Most South Korean variety shows rely on a central theme to function. From Knowing Bros’ classroom concept to Busted!’s mystery motif, it would seem that crazy antics and lively conversation aren’t enough to keep a show afloat. It also has to have a distinct gimmick to make it stand out from the crowded competition. In
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Following the controversial fourth season of Produce 101 and lacklustre eighth season of Show Me The Money, things were starting to look bleak for Mnet. With a loss of trust and general interest in these exhausted franchises, both viewer expectations and production budgets were kept low for their next programme, Queendom, a new show headlining
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After almost nine years since the show first aired, the first season of Hello Counselor has concluded after 431 episodes. Following rumours that the show had been cancelled, the production staff released a statement confirming that Hello Counselor would be returning after a short hiatus with a second season. The popular KBS show boasts impressive
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A successful spin-off from New Journey To The West, Kang’s Kitchen returned for a second season in May. Featuring the same cast as the most recent installment of New Journey To The West, this season saw the members opening a restaurant in the scenic city of Gyeong-ju. Given the immense popularity of the show’s first
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We are now in the thick of the competition. With the second eliminations in Episode 8, 31 trainees remain out of the original 101. Trainees with prior debut experience shone in Episodes 8-10, perhaps because they were best able to handle the intense pressure. What’s even more surprising is that Mnet let them shine. Is
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With the first round of eliminations over and with votes re-set, Episode 6 began on a hopeful note, with the trainees ready to take on the next challenge: the Position Evaluation. In keeping with the familiar format, Episodes 6 and 7 focused on song selection and subsequent performances. The Position Evaluation gives trainees a chance
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As a K-pop fan, one should be no stranger to the mafia game – idols are well-known for playing mafia for their reality shows or in their off-time, as a way for both entertainment and as a past-time. From March 2019 onwards on tvN, Prison Life of Fools brings a cast of actors, idols, and
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These past few weeks for Produce X 101 can only be described as an emotional rollercoaster. Last week, viewers witnessed the season’s first elimination round, right after seeing the boys shine (or flop) in the iconic cover performance battles the week before. It’s been a wild two weeks and the road ahead only gets bumpier,
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The Produce Series is back for Season 4, and expectations are high. The ever-increasing contract lengths of the idol group formed each season is a testament to the series success. I.O.I had a year, Wanna One promoted 1.5 years, and Iz One has been signed on for 2.5 years. Now, the upcoming boy group is
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Behind the scenes footage of music shows, music video filming, and photo shoots are available on most idol YouTube channels. They offer curious fans a glimpse at the busied lives of idols and idol management teams. The popularity of this content has prompted several new shows including JYP Entertainment’s reality TV show Super Intern and
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