Fresh off the Sea Season 3 aired its premiere episode on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The main concept of this reality show is to challenge four cast members—comprising Korean actors and actresses—to cook dishes using seafood. They can obtain these ingredients through their work. One of the highlights of Fresh off the Sea season 3 is the addition of actor Kim Hye Yoon as a new cast member. So, what made the production team choose Hye Yoon as a regular cast member for this season? Let’s find out!
Kim Hye Yoon replaces Ahn Eun Jin and Lim Ji Yeon
The regular cast of the reality show Fresh off the Sea consists of two senior Korean artists, Yum Jung Ah and Park Joon Myeon. In each season, they are joined by two different young artists. In the first season, Dex and Ahn Eun Jin were chosen as the young cast members, while in season 2, it was Lee Jae Wook and Lim Ji Yeon. Now, in this latest season, Dex returns as the youngest male cast member. Meanwhile, Kim Hye Yoon has taken over the roles previously held by Ahn Eun Jin and Lim Ji Yeon.
Kim Hye Yoon once appeared as a guest star on “Fresh off the Sea” Season 2
This isn’t Kim Hye Yoon’s first appearance on Fresh off the Sea. Previously, she guest-starred in season 2 of Fresh off the Sea, appearing in episodes 11–13. At that time, Hye Yoon came to surprise the cast, especially Yum Jung Ah. Hye Yoon had previously acted alongside Jung Ah, playing daughter and mother in the popular K-drama Sky Castle (2018). Unsurprisingly, her presence added to the cheerfulness and was warmly welcomed by the cast.
Hye Yoon became a regular cast member in Season 3, as she was considered one of the best workers
At the beginning of an episode of Fresh off the Sea Season 3, the production team mentioned that one of the reasons Hye Yoon was chosen as a regular cast member this season was that she was considered one of the best workers. Hye Yoon was praised for being agile and having good reflexes while working. These qualities are considered essential for the cast this season, as for the first time, Fresh off the Sea will be traveling abroad. They will also be working in one of Southeast Asia’s countries with natural conditions that are both exotic and challenging: the Philippines.
So, will Kim Hye Yoon be able to adapt and once again demonstrate her best abilities? Find out the answer on the reality show Fresh off the Sea Season 3!
