DdeunDdeun
DdeunDdeun is a South Korean YouTube Channel founded on November 15, 2022, known for its main show 'Pinggyego' featuring Yoo Jae-suk as the main host.
History
On November 15, 2022, DdeunDdeun was established by 'Antenna Plus', an independent entertainment studio under the agency Antenna. The channel launched with its first program 'Pinggyego' through a video titled 'Explanation_Video_with_Explanation_of_Excuses.mp4'. The video featured Yoo Jae-suk explaining the channel's direction of producing a web variety show featuring various artists.On June 28, 2023, in less than a year since opening, the channel surpassed 1 million subscribers. On December 11, DdeunDdeun was named as YouTube Korea's fourth 'Most Popular YouTube Creator" and third 'Most Popular Video' for the video titled 'The Lunar New Year Holiday is an Excuse'. On December 17, 2023, DdeunDdeun held its first 'Pinggyego Awards Ceremony' to celebrate the channel's first anniversary.
On November 28, 2024, Pinggyego was one of the winners of the '2024 Viewers' Choice Variety Show of the Year' at the KCA Culture and Entertainment Awards Ceremony. On December 20, Pinggyego wins the 'Best IP in Media' awarded at Kakao Entertainment's first in-house year-end awards ceremony, 'ENTOP AWARDS 2024'.
On May 5, 2025, Punghyanggo won the 'Best Entertainment Award' in broadcast category at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. On December 9, DdeunDdeun was again one of the winners for '2025 Viewers' Choice Variety Show of the Year' at the KCA Culture and Entertainment Awards Ceremony.
Programs
Pinggyego (핑계고)
'Pinggyego', is the channel's main program, featuring Yoo Jae-suk engaging in casual conversations with guests through small stories and lighthearted banter. Each episode runs for approximately 50 minutes and features minimal editing and subtitles, deviating from the trend of short-form content and heavily edited variety shows. The show has featured a diverse range of guests, including Lee Dong-wook, Jee Seok-jin and Cho Se-ho, among others.Bbam Bbam Social Club (빰빰소셜클럽)
BBam Bbam Social Club is a program in which the cast enjoys drinks while exploring both classic and contemporary “MZ” social games. The show features six cast members: Joo Woo-jae, Monsta X's Joohoney, Lee Yong-joo, Aiki, Park Se-mi and The Boyz's Sunwoo. The first episode was released on February 10, 2023.Mini Pinggyego
Mini Pinggyego is a spinoff of 'Pinggyego', featuring a shorter format and a more intimate setting. It premiered on March 1, 2023.Silbi House (실비집)
Silbi House is a cooking program hosted by comedian Nam Chang-hee, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere centered around food and conversation. The first episode was released on July 18, 2023.Gyewon of the Month
Gyewon of the month is a spin-off series featuring guests from 'Pinggyego' hosting their own episodes in the channel. The first episode released on January 31, 2024, with subsequent episodes airing at the end of the following months.Morning Colatheque
Morning Colatheque is an early morning event that transformed the Antenna Plus Office into a small club. Yoo Jae-suk served as the main DJ alongside performers Jo Hye-run, Dynamic Duo and comedian Yoon Seong-ho. The event also featured guests including Sakura and Kim Chae-won of Le Seraphim, Park Bo-young, Im Soo-jung, K.Will and others. The episode was released on April 27, 2024.PunghyangGo
PunghyangGo is a travel program featuring Yoo Jae-suk traveling with fellow cast members to foreign destinations. The title and concept came from a mispronunciation of 'Pinggyego by the guest, Hwang Jung-min. The title is a play on words meaning “going where the wind blows,” reflecting the show's theme of spontaneous, app-free travel.The first season premiered on November 24, 2024, featuring Yoo Jae-suk, Hwang Jung-min, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan on a trip to Hanoi and Sa Pa, Vietnam.
On January 24, 2026, the second season was released, featuring original cast members, Yoo Jae-suk, Jee Seok-jin and Yang Se-chan, joined by a new member, Lee Sung-min. The group traveled to Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria.
Kkangchon Kangs
Kkangchon Kangs is a travel program featuring Yoo Jae-suk alongside Lee Dong-wok, Nam Chang-hee and Lee Sang-yi as they vacation in a rural village in Uiseong, Gyeongbuk. The first episode was released on May 24, 2025.Closet Cleaner Reboot
Closet Cleaner Reboot is a fashion talk variety show featuring Key, who reviews guests’ wardrobes and provides styling suggestions. The first episode was released on November 21, 2025. The show was later cancelled following Key's involvement in a controversy.Events and Ceremonies
Pingyego Awards Ceremony (핑계고 시상식)
Pinggyego Awards Ceremony is a year end event organized by the DdeunDdeun channel. It was first held on December 17, 2023, in celebration of the channel's first anniversary. The ceremony later became an annual event. Nominees are selected from guests who appeared in Pinggyego episodes and its spin-offs, as well as from the episodes themselves. Winners are determined through online voting for the Grand Prize, while other categories are decided through a combination of online votes and third-party judges.2023
| Category | Winner | Nominees | Ref. |
| Rookie of the Year | Yoo Yeon-Seok | Gong Yoo, Kim Eun-hee, Lee Yong-joo, Hoshi | |
| Popular Star Award | Lee Dong-wook and Nam Chang-hee | All guests who appeared in the 1st year shows | |
| Best Program | Lee Dong-wook and Nam Chang-hee of the episode: Lunar New Year's Holiday is an Excuse | All shows in the 1st year | |
| Excellence Award | Hong Jin-kyung | Kim Sook, Defconn, Yang Se-chan, Lee Dong-hwi, Jang Hang-jun, Cha Tae-hyun, and Haha | |
| High Excellence Award | Jee Seok-jin and Cho Sae-ho | Nam Chang-hee, Song Eun-i, Lee Dong-wook, Joo Woo-jae | |
| Grand Prize | Lee Dong-wook | Nam Chang-hee, Song Eun-i, Joo Woo-jae, Jee Seok-jin and Cho Sae-ho |
2024
| Category | Winner | Nominees | Ref. |
| Rookie of the Year | Lee Sung-min | Kang Min-kyung, Park Bo-young, Jin Seon-kyu, Karina and Koo Kyo-hwan | |
| Popular Star Award | Shinee's Key and Kim Go-eun | All guests who appeared in the 2nd year shows | |
| Veteran Award | Jee Seok-jin and Hong Jin-kyung | Guests whose professional experience exceeds the calculated average of Year 2 episode guests | |
| Best Program | Lee Dong-wook, Gong Yoo and Jo Se-ho of the episode: Lunar New Year's Holiday is Just Another Excuse | All shows in the 2nd year | |
| Excellence Award | Lee Sang-yi | Gong Yoo, Kim Won-hee, Lee Kwang-soo, Jo Hye-ryun, Cha Seung-won, Key, and Hong Jin-kyung | |
| High Excellence Award | Lee Dong-hwi | Nam Chang-hee, Yang Se-chan, Lee Dong-wook, Cho Sae-ho, Jee Seok-jin, and Hwang Jung-min | |
| Grand Prize | Hwang Jung-min | Nam Chang-hee, Yang Se-chan, Lee Dong-wook, Cho Sae-ho, Jee Seok-jin and Lee Sang-yi |
2025
| Category | Winner | Nominees | Ref. |
| Rookie of the Year | Yoon Kyung-ho | Kim So-hyun, Na Young-seok, Song Seung-heon, Lee Jun-hyuk and Han Sang-jin | |
| Rising Popular Star Award | Lee Kwang-soo and Hong Hyun-hee | Guests whose professional experience remain below the calculated average of Year 3 episode guests | |
| Veteran Popular Award | Lee Dong-wook and Hong Jin-kyung | Guests whose professional experience exceeds the calculated average of Year 3 episode guests | |
| Best Program | Lee Dong-wook, Lee Kwang-soo and Yang Se-chan of the episode: Guaranteed Laughs is Just an Excuse | All shows in the 3rd year | |
| Excellence Award | Cha Tae-hyun | Ko Kyung-pyo, Lee Sung-min, Lee Kwang-soo, Joo Woo-jae, Ji Ye-eun, and Hong Hyun-hee | |
| High Excellence Award | Lee Hyo-ri | Song Eun-i, Lee Kwang-soo, and Lee Byung-hun | |
| Grand Prize | Jee Seok-jin | Nam Chang-hee, Yang Se-chan, Cho Sae-ho |