Ahn Jung-hwan, DinDin, and Lee Eun-ji are teasing the arrival of a brand-new soccer variety show, ‘Tiki Taka Show,’ promising incredible wit and chemistry!
Premiering on May 25 at 8 PM, the TikTok original variety show ‘Tiki Tiki Taka Taka Talk Talk Show’ (hereafter ‘Tiki Taka Show’) is a variety program that tackles various topics through battle-style talks centered around soccer. Expectations are high as the show features South Korean soccer legend Ahn Jung-hwan, the entertainment industry’s representative soccer fan DinDin, and the ‘variety trend’ Lee Eun-ji as MCs.
Ahn Jung-hwan shared his reason for joining, stating, “The idea of unfolding various stories in each episode using ‘soccer’ as a medium felt fresh.” He added, “The fact that it is TikTok’s first talk show also felt meaningful, so I happily joined.”
He further expressed confidence, saying, “‘Tiki Taka Show’ is a program where not only soccer fans but also those who don’t know much about soccer can relate and laugh together. We will show you pleasant chemistry, unpredictable talk, and non-stop fun.”
DinDin also showed his immense love for the sport. “I usually love soccer so much that I had high expectations from the moment I received the offer,” he explained. “It was especially interesting that guests from various fields, including not only soccer players but also experts, creators, shamans, and musicians, will be joining.”
He added, “Since people with different perspectives and personalities are gathering, I think there will be many unexpected funny moments. Please look forward to the cast’s bold wit, the MCs’ tiki-taka, and the surprising twists.”
Lee Eun-ji also emphasized the show’s unique points. “The ‘battle talk’ format, where people freely exchange opinions on a single topic, was impressive,” she said. “The charm is that it’s not just a program about soccer, but one that pleasantly unfolds stories anyone can relate to through soccer.”
Known for her energetic wit, Lee Eun-ji promised to be the ultimate mood maker, saying, “I’ll make sure that soccer fans, as well as viewers who love variety and talk content, can enjoy it without any pressure.”
Meanwhile, ‘Tiki Tiki Taka Taka Talk Talk Show’ is the first original variety content presented by TikTok in Korea. The first episode will be released on May 25 at 8 PM, with new episodes airing every Monday and Thursday at 8 PM.
