Psick University (Korean: 피식대학) is a YouTube comedy channel based out of South Korea. Composed of SBS and KBS comedians Lee Yong-ju, Jeong Jae-hyung, and Kim Min-soo, the group started YouTube in April 2019 and first became recognized after releasing a North Korean defector hidden camera prank.[2][3] Their sketch comedy series, such as "한사랑 산악회" and "B대면데이트", also gained popularity.[4] In 2023, their talk show series Psick Show won the Baeksang Arts Awards.[5]
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| Location | South Korea | |||||||||
| Years active | 2019–present | |||||||||
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| Subscribers | 3.18 million[1] (May 2024) | |||||||||
| Total views | 1.9 billion[1] | |||||||||
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Awards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2023 | Best Entertainment Program | Psick Show | Won | [5][6] |
References
edit- ^ a b "About 피식대학". YouTube.
- ^ [아투★포커스②] 요즘 뜨는 ‘피식대학’…인기 비결은?. Asia Today (in Korean). 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ 강유미와 피식대학, 유튜브로 자리 옮긴 ‘코미디 신세계’. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2024-08-15 – via Naver.
- ^ “보기 싫어도 또 본다며 우리 개그를 ‘지옥맛’이래요”. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2024-08-15 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "[BAEKSANG AND BEYOND] Psick Univ YouTube comedians discuss breaking the mold". Korea Joongang Daily. 2023-07-23.
- ^ Yoo, Jun-ha (April 28, 2023). "'피식대학-피식쇼' TV부문 예능 작품상 [59th 백상]" ['Psick University-Psick Show' TV Category Entertainment Award [59th Baeksang]]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023 – via Naver.