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Hwasin – Controller of the Heart - Season 1

Hwasin – Controller of the Heart is a South Korean talk show which began airing on February 19, 2013 on Tuesday nights at 11:15 pm KST on SBS. It is hosted by comedian Shin Dong-yup, actress Kim Hee-sun, and singer Yoon Jong-shin. Hwasin has several meanings, including God of Tuesday and God of Talk, as well as Shin Dong-yup and Yoon Jong-shin's Shin, and Goddess Kim Hee-sun. The program was referred to as the second season of Strong Heart, but with a different format focused on exploring lifestyle differences between generations through surveys to viewers. On May 1, 2013, it was announced that comedian Kim Gu-ra would join the program as new host, marking his return to SBS since his sudden departure from television in April 2012. The programs format will also be changed, abandoning the viewer surveys and focusing on people instead. The first episode to air with new host, Kim Gu-ra, and a new format will air May 14, 2013. On May 9, 2013, it was announced that Yoon Jong-shin will be leaving the show due to schedule and health issues. He will be replaced by actor Bong Tae-gyu, who will be a guest on the May 14th episode, and officially as new host airing May 21, 2013. After a seven month run, Hwasin has officially been cancelled due to low ratings with the last episode airing on October 1, 2013 and will be replaced by reality program Beating Heart.

Top Cast

  • Shin Dong-yup

    Shin Dong-yup

  • Yoon Jong-shin

    Yoon Jong-shin

  • Kim Hee-seon

    Kim Hee-seon

Overview

Hwasin – Controller of the Heart is a South Korean talk show which began airing on February 19, 2013 on Tuesday nights at 11:15 pm KST on SBS. It is hosted by comedian Shin Dong-yup, actress Kim Hee-sun, and singer Yoon Jong-shin. Hwasin has several meanings, including God of Tuesday and God of Talk, as well as Shin Dong-yup and Yoon Jong-shin's Shin, and Goddess Kim Hee-sun. The program was referred to as the second season of Strong Heart, but with a different format focused on exploring lifestyle differences between generations through surveys to viewers. On May 1, 2013, it was announced that comedian Kim Gu-ra would join the program as new host, marking his return to SBS since his sudden departure from television in April 2012. The programs format will also be changed, abandoning the viewer surveys and focusing on people instead. The first episode to air with new host, Kim Gu-ra, and a new format will air May 14, 2013. On May 9, 2013, it was announced that Yoon Jong-shin will be leaving the show due to schedule and health issues. He will be replaced by actor Bong Tae-gyu, who will be a guest on the May 14th episode, and officially as new host airing May 21, 2013. After a seven month run, Hwasin has officially been cancelled due to low ratings with the last episode airing on October 1, 2013 and will be replaced by reality program Beating Heart.

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