You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook 2009

Overview

You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook is a South Korean television program that combines elements of a talk show and live music performance. The show premiered on April 24, 2009, and ran until July 22, 2022, making it a long-running fixture in Korean pop culture. It was hosted by You Hee-yeol, who is also known by his musical project name, Toy. The program aired on KBS2 every Friday at 11:20pm KST with a runtime of approximately 80 minutes per episode. Each week featured multiple musical guests, typically three to four artists, who performed live and engaged in conversation with the host for segments lasting around 10 to 15 minutes. The show provided a platform for both established and emerging musicians to showcase their work in an intimate setting. As a music-based program, it contributed to the promotion of Korean popular music and offered audiences a chance to see live performances alongside informal artist interactions.