Series synopsis
Gangho Neighborhood Bookstore, also known as 강호동네서점 is a South Korean talk television series that premiered on Coupang Play on March 6, 2026. It stars Kang Ho-dong.
A talk show in which Hocrates, a loud-voiced but tender-hearted bookshop owner, sits with guests who visit his shop to open the pages of their lives and share honest, heartfelt conversations.
Premise
A talk show in which Hocrates, a loud-voiced but tender-hearted bookshop owner, sits with guests who visit his shop to open the pages of their lives and share honest, heartfelt conversations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kang Ho-dong as Self
Guest cast
- Ha Jung-woo as self
- Lee Sun-bin as Self
- Kim Dong-hyun as Self
- 옥동식 as Self
- Lee Chan-hyuk as Self
- Lee Soo-hyun as Self
- Park Sang-young as Self
- Lee Se-dol as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 6, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ha Jung-woo, "Letters to a Young Poet" Ha Jung-woo visits a bookstore run by Hocrates, the last disciple of Socrates. Hocrates accepts no money, only life stories. Through relentless questioning, he begins to explore Ha Jung-woo's life. |
March 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Lee Sun-bin, "On Death" Lee Sun-bin visits as the second guest. From her early days enduring frigid Seoul in a single coat to becoming a versatile actress, her intense journey unfolds like a book. |
March 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Kim Dong-hyun, "Don't Eat the Marshmallow Yet!" Kim Dong-hyun, the first Korean to succeed in entering the UFC, visits Hodong's Bookshop. His story, including his failures and successes that shaped him into who he is today, is revealed. |
March 20, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Coupang Play |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 6, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 24, 2026 |
| Status | continue |