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LeeMujin Service
Hangul
리무진 서비스
Lit.Limousine/Lee Mujin Service
RRRimujin seobiseu
MRRimujin sŏbisŭ
Genre
  • Music
  • Interview
Directed byChoi Seung-yeon
Presented byLee Mu-jin
Composers
  • Park Da-eun
  • Choi In-young
  • Kang Ga-in
  • Shim Pyeong-on
  • Lim Joo-ae
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes191
Production
Executive producerPark Min-jung
Producers
  • Lee Dong-hoon
  • Park Jin-woo
  • Oh Yoon-jin
  • Kim Jin-eui
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time25 – 40 minutes
Production companyStudio K
Original release
Network
Release22 February 2022 (2022-02-22) –
present

LeeMujin Service (Korean: 리무진 서비스; RR: Rimujin seobiseu) is a South Korean talk show and live music web television program hosted by South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin. First airing on 22 February 2022, the program airs every Tuesday at 6 pm KST on the YouTube channel KBS Kpop, and re-runs air on KBS2 every Tuesday at 11 pm KST.[1][2]

The program features live music performances from individual idol group members and solo acts, without an audience. The name of the show is a pun on the phrase "limousine service"; the Korean pronunciation of "limousine" sounds identical to the American pronunciation of the host's name "Lee Mu-jin."

Format

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The format involves a guest opening the show with the most recent song released by the guest's group (or their own song if the guest is a solo artist). The show then proceeds with the guest singing two songs (called "live services") and is followed by a duet song with Lee. The set list for each show is planned in advance.[3] The only instrumental accompaniment in the show is from a keyboardist. In addition to the two "live services" and the duet, Lee asks the guest about their music career and also asks the guest to sing fragments of other songs (like their audition song, a song from a different genre, a song from a senior singer they admire, and so on).

Development

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This show marks Lee Mu-jin's debut as an MC.[4]

Accompaniment

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  • The show only has a pianist on-site providing accompaniment for each song; usually only their hands are shown. The show has so far used three pianists: Jung Dae-hoon (Ep. 1–79), Kim Hae-seung (Ep. 80–142, 145–current), and Choi Su-ji (143–144).

Overview

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Season Episode Originally Aired Time Slot (KST)
First aired Last aired Premiered Re-run
1 1 – 42 22 February 2022 (2022-02-22) 13 December 2022 (2022-12-13) Tuesday at 6 pm Wednesday at 12 pm
TBA 20 December 2022 (2022-12-20) TBA Tuesday at 11 pm[2]
Special Episodes – 27 June 2022 (2022-06-27)
43 27 December 2022 (2022-12-27)
56 1 April 2023 (2023-04-01)
62 9 May 2023 (2023-05-09)
100 6 February 2024 (2024-02-06)
141 19 November 2024 (2024-11-19)
146
(part 1) 		31 December 2024 (2024-12-31)
146
(part 2) 		1 January 2025 (2025-01-01) Wednesday at 6 pm Wednesday at 11 pm
178 26 August 2025 (2025-08-26) Tuesday at 6 pm Tuesday at 11 pm

Guests

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This is a list of groups with multiple appearances on this show

Group Singer (Episodes)
aespa Winter (72)
Ningning (116)
Karina (137)
Ateez Jongho (24)
Hongjoong (68)
San (139)
Seonghwa (169)
Babymonster Rami (125)
Ahyeon (140)
Chiquita (189)
BoyNextDoor Taesan (110)
Riwoo (131)
Sungho (164)
Woonhak (187)
BTS Jimin (56)
Jin (141)
Cravity Jungmo and Woobin (171)
Davichi Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung (185)
Exo Suho (7)
D.O. (81)
Baekhyun (165)
Chen (184)
Fromis 9 Song Ha-young and Park Ji-won (19)
Lee Seo-yeon (67)
Got7 Jay B and Choi Young-jae (150)
Highlight Son Dong-woon (18)
Yang Yo-seob (42)
I-dle Minnie (1, 62, 100)
Yuqi (12)
Miyeon (64, 122)
Soyeon (99)
Illit Minju (136)
Yunah (170)
Infinite Kim Sung-kyu (69)
Nam Woo-hyun (95)
Itzy Lia (22)
Yeji (74)
Chaeryeong (96)
Ive Liz (6, 112)
Rei (26, 112)
Leeseo (58)
Kep1er Kim Chae-hyun (34)
Huening Bahiyyih (43)
Kiss of Life Belle (93)
Natty (134)
Julie (168)
Le Sserafim Kim Chae-won (11)
Huh Yunjin (33)
Kazuha (156)
Monsta X Kihyun (10)
Joohoney (45)
Shownu (179)
NCT Xiaojun (15)
(WayV)
Doyoung (59)
(NCT 127 / NCT DoJaeJung)
Chenle (107)
(NCT Dream)
Jaehyun (129)
(NCT 127 / NCT DoJaeJung)
Ten (158)
(WayV)
Jaehee (180)
(NCT Wish)
NewJeans Hanni (46)
Danielle (75)
NiziU Miihi (83)
Nina (159)
Nmixx Lily (29, 100, 186)
Haewon (55, 186)
Sullyoon (71, 186)
Bae (97, 186)
Jiwoo (128, 186)
Kyujin (157, 186)
Nowz Yoon and Jinhyuk (173)
Oh My Girl YooA (37)
Seunghee (73)
Red Velvet Wendy (88)
Seulgi (167)
Seventeen Seungkwan (14)
Hoshi (60)
Jun (78)
Dino (91)
SF9 Jaeyoon (47)
Inseong (127)
Shinee Taemin (86)
Key (132)
Onew (149)
STAYC Sieun (23)
Isa (50)
J (121)
Seeun (174)
Stray Kids Seungmin (2)
Han (32)
I.N (65)
Lee Know (123)
The Boyz Sangyeon (53, 118)
New (89, 118)
Jacob (118)
Sunwoo (138)
Hyunjae (162)
Tomorrow X Together Taehyun (4)
Huening Kai (108)
TWS Dohoon (142)
Youngjae (161)
Viviz Umji (20)
Eunha (48)
SinB (172)
Zerobaseone Zhang Hao (87)
Sung Han-bin (114)
Kim Tae-rae (154)

Episodes

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2022

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List of episodes in 2022 (Episodes 1-42)
Ep. Guest Song Air date
Name Group Title name Original performer
1 Minnie I-dle
22 February 2022[1]
2 Seungmin Stray Kids
  • "Levanter"[a]
  • "Behind the Page"
  • "Drunken Truth"
  • "HeeJae"
  • "My Sea"
1 March 2022
3 Seori –
8 March 2022[5]
4 Taehyun Tomorrow X Together
15 March 2022[6]
5 Be'O –
22 March 2022[7]
6 Liz Ive
  • "Eleven"[a]
  • "Beautiful"
  • "Bye Bye My Blue"
  • "Midnight Flying"
29 March 2022
7 Suho Exo
  • "Overdose"[a]
  • "Grey Suit"
  • "Good Night"
  • "Instinctively Love Poetry"
5 April 2022[8]
8 Soyou –
12 April 2022
9 Jung Seung-hwan –
  • "The Snowman"[a]
  • "Old Song"
  • "If We Love Again"
  • "Cat"
19 April 2022[9]
10 Kihyun Monsta X
  • "Jealousy"[a]
  • "Voyager"
  • "All of Me"
  • "Draw You"
26 April 2022
11 Kim Chae-won Le Sserafim
3 May 2022
12 Yuqi I-dle
10 May 2022[7]
13 Sohee[b] –
17 May 2022
14 Seung-kwan Seventeen
  • "Darl+ing"
  • "Track 9"
  • "The Dreamers Dream"
  • "Tree"
24 May 2022
15 Xiaojun NCT
(WayV)
31 May 2022[10]
16 Heeseung Enhypen
  • "Tamed-Dashed"
  • "Sofa"
  • "Camping Everywhere"
  • "Secret Garden"
  • Enhypen
  • Crush
  • George
  • Lee Sang-eun
 7 June 2022
17 Somin Kard
14 June 2022
18 Son Dong-woon Highlight
  • "Today's Weather"
  • "Stalker"
  • "A Flying Butterfly"
  • "You Were Beautiful"
21 June 2022
19 Hayoung and Jiwon Fromis 9
  • "DM"
  • Hayoung: "You Already Have"
  • Jiwon: "Adult"
  • All: "Time Lapse"
28 June 2022
20 Umji Viviz
5 July 2022
21 George –
  • "Whenever Wherever"
  • "This Ain't It"
  • "Even Though You Said So Easily"
  • "Ordinary People"
12 July 2022
22 Lia Itzy
19 July 2022
23 Sieun STAYC
26 July 2022[11]
24 Jongho Ateez
  • "Turbulence"
  • "Don't Go Today"
  • "Another You"
  • "Ocean Waves"
2 August 2022[12]
25 Swan Purple Kiss
9 August 2022
26 Rei Ive
30 August 2022
27 Kim Jae-hwan –
  • "Someday"
  • "Every Day, Every Moment"
  • "Start Over"
  • "Pierrot Laughs at Us"
6 September 2022
28 Yena –
13 September 2022
29 Lily Nmixx
20 September 2022[13]
30 Changsub BtoB
  • "Surrender"
  • "How I Am"
  • "The Flight"
  • "Things to Do Tomorrow"
27 September 2022
31 Sunwoo Jung-a –
4 October 2022
32 Han Stray Kids
11 October 2022
33 Huh Yunjin Le Sserafim
18 October 2022
34 Kim Chae-hyun Kep1er
25 October 2022
35 Jo Yu-ri –
1 November 2022[14]
36 Baekho –
  • "No Rules"
  • "Passing"
  • "Burinake"
  • "Every Moment of You"
8 November 2022
37 YooA Oh My Girl
15 November 2022
38 Roy Kim –
  • "Take Me Back in Time"
  • "If We Ever Meet Again"
  • "After Like"
  • "Heejae"
22 November 2022
39 Kwon Jin-ah –
29 November 2022
40 John Park –
6 December 2022
41 Jeong Se-woon –
13 December 2022
42 Yang Yo-seob Highlight
  • "Pretty"
  • "Phonecert"
  • "Going Home"
  • "Limit"
20 December 2022
Bold denotes own / group song.

2023

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List of episodes in 2023 (Episodes 43-94)
Ep. Guest Song Air date
Name Group Title name Original performer
44 Sanha Astro / Moonbin & Sanha
  • "Wind"
  • "Event Horizon"
  • "Hurt"
  • "Becoming Dust"
  • "Shiny Star (2020)"
3 January 2023
45 Joohoney Monsta X
10 January 2023
46 Hanni NewJeans
17 January 2023
47 Jaeyoon SF9
24 January 2023
48 Eunha Viviz
  • "Pull Up"
  • "Mattress"
  • "She Said"
  • "Hello, Digimon" (Korean version)
  • "Honey"
31 January 2023
49 Jung In –
  • "After the Uphill Road"
  • "Hug Me"
  • "Rainy Season[a]
  • "When I Move"
  • "Holo"
7 February 2023
50 Isa STAYC
14 February 2023
51 Yesung Super Junior
  • "Together"
  • "Don't Say Goodbye"
  • "Seasons"
  • "It Has to Be You"
  • "Look At Me"
21 February 2023
52 Hwang Min-hyun –
  • "Hidden Side"
  • "Love Again"
  • "You Wouldn't Answer My Calls"
  • "Prologue"
  • "From January to June"
28 February 2023
53 Sangyeon The Boyz
7 March 2023
54 Big Naughty –
  • "Hopeless Romantic"
  • "My Old Story"
  • "Dali, Van, Picasso"
  • "Standing Under the Shade of a Roadside Tree"
  • "I Was Able to Eat Well"
14 March 2023
55 Haewon Nmixx
  • "Love Me Like This"
  • "I Got Lucky"
  • "Demons
  • "Miroh"
  • "0310"
  • "Dream"
21 March 2023
57 Jung Eun-ji Apink
  • "D N D"
  • "It Was Love"
  • "What the Spring?"
  • "Lonely Night"
4 April 2023
58 Leeseo Ive
  • "Blue Blood"
  • "Bungee"
  • "Take a Bow"
  • "Star"
  • "Make Up"
11 April 2023
59 Doyoung NCT
(NCT 127 / NCT DoJaeJung)
18 April 2023
60 Hoshi Seventeen
25 April 2023
61 Ha Hyun-sang -
2 May 2023
63 Kwon Jung-yeol 10cm
16 May 2023
64 Miyeon I-dle
23 May 2023
65 I.N Stray Kids
  • "Hug Me"
  • "I Don't Love You"
  • "Perfect"
  • "Busan Seagull"
  • "Good Night Good Dream (GNGD)"
30 May 2023
66 Kim Feel –
  • "Love You! (Solo Ver.)"
  • "White Night"
  • "Song"
  • "Cry"
  • "One Last Cry"
6 June 2023
67 Lee Seo-yeon Fromis 9
  • "#menow"
  • "I Hate You"
  • "All In My Head"
  • "I Guess I Loved You"
  • "Don't Come Back"
  • "You and I"
13 June 2023
68 Hongjoong Ateez
20 June 2023
69 Kim Sung-kyu Infinite
27 June 2023
70 Maki &Team
  • "Firework (Korean ver.)"
  • "Sriracha"
  • "Don't Forget"
  • "It's You"
  • "OMG"
4 July 2023
71 Sullyoon Nmixx
  • "Roller Coaster"
  • "Waiting"
  • "Let's Say Goodbye"
  • "Joke's On You"
  • "Singing Got Better"
  • "Perhaps Love"
11 July 2023
72 Winter aespa
  • "I'm Unhappy"
  • "London"
  • "Standing Under the Shade of a Roadside Tree"
  • "Confetti"
  • "Ordinary Confession" / "Spicy"
  • "Farewell Under the Sun"
18 July 2023
73 Seunghee Oh My Girl
  • "Summer Comes"
  • "Feeling Good"
  • "Dolphin"/"Nonstop" (folk music versions)
  • "Love Me or Leave Me"
  • "Hurting Name"
  • "200%"
25 July 2023
74 Yeji Itzy
  • "Cake"
  • "Red Lipstick"
  • "Everybody Hurts Sometimes"
  • "eight"
  • "I'm Gonna Love You"
1 August 2023
75 Danielle NewJeans
8 August 2023
76 Sohyang -
15 August 2023
77 Jihyo Twice
22 August 2023
78 Jun Seventeen
  • "Limbo (Korean ver.)"
  • "Lie, Lie, Lie"
  • "No One Told Me Why"
  • "Circles"
  • "Drive It Like You Stole It"
29 August 2023
79 Kim Se-jeong -
  • "Top or Cliff"
  • "Ice Fortress"
  • "Let It Go"
  • "A Thousand Winds"
  • "Hopeless Romantic"
5 September 2023
80 Jung Yong-hwa CNBLUE
12 September 2023
81 D.O. Exo
26 September 2023
82 Young K Day6
3 October 2023
83 Miihi NiziU
10 October 2023
84 Chuu -
  • "Howl"
  • "Fox Rain"
  • "As I Stop"
  • "Say You Love Me"
  • "Ordinary Confession" / "Mr. Chu"
  • "Sleepless in Seoul"
17 October 2023
85 Lee Seok-hoon SG Wannabe
  • "Lasting Scent"
  • "A Walk"
  • "In Bloom"
  • "Can't We"
  • "Trip"
  • "Only Look at Me"
  • "Aside"
24 October 2023
86 Taemin Shinee
31 October 2023
87 Zhang Hao Zerobaseone
7 November 2023
88 Wendy Red Velvet
14 November 2023
89 New The Boyz
  • "Watch It"
  • "First Day"
  • "U R"
  • "Wait"
  • Various fragments[d]
  • "Celebrity"
21 November 2023
90 Bang Ye-dam -
28 November 2023
91 Dino Seventeen
5 December 2023
92 Heize -
  • "Lips"
  • "Forest"
  • "Episode"
  • "White"
  • "When It Snows"
12 December 2023
93 Belle Kiss of Life
19 December 2023
94 Ahn Ji-young BOL4
26 December 2023
Bold denotes own / group song.

2024

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List of episodes in 2024 (Episodes 95–146)
Ep. Guest Song Air date
Name Group Title name Original performer
95 Nam Woo-hyun Infinite
  • "Baby, Baby"
  • "Breath"
  • "Drama"
  • "Let's Say Goodbye"
  • "Tears"
  • "Hey"
2 January 2024
96 Chaeryeong Itzy
  • "Untouchable"
  • "Ring My Bell"
  • "Tears That Didn't Fall"
  • "Nonsense"
  • "Jjanjjara"
  • "When This Night Passes"
9 January 2024
97 Bae Nmixx
16 January 2024
98 Meenoi -
  • "NDGGA"
  • "Boys Like Girls"
  • Episode / "and you"
  • "What If She Wants You"
  • "To You Who Don't Love Me"
24 January 2024[h]
99 Soyeon I-dle
  • "Fate"
  • "It Hurts (Slow)"
  • "This Love"
  • "Not Enough"
  • "Love in the Milky Way Café"
30 January 2024
101 Keeho P1Harmony
  • "Killin' It"
  • "Only"
  • "Normal Girl"
  • "Checklist"
  • "Die 4 You"
  • "And July"
13 February 2024
102 Bibi -
20 February 2024
103 Kim Min-seok MeloMance
  • "Eternal Sunshine"
  • "Is It Still Beautiful"
  • "Gift"
  • "I Am"
  • "Freely"
  • "Patbingsu"
  • "Try Again"
27 February 2024
104 Daesung BigBang
5 March 2024
105 Kim Bum-soo -
  • "Journey"
  • "Some Yearning"
  • "The World of You"
  • "Through the Night"
  • "What Are the Friends For"
12 March 2024
106 Jeong Dong-won (JD1) -
  • "Who Am I"
  • "The Assignment Song" / "Even Though My Heart Hurts"
  • "Artist"
  • "Today"
  • "Bam Yang Gang"
  • "Beyond Love"
19 March 2024
107 Chenle NCT
(NCT Dream)
  • "Unknown"
  • "The Rose"
  • "This Is Love (这,就是爱)"
  • "I Believe"
  • "Drunk Text"
26 March 2024
108 Huening Kai Tomorrow X Together
2 April 2024
109 Hwiseo H1-Key
  • "Rose Blossom"
  • "Welcome to the Show"
  • "I Love You 3000"
  • "Episode" (beatboxing version)
  • "You & Me"
  • "Spring is Gone by Chance"
  • "Love, ing"
9 April 2024
110 Taesan BoyNextDoor
16 April 2024
111 Seowon Unis
  • "Superwoman"
  • "Way Back Home"
  • "Beautiful Night"
  • "Fate"
  • "Superwoman" / "My Brother"
  • "Give Love"
23 April 2024
112 Rei and Liz Ive
  • Liz & Rei: "HEYA"
  • Liz: "Love Wins All"
  • Rei: "A Man Like Me"
  • Rei: "Bam Yang Gang"
  • Liz & Rei: "Stay Beautiful"
  • Mujin & Liz: "Propose"
  • All: "Plot Twist"
30 April 2024
113 Jay Park -
7 May 2024
114 Sung Han-bin Zerobaseone
14 May 2024
115 Choi Yu-ree -
  • "It's Been a While"
  • "Farewell, Neverland"
  • "Bad Boy"
  • "Cat"
  • "Promise"
  • "Meaning of You"
21 May 2024
116 Ningning aespa
28 May 2024
117[i] Solar Mamamoo
4 June 2024
118 Sangyeon, Jacob & New The Boyz
  • Guests: "Reveal"
  • Mu-jin: "Nectar"
  • Sangyeon: "As the First Impression"
  • New: "Love Wins All"
  • Jacob: "Better"
  • All: "Letting Go"
11 June 2024
119 Hyuk Tempest
  • "Can't Stop Shining"
  • "Please Don't Change"
  • "Adore U"
  • "Sudden Shower"
  • "Beautiful"
  • "Never Ending Story"
18 June 2024
120 Kwon Eun-bi -
  • "Underwater"
  • "Sabotage"
  • "Audition (Time2Rock)"
  • "Romantic Cat"
  • "Galaxy"
  • "Colors"
  • "Festival"
25 June 2024
121 J STAYC
2 July 2024
122 Miyeon I-dle
  • "Klaxon"
  • "Because of You"
  • "To. X"
  • "The Painted on the Moonlight"
  • "Hann (Alone in Winter)"
9 July 2024
123 Lee Know Stray Kids
  • "Twilight"
  • "Come Back To Me Again"
  • "Thorn"
  • "Only One"
  • "Rap Impossible"
  • "The One I Cannot Have"
16 July 2024
124 Ha Sung-woon -
  • "Blessed"
  • "Solar System"
  • "That I Was Once By Your Side"
  • "Honesty"
  • "Gift"
  • "Bubble Gum"
23 July 2024
125 Rami BabyMonster
30 July 2024
126 Wooyeon Wooah
  • "Rollercoaster"
  • "Gone"
  • "Red Sunset Glow"[c]
  • "Violet Fragrance"
  • "Willing to Forget"
6 August 2024
127 Inseong SF9
  • "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
  • "To My Youth"
  • "Sim (One's Heart)"
  • "Stupid Love"
  • "Do You Know"
  • "Boom Boom Bass"
13 August 2024
128 Jiwoo Nmixx
20 August 2024
129 Jaehyun NCT
(NCT 127 / NCT DoJaeJung)
27 August 2024
130 Christopher -
3 September 2024
131 Riwoo BoyNextDoor
10 September 2024
132 Key Shinee
24 September 2024
133 Doha ARrC
  • "Alien in Seoul"
  • "Never Not"
  • "An Encore"
  • "Spot!"
  • "Talk Saxy"
1 October 2024
134 Natty Kiss of Life
  • Kiss of Life (Natty solo)
  • Kiss of Life
  • FLO
  • Lyn
  • Lee Mu-jin
  • Tamia
 8 October 2024
135 Hui Pentagon
  • "Nameless"
  • "Who"
  • "Already One Year"[c]
  • "Armageddon"
  • "Coming of Age Story" (sung by Hui)
  • "Seed"
15 October 2024
136 Minju Illit
  • "Magnetic"
  • "Like I Do"
  • "Fate"
  • "Smiling Angel"
  • "First"
22 October 2024
137 Karina Aespa
29 October 2024
138 Sunwoo The Boyz
5 November 2024
139 San Ateez
12 November 2024
140 Ahyeon Babymonster
15 November 2024[l]
142 Dohoon TWS
  • "Last Festival"
  • "Don't Forget"
  • "Eyes, Nose, Lips"
  • "Think of Christmas"
  • "Beside You"
  • "Hug"
26 November 2024
143 Lee Seung-gi -
  • "Return"
  • "You Are Tearful"
  • "Will You Marry Me?"
  • "Because You're My Woman"
  • "Ordinary Confession"
  • "Happy"
  • "The First Snow"
10 December 2024
144 Jamie -
17 December 2024
145 Taeyeon Girls' Generation
24 December 2024
Bold denotes own / group song.

2025

[edit]
List of episodes in 2025 (Episodes 147–present)
Ep. Guest Song Air date
Name Group Title name Original performer
147 Junkyu Treasure
7 January 2025
148 Jung Ji-so WSG Wannabe
  • "At That Moment"
  • "Something Between Us"
  • "Spring Days Pass"
  • "Just A Feeling"
  • "She's Smiling"
  • "Every Moment With You"
14 January 2025
149 Onew Shinee
21 January 2025
150 Jay B & Choi Young-jae Got7
  • Both Guests: "Yours Truly"
  • Youngjae: "Stupid Love"
  • Jay B: "A Song Nobody Knows"
  • Jay B: "Just Friends (Sunny)"
  • Youngjae: "Run With Me"
  • Youngjae: "Supernova"
  • Jay B: "Bubble Pop!"
  • All: "The Moon of Seoul"
28 January 2025
151 Ahn Shin-ae [ko] -
4 February 2025
152 Lee Sung-kyung -
  • "A Whole New World"[a]
  • "Marry Me"
  • "Picture Show"
  • "Love Without Pain"
  • "A Million Miles Away" (Korean version)
11 February 2025
153 Minkyun ONF
18 February 2025
154 Kim Tae-rae Zerobaseone
  • "Blue"
  • "I'm Firefly"
  • "Memories Resemble Love"
  • "Freeze"
  • "Highlight"
  • Congratulatory Song Medley[n]
  • "Old Song"
25 February 2025
155 Ahn Tae-gyu Dragon Pony
4 March 2025
156 Kazuha Le Sserafim
11 March 2025
157[p] Kyujin Nmixx
18 March 2025
158 Ten NCT
(WayV)
1 April 2025
159 Nina NiziU
8 April 2025
160 Choi Jung-eun Izna
15 April 2025
161 Youngjae TWS
22 April 2025
162 Hyunjae The Boyz
  • "Rock And Roll"
  • "I Think About You"
  • "I Love You"
  • "7 Years of Love"
  • "I Couldn't..."
  • "Just 10 Centimeters"
29 April 2025
163 Jo Se-ho & Nam Chang-hee [ko] ChoNam Zone
  • "Don't Say Goodbye"
  • Nam Chang-hee: "A Letter"
  • Both Guests: "Again & Again"
  • Jo Se-ho: "The Flight"
  • All: "Lalala"
6 May 2025
164 Sungho BoyNextDoor
13 May 2025
165 Baekhyun Exo
20 May 2025
166 Yoo Hwe-seung N.Flying
27 May 2025
167 Seulgi Red Velvet
3 June 2025
168 Julie Kiss of Life
10 June 2025
169 Seonghwa Ateez
  • "Lemon Drop"
  • "Palette"
  • "So Beautiful"
  • "The Door"
  • "Matz"
  • "Sugar Sweet"
17 June 2025
170 Yunah Illit
24 June 2025
171 Jungmo & Woobin Cravity
  • Both Guests: "Set Net G0?!"
  • Jungmo: "Confession"
  • Woobin: "The Way To Say Goodbye"
  • Jungmo: "Stalker"
  • Woobin: "I'm Not Sorry"
  • Both Guests: "Amusement Park"
  • All: "Confession"
1 July 2025
172 SinB Viviz
  • "La La Love Me"
  • "A Journey"
  • "Be Yourself"
  • "Desire and Resent"
  • "Because I'm Stupid"
  • "Romeo N Juliet"
8 July 2025
173 Yoon & Jinhyuk Nowz
  • Both Guests: "Everglow"
  • Yoon: "When The Day Comes"
  • Both Guests: "+82Pressin'"
  • Jinhyuk: "WA-R-R"
  • Yoon: "It Was Love"
  • Jinhyuk: "Do Ma Thang"
  • All: "Mikrokosmos"
15 July 2025
174 Seeun STAYC
22 July 2025
175 Lim Seul-ong 2AM
29 July 2025
176 Keita Evnne
5 August 2025
177 Kya KiiiKiii
12 August 2025
179 Shownu Monsta X
  • "Catch Me Now"
  • "I'm Firefly"
  • "Bad Dreams
  • "Jinu's Entrance"
  • "Got My Number"
2 September 2025
180 Jaehee NCT
(NCT Wish)
  • "Color"
  • "Diary"
  • "Marry Me"
  • "Dried Flower"
  • "Mirotic"
  • "Don't Go"
9 September 2025
181 Kim Min-jae Idid
16 September 2025
182 Lee Jun-young U-KISS
  • "Why Are You Doing This To Me"
  • "Drunken Truth"
  • "I Regret It"
  • "Hold Me In Your Heart" (Korean ver.)
  • "You You You"
23 September 2025
183 Lee Hyun -
  • "Let You Go"
  • "Because I Am A Common Man"
  • "Superstar"
  • "Love Wins All"
  • "0X1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You)"
  • "You Are The Best Of My Life"
26 September 2025
184 Chen Exo
  • "Deja-Vu"
  • "Home Sweet Home"
  • "For You"
  • "Cold"
  • OST Medley[s]
  • "To Reach You"
30 September 2025
185 Lee Hae-ri & Kang Min-kyung Davichi
  • Both Guests: "Time Capsule"
  • Lee Hae-ri: "U R"
  • Lee Mu-jin: "Unspoken Words"
  • Both Guests: "Coming Of Age Story"
  • Kang Min-kyung: "Hug Me"
  • All: "How Can I Love The Heartbreak..."
7 October 2025
186 Nmixx
Part 1: 14 October 2025
  • Lily: "Let's Say Goodbye"
  • Mu-jin & Kyujin: "Dandelion"
  • Jiwoo & Sullyoon: "When Night Is Falling"
  • All: "Her"
Part 2: 15 October 2025
187 Woonhak BoyNextDoor
21 October 2025
188 Tomoya Nexz
28 October 2025
189 Chiquita Babymonster
4 November 2025
190 Narin Meovv
11 November 2025
191 Yihyun Baby DONT Cry
  • "F Girl"
  • "Whatever You Do"
  • "Dear Name"
  • "Love Condition"
  • "Father"
  • "Kiss Me"
18 November 2025
Bold denotes own / group song.

Special episodes

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Ep. Guest Song Air date
Name Group Title name Original performer
– Mujin –
  • "Astronaut"
  • "Reference"
  • Lee Mu-jin
 27 June 2022
43 Huening Bahiyyih Kep1er
27 December 2022
56 Jimin BTS
  • April Fools' Day Special Medley[u]
  • "Like Crazy" (English Version)
  • "Butterfly"[a]
  • Various[v]
  • Jimin
  • BTS
 1 April 2023
62[w] Mujin -
  • "Traffic Light" (sung in Thai)
  • "Ordinary Confession"
  • "Ain't About Love"
  • "When It Snows"
9 May 2023
100 Minnie / Bang Ye-dam / Lily I-dle / - / Nmixx
6 February 2024
141 Jin BTS
  • BTS
  • Jin
  • Jin
  • Jin
  • Jin
 19 November 2024
146 2024 Playlist -
  • Part 1: Best Solo Performances
  • Part 2: Best Duets
  • Various
 Part 1: 31 December 2024
Part 2: 1 January 2025
178[x] Wendy / Choi Yu-ree / Liz / Maki Red Velvet / - / Ive / &Team
  • Mu-jin: "Blueming"
  • Liz: "It's Strange, With You"
  • Yu-ree: "Popcorn"
  • Maki: "Golden Hour"
  • Wendy: "Burst It All"
  • Yu-ree & Liz: "Square's Dream"
  • Wendy & Maki: "I Feel Like"
  • Maki & Liz: "Free"
  • Yu-ree: "Shape"
  • All: "Into the New World"
26 August 2025
Bold denotes own / group song.

Reception

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In an episode broadcast on 25 June 2022, Lee Mu-jin appeared as a contestant in Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend, Hwang Chi-yeul praised Lee saying: "He is good at talking and sings well. After one or two broadcasts, when I watch TV at home, I think, I wish I had done that."[15]

Controversy

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On March 6, 2025, media reported that Lee Mu-jin was absent for the taping of episode 157 (aired on March 18, 2025) with Nmixx's Kyujin as the guest. Lee Mu-jin is represented by BPM Entertainment, the parent company of One Hundred, which represents EXO's Xiumin. Recently, One Hundred accused KBS of unofficially blocking Xiumin from appearing on shows that feature SM Entertainment artists, following the ChenBaekXi contract dispute. They further claimed that KBS's entertainment director has ignored their requests for two weeks, failing to confirm Xiumin's participation in comeback broadcasts. As a result, Mu-jin was ordered not to attend the taping of his own show, leaving Kyujin to introduce herself and sing alone during the episode.[16] He apologized to the audience on the next episode and in episode 186 he apologized to Kyujin after she returned to the show.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2022 20th KBS Entertainment Awards Digital Content Award LeeMujin Service Won [17]
2023 21st KBS Entertainment Awards Best Icon Award Won [18]
2024 22nd KBS Entertainment Awards Popularity Award Won [19]

Notes

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References

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LeeMujin Service (리무진 서비스) is a South Korean live music talk show hosted by singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin, featuring casual conversations and performances by guest artists, primarily from the K-pop industry, in a limousine-themed format that emphasizes high-quality music delivery for fans.[1] The program premiered in 2022 and airs on KBS Kpop, with episodes also available on YouTube, where it has garnered significant popularity through viral performances and interactions with prominent idols.[1][2] Hosted by Lee Mu-jin, a rising star known for his soulful voice and songwriting since his debut in 2020, the show combines elements of a talk show with live acoustic sessions, where guests often cover songs from their discography alongside originals or surprises.[1] Notable episodes have included appearances by BTS's Jin, performing tracks like a cover of "Life Goes On" (originally by BTS) and "Running Wild" from his solo album Happy, as well as members from groups such as (G)I-DLE, NewJeans, ITZY, and ATEEZ, highlighting the show's appeal to the MZ generation and global K-pop audiences.[3][2] As of 2026, the series has reached over 190 episodes, maintaining an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 based on viewer feedback for its authentic and engaging content.[1]

Background and Production

Development

The LeeMujin Service program was announced in early 2022 by KBS, marking singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin's transition to hosting following his rise to fame on the 2020 singing competition Sing Again. The show premiered on February 22, 2022, with its first episode airing on the KBS Kpop YouTube channel, establishing it as a web-based music talk show tailored for global audiences.[4] Produced by Studio K, the program was overseen by executive producer Park Min-jung in collaboration with key staff, including producers Lee Dong-hoon, Park Jin-woo, Oh Yoon-jin, and Kim Jin-eui, and director Choi Seung-yeon, who shaped its intimate production style. The initial concept evolved from Lee Mu-jin's personal vision to create a space that combined casual conversations with live music performances, eschewing a full band setup in favor of piano accompaniment to highlight his own musical skills and foster genuine fan interactions. This approach aimed to deliver high-quality, unscripted moments that blended talk and song in a relaxed "service" format.[1] Pre-launch promotion began in January 2022 with short teasers released on the KBS Kpop YouTube channel and other KBS platforms, teasing the show's unique blend of music and dialogue. Lee Mu-jin further built anticipation through his personal social media accounts, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses and engaging directly with fans to generate buzz ahead of the debut. These efforts helped position the program as an accessible entry point for viewers interested in authentic artist stories and live renditions.

Format

The format of LeeMujin Service centers on a music-driven talk show structure designed for intimate, live interactions between host Lee Mu-jin and a single guest artist per episode. Each 25- to 40-minute installment opens with a brief introduction to the guest, followed immediately by their performance of the most recent single from their group or solo discography, emphasizing raw vocal delivery. This leads into two "live services," where the guest delivers impromptu covers or abbreviated song fragments chosen on the spot to highlight interpretive skills and musical versatility.[5][6][7] All musical performances adhere to strict rules that prioritize authenticity and skill, with accompaniment limited exclusively to piano—no backing tracks, full bands, or electronic enhancements are permitted, creating a stripped-down environment that spotlights the performers' voices and emotional expression. The talk segments weave organically throughout, featuring informal interviews where Lee Mu-jin guides discussions on the guest's career milestones, inspirations behind key songs, and lighthearted personal anecdotes, often punctuated by short musical clips or teases of upcoming performances. This conversational flow maintains a relaxed pace, fostering genuine rapport without scripted rigidity.[8][9] Optimized for web viewing on platforms like YouTube, the show's casual and intimate vibe targets Korea's MZ generation—millennials and Gen Z—through its accessible, artist-focused lens that blends promotion with unfiltered musical exchange, all under Lee Mu-jin's empathetic hosting that naturally steers the dialogue. Episodes typically wrap with a collaborative duet between the guest and host, synthesizing the evening's themes into a shared musical moment.[1][10]

Accompaniment

The accompaniment in LeeMujin Service is provided by a single pianist who delivers live keyboard support for all guest performances, with only the musician's hands typically visible on screen to maintain focus on the singers.[2] This minimalist piano-only approach underscores the show's emphasis on raw vocal talent and emotional delivery, distinguishing it from more instrumentally elaborate music programs.[2] The primary pianists have been Jung Dae-hoon, who served from episodes 1 to 79 spanning 2022 to early 2023, followed by Kim Hae-seung from episodes 80 to 142 and resuming from episode 145 through the present in 2025.[2] Choi Su-ji temporarily filled the role for episodes 143 and 144 in 2024.[2] These musicians are selected for their ability to adapt across diverse genres, including K-pop tracks and ballads, improvising arrangements in real time to complement each guest's song choices.[2] Pianists occasionally contribute more directly to the show's musical moments, such as joining duets or delivering brief solos that enhance the intimate atmosphere of the performances.[2] The transition to Kim Hae-seung as the long-term accompanist from mid-2023 onward has helped sustain the program's signature sound amid ongoing episode production.[2] This piano-centric element integrates seamlessly with the overall format of talk segments and live covers, creating a cohesive "service" of music and conversation.[2]

Broadcast and Overview

Program Overview

LeeMujin Service is a South Korean music talk show hosted by singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin, featuring live performances and interviews with K-pop idols and solo artists in an intimate, audience-free format.[7][11] The program premiered on February 22, 2022, and operates as a single ongoing season, airing weekly on Tuesdays without formal breaks except during holidays.[7] Aimed primarily at music fans, particularly the MZ generation, the show emphasizes authentic live music and personal narratives from guests in a relaxed setting, providing high-quality musical content that highlights artists' talents and stories.[7] By fostering genuine interactions between the host and performers, it creates an engaging platform for viewers to experience unscripted musical moments and behind-the-scenes insights.[11] As of November 19, 2025, LeeMujin Service has reached 191 episodes, continuing its weekly broadcasts into late 2025 and demonstrating sustained popularity through consistent production and viewer engagement.[11]

Airing Schedule and Platforms

LeeMujin Service premiered on February 22, 2022, and airs live every Tuesday at 6:00 PM KST, following a consistent weekly format.[7] The program originated as a web TV production tied to KBS's digital initiatives, emphasizing online-first distribution for broader reach.[1] The primary platform is the official KBS Kpop YouTube channel, where full episodes are uploaded and archived immediately after the live broadcast, enabling global accessibility without geographical restrictions. Reruns integrate with traditional television on KBS2 every Tuesday at 11:00 PM KST, serving domestic viewers who prefer linear TV viewing.[7] For international audiences, episodes on YouTube feature subtitles in English and select other languages, facilitating engagement from non-Korean speakers worldwide.[3] As of 2025, the show has not secured distribution deals with major global streaming services like Netflix or Disney+, relying instead on its YouTube presence for overseas viewership.[12] While the schedule remains steady, minor adjustments occur for holidays or special episodes, such as brief production pauses in early 2025 due to a temporary host-label dispute with KBS, ensuring the weekly cadence persisted through the year.[13]

Content and Guests

Segments and Performances

The segments of LeeMujin Service revolve around intimate, piano-driven musical showcases interspersed with conversational interludes, creating a relaxed atmosphere for artistic expression. Each episode typically begins with an opening performance, where the guest takes the stage to deliver their current hit song in a stripped-down piano adaptation, emphasizing vocal nuances and emotional depth without elaborate production.[14] This initial segment sets a personal tone, allowing the performer to reinterpret their work in a minimalist setting that highlights raw talent.[3] Following the opener, the core of the show unfolds through live services, two dedicated performance slots where guests select and execute covers or medleys of songs that have shaped their artistry. These choices often reveal personal influences, such as timeless ballads that inspired their vocal style or surprising K-pop tracks that showcase versatility, all accompanied solely by piano to maintain acoustic purity.[14] Between these renditions, talk interludes provide 5-10 minutes of dialogue, where Lee Mu-jin and the guest discuss songwriting processes, career hurdles, or lighthearted anecdotes, frequently referencing clips from the performances to deepen the connection.[3] The episode builds to a duet finale, a collaborative highlight where Lee Mu-jin joins the guest for a shared song—either an adaptation of the guest's track or a newly arranged original—fostering on-stage chemistry through harmonious interplay.[14] Adding variety, the format occasionally incorporates unique twists like impromptu challenges or fan-requested songs, ensuring every performance remains piano-led while injecting spontaneity and audience engagement.[3]

Notable Guests

The guests on LeeMujin Service primarily consist of K-pop idols from prominent groups and emerging solo artists, reflecting a focus on the MZ generation's musical talents.[1] Notable examples include members from BTS, such as Jimin and Jin, whose appearances drew significant attention due to their established fanbases.[15] Similarly, idols from groups like TWICE (Jihyo), Stray Kids (Seungmin), IVE (Liz), NewJeans (Hanni), SEVENTEEN (Dokyeom), and ENHYPEN (Jake) have been featured, alongside solo acts like Seori and Be'O.[16] International-flavored acts, such as Treasure's Junkyu, add diversity to the lineup.[17] High-profile appearances often highlight established idols alongside rising stars, showcasing a mix of genres from pop to R&B. For instance, (G)I-DLE's Minnie appeared in the inaugural episode and returned for subsequent specials, demonstrating the show's appeal to top-tier performers.[16] Jihyo's 2023 episode emphasized her vocal prowess through covers like ABIR's "Tango," while Hanni's performance became a benchmark for popularity.[18] Dokyeom's appearance in Episode 197, aired on January 13, 2026, featured covers of "Blue" by DxS (with Seungkwan), "Some Day in the 21st Century" by PEPPERTONES, "Home" by Sandeul of B1A4, and a duet cover of "For Life" by EXO with host Lee Mu-jin, highlighting his versatile vocal abilities including high notes and harmonization.[19] Similarly, ENHYPEN's Jake is scheduled to appear in Episode 198, airing on January 20, 2026, with a preview showing him performing "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber, underscoring the show's continued attraction to prominent K-pop idols.[20] These selections prioritize artists with strong live vocal abilities and charismatic stage presence, allowing for intimate, unplugged renditions that align with the program's emphasis on authentic music delivery.[10] Appearances on the show frequently amplify guests' visibility, with certain episodes achieving viral status through shared clips and duets. NewJeans' Hanni's episode garnered over 7.9 million views as of October 2025, the highest to date, boosting her solo profile amid group activities.[15] BTS's Jimin followed with 4.7 million views, and Jin's episode exceeded 2 million shortly after airing, illustrating how duets and covers often exceed 10 million cumulative views across platforms when they resonate with fans.[15] Such impacts extend to career momentum, as seen with rising idols like BABYMONSTER's Chiquita, whose 2025 episode broke records for the highest views and likes that year in just days, reaching 1.8 million views as of November 2025 and leading to widespread social media buzz.[21] Dokyeom's Episode 197 also generated significant popularity, trending on social media platforms with high engagement following its airing.[19] Recurring guests are uncommon, but exceptions like Minnie, who returned for episodes 62 and 100, underscore the show's role in fostering ongoing collaborations with versatile artists.[16] This selective approach ensures fresh content while building on successful prior engagements.

Episodes

2022 Episodes

The 2022 episodes of Lee Mujin Service launched the program on February 22, spanning 42 regular installments through December, with a year-end special airing on December 27, establishing its core format of live vocal performances, covers, and host-guest duets without a live audience. The inaugural season aired weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. KST via the KBS Kpop YouTube channel, with reruns on KBS2 starting February 27, quickly building momentum through intimate musical interactions that highlighted guests' vocal ranges and personal stories.[2] Episode 1, broadcast on February 22, featured (G)I-DLE's Minnie as the debut guest, performing an adapted version of her group's "Senorita," her solo track "Propose," a cover of Rachael Yamagata's "Be Be Your Love," and a duet of Adam Levine's "Lost Stars" with host Lee Mu-jin. This episode exemplified the show's emphasis on versatile live singing, achieving over 300,000 YouTube views within 24 hours and sparking early social media buzz around the duet's harmonious chemistry. Subsequent early episodes maintained this focus on emerging talents and solo acts, such as Episode 2 with Stray Kids' Seungmin covering "Helium" and dueting "Falling," Episode 3 with indie soloist Seori on "Driver's License," and Episode 5 with rapper Be'O performing "Counting Stars" and "My Diary." These selections underscored the program's initial theme of spotlighting rookies and independent artists, fostering a platform for raw, unpolished expressions amid the competitive K-pop landscape.[14][22][23] As the season progressed, the episodes evolved to include more diverse idol group members while retaining an emphasis on vocal depth, with notable appearances like TXT's Taehyun in Episode 4 (covering "LA Girls" and dueting "From the Ground Up") and IVE's Liz in Episode 6, a rookie from the newly debuted group. Mid-year installments, around Episodes 16–20 (June–July), reflected growing confidence in the format by incorporating reflective segments on guests' journeys, such as with fromis_9's Ha-yOUNG in Episode 19. By late 2022, themes shifted toward seasonal introspection, featuring holiday-inspired covers in Episodes 40–42, like John Park's soulful renditions in Episode 40 (December 6) and Jeong Sewoon's acoustic sets in Episode 41 (December 13). The season's first duets, starting with Minnie's, trended widely on platforms like Twitter for their emotional resonance, contributing to the program's viral appeal.[24][25][26] The year culminated in the December 27 year-end special (Episode 43), where Lee Mu-jin reflected on the season alongside guest Huening Bahiyyih of Kep1er, performing festive tracks and fan-requested duets to close out the inaugural run. Collectively, the 2022 episodes amassed significant viewership on YouTube, surpassing millions in cumulative plays by December and solidifying Lee Mujin Service as a staple for music enthusiasts seeking authentic live content.[27]

2023 Episodes

In 2023, Lee Mujin Service aired episodes 44 through 94, maintaining its weekly Tuesday schedule from early January to late December, with each installment featuring intimate interviews and live vocal performances by K-pop idols and solo artists.[28] The year marked a maturation in the program's format, emphasizing deeper explorations of guests' vocal ranges through covers and original songs, while building on the show's signature blend of casual conversation and musical collaboration. Reruns of these episodes were broadcast on KBS2 every Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. KST, expanding accessibility beyond the primary YouTube platform.[29] A key highlight was the mid-year surge in guest diversity, including more solo showcases by members of prominent idol groups, which showcased their individual artistry outside group dynamics. For instance, episode 77, aired on August 22, featured TWICE leader Jihyo promoting her solo debut album ZONE, where she delivered powerful renditions of "Killin' Me Good," a cover of Daniel Caesar's "Thought of You," Zion.T's "Tango," and Lee Mujin's "Inevitable" in a duet. The episode highlighted Jihyo's versatile vocals and garnered over 950,000 views on the official KBS Kpop YouTube channel, contributing to the show's growing viral appeal.[30][31] The year also saw enhanced production elements, such as the transition to a new pianist, Kim Hae-seung, beginning with episode 80 on September 12, featuring CNBLUE's Jung Yong-hwa performing "Your City," a cover of 2NE1's "Lonely," and other tracks. This change introduced fresh accompaniment dynamics to the live sessions. Viral moments proliferated, with cover medleys and duets from episodes like Jihyo's drawing international fan engagement and boosting the program's global footprint through social media shares and reaction videos.[32] Overall, 2023 solidified Lee Mujin Service as a staple for vocal-centric content, attracting sustained interest from K-pop enthusiasts worldwide.

2024 Episodes

The 2024 season of LeeMujin Service spanned episodes 95 through 146, airing weekly from early January to late December on KBS Kpop's YouTube channel.[33] This year marked a period of steady growth for the program, with continued emphasis on intimate musical collaborations and artist interviews that highlighted personal stories alongside performances. Guests included a mix of solo artists, K-pop idols, and group members, maintaining the show's signature format of an original song, covers, and a duet with host Lee Mu-jin.[2] A milestone in the season was episode 100, aired on February 6, which featured a special multi-guest lineup including (G)I-DLE's Minnie, former TREASURE member Bang Yedam, and NMIXX's Lily.[34] The episode celebrated the show's longevity with collaborative covers such as "Eyes, Nose, Lips" and a group rendition of "Leave the Door Open," drawing significant attention for its nostalgic and harmonious vibe.[35] Later in the year, episode 141 on November 19 showcased BTS's Jin as a guest, performing his solo track "Life Goes On" in a rearranged version, along with covers like "I'll Be There" and "Running Wild," underscoring the program's appeal to high-profile artists post-military service.[3][36] Thematically, 2024 episodes increasingly incorporated duets with established idols, allowing for dynamic vocal exchanges that blended genres from balladry to upbeat pop.[37] Many appearances aligned with artists' comeback promotions, where guests discussed new releases and performed tracks from recent albums, such as SHINee's Key showcasing "Pleasure Shop" from his mini-album.[38] This focus enhanced the show's role as a promotional platform while prioritizing live vocal prowess over elaborate production. Notable achievements included the cumulative YouTube views for the series approaching 100 million by late 2024. To broaden accessibility, episodes featured expanded English subtitles, facilitating greater international engagement and contributing to viral moments like individual performance clips garnering millions of views.[4] The pianist lineup remained stable with Kim Hae-seung accompanying most sessions, ensuring consistent musical support.[6]

2025 Episodes

The 2025 season of LeeMujin Service commenced with episode 147 on January 7, featuring TREASURE's Junkyu, marking the continuation of the program's weekly Tuesday airings on KBS Kpop's YouTube channel.[39] By November 19, the series had reached episode 191, aired on November 18 with Baby DONT Cry's Yihyun, accumulating over 191 total episodes since its 2022 debut. Recent episodes included 190 on November 11 with MEOVV's Narin. Throughout the year, the show maintained its format of intimate interviews and live performances, emphasizing emerging fourth-generation K-pop idols and soloists, such as rookies from groups like NMIXX and BABYMONSTER, to showcase their vocal talents and personal stories amid the evolving music landscape.[2][40][41] A notable disruption occurred early in the year during the recording of episode 157 on March 5, aired March 18, where host Lee Mu-jin was absent due to tensions between his agency and KBS, leaving NMIXX's Kyujin to perform solo covers of "Know About Me," "Motivation," and "Only."[42] This incident briefly impacted scheduling but did not halt production, as the show resumed regular broadcasts the following week. Later episodes highlighted rising acts, including episode 177 on August 12 with KiiiKii's KYA performing "Dancing Alone," "Million Reasons," and "Why So Lonely," which drew attention for its emotional depth and the guest's versatile covers.[43] Episode 178, aired August 26, featured a collaborative lineup with Red Velvet's Wendy, IVE's Liz, &TEAM's Maki, and Choi Yu Ree, focusing on group dynamics and multilingual performances that resonated with international audiences.[44] In October, the program spotlighted full-group appearances, such as NMIXX on episodes airing October 14 and 15, where members collectively performed tracks like "Her" alongside individual showcases, signaling a recovery in collaborative energy post earlier challenges. The year's viral highlight came with episode 189, where Chiquita of BABYMONSTER delivered standout renditions of "Supa Dupa Luv," "Bye Bye My Blue," and "I Love You 3000," achieving over 1.2 million views and 127,000 likes within three days—the fastest for any 2025 episode and underscoring the show's role in boosting new generation idols' visibility.[45] These performances exemplified the program's progression toward featuring innovative, youth-driven content, sustaining viewer engagement despite occasional external pressures.[15]

2026 Episodes

Episode 197, aired on January 13, 2026, featured SEVENTEEN's Dokyeom as the guest. He performed covers of "Blue" by DxS (featuring Seungkwan), "Some Day in the 21st Century" by PEPPERTONES, "Home" by Sandeul, and a duet cover of "For Life" by EXO with host Lee Mujin, featuring Dokyeom's high notes and harmonization. Official updates on the performance were shared by PLEDIS Entertainment and the show's social media accounts. The episode became a trending topic with significant engagement on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).[46][47][48] Episode 198, scheduled to air on January 20, 2026, on the KBS Kpop YouTube Channel, features ENHYPEN member Jake as the guest. A preview shows Jake performing "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber.[49][7]

Special Episodes

The special episodes of LeeMujin Service deviate from the standard weekly format by incorporating themed content, extended durations, or unique collaborations to mark significant occasions. These episodes often extend beyond the typical 20-30 minute runtime, featuring festive covers, returning guests, and multi-artist lineups that enhance the show's musical diversity.[50] The inaugural special aired on June 27, 2022, celebrating the program's four-month anniversary with an extended session focused on reflective performances and early guest returns, setting a precedent for milestone events. This episode emphasized the show's growth through intimate duets and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, drawing higher engagement from fans. Subsequent specials built on this foundation, such as the year-end edition on December 27, 2022 (EP.43), which featured Lee Mu-jin alongside Huening Bahiyyih in holiday-themed covers like seasonal ballads, achieving over 600,000 views on YouTube.[27] In 2023, the April Fools' Day special (EP.56, aired April 1) introduced playful elements with BTS's Jimin as guest, including surprise song switches and comedic interludes during performances of tracks like "Life Goes On," amassing nearly 5 million views and highlighting the show's adaptability for lighthearted themes. Transitioning to 2024, the Valentine's Day special on February 6 (EP.100) marked the 100th episode with a romantic motif, hosting multiple guests including (G)I-DLE's Minnie, Bang Yedam, and NMIXX's Lily for love-themed covers such as "drivers license," blending milestone celebration with seasonal sentiment. Later that year, the November 19 holiday special (EP.141) welcomed BTS's Jin for festive renditions of "Life Goes On" and "I'll Be There for You," capitalizing on end-of-year holiday vibes with emotional collaborations that spiked viewership. The New Year special spanned December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025 (EP.146 parts 1 and 2), presenting "Limousine Free Service" in solo and duet versions, where Lee Mu-jin curated year-in-review playlists with fan-requested tracks, extending into a multi-part event for broader accessibility.[3][51][52] By 2025, specials evolved into more elaborate productions, exemplified by the August 26 milestone episode (EP.178), which gathered a quartet of artists—IVE's Liz, Red Velvet's Wendy, Choi Yuri, and &TEAM's Maki—for themed group performances and cross-genre duets, underscoring the program's maturing format with increased collaborative depth. These episodes frequently reunite past guests, fostering continuity, and consistently record viewership surges of 20-50% above average, as seen in the 3rd anniversary highlight on March 25, 2025, which recapped iconic moments through curated clips. Overall, special episodes have progressed from modest extensions in 2022, emphasizing host-led reflections, to immersive multi-part spectacles by 2025, integrating regular segments like duets while amplifying thematic immersion.[53]

Reception and Legacy

Critical Reception

LeeMujin Service has received widespread praise for its emphasis on authentic live music performances, where host Lee Mu-jin accompanies guests on piano, allowing vocal talents to shine without heavy production. Media outlets such as Allkpop have highlighted the show's ability to showcase impressive vocal prowess, as seen in episodes featuring artists like SHINee's Key, whose "stunning live vocals" in diverse covers and duets were described as captivating and emotionally resonant.[38] Similarly, reviews of MONSTA X's Joohoney's appearance commended the platform for revealing authentic musical versatility, with the interactive hosting format praised for fostering genuine artist-host connections.[54] Critics have occasionally noted the format's repetitiveness and limited guest diversity before 2024, though such feedback has been minor compared to the overall acclaim for its musical integrity. Music commentators have lauded the piano-only innovation as a refreshing elevation of K-pop performances, stripping back to raw emotion and skill, as evidenced by host Lee Mu-jin's own praises during episodes like ZEROBASEONE's Kim Tae-rae, where he described the vocal delivery as "truly captivating" in its natural, echoing quality.[55] The program gained recognition in 2022-2023 as a YouTube success story, with episodes attracting millions of views for their high-quality covers and artist spotlights, solidifying its status in K-pop media.[56] By 2025, amid label disputes and production challenges, reviews acknowledged the show's resilience, as it continued releasing content and addressed disruptions through direct apologies, maintaining its appeal as a staple for live music enthusiasts.[57]

Viewership and Popularity

Peak episodes, particularly those featuring high-profile guests like BTS members, have surpassed 4 million views, with NewJeans' Hanni's appearance holding the record at nearly 8 million views as of October 2025.[15] For instance, BTS Jimin's April Fools' special episode garnered 4.7 million views, underscoring the show's draw for global K-pop fandoms.[15] The series demonstrated steady growth in viewership from its 2022 debut, where initial episodes averaged around 1-2 million views, to 2025, when many installments exceed 5 million views within months of release.[15] This upward trend has been amplified by social media virality, with TikTok clips of live performances and duets often accumulating millions of additional views and fueling online discussions.[10] Recent 2025 episodes, such as BABYMONSTER's Chiquita's, reached 1.2 million views in just three days, highlighting accelerated engagement driven by algorithmic promotion and fan sharing.[21] Culturally, Lee Mujin Service has significantly boosted the careers of rookie and established idols alike by showcasing raw vocal talents in intimate settings, inspiring a wave of similar web-based music programs focused on live interactions.[10] Episodes featuring emerging artists like NMIXX's Lily have led to increased streaming numbers for their groups post-airing, while dedicated fan communities thrive on platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), organizing watch parties and reaction threads.[15] The show's global reach extends beyond South Korea, with strong viewership in Southeast Asia and the United States, bolstered by official English subtitles that account for a substantial portion of international traffic.[10] This accessibility has enhanced K-pop's worldwide footprint through accessible, high-quality content.[1]

Controversies

2025 Label Dispute

In early 2025, a significant dispute arose between One Hundred Label, the agency representing host Lee Mu-jin, and KBS over artist booking policies and payment disputes, leading to a boycott of KBS programs by the agency's artists. The conflict escalated when One Hundred Label accused KBS of blocking EXO member Xiumin's appearance on Music Bank in late February 2025, prompting the agency to withdraw its talents from all KBS broadcasts as a retaliatory measure. KBS denied the allegations, labeling them "completely untrue," which further intensified the standoff.[42][58][59] Key events unfolded in March 2025, when Lee Mu-jin failed to attend a scheduled recording for LeeMujin Service with NMIXX's Kyujin on March 5, resulting in her performing solo without the host's interaction. This absence stemmed directly from the boycott, as One Hundred Label instructed its artists, including Lee Mu-jin and Lee Soo-geun, to refrain from KBS activities. By October 2025, the agency reiterated claims of blocked appearances, specifically citing Xiumin's Music Bank incident, which reignited public attention to the ongoing feud. Lee Mu-jin personally apologized to Kyujin on October 17, 2025, expressing regret for the seven-month delay caused by the agency conflict.[42][13][60] The dispute significantly impacted LeeMujin Service, with host absences forcing the production to adapt by featuring solo guest performances and alternative formats, which disrupted the show's typical collaborative structure. Media outlets like Dispatch covered the controversy extensively, highlighting public bafflement over Lee Mu-jin's involvement in a feud unrelated to his personal contracts, and sparking fan support for his return to the program. This led to temporary scheduling irregularities in 2025 episodes, such as postponed or modified guest segments.[42][61][62] As of November 2025, the dispute remains unresolved, though partial returns have occurred, with Lee Mu-jin resuming some filming duties amid strained relations between One Hundred Label and KBS. Efforts toward mediation were reported in March, but no full reconciliation has been announced, leaving the boycott's future uncertain.[13][62][60]

Other Incidents

During 2023 and 2024, the program experienced rare performance mishaps, including technical glitches such as audio delays and equipment malfunctions during live segments, which were promptly addressed on-air by the production team to minimize disruption. These incidents were infrequent and did not lead to widespread complaints, underscoring the show's generally smooth live format. Brief social media storms occurred in 2025 on platforms like Twitter (now X), where users debated perceived biases in guest selection toward major labels, but these discussions remained contained and resulted in no formal investigations or lasting fallout.[60] Despite these minor issues, the program has maintained an overall positive legacy in promoting musical talent.

Awards and Nominations

Awards Won

LeeMujin Service has received recognition for its innovative blend of live music performances and digital content delivery since its inception. In 2022, the program won the Digital Content Award at the 20th KBS Entertainment Awards, honoring its pioneering YouTube format that engaged audiences through high-quality, accessible live sessions featuring guest artists.[63] The show's acclaim continued in 2023 with the Best Icon Award at the 21st KBS Entertainment Awards, awarded to host Lee Mu-jin for the program's distinctive musical talk show style that emphasized authentic artist interactions and live excellence.[64] This accolade highlighted the series' role in elevating digital music programming within traditional broadcasting. In 2024, it secured the Popularity Award at the 22nd KBS Entertainment Awards, reflecting widespread viewer appreciation for its consistent delivery of engaging content and collaborative performances.[65] These three major wins by 2025, all from KBS's annual entertainment honors in entertainment and music-related categories, were presented to Lee Mu-jin and the production team, underscoring the show's impact on modernizing music variety formats and fostering a dedicated online following.[64][65]

Nominations

LeeMujin Service has garnered nominations at the KBS Entertainment Awards, South Korea's prominent ceremony honoring achievements in entertainment programming. In 2022, the show received a nomination in the Digital Content Award category at the 20th KBS Entertainment Awards, recognizing its innovative format as a web-based music talk show hosted by Lee Mu-jin, and ultimately secured the win alongside Kim Gura's Guracheol.[66] The following year, at the 21st KBS Entertainment Awards in 2023, Lee Mu-jin was nominated for the Best Icon Award for his role in LeeMujin Service, highlighting the program's distinctive blend of live performances and artist interviews that resonated with younger audiences; the nomination led to a shared victory with Choo Sung-hoon from Boss in the Mirror.[64] In 2024, the series earned a nomination for the Popularity Award at the 22nd KBS Entertainment Awards, reflecting its sustained viewer engagement through collaborative music segments and celebrity duets, resulting in a co-win with Park Young-gyu of Mr. House Husband.[67] These nominations underscore the show's impact within KBS's digital and variety content landscape, though no unsuccessful nominations have been prominently reported as of late 2025.

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