April's programming includes JAEJOONG's talk show, SEVENTEEN's childhood film, and BTS live performances, plus classic dramas.
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In April, the satellite theater will broadcast JAEJOONG's talk show for the first time in Japan. Additionally, SEVENTEEN's Jun's childhood film from Hong Kong and BTS's live performances will be aired for three consecutive months, along with other notable works! ◆ Unreleased footage on YouTube! 'JaeChing Season 5' Japan's first broadcast JAEJOONG welcomes guests each episode in a talk show aimed at making friends across generations. The fifth installment, 'JaeChing Season 5 - Jae Friends Village -', will be broadcast for the first time in Japan. Guests include VERIVERY's Donghoon & Kangmin, YUMEKI from 'BOYS II PLANET', EXO's D.O., and members of the girl group SAY MY NAME produced by JAEJOONG. JAEJOONG, skilled in communication, will draw out their true feelings through clever conversation. There will also be unreleased footage not available on YouTube. To coincide with the first broadcast of 'JaeChing Season 5', last year's live performance '2025 JAEJOONG JAPAN ARENA TOUR “RE:VERIE”' and the 2010 Japanese drama 'Sunao ni Narenakute' will be aired. 'Sunao ni Narenakute' is a youth ensemble drama scripted by Etsuko Kitagawa, featuring Eita and Juri Ueno, where JAEJOONG plays the role of Dr. Park Seong-soo. Enjoy his multifaceted talent as a talent, artist, and actor, traversing the entertainment world of Japan and Korea. ◆ SEVENTEEN's reality show will be aired! Jun's film SEVENTEEN's Jun's childhood film 'The Wild. Good Dog' depicts the emotional story of a thug living in Hong Kong's underworld and a closed-off boy. The gentle and delicate portrayal of their deepening bond is captivating. Despite being young, Jun's acting conveys a sense of melancholy, showcasing his talent as a performer. Additionally, the reality show 'SEVENTEEN PROJECT - Debut Operation' will be aired, focusing on their journey leading up to their debut in Korea. Watch as they take on various missions and grow towards their debut, culminating in a grand debut showcase. Don't miss this work that delves into SEVENTEEN's origins. ◆ BTS comeback celebration! Three months of live broadcasts in Japan On March 20, BTS made a full comeback. To celebrate, past live performances will be aired for three consecutive months! In April, the performance from 'BTS 1st JAPAN TOUR 2015 “WAKE UP: OPEN YOUR EYES”' held in Japan in 2015 will be broadcast. This precious early live performance features fresh performances of Japanese songs from the album 'WAKE UP', including nostalgic stages like 'NO MORE DREAM -Japanese Ver.-', a must-see for fans. In May, '2015 BTS LIVE <花様年華 on stage> - Japan Edition - at YOKOHAMA ARENA' will be aired, followed by '2016 BTS LIVE <花様年華 on stage: epilogue> - Japan Edition -' in June, along with the variety show 'AFTERSCHOOL CLUB [BTS episode]'. ◆ Kim Dong-jun appears as a new recruit! 'New Recruit 3' will have its first broadcast in Japan 'New Recruit 3' is the third installment of a military black comedy based on a popular web anime. Set in a Korean military unit, it depicts the military life of protagonist Minsok and his comrades. In this installment, a new generation of recruits who do not understand military norms joins, causing chaos in the unit. What will happen to Minsok's military life? The role of the national heartthrob Sege, who has joined the military, is played by Kim Dong-jun. His amusing portrayal of enjoying military life while wielding star privileges, undeterred by bullying, is entertaining! ◆ Classic dramas 'Paris no Koibito' and 'Kamon no Eikou' will be aired A special feature on beloved classic dramas, 'Korean Drama Classic - Timeless Masterpieces', will air this month. The romantic drama 'Paris no Koibito', starring romance queen Kim Jung-eun and Park Shin-yang, and Park Si-hoo's breakout role in 'Kamon no Eikou' will be broadcast. 'Paris no Koibito' depicts a love story between a poor exchange student living in Paris and a chaebol president, creating a romantic Cinderella love story with a love triangle. Written by hitmaker Kim Eun-sook, it caused a major boom in Korea, recording a peak rating of 57.4%. 'Kamon no Eikou' is a warm family drama filled with laughter and tears, depicting the process of a daughter born into a prestigious family falling in love with a businessman raised in a nouveau riche family, overcoming differences in status and values. Park Si-hoo's gentlemanly charm and his earnest love for Dana are heartwarming. The pride, conflicts, and support of family that transcend generations also touch the heart. The beautiful set where Korean tradition and modernity intersect is also a highlight. ■ Broadcast Overview 【Korean Drama】 'Paris no Koibito' starts broadcasting on April 1 (Wednesday)! Every week (Wednesday) at 11:00 PM - 2 episodes back-to-back. Re-broadcast every week (Tuesday) at 11:30 AM - 2 episodes back-to-back. Cast: Park Shin-yang, Kim Jung-eun, Lee Dong-gun. Directed by Shin Woo-chul / Script by Kim Eun-sook. 'Kamon no Eikou' starts broadcasting on April 13 (Monday)! Every week (Monday) and (Tuesday) at 11:00 PM - 2 episodes back-to-back. Re-broadcast every week (Sunday) at 6:00 AM - 4 episodes back-to-back. Cast: Park Si-hoo, Yoon Jung-hee, Shin Goo, Kim Sung-min. Directed by Park Yong-soo / Script by Jeong Ji-woo. 'New Recruit 3' starts its first broadcast in Japan on April 17 (Friday)! Every week (Friday) at 11:00 PM - 4 episodes back-to-back. Re-broadcast every week (Thursday) at 1:15 PM - 4 episodes back-to-back. Cast: Kim Min-ho, Kim Dong-jun, Nam Tae-woo, Kim Hyung-kyu. Directed by Min Jin-ki / Script by Yoon Gi-yong, Kang Go-eun. 【Variety Show】 'SEVENTEEN PROJECT - Debut Operation' starts on April 10 (Friday)! Every week (Friday) at 10:00 PM - Re-broadcast every week (Monday) at 3:00 PM. Cast: SEVENTEEN. Directed by Park Sang-min, Park Jae-bum. 'JaeChing Season 5 - Jae Friends Village -' starts its first broadcast in Japan on April 25 (Saturday)! Every week (Saturday) at midnight - Re-broadcast every week (Saturday) at 11:00 PM. MC: JAEJOONG <Guests> #1 天上智喜 #2 Cho Hyung-kyun, INFINITE's Kim Sung-kyu, Kim Min-seok, Tang Junsang #3 Roy Kim #4 Kim Ji-woo, Lee Seok-hoon #5 MOMOLAND's Jui, Nancy, Nayun #6 VERIVERY's Donghoon, Kangmin, YUMEKI, Masato, Sen #7 TEENTOP #8 LUCY #9 Paul Kim, Choi Daniel, Monday Kiz's Lee Jin-seon #10 Na Young-gwon, EXO's D.O. #11 SAY MY NAME's Honda Hitomi, Shuyi, Kani, Dohi #12 Apink's Park Chorong, Kim Nam-joo #13 Nam Ji-hyun, Moon Sang-min #14 Jay Park, LNGSHOT #15 QWER #16 Hwang Min-hyun 【K-POP Concert & Fan Meeting】 '2025 JAEJOONG JAPAN ARENA TOUR “RE:VERIE”' on April 25 (Saturday) at 9:10 PM! Cast: JAEJOONG. 'BTS 1st JAPAN TOUR 2015 “WAKE UP: OPEN YOUR EYES”' on April 30 (Thursday) at 11:00 PM! Cast: BTS. 【Hong Kong Film】 'The Wild. Good Dog' on April 10 (Friday) at 8:15 PM, and April 20 (Monday) at 1:15 PM - Japan's first broadcast! Cast: Eason Chan, George Lam, SEVENTEEN's Jun, Eric Tsang, Lin Yuan, Susan Shaw. Directed by Derek Kwok. 【Japanese Drama】 'Sunao ni Narenakute' starts on April 29 (Wednesday)! Every week (Monday) to (Friday) at 6:15 AM. Cast: Eita, Ueno Juri, JAEJOONG, Seki Megumi, Tamayama Tetsuji, etc. Directed by Mitsuno Michio / Script by Kitagawa Etsuko. ★ How to watch CS 'Satellite Theater'? 'Satellite Theater' can be viewed on Sky Perfect!, J:COM, Hikari TV, and other cable TV stations. If you are already watching CS broadcasts and have a contract, please apply to add 'Satellite Theater' to your contract. If you are not subscribed or are unsure, first check if Sky Perfect! is available! 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