Kang Tae Oh is set to host an episode of “SNL Korea”! Coupang Play revealed on April 5 that Kang Tae Oh will helm Episode 7 of Season 5 of the “SNL Korea” reboot. This signifies his inaugural television stint since concluding his military duty.
He was released on March 19 after fulfilling his role as an active duty soldier for about one year and six months since his enlistment in September 2022.
He expressed,
“Even during my military service, I enjoyed watching SNL and gained a lot of energy from it. I’ve always admired the crew’s passion and dedication to their comedic craft, so it’s a special feeling to be appearing on the show myself.
With gratitude to the audience and fans who have been waiting for me, I will do my best to create a legendary episode.”
The Korean iteration of “Saturday Night Live” aired for nine seasons on tvN from 2011 to 2017.
A fresh reboot of the show debuted in 2021 on the OTT platform Coupang Play, boasting a cast comprising Shin Dong Yup, Kwon Hyuk Soo, Ahn Young Mi, Jung Sang Hoon, Kim Min Kyo, and others.
SNL Korea airs weekly on Saturdays at 8 p.m. KST exclusively on Coupang Play.