Jo Kwon becomes newest member of 'Family' season 2

Boy band 2AM member Jo Kwon [Asia Economic Daily]

Boy band 2AM member Jo Kwon has decided to join the new cast of SBS variety show "Family Outing," becoming the latest in a string of celebrities who have agreed to appear in a revamped season of the program.A source close to Kwon said, "We have talked with the producers of the show and he has been set to appear as a regular in the second season."Jo Kwon joins other newly-recruited members of "Family" season 2 including TV personality Kim Won-hee, actor Yoon Sang-hyun, comedian Ji Sang-ryul, comedienne Shin Bong-sun, boy band 2PM member Taecyeon and female idol group Girls' Generation member Yoona.The entire original cast from the first season -- including main hosts Yoo Jae-seok and singer Lee Hyori -- wrapped up shooting of the final episode last week.Jo Kwon, leader of his four-member boy band, has been extending his popularity through various variety programs with his witty sense of humor and dancing skills. He also appears as Brown Eyed Girls member Ga-in's make-believe husband in MBC reality show "We Got Married." The first episode of the new season of "Family" is set to go into shoot at the end of this month.Reporter : Park Kun-ouc kun1112@asiae.co.krEditor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr, Lucia Hong luciahong@asiae.co.kr<ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>