Apartment 404
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| Apartment 404 | |
|---|---|
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| Hangul | 아파트404 |
| RR | Apateu404 |
| MR | Ap'at'ŭ404 |
| Genre | Reality Variety |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Jung Chul-min |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | February 23 – April 12, 2024 |
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 throughout history.[1] Cast members take on assigned roles, are divided into teams, and participate in mini-games while using their detective skills to solve each case.[2][3] 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.[4]
| Cast Member | Season 1 | Ref. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Yoo Jae-suk | Main | [5] | |||||||
| Cha Tae-hyun | Main | ||||||||
| Lee Jung-ha | Main | Main | |||||||
| Jennie Kim (Blackpink) | Main | ||||||||
| Oh Na-ra | Main | ||||||||
| Yang Se-chan | Main | ||||||||
| Im Woo-il | Guest | ||||||||
| Choi Yeon-jun | Guest | Guest | [6] | ||||||
| Aiki (Hook) | Guest | ||||||||
| DickPunks | Guest | ||||||||
| Jo Se-ho | Guest | [7] | |||||||
| Kim Si-eun | Guest | ||||||||
Reception
Apartment 404 received mixed reviews from a variety of South Korean audiences. 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.[8]
Despite domestic 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.[9] In terms of total viewership, the has 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. It also received attention at MIPTV, a prominent TV and video program market.[10]
