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Just an Excuse: Season 1

138 episodes Premiered Nov 17, 2022 Updated Jul 27, 2026

Just an Excuse is a television series that premiered in 2022. The show is part of Yoo Jae-suk's Welfare Content, a series of content where he engages in conversations with his favorite friends. The series is also known as Pinggyego, which is a Korean phrase that translates to "Just an Excuse." The title of the show, Just an Excuse, is a phrase that Yoo Jae-suk uses to describe the content of the series.

Season overview

Just an Excuse is a television series that premiered in 2022. The show is part of Yoo Jae-suk's Welfare Content, a series of content where he engages in conversations with his favorite friends. The series is also known as Pinggyego, which is a Korean phrase that translates to "Just an Excuse." The title of the show, Just an Excuse, is a phrase that Yoo Jae-suk uses to describe the content of the series.

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Taking a Walk is Just an Excuse

Nov 17, 2022 · 32 min

I called Seok-sam hyung (Ji Suk-jin) because I wanted to take a walk with him. Actually, it's all an excuse🐓🐓. That's all an excuse. I just want to chat. ※Beware of motion sicknes

S1·E2 Core

Taking Care of Your Health is Just an Excuse

Nov 25, 2022 · 35 min

A close CEO friend (Song Eun-i) said she's so busy these days. I wanted to make her healthier. Actually, it's all an excuse. 🐓 I wanted to talk to her again, so I met her since th

S1·E3 Core

Morning Club is Just an Excuse

Dec 3, 2022 · 39 min

I held a breakfast club with some friends that are 'full of fun' (Jo Se-ho & Nam Chang-hee). I wanted to talk about the world economy as an educated person in this era Actually, i

S1·E4 Core

A Picnic is Just an Excuse

Dec 16, 2022 · 37 min

With wannabe MZ Generation Ji Suk-jin and (Lee) Kwang-soo we experience picnic culture together. Actually, it's all just an excuse. 🐓 We met because we wanted to chat outside befo

S1·E5 Core

A Picnic is Just an Excuse Again

Dec 23, 2022 · 35 min

It's been a while since I've met Suk-jin and Kwang-soo, who made time in their busy schedule. Reminiscing and talking with ordinary citizens We had a warm time today. Actually, i

S1·E6 Core

New Year's Party is Just an Excuse

Jan 1, 2023 · 44 min

In the New Year, did you all have rice cake soup?^^ To celebrate the new year, I wanted to get together to set new year's resolutions and goals. So I met (Hong) Jin-kyung and the J

S1·E7 Core

New Year's Party is Just an Excuse Again

Jan 8, 2023 · 38 min

As an adult in our society. Upcoming economy and culture in 2023, We have discussed these on a global scale for our future directions. Actually, it's all just an excuse. 🐓 It was

S1·E8 Core

Lunar New Year Holidays are Just an Excuse

Jan 5, 2023 · 58 min

During the New Year holidays, you have a precious time to meet your relatives and hometown friends and ask them how they've been doing, right? So I had such a great time with (Jo)

S1·E9 Core

Celebratory Party is Just an Excuse

Feb 7, 2023 · 43 min

It's (Ji) Sukjin's birthday soon and (Kim) Jongkook's channel will soon hit 3 million subscribers! We have to celebrate thus we all gathered together in a party room. But actually

S1·E10 Core

A Cup of Coffee is Just an Excuse

Feb 25, 2023 · 56 min

Guest: Cha Tae-hyun & Yoo Yeon-seok (Movie "My Heart Puppy" Cast) 6 years ago, I told (Cha)Tae-hyun, my neighbor, to have a cup of coffee together, and now we're doing it. Since (

S1·E12 Core

Making Poached Egg (Suran) is Just an Excuse

Mar 11, 2023 · 41 min

😇 : "I know there's no demand for his house tour and making SURAN... but I'll wait for them" Thanks to a lot of support(?), we made SURAN at Chang Hee's house. But this is all~~

S1·E14 Core

Spring Has Arrived but It Is an Excuse

Mar 21, 2023 · 70 min

Spring has arrived as flowers are blooming and the weather is getting warmer. Spring day with my siblings and fresh air for starters. Actually you know what? It's all Just an Exc

S1·E15 Core

Pretentious Life is an Excuse

Apr 8, 2023 · 49 min

These guys are the good examples of living a "pretentious life". We're going to have a deep discussion regards about "pretentious life". Actually it's all excuse! All chat lover

S1·E16 Core

It's Just an Excuse that They are My Close Friends

Apr 11, 2023 · 48 min

I invited my close friends to my neighborhood. It's been a while since we've met each other, so I was curious about what they've been up to lately... But this is all~~ just an ex

S1·E17 Core

Family Month is an Excuse

May 4, 2023 · 49 min

May is the month of family, and it's a time when we all want to spend more time with our loved ones. ❤ So, So-min, Mi-joo, Se-ho, and I got together to chat and share some warm mo

S1·E18 Core

Again, Family Month is an Excuse

May 8, 2023 · 37 min

Parents day, raining... feeling down today... you know what I mean... I got together with my friends and chat all day long. Crying, touching stories... topics change so often. A

S1·E19 Core

Introducing the Little Giants Is Just an Excuse.

May 20, 2023 · 51 min

I have friends that are small yet have great hearts and talents. I’m going to talk about the economy as well as the direction and value of life with my ‘little giants.’ Actually,

S1·E20 Core

A Coupon Book is Just an Excuse

Jun 11, 2023 · 50 min

When is Lee Dong-wook coming back to complete his coupon? We wanted to fulfill your request but also thought Wookdong would want to be on the show as well. Actually, you know wha

S1·E21 Core

Again, a Coupon Book Is Just an Excuse

Jun 11, 2023 · 34 min

I meet and have a chat with my bros every season. This time, we talked about how our first half of the year was and our personal tastes for so long. Actually this is just an excus

S1·E22 Core

Mystery Series is Just an Excuse

Jun 22, 2023 · 63 min

I invited my favorite scriptwriter for mystery and crime series, and we talked about her latest update! Actually, you know what? It’s all an excuse.🐓 My closest director friend♥,

S1·E24 Core

Celebrating 1-million-subscribers is Just an Excuse

Jul 8, 2023 · 57 min

Thanks to the love and support of our subscribers, we have achieved 1 million subscribers. 🔥 Taking advantage of this chance, Pinggyego and BBAM BBAM... No, the BBAM BBAM Social C

S1·E25 Core

Fighting Fire with Fire is Just an Excuse

Jul 11, 2023 · 66 min

It's Chobok. Did you guys have healthy meal? In this rainy season and hot weather, we should take care of ourselves. So I met Euni and Sook to eat some hot, healthy food as if we

S1·E26 Core

Having a Coffee Chat is Just an Excuse (Pinggyego)

Jul 22, 2023 · 52 min

Last time when I met Mr. Cha, he provoked me while talking so I called him again to beat him once again. You know what? Again, it's just an excuse🐓 I wanna drink coffee with Tae

S1·E27 Core

Summer Vacation Is Pinggyego(an excuse)

Jul 29, 2023 · 48 min

Are you enjoying your summer vacation? Going travel is a nice way to enjoy your summer but wouldn't it be nice to stay in a cool place? I'll spend this summer with my close frie

S1·E28 Core

Summer Vacation Is Pinggyego(an Excuse) Again

Aug 5, 2023 · 51 min

As I told you earlier, I got tons of things to say like English lecture, dance lecture, and recipes. As the host, I'm kind of responsible for giving you important information. Ac

S1·E29 Core

Joint Birthday Party Is Pinggyego (an Excuse)

Aug 13, 2023 · 50 min

For those whose birthdays are during summer vacation, For those who've imagined throwing a birthday party in spring or fall, I threw the joint birthday party🎉with my bros, who we

S1·E30 Core

mini Pinggyego : Yoo Jae-Suk, Kwon Jin-Ah

Aug 22, 2023 · 26 min

Date: A hot summer afternoon on August 2nd, 2023 Location: Ddeun Ddeun editing room Casts: Yoo Jae-Suk, Kwon Jin-Ah Topic: Two artists' daily lives, how they treat their lives

S1·E31 Core

mini Pinggyego: Yu Jae Seok, Jo Sae Ho, Yoo Yeon seok

Aug 29, 2023 · 36 min

Date: August 16th, 2023 Sunny day after the rain Location: Ddeun Ddeun Editing Room Casts: Yu Jae-Seok, Jo Sae-Ho, and Yoo Yeon-Seok Topic: Started with one, ended with two! Suc

S1·E32 Core

Greeting Autumn Is Just an Excuse

Sep 1, 2023 · 46 min

The season of reading, autumn is near. I had an elegant chat with Seok Jin, HaHa, and Ji-hyo. Are you getting ready for autumn while feeding your intellect? To be honest with yo

S1·E33 Core

Paying Back is just an excuse

Sep 7, 2023 · 56 min

There are two little brothers who have always helped me out no matter what. Because I was shy, I never properly showed my gratitude I wanted to pay back to them by treating them

S1·E34 Core

Mini Pinggyego: Yu Jae-Seok, Jee Seok-jin, KEY

Sep 12, 2023 · 32 min

Date: Afternoon on August 12th, 2023 Place: Ddeun Ddeun Editing Room Participants: Yu Jae-Seok, Jee Seok-jin, KEY Genre: Active KPOP Idol who mysteriously knows a lot about Gene

S1·E35 Core

'Best friends' is just an excuse (Pinggyego)

Sep 16, 2023 · 61 min

I heard there are little brothers that can't be separated, With those two brothers and Seok-Jin, We've solidified our friendship with deep conversations. It's all~~ an excuse (P

S1·E36 Core

Union is an excuse (Pinggyego)

Sep 23, 2023 · 63 min

There are two nice, funny actor dongsengs (little brothers) of mine They separately have some news for me! So I called them over, to be united and chat. It's all~~ an excuse (P

S1·E37 Core

(Live Replay) Returning Home is Just an Excuse

Sep 28, 2023 · 120 min

Before the long Chuseok holiday, I gathered with my younger siblings at a karaoke bar. Those of you who are on your way home, all of you who are at home, gather together Let's si

S1·E38 Core

Chuseok Holiday Is Just An Excuse (Pinggyego)

Sep 29, 2023 · 74 min

Hello, are you enjoying the (Chuseok) holiday? I'm gonna spend the holiday with my gym bro, dinosaur bro and Slimer bro. I am happy more than anyone else! Everything is just an

S1·E39 Core

A Festival Is Just an Excuse (Pinggyego)

Oct 14, 2023 · 58 min

Fireworks festivals, university festivals, music festivals... There are many festivals held especially in October. It's been a long time since we've been to one, so we talked ab

S1·E40 Core

Kimchi Stew is just an excuse (Pinggyego)

Oct 24, 2023 · 71 min

The kimchi stew battle we've talked about with Seok-sam last summer has taken place. It is a chance to show off our cooking skills. We invited SEVENTEEN as a tasting group. Let'

S1·E41 Core

Looking Alike Is Just an Excuse (Pinggyego)

Oct 28, 2023 · 52 min

Face, talking skills... I have a friend of 30 years and a brother who are just like me. All puppy-looking three of us gathered and had deep conversations about looking alike in

S1·E44 Core

Tea time is just an excuse(Pinggyego)

Nov 18, 2023 · 52 min

There's a guy I really like. He and I delivered coal and dug up sweet potatoes. This time, we had nice tea time while discussing life. Actually, it's all just an excuse 🐓 We didn'

S1·E45 Core

Using a coupon is just an excuse (Pinggyego)

Dec 2, 2023 · 75 min

We have a Gyewon who will use the leader coupon. Wookdong, who's only been talking about his movies that will be released a couple of years later, finally came to us with good news

S1·E46 Core

Chicken feet ramyeon is just an excuse (Pinggyego)

Dec 9, 2023 · 54 min

I really love ramyeon, and Yeon-seok recommended chicken feet ramyeon the other day. So I'm going to cook it today. Food tastes better when shared, doesn't it? I'm having Sung-min,

S1·E47 Core

The 1st Pinggyego Awards Ceremony

Dec 17, 2023 · 125 min

Thank you for coming to "The 1st Pinggyego Awards Ceremony" We sincerely welcome the viewers(Gyewon). We'd like to invite the viewers who have been with us all this time. We've pr

S1·E48 Core

12 Disciples is Just an Excuse(Pinggyego)

Dec 25, 2023 · 61 min

Thanks to DEFCONN three months ago, people started talking about my 12 disciples, even I didn't know I had. This time, we met again with DEFCONN and Kwang-hee to talk about my 12 d

S1·E49 Core

New Year's Greeting is just an excuse(Pinggyego)

Jan 1, 2024 · 51 min

The New Year, 2024 is here. We start the New Year talking with Seo-jin and Se-chan, sharing greetings and wishing you a happy New Year Actually, it's all just an excuse. 🐓 The thr

S1·E52 Core

Wedding song is just an excuse

Jan 27, 2024 · 62 min

You've all been to a wedding before, right? We invited someone who comes to mind when you think of a wedding song. We met Hyeryun, who became a hot celeb in this field, and Chang

S1·E53 Core

The Lunar New Year holiday is just another excuse

Feb 9, 2024 · 60 min

The Lunar New Year holiday has come again this year. Do you remember who was with me during last year's Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays? This time, the Dokkaebi cast and Se-h

S1·E54 Core

Surviving winter is just an excuse (Pinggyego)

Feb 17, 2024 · 67 min

The winter is already coming to an end, did everyone have a warm winter? I met up with IU, whom I really like, for a chat. As we were talking, I realized that she and I have a lo

S1·E81 Core

Coming over for Chuseok is just an excuse

Sep 14, 2024 · 62 min

How are you spending your holidays? My family-like colleagues are coming over today, so we have prepared some food and made sure it feels like a holiday. It's been so long since

S1·E114 Core

Birthday Party is Just an Excuse

Aug 13, 2025 · 72 min

It's that one day of the year for our Gyeju's celebration! From my birthday to Kwang Soo's, we had so much to celebrate. So, to clear out the mountain of well-wishes all at once,

S1·E134 Core

The Heyday is Just an Excuse

Apr 11, 2026 · 77 min

These days, there are many juniors around me who are comedians in their prime. With these successful people, we will try to uncover everything from the secrets of making buzzwords

S1·E136 Core

Golden Friendship is Just an Excuse

Apr 25, 2026 · 62 min

This time, Gwang-soo brought friends whose friendship was as bright as his golden teeth. Their chemistry was so fun that I decided to try to infiltrate this friendship.