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S3 E14 · The Last Part-Timer / The Farewell Party

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About Unexpected Business

Unexpected Business is a talk and reality TV series that premiered on tvN on February 25, 2021. It has 3 seasons and 38 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 14 "The Last Part-Timer / The Farewell Party", aired on February 1, 2024.

Set in a small, rural town, the show is about two friends, actors Zo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun, running a supermarket for 10 days. They not only sell goods, but also operate small restaurant, where they cook and serve dishes. The two actors, who lived their whole lives in the city, experience life in the small town and blend into the neighborhood.

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Episodes

38 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2021 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

Set in a small, rural town, the show is about two friends, actors Zo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun, running a supermarket for 10 days. They not only sell goods, but also operate small restaurant, where they cook and serve dishes. The two actors, who lived their whole lives in the city, experience life in the small town and blend into the neighborhood.

Unexpected Business Season 1 release dates →
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    11. The Last Day

    Finale

    Bo-ah is in charge of a new menu for lunch service. She successfully finishes her duty and leaves, and Hong Kyung-min joins as a guest singer for the dinner service. He sings for the customers, and the owners also get requests. Meanwhile, the original owner appears at the store, and the owners talk about managing the store.

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    10. Jo Bo-Ah Arrived

    The last part-timer is Jo Bo-ah who is known as the golden child of the part-timer world. She’s been trained in the food show, but she shows unexpected sides of her at the store. Snow covers the village, and the owners and the part-timer go out with shovels. Meanwhile, a new menu by Bo-ah is added for dinner service. Stay tuned!

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    9. Yoon Si-Yoon and Dong Hyun-Bae Arrived

    The In-bee Park family stays for the lunch service, and Inbee eagerly prepares her dish. On the next day, Yoon Si-yoon and Dong Hyun-bae arrive at the store as new part-timers. As they are skilled part-timers, the owners leave the store to them and go out to take care of various businesses. Stay tuned to check out!

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    8. Park In-Bee Family

    The owners enjoy the relaxing and pleasant Sunday, and new guests appear at the store. World-class golfer Park In-bee comes with her husband Nam Gi-hyeob and sister Park In-ah. Gi Hyeob shows off his unique charms, and the sisters show off their cooking skills. Meanwhile, Tae Hyun and In Sung visit the woodworking shop.

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    7. Enjoying Sunday at the Store

    The guests bring various ingredients for the dinner service. Byung Eun’s bone-in sashimi and mulhoe get compliments from the customers. Joo Hyuk is in charge of the general store, but he makes mistakes as expected. Various groups of customers visit the store though it is Sunday, and the owners enjoy the relaxing day as well.

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    6. Fishing for New Ingredient

    In Sung, Byung Eun, and Joo Hyuk are out in the sea for fishing. Pro Fisher Park is confident, but the high waves and rain make it hard for them to catch even just one fish. Meanwhile, Seung Hwan is in charge of lunch instead of In Sung. Tae Hyun is worried in the beginning, but Seung Hwan shows off his cooking skills.

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    5. In-Sung Goes Fishing

    Kyung Ho is ready to go home, but endless customers and tasks delay his quitting time. Tae Hyun and In Sung are on their own in a while, but since it is the fourth day, they manage everything with ease. New part-timers appear to help the owners, and In Sung takes them to the sea to fish. Stay tuned to check out!

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    4. The New Menu

    Kyung Ho and Jae Hwa are in charge of the store while Tae Hyun and In Sung go out on a business trip. They are a bit clumsy in the beginning, but they successfully become reliable part-timers. New dishes are added for the dinner service, and another unexpected guest visits to help the owners. Stay tuned!

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    3. The Day with Bo-Young

    The owners become relaxed thanks to Bo Young who can take care of everything as a super part-timer. Tae Hyun gets ideas from the villagers about new menus. In Sung prepares a special dish for Bo Young who did a great job for the day. Meanwhile, new part-timers come to the store. Stay tuned to check out!

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    2. The Special Part-Timer

    Tae Hyun learns how to lit up the briquette on the Internet. However, he calls for help from the customers. In Sung gets used to cooking side dishes during dinner time, but they still can get too relaxed. Meanwhile, Park Bo Young joins the store as the first special part-timer. Stay tuned to see how the day will turn out!

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    1. The Birth of the Store Owners

    Actor Cha Tae Hyun and Zo In Sung go to a store in a small village in Gangwon Province. These two men have no experience in a managing store, but they are the owners of the store for 10 days. The store is small, but it has almost everything. Stay tuned to check out the beginning of their unexpected business.

Season 2

2022 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

The second series of the two ‘city men’ actors suddenly find themselves running a supermarket in the countryside.

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    13. The Last Day at the Supermarket

    Finale
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    12. The Amazing Part-Timers

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    11. Kim Hye-Soo the Chairwoman

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    10. Byung-Eun the Chatterbox

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    9. Special Menu From Jeju

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    8. New Part-Timer Is Here

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    7. The Three Actors

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    6. New Part-Timers

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    5. The Rookie Chefs

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    4. The Hidden Master Chef

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    3. The New Dish

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    2. Day 1 with the Part-Timers

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    1. Unexpected Store

In California

2023 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

South Korea's A-list celebrities become temporary owners of a local 'Asian Market' in California Together as hosts, they engage with diverse local customers, listening to their captivating "American Dream" stories and forming connections with them.

Unexpected Business In California release dates →
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    14. The Last Part-Timer / The Farewell Party

    Finale
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    13. To Become an Ordinary Korean Market

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    12. Reuniting After Three Years

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    11. Ladies Table

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    10. The Taste of Korea

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    9. The Market on Saturday

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    8. The Boss’s Heart

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    7. We Are the World

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    6. The Rescuer

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    5. You Learn Something New Every Day / If You Go to Los Angeles

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    4. An Additional Employee

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    3. Kimbap Is Long and the Day Is Short / Marina Gukbap

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    2. Kimbap Heaven / The Neighbors

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    1. Welcome to the USA / Night Before Opening

Cast & crew

Created by Yoo Ho-jin

  • Lim Ju-hwan

    Lim Ju-hwan

    Self

  • Yoon Kyung-ho

    Yoon Kyung-ho

    Self

  • Park Bo-young

    Park Bo-young

    Self

  • Kim Jae-hwa

    Kim Jae-hwa

    Self

  • Nam Joo-hyuk

    Nam Joo-hyuk

    Self

  • Inbee Park

    Inbee Park

    Self

  • Yoon Shi-yoon

    Yoon Shi-yoon

    Self

  • Dong Hyun-bae

    Dong Hyun-bae

    Self

  • Cho Bo-ah

    Cho Bo-ah

    Self

  • Lee Kwang-soo

    Lee Kwang-soo

    Self

  • Kim Woo-bin

    Kim Woo-bin

    Self

  • Hong Hyun-hee

    Hong Hyun-hee

    Self

  • Lee Eun-hyung

    Lee Eun-hyung

    Self

  • Shin Seung-hwan

    Shin Seung-hwan

    Self

  • Park Kyung-hye

    Park Kyung-hye

    Self

  • Park Byung-eun

    Park Byung-eun

    Self

Unexpected Business FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Unexpected Business?

Unexpected Business has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 1, 2024.

When did the latest episode of Unexpected Business come out?

The most recent episode of Unexpected Business, Season 3 Episode 14 "The Last Part-Timer / The Farewell Party", aired on February 1, 2024.

How many seasons of Unexpected Business are there?

Unexpected Business has 3 seasons with 38 episodes in total.

When did Unexpected Business first air?

Unexpected Business first aired on tvN on February 25, 2021.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Unexpected Business are released?

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