Must Watch Korean Variety Shows

Have you ever run out of kdramas to watch? I did, well i think I did. That led me to korean variety shows. I find their concepts new, creative and insanely hilarious.

Here are some of the Korean Variety shows that I've watched and I've been watching. My personal list of must watch korean variety shows.

1. 2 Days and 1 Night

The main concept of this show is to showcase different places in South Korea, their food, culture and their people. Casts stay overnight on a one night two day trip. During the trip they take part in a series of challenges and games such as Lunch, Dinner and Sleeping Games which is mainly determined by 'luck'.

I started watching this show because of  Jung Joon Young but as I watch each episode, I began to love the other members: The Grand Award Kim Jong Min, Laughing Monster Cha Tae Hyun, Mr. Devious Kim Jun Ho, Concerned Pig Defconn and Nicotinepath Kim Joo Hyuk (later replaced by Runner Yoon Dong Gu). Jung Joon Young was called The Icon of Luckiness because they say he is lucky. He wins most the games, making his hyungs  hungry and cold. 

2 Days and 1 Night Season 3 casts

There are episodes wherein they invite other celebrities but the laughter brought by the main casts is enough for me. They have different personalities and charm but I love how they connive so well. I watched every episode of season 3. That's how much I love this show. Remember each member! ♥

2. The Return of Superman

This is a show wherein celebrity dads  have to solely take care of their kids. These dads get to spend time and bond with their kids. Seeing dads cooking, bathing, disciplining and taking care of their childen is moving yet fun.

Of all the families, I particularly love Jumong Appa (Song Ilkook) and his triplets - The Responsible Song Daehan, Cute Song Minguk and Free-spirited Song Manse. I love how they run around, sing their hearts out and eat almost everything. They surely have the energy and the appetite! 

First episode of Song family

I always hear how cute the triplets are but I didn't believe it until I saw them. They are irresistably cute and smart too! You should see it yourself. You'll surely love them too!

Manse, Minguk and Daehan

Song family left the show last February 2016. Oh I still miss these little dinosaurs and dinosaur appa too! I already watched all the episodes with the triplets but I still watch them over and over.

3. Weekly Idol

If you want to see the witty and funny side of your favorite kpop idols, then you should watch Weekly Idol. The show is hosted by Doni and Coni; Rapper Defconn and the comedian Jeong Hyeong Don. These hosts are so funny.

I particularly love the Random Play Dance segment wherein idols dance to their songs that stops at a random point or changes to another song; they must dance with the proper position and choreography. The member who made mistakes will receive punishment from the team or from Doni and Coni. I also love the  x2 Speed Dance Challenge where idols dance to their song in double speed. It is cool when veteran groups like Sechskies, Shinhwa and Bigbang do this challenge.

Omo! Where are you going Jun Hyung?

I honestly don't watch every episode. I only watch episodes with WANNA ONE, BTOB, BEAST (now HIGHLIGHT), BIGBANG, SHINHWA, INFINITE, GOT7, SECHSKIES, BTS, CNBLUE and SHINEE as guests. Not a lot right? 

4. Battle Trip

Battle Trip is a traveling variety program where guests are divided into teams and embark on trips (mostly Asian countries). Afterwards, they get together in the studio to discuss their trips and determine the winner with the better traveling experience that is determined by the studio audience.

I came across this variety show because of 2ne1's Dara (Sandara Park) as she featured the beauty of the Philippines to the whole world which made me love her even more. 💕

Battle Trip in the Philippines with Sandara Park

This korean variety show is perfect for those who loves traveling.

5. Celebrity Bromance

Let's admit it! We love bromance. And if you're longing and wanting for more, then this korean variety show is for you! Celebrity Bromance shows friendship of celebrities that some are known to us like Nam Joo Hyuk-Jisoo and Jung Joon Young-Roy Kim but some are really unexpected. 😏 My favorite episode was Zico and Choi Tae Joon they are really fun to watch.

That look tho'

6. New Journey to the West

New Journey to the West is a korean variety show wherein the members go on a trip outside South Korea (as of season 4). I think it is a bit similar to the format of 2 days and 1 night because of the games and missions that determine their chance to eat lunch or dinner plus the members are from the past season of 2 days and 1 night too - Kang Ho Dong, Lee Su Geun and Eun Ji Won with the addition of Ahn Jae Hyun, Cho Kyu Hyun and Song Min Ho.

New Journey to the West casts

This show is really fun to watch as the members are very funny and seems really comfortable to each other and Song Min Ho's variety skills is just surprising. Lol!

If you want to rest from watching kdramas, try watching variety shows.

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