Overview
Series synopsis
Jae Joong and Friends, also known as 재친구 is a South Korean comedy reality talk television series that premiered on YouTube on July 27, 2023. It stars Kim Jae-joong.
Kim Jaejoong hosts numerous stars who wants to be friends with him. With the goal of making 100 friends through the show, he will cook for his guests, get to know them, and hopefully forge new friendships.
Premise
Kim Jaejoong hosts numerous stars who wants to be friends with him. With the goal of making 100 friends through the show, he will cook for his guests, get to know them, and hopefully forge new friendships.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Jae-joong as Self - Host
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 101 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | June 27, 2024 | September 11, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 20 | July 27, 2023 | December 7, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 21 | January 4, 2024 | May 23, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 21 | July 4, 2024 | November 28, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 20 | March 6, 2025 | July 17, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 16 | October 30, 2025 | February 5, 2026 |
Season 0 preview
3 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ep. Special | June 27, 2024 |
| 2 | JaeFriends Village 1 | September 4, 2025 |
| 3 | JaeFriends Village | September 11, 2025 |
Season 1 preview
20 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 27, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 3, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 10, 2023 |
Season 2 preview
21 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 4, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 11, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 18, 2024 |
Season 3 preview
21 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 4, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 11, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 18, 2024 |
Season 4 preview
20 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 6, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 13, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 20, 2025 |
Season 5 preview
16 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 30, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 6, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 13, 2025 |
Production
Genres
Comedy, Reality, Talk
Country
KR
Original language
ko
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 27, 2023 |
| Last aired | February 5, 2026 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | continue |