KT Releases Interactive Variety Content for OTT 'Season' Viewers

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT announced on the 21st that it will release the second seasons of two popular original variety shows on Seezn: "Milsil-ui Aideul" (Children of the Locked Room) and "Gomak Mate" (Eardrum Mate).

"Milsil-ui Aideul" is a variety show where stars solve various missions to escape a room, broadcast live in real-time for 24 hours. It is an interactive program where viewers can watch five scenes simultaneously on one screen and participate through real-time chat. The cast includes Kwanghee, Hong Jin-ho, Kim Sang-gyun of JBJ95, Hyunseok of CIX, Kim Dong-han, and Kim Byung-kwan of ACE. The second season offers more diverse multi-view angles than the previous season. The real-time chat area with fans has also been enhanced to increase viewing enjoyment. From 2 PM on Wednesday, February 26, until 2 PM the next day, anyone logged into the Seezn app can enjoy it for free for 24 hours.

"Gomak Mate" is a healing music talk show that reads viewers' stories and comforts them with songs that suit their situations. Lyricist Kim Eana, singer DinDin, Daybreak's Lee Won-seok, and Jung Se-woon, who were active in the first season, will return as fixed MCs. Additionally, special guests who will delight viewers' ears include Go Young-bae, the vocalist of the group Soran, DAY6, and Heize.

The second season of "Gomak Mate," co-produced by KT and SBS Mobidic, will be available a week earlier on the Seezn app every Friday at 6 PM starting the 21st. After a week, it will also be available on the YouTube channel "Bangsongguk-e Saneun Unnideul - Gomak Mate" (Sisters Living in the Broadcasting Station - Gomak Mate).

Notably, this season introduces a live recording segment called "One Song Today" and a talk concert to get closer to viewers. "One Song Today" features behind-the-scenes stories from the recording site, communication with viewers via chat, and the cast recommending and singing today's song live in real time. Kim Hoon-bae, Executive Vice President of KT Customer New Business Division, said, "Gomak Mate and Milsil-ui Aideul are valuable contents created through direct communication with customers," adding, "We will continue to provide diverse and new experiences to users through Seezn's original content."

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