Actress Son Na Eun is stepping into a completely new role, not in a drama, but in real life. She joins MBC Every1’s brand new variety program Hotel Goblin, which premieres today, January 20, as part of a celebrity team running a one-week hanok hotel in Jeju.
A Hotel That Opens for Only One Week
Hotel Goblin follows a group of celebrities as they open and operate a traditional Korean hanok hotel that exists for just seven days before closing forever. The show brings together Son Na Eun, Go Doo Shim, Kwon Yul, Kim Dong Jun, Lee Dae Hwi, and Jeon Sung Gon, who welcome international guests and introduce them to warm Korean hospitality.
Set in Jeju, the program combines travel, teamwork, and real-life challenges as the cast manages everything from guest services to kitchen duties.
Son Na Eun Shows a New Side of Herself
Throughout the show, Son Na Eun faces nonstop hotel work alongside her teammates while dealing with unexpected situations on site. She displays strong dedication by personally bringing a bungeoppang machine from Seoul to prepare welcome food for guests, showing how seriously she takes her role.
Viewers will get to see a more natural and approachable side of Son Na Eun, far from her usual elegant on-screen image. Her calm attitude and sincere effort add warmth and energy to the program.
Expanding Her Career Across Variety and Drama
Son Na Eun is preparing for an active year across multiple platforms. Alongside her variety show appearance, she is set to star in SBS’s upcoming Friday-Saturday drama Kim Manager, scheduled to air in 2026.
In the drama, she plays “Sang Ah,” an employee working with Kim Manager, portrayed by So Ji Sub, and a character who carries hidden secrets. The role is expected to showcase a different side of her acting range.
First Broadcast Airs Tonight
Hotel Goblin premieres tonight at 8:30 PM on MBC Every1, marking Son Na Eun’s first step into the world of hotel management and a fresh chapter in her entertainment career.
With her expanding activities across both variety shows and dramas, attention is growing on what new charms Son Na Eun will reveal in 2026.