Wook Talk
Wook Talk (), also known as Because I Want to Talk, is a South Korean talk show hosted by Lee Dong-wook alongside comedian Jang Do-yeon and announcer . It aired on Wednesdays at 22:00 (KST) time slot on SBS TV from December 4, 2019 to February 26, 2020. It was later replaced by K-Trot in Town on March 4, 2020. Production. Background. On November 2, 2019, Lee Dong-wook announced at the end of his fanmeeting that he would be hosting his own talk show. The following day, his agency King Kong by Starship officially confirmed the  news. The decision was made after his hosting skills were recognized in "Strong Heart" (2012–2013) and to celebrate his 20th anniversary since debut. Live music. The show is not aired live but is instead filmed in front of a live audience. The live soundtrack for the show is provided by the band . Shortened title. Following recurring remarks by netizens on the show's title being too long (), SBS launched a poll on its website on December 18, 2019 with six different options for a shortened version of the title. The poll ran for 10 days, until December 28, and netizens  could vote once a day. "Wook Talk" won with 87% of the votes. Ratings. In the table below, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.