Sister's Slam Dunk


Sister's Slam Dunk is a South Korean reality show that aired every Friday on KBS 2TV from April 8 to December 2, 2016. The show's first season featured an all-female cast consisting of Ra Mi-ran, Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Min Hyo-rin, Jessi and Tiffany, and followed their attempts at fulfilling each cast member's dream using a budget of ₩2,196,000 or approximately $2,000.
The cast members formed a special girl group named "Unnies" and released a Park Jin-young-produced single titled "Shut Up", featuring You Hee-yeol, in July 2016.
Season 2 of the program focused primarily on the girl group project, which was Min Hyo-rin's dream in season 1. The show followed seven members, Kang Ye-won, Han Chae-young, Hong Jin-young, Minzy and Jeon Somi, with Kim Sook and Hong Jin-kyung returning, as they formed the second generation of "Unnies", produced by Kim Hyeong-seok. The fulfillment of each member's personal dreams have become the side projects of the program. The fan club name for the group remains as "Dongsaengs" and their official greeting, as suggested by Heo Kyung-hwan, is "Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!, Hello! We are Unnies!", with an emphasis on the basketball shooting motion while saying "Shoot". Their official fandom object is a denim-colored balloon.

Content

Sister's Slam Dunk follows the "Real Variety Show" format where the content is mostly unscripted. Additionally, there are no signature segments within the show, as it focuses on completing a single major objective over the course of several episodes. In resemblance to a reality show and a documentary show, each episode also documented their activities together and the relationship between the members. In season 1, the overarching theme of the show was the fulfillment of each member's dreams. Every episode focused on accomplishing several tasks that would lead to the fulfillment of those dreams. The members' dreams are, in chronological order:
  1. Kim Sook – Obtaining a bus driver's license. Episodes for this dream revolves around the members, especially Kim Sook and Jessi, practicing the way to drive a bus with the final task to participate in a qualification exam to obtain the license.
  2. Min Hyo-rin – Debuting in a girl group. Episodes for this dream revolves around the members practicing singing and dancing techniques to debut as idol singers. The members created a girl group, called "Unnies", and a song was produced for the members by Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment with the final task to perform at the KBS Music Bank.
  3. Jessi – Completing three missions from the past, present, and future from Jessi's father. Episodes for this dream revolves around the members accommodating to the requests of Jessi's parents with the final task to create a fake wedding for Jessi.
  4. Hong Jin-kyung – Producing a Hong Jinkyung Show. Episodes for this dream revolves around the members filming the short film Was Will with the final task to submit the short film to a film festival.
  5. Ra Mi-ran – Building/remodeling a house, having a photoshoot, camping, and producing a Christmas carol. Episodes for this dream revolves around the members planning and working to build a restaurant after finding an abandoned building. Additionally, similar to Min Hyo-rin's dream, the members practice their singing techniques in preparation for the carol recording.
In season 2, the format remains as "Real Variety Show" without a scripted segment and follows the members' activities across a certain period of time. However, the theme of the show focused on the continuation of the girl group project, "Unnies". The content for each episode chronicles the members' progress towards releasing songs and training for their stage performance. Similar to season 1, each episode documented their activities for a couple of days and their bonding as group members.

Cast

Season 1

  • Ra Mi-ran, actress born 1975
  • Kim Sook, comedian born 1975
  • Hong Jin-kyung, model and host born 1977
  • Min Hyo-rin, actress born 1986
  • Jessi, singer born 1988
  • Tiffany, singer born 1989

    Season 2

  • Kim Sook, comedian born 1975
  • Hong Jin-kyung, model and host born 1977
  • Kang Ye-won, actress born 1980
  • Han Chae-young, actress born 1980
  • Hong Jin-young, singer born 1985
  • Minzy, singer born 1994
  • Jeon So-mi, singer born 2001

    Timeline


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Episodes

Season 1

#EpisodesAir DateSynopsisGuest/Notes
11April 8, 2016The cast members are introduced through an interview with 3 "variety show masters", and meet each other for the first time. Kim Sook is chosen as the first dreamer, and her dream is to be a tour bus driver. The members divide into two teams: one to get the license, and the other to find a driving mentor.Kim Jong-min, Cha Tae-hyun, Defconn
22April 15, 2016Both teams proceed with their assigned task, and Jo Se-ho comes to inform them about road safety.Jo Se-ho, Park Bo-gum
33April 22, 2016The members go on an outing as proposed by Kim Sook, and chooses the second dreamer. During the trip, the members are fulfilling their wishes as well as the rule. Min Hyo-rin is the first to get her wish, which is to do a makeover for the older members. Kim Sook gets her wish to eat alone, and Tiffany gets her wish to visit an amusement park.
44April 29, 2016The members arrive at their rest place and spends the night playing games getting to know each other. The following morning, Jessi gets her wish to try bungee jumping.
55May 6, 2016Min Hyo-rin is chosen as the second dreamer. Her dream is to debut as a girl group member and they get help from Park Jin-young as the producer.Park Jin-young
66May 13, 2016The members visit Music Bank and watch a pre-recording of Twice's "Cheer Up". Afterwards, they spent some time with the members as they learn more about being an idol. They also hear the pre-produced version of their debut song, "Shut Up". They also visit I.O.I during their debut stage practices and have talks regarding debuting as girl group from different agencies.Park Jin-young, Twice, I.O.I
77May 20, 2016Kim Sook & Jessi are taking the exams for the bus driver's license, while the members also work on the second dream and their girl group name.Taeyeon, Park Jin-young
88May 27, 2016Park Jin-young teaches the girls the choreography for their debut song. They also get their personality checked through a MBTI test and celebrate Tiffany's solo debut at Music Bank.Park Jin-young, Block B, Yesung, Park Sang-hee
99June 3, 2016With Tiffany missing through a concert schedule with Girls' Generation, the rest of the members work on their singing and choreography. Ra Mi-ran and Kim Sook consult with Jo Kwon and Ye-eun, Min Hyo-rin and Hong Jin-kyung consult with Kim Tae-woo and Jessi works on the rap part.Park Jin-young, Jo Kwon, Ye-eun, Kim Tae-woo
1010June 10, 2016The first recordings for the song, and more work on the choreography. The members also decide on the costumes and makeup style.Park Jin-young, Jung Bo-yoon
1111June 17, 2016The recordings continue for the chorus and rap part, but Hong Jin-kyung still struggles with her part making her stay at the studio longer while the other members perfect the choreography. After the recording, Min Hyo-rin invites the members to her house.Park Jin-young, Park Kyung-hwa
1212June 24, 2016As their debut date is getting near, the members work harder on the choreography. Later Bada and Shoo of S.E.S. visit them to give tips on debuting as girl group. Footage of the 52nd Paeksang Arts Awards is then shown, where both Kim Sook & Ra Mi-ran receive an award. The members then hold a congratulatory celebration at Park Jin-young's bar at one of his performance nights, where they discuss the song and the upcoming music video filming, which Park Jin-young suggests his bar as one of the sets.Park Jin-young, S.E.S., Shin Dong-yeop, Kim Hyeong-seok
1313July 1, 2016The members continue to polish their choreography with their backup dancers, while also finalizing their outfit concepts. A preview snippet of the final version of the members' song is played by Park Jin-young, before practice resumes. The filming of the music video then commences at a club, with guests, Kim Jun-ho as Min Hyo-rin's boyfriend and You Hee-yeol as Hyo-rin's previous boyfriend.Park Jin-young, Jung Bo-yoon, You Hee-yeol, Kim Jun-ho
"Shut Up" is digitally released on this date at midnight.
1414July 8, 2016The music video filming continues at Park Jin-young's bar with several cameo appearances from the members' friends. After their shooting is completed, Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, & Min Hyo-rin then successfully convinces Music Bank PD to include their song in the nearest date.Park Jin-young, You Hee-yeol, Kim Jun-ho, Kyungri, Nam Chang-hee,, Sleepy,, Jackson Wang, Won Seung-yeon
"Shut Up"'s is first shown at the end of the episode.
1515July 15, 2016With only 7 days until debut, the members go on a trip to relax and open up to each other, but they end up still practicing for their upcoming debut. Later on, "Shut Up" is finally released, along with the , and the song manages to rank #1 after 4 hours. The members then proceed towards Music Bank for their long-awaited debut.Park Jin-young
1616July 22, 2016The Unnies finally debut live at Music Bank. The second dream comes to an end and the members present a gift to Park Jin-young as they bid farewell.Park Jin-young's last recurring appearance
Park Jin-young, Gugudan, Tae Jin-ah, Taeyeon, U-KISS, Hosts of Music Bank, ' crew
1717July 29, 2016Jessi is chosen as the third dreamer, choosing to learn boxing. But after starting this dream, she discovers that the other members' prepared a surprise with the crew: her real dream is to spend time with her parents who live abroad, and complete three tasks chosen by her father.Lee Kye-in
1818August 5, 2016The three tasks from Jessi's father are revealed: one related to the past by playing basketball together; one to the present, seeing Jessi perform; and one to the future, organize a pretend wedding.
1919August 26, 2016The members fulfill the two first tasks, and start to organize the pretend wedding.Oppas: Nam Chang-hee,, Sleepy,,, Kim Dong-jun
2020September 2, 2016Jessi's pretend wedding is a success. The fourth dreamer is chosen as Hong Jin-kyung, whose dream is to host her own television show.Ha Jung-woo ; Oppas: Nam Chang-hee,, Sleepy,,, Kim Dong-jun
Kim Tae-ho,, Song Eun-i, Jang Jin
2121September 9, 2016The members then tell Jang Jin of Hong Jin-kyung's idea for her dream of a Hong Jingyeong Show. The members start brainstorming to find ideas for the show with each member asking for advice from several people. The members then present their ideas to Jang Jin, with the director deciding Jin-kyung's idea of environmental awareness in regards to health & well-being as the best theme for the show. The members then meet up with "Speech Dart" professor Kim Hyun-ah to help them in their speech as TV presenters for Hong Jin-kyung's dream. The PD then announces that the volleyball player and Olympic competitor Kim Yeon-koung would be a special guest and a "dreamer" for several episodes.Tiffany's last appearance as a cast member
Jang Jin, Yoo Byung-jae,, Kim Hyun-ah, Kim Yeon-koung
2222September 16, 2016The members meet up with athlete Kim Yeon-koung, who stated her dream to be a rapper. Due to only having a week to prepare, they will be aided by "teachers", which is revealed to be Lee Sang-min & rapper DinDin. The members then head out to eat at the restaurant when they began the girl group project and surprise Kim Yeon-koung with the presence of her fellow 2016 Olympic volleyball teammates. The members then try to fulfill her special dream of being a rapper.Lee Sang-min, DinDin, Kim Yeon-koung
Volleyball players: Hwang Youn-joo, Yang Hyo-jin, Kim Su-ji
2323September 23, 2016The members meet up with Dynamic Duo and start practicing for their stage performance: a modified version of one of their well-known tracks, "Friday Night" at a well-known club at midnight.Kim Yeon-koung's last recurring appearance
Kim Yeon-koung, Dynamic Duo
2424September 30, 2016Jang Jin then decides on the format of Hong Jingyeong Show: a movie with a fake documentary format, which he plans to enter in a film festival. The members do camera-recording trials with Jang Jin and are tasked with finding material for the show. The members then find out where their recycled trash goes to, and do a debate on protecting the environment.Jang Jin
Debate panel: Park Jin-hee, Kim Jong-min, Kim Jun-hyun, Sam Okyere, Tyler Rasch, Song Eun-i, Kim Ji-min, Zhang Yu'an
2525October 7, 2016The members measure the fine dust level within their surroundings while doing their own efforts in protecting the environment, from recycling to DIY eco-friendly products. The members then meet with former politician-turned-writer Rhyu Si-min in regards with Hong Jin-kyung's ideas. Jang Jin and the members then start shooting Hong Jingyeong Shows first scenes inside Seoul City Hall, with Jessi as the holder of the boom microphone. Jang Jin then informs the members that he plans to include their work in the 14th Asiana International Short Film Festival, where they have to convince the film festival chairman Ahn Sung-ki.Jo Yoon-hee, Cha In-pyo, Lee Hwi-jae, Rhyu Si-min, Jang Jin, Lee Han-wi
2626October 14, 2016As the last dreamer, Ra Mi-ran then reveals that she plans to completely use what is left of their planned money, while she relates her life story at her old house. The members then meet up with AISFF chairman Ahn Sung-ki to convince him to include Hong Jingyeong Show in the film festival, while continuing to work on the movie's next scenes.Jang Jin, Ahn Sung-ki, Kim Min-kyo
2727October 21, 2016Ra Mi-ran's 1st dream is revealed, which is to build a house. They go to a vacant building to begin the process of building a restaurant in goodwill, with Ra Mi-ran's idea being chosen. Because of the rainy weather, they can't shoot scenes for the movie, rescheduling it instead for next week instead. Jessi and Kim Sook then receive their roles and lines for the movie, as they eat out with Jang Jin. The following week they go to work on the movie's car scene with Min Hyo-rin. After debating ideas, the cast then goes to Music Bank in search of someone young who can act. They finally settle on Music Bank host Kang Min-hyuk, and go to the MC's waiting room to ask him to act for them.Jang Jin, Kang Min-hyuk, BTS
2828October 28, 2016Hong Jin-kyung, Min Hyo-rin, and Jang Jin are filming their "fake" documentary while the other cast members paint the interior of the restaurant. In consideration, Hyo-rin then invites actor Kwak Si-yang with whom she worked in ', to help the remaining members. The final design and floor plan of the restaurant is completed and split into sections for further development, with the members then bargaining and listing quotations on the necessary materials on a budget of ₩3,500,000. On another day, Jessi's films her part in one of the sets from Mi-ran's currently-airing drama The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop while Kim Sook's double-role as a doctor and a dengue patient and Hong Jin-kyung boat scene is also filmed.Jang Jin, Kwak Si-yang
2929November 4, 2016Jessi, Ra Mi-ran, and Kim Sook go to make a table, which Kim Sook shows off her wood-working skills. Hong Seok-cheon comes to help with the restaurant set up. Later, the cast throw a Halloween party with Hong Jin-kyung and Jessi dressed up as cats, Min Hyo-rin as Harley Quinn, Sook as No-Face, and Ra Mi-ran as Marge Simpson. They spend the night near Gangnam station, talking to fans and doing silly antics.Hong Seok-cheon,, Hosts of infogram '
3030November 11, 2016By the day of the film festival filming has been completed, and the members preview their "fake" documentary Was Will. The cast then has a congratulatory dinner, and present a gift to Jang Jin as they bid their farewells to him.Jang Jin's last recurring appearance
Jang Jin, Kim Won-hae, Kim Seul-gi, Bae Sung-il, Kim Jung-min,
3131November 18, 2016The members continue with Ra Mi-ran's next dream, who has another dream of going caroling. Sung Si-kyung comes to help with the dream, and the cast goes to their restaurant to add the finishing touches with Lee Soo-geun assisting. They buy a kimchi refrigerator as a gift, and then later hold a love-counseling lesson with college students. Various students come to get help and are later set up with blind dates.Sung Si-kyung, Lee Soo-geun
3232November 25, 2016Another dream of Ra Mi-ran is revealed to be camping, and Mi-ran comes prepared with all the needed supplies. Once the cast reaches their destination they set up, prepare food, and play a version of "Never Have I Ever" with many personal questions. As the restaurant is officially opened, the cast members get to taste the food and hold the 3:3 blind date which includes Jessi's stylist. The blind date is a success, and Ra Mi-ran's dream restaurant is opened for the public.
3333December 2, 2016In the final episode, the members meet up again with Sung Si-kyung to go over their three holiday songs. They record the song the following week, to be revealed in the last part of the episode. Ra Mi-ran's dream draws to an end with a photoshoot of the cast members by rapper Bbaek Ga. The photoshoot concludes with the members saying their final words to the viewers, and one last cheer by the cast. At the end of the episode, the carol album is revealed, alongside photos from each dream in season 1 of Sister's Slam Dunk.Sung Si-kyung, Bbaek Ga