Unexpected Business


Unexpected Business is a South Korean reality show program by tvN starring Cha Tae-hyun and Zo In-sung, who unexpectedly become the bosses of a countryside grocery store for 10 days. They take over the store's operations, such as ringing up purchases and managing inventory, and also serve simple meals and snacks.
Season 1 aired every Thursday at 20:40 from February 25, 2021, to May 6, 2021. The duo take over the reins of a general store in Woncheon-ri, Gangwon [Province, South Korea|Gangwon Province], which includes a kitchen and small seating space for customers and local residents to dine, rest and socialise.
Season 2 premiered on February 17, 2022, and aired every Thursday at 20:40 as well. This time, the duo are in charge of a larger supermarket in Gongsan-myeon, South [Jeolla Province|South Jeolla-do], selling a wider variety of goods. It also has a bigger dining area and a butchery section, presenting new challenges to the experienced duo.
Season 3 was released on October 26, 2023, and aired every Thursday at 20:40 as well. The season is also available for streaming through Disney+. In this season, they are in charge of a Korean supermarket in Marina, a port city located in western United States.

Guests

Various celebrities visit the store as "part-time workers" to help Cha Tae-hyun and Zo In-sung, many of whom are friends or former co-stars personally invited by the two main cast.