Apartment 404
{{short description|Korean television program}}
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{{Infobox television
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| native_name = {{Infobox Korean television name|hangul=아파트404}}
| presenter =
| executive_producer =
| producer = Jung Chul-min
| country = South Korea
| language = Korean
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| list_episodes = #List of episodes
| location =
| runtime = 100 minutes
| network = tvN
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|02|23}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2024|04|12}}
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Apartment 404 (also stylized as Apartment404; {{Korean|아파트404}}) is a South Korean mystery solving variety show that reenacts real-life events that occurred in apartment complexes across different time periods and locations.{{Cite web |last=Yoo |first=Ji-hee |date=March 9, 2024 |script-title=ko:[왓IS] 제니 앞세웠지만…'아파트404', 결국 시청률 1%대로 하락 |trans-title=[What IS] Jennie took the lead... 'Apartment 404' eventually falls in viewership rating to around 1% |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003334308 |access-date=March 11, 2024 |website=Daily Sports |language=ko |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214510/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003334308 |url-status=live }} The cast members take on assigned roles, split into teams, and participate in mini-games while using their detective skills to solve each case. {{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/apartment-404-blackpink-jennie-tvn-cast-premiere-date-plot-3562135 |website=NME Networks |date=8 February 2024 |title=Everything we know about 'Apartment 404', starring BLACKPINK's Jennie}}{{cite web |url=https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/culture/jennie-from-blackpink-spotted-filming-for-a-new-variety-show-apartment-404 |title=Your First Look at Upcoming Variety Show 'Apartment 404' with Blackpink's Jennie |date=25 January 2024 |website=L'Officiel Singapore |access-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225210242/https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/culture/jennie-from-blackpink-spotted-filming-for-a-new-variety-show-apartment-404 |url-status=live }} Produced by Jung Chul-min, known for his work on Sixth Sense and Running Man, the show airs on tvN. The first season premiered on Amazon Prime Video from February 23 to April 12, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Apartment404/0M8GVUFBDIPFX9BKOQZ31487FD|website=Amazon Prime Video|title=Apartment 404}}
Cast
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!style=width:10% rowspan="2"|Cast Member !style=width:10% colspan="8"|Season 1 !style=width:3% rowspan="2"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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!width="6%"|2 !width="6%"|3 !width="6%"|4 !width="6%"|5 !width="6%"|6 !width="6%"|7 !width="6%"|8 |
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| Yoo Jae-suk
|colspan="8" {{CMain|Main}} | rowspan="7" |{{Cite web|url=https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/apartment404|title=Character introduction|website=tvN|date=April 14, 2024|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409163046/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/apartment404|url-status=live|archivedate=April 9, 2024}} |
| Cha Tae-hyun
|colspan="8" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Lee Jung-ha
|colspan="3" {{CMain|Main}} |colspan="1" bgcolor="darkgray"| |colspan="4" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Jennie Kim (Blackpink)
|colspan="8" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Oh Na-ra
|colspan="8" {{CMain|Main}} |
| Yang Se-chan
|colspan="7" {{CMain|Main}} |colspan="1" bgcolor="darkgray"| |
| {{ill|Im Woo-il|ko|임우일}}
|colspan="8" {{CGuest|Guest}} |
| Choi Yeon-jun
|colspan="3" bgcolor="darkgray"| |colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}} |colspan="3" bgcolor="darkgray"| |colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}} |
| {{ill|Aiki (Hook)|ko|아이키}}
|colspan="6" bgcolor="darkgray"| |colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}} |colspan="1" bgcolor="darkgray"| | |
| DickPunks
|colspan="6" bgcolor="darkgray"| |colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}} |colspan="1" bgcolor="darkgray"| | |
| Jo Se-ho
|colspan="7" bgcolor="darkgray"| |colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}} |
| Kim Si-eun
|colspan="7" bgcolor="darkgray"| |colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}} | |
Reception
The show has received mixed reviews from South Korean audiences. Some viewers have criticised its lack of originality, citing the need for stronger game setups and improved editing. While Apartment 404 borrows elements from successful programs like Running Man and The Sixth Sense, critics agree the programme has struggled to establish a distinct identity. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the integration of new cast members, like Cha Tae-hyun, and whether they complement the existing team dynamic. There has also been speculation about Yoo Jae-seok's role as a national MC, with some questioning whether the show’s lukewarm domestic reception could impact his standing, but "considering his track record of improving other programs", he should be given the opportunity to enhance Apartment 404. {{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Beom-seok |date=March 11, 2024 |title=tvN '아파트404' 부진, 도배 장판은 새로 해줘야 하지 않을까[TV와치] |trans-title=tvN's 'Apartment 404' is underperforming, shouldn't the wallpaper and flooring be new? [TV Watch] |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000831671 |access-date=March 11, 2024 |website=Newsen |language=ko |archive-date=March 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310211707/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000831671 |url-status=live }}
However, despite domestique critique, the show has achieved notable international success, topping the Amazon Prime Video TV Show category in 21 countries and regions, according to Flix Patrol, a global OTT viewing ranking site. It continues to garner attention, surpassing 20 million views on related content within three days of each episode's release.{{Cite web |last=Shine |first=Young-eun |date=March 5, 2024 |script-title=ko:제니 효과? '아파트404' 글로벌 21개국 톱10 랭크 |trans-title=Jenny effect? 'Apartment 404' ranks in the top 10 in 21 global countries |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0005267608 |access-date=March 11, 2024 |website=Maeil Business Newspaper |language=ko |via=Naver |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214508/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0005267608 |url-status=live }} In terms of total viewership, the show amassed over 110 million views, indicating sustained global interest. Internationally, the show ranked in the top 10 on Amazon Prime Video in various countries and regions. Notably, it received attention at MIPTV, a prominent TV and video program market.{{Cite web |last=Choi |first=Hee-jae |date=April 13, 2024 |script-title=ko:'아파트 404', 아마존프라임비디오 TV쇼 부문 톱 10…글로벌 인기 |trans-title='Apartment 404' ranks in the top 10 in the Amazon Prime Video TV show category... global popularity |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/018/0005714145 |access-date=April 18, 2024 |website={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}}}
Ratings
- Ratings listed below are the individual corner ratings of Apartment 404. (Note: Individual corner ratings do not include commercial time, which regular ratings include.)
- In the ratings below, the highest rating for the show will be in {{color|red|red}} and the lowest rating for the show will be in {{color|blue|blue}}.
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|0.763
|0.629
|0.529
|0.593
|0.456
|0.435
|0.398
|0.421
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! Ep. # !Original Airdate !AGB Nielsen {{cite web|url=https://search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=mtb_pcv&where=nexearch&query=아파트404|title=Nielsen Ratings on Naver|website=Naver}} {{cite web|url=http://search.daum.net/search?w=tot&DA=YZR&t__nil_searchbox=btn&sug=&sugo=&q=아파트404|title=Nielsen Ratings on Daum|website=Daum}} |
| 1
| February 23||{{color|red|2.746%}} |
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| 2
| March 1||2.124% |
| 3
| March 8||1.720% |
| 4
| March 15||1.716% |
| 5
| March 22||1.469% |
| 6
| March 29||1.499% |
| 7
| April 5||{{color|blue|1.263%}} |
| 8
| April 12|| 1.349% |
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References
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External links
- {{official website|https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/apartment404/}}{{in lang|ko}}
{{TVN (South Korea) Variety Programs}}
Category:2024 South Korean television series debuts
Category:South Korean reality television series
Category:South Korean variety television shows