to a store in a small village in Gangwon Province. These two men have no experience in a managing store, but they are the owners of the store for 10 days. The store is small, but it has almost everything. Stay tuned to check out the beginning of their unexpected business. |
February 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Tae Hyun learns how to lit up the briquette on the Internet. However, he calls for help from the customers. In Sung gets used to cooking side dishes during dinner time, but they still can get too relaxed. Meanwhile, Park Bo Young joins the store as the first special part-timer. Stay tuned to see how the day will turn out! |
March 4, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The owners become relaxed thanks to Bo Young who can take care of everything as a super part-timer. Tae Hyun gets ideas from the villagers about new menus. In Sung prepares a special dish for Bo Young who did a great job for the day. Meanwhile, new part-timers come to the store. Stay tuned to check out! |
March 11, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 17, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 24, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 3, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 26, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 2, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 9, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | February 1, 2024 |
| Runtime | 100 minutes |
| Status | ended |