Solid Popularity Ahead of 20th Anniversary: '2 Days & 1 Night' Tops Same-Time Slot Ratings

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'2 Days & 1 Night,' approaching its 20th anniversary, continues to bring laughter to viewers with its enduring appeal.

KBS 2TV's variety program '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4' (hereinafter '2 Days & 1 Night'), which has been airing since August 2007, secured the number one spot in the same time slot nationwide (Nielsen Korea data) with an 8.2% viewership rating in its recently aired two-part special titled "Energy Recovery Special: Body-Boosting Tour" (episode 343). The program also recorded the highest viewership among all programs in the same time slot for the 20th–49 age group, reaching 1.8% in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Additionally, '2 Days & 1 Night' ranked seventh overall in Korea Gallup's September 2026 survey on Korean favorite broadcast and video programs. Among variety shows, it achieved second place, demonstrating that despite being a long-running program airing for 19 years, it continues to be steadily loved by viewers.

Having held the top position in its time slot for nearly two decades, '2 Days & 1 Night' delivers harmless fun suitable for all generations, living up to its title as "the national variety show." From its familiar concept of showcasing beautiful landscapes across every corner of South Korea to the strong teamwork among members who feel like family, the program continues to uphold its unique strengths developed over many years.

Notably, '2 Days & 1 Night' maintains the original spirit of its harsh early days as a real-life wilderness road variety show while gradually adapting to changing times, setting a standard for long-term success. It is creating stories that resonate not only with veteran fans who have watched since Season 1 but also with viewers in their 20s and 30s, as well as children and teenagers.

Meanwhile, '2 Days & 1 Night' is scheduled to air on October 4 at 6:10 p.m., following a special broadcast arrangement for the "2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games."

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