KBS or Korean Broadcasting System is the national public broadcaster in South Korea. It was founded in 1927, and operates radio, television, and online services, being one of the biggest South Korea television networks.
In today list, I am telling you about my favorite variety shows that have came out from KBS. There was a lot to choose from but I pick out my favorite one to watch, the ones I kept up with every week and ones I really miss. Let's get started.
1. 2 Days & 1 Night
2 Days and 1 Night is a reality-variety show that beginning airing on August 5, 2007. The show's motto is 'Real Wild Road Variety.' Its main concept is to recommend various places of interest that viewers can visit in South Korea. The current cast members are Kim Jong Min, Defconn, Yoon Shi Yoon and inter Lee Yong Jin.
The first season starred Kang Ho Dong, Lee Soo Geun, Kim Jong Min, Eun Ji Won, Noh Hong Chul, Ji Sang Ryul and Sanggeun, the dog mascot. The show later experienced a number of cast member changes and the final episode aired on February 26, 2012. Kim C, Lee Seung Gi, MC Mong abd Uhm Tae Woong join the cast as Ji Sang Ryul, Noh Hong Chil and Kang Ho Dong left the cast before the last episode with Kim Jong Min leaving the show for mandatory military service and rejoining the show after his services.
The second season aired on March 4, 2012 with returning members Lee Soo Geun, Kim Jong Min and Uhm Tae Woong, who were joined by new members Kim Seung Woo, Cha Tae Hyun, sung Si Kyung and Joo Won. Kim Seung Woo left the show in March 2013 to re-focus on his acting career and was replaced by fellow actor Yoo Hae Jin. Season 2 officially wrapped up on November 24, 2013.
Season 3 premiered on December 1, 2013, with returning members Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jong Min and new members Kim Joon Ho, Kim Joo Hyuk, Jung Joon Young and Defconn. As of November 22, 2015, Kim Joo Hyuk left the cast on their two-year anniversary and Yoon Shi Yoon became a new members in April 2016. Jung Joon Young left the show due to his scandal and it was confirmed that Joon Young will return to the show on January 7. 2017. Jung Joon Young was permanently removed by the production team due to his involvement in the Burning Sun scandal. The chatroom expose also affected Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jun Ho with allegations of golf gambling in large amounts.
As of now, the show is on a hiatus after the Burning Sun scandal.
2. Happy Together
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Happy Together is a talk show which first ran on November 8, 2001. It was the most popular show on KBS from 2002 to 2003 and further continued its success in two more seasons. Currently, it is still placed as one of the most popular shows on Korean free-to-air networks which airs every Thursday. The program celebrated its 200th episode during its third season on July 7, 2011 and is currently in its 4th season.
The host in season 1 were Shin Dong Yup, Yoo Seung Jun, Lee Hyori, Yoo Jae Suk, and Kim Je Dong. They were joined by multiple special host like Im Chang Jung, Kim Tae Woo, Cha Tae Hyun, Kim Jang Hoon, Choi Soo Jun and Tim. There is a total of 179 episodes from season 1. The early Happy Together was a talk show, a quiz where the MC's face students for scholarships. Later that was scrapped and the Classroom Talk and the Metal Tray Karaoke Room were implemented as permanent corners. Season 1 had several different corners or segments. One of the most famous being Metal Try Karaoke Room; it's were guests would sing a song (usually a children's carol) in ten turns, during which they have to sing every line correctly. Three chance cards are available to ease the singing and as soon as someone makes a mistake, the metal trays suspended above their heads will drop on team. The Metal Tray Drama is were the host and guest are divided into two teams and act out a scene from a movie or drama. Usually involving funny antics, anyone who laughs or forgets what to do (known as NG) will be hit by the metal tray. Another corner was Do Re Mi Kong Kong Kong were two host and five guests would participate in reciting a children's song using a human-sized keyboard handing from the ceiling. They are each assigned a note and would have four chances to correctly play the song by hitting the corresponding key on the keyboard with their heads. If they are wrong, a group of punishes will hit them with a plastic mallet.
The host of season 2 were Yoo Jae Suk, Eugene of S.E.S, Tak Jae Hoon, Kim Ah Joong, Lee Hyori, Lee Soo Heun, and Shin Bong Sun. They were joined by Hyun Young as a special host in one episode. There is a total of 113 episodes from season 2. This season was commonly known as Happy Together Friends, where celebrities find their former schoolmates. This season wasn't as humorous as the previous season, because most celebrities and schoolmates would usually be crying or cherishing their time together. One of the corners is this season was Study Quick, If Incorrect, Metal Trays will Hit! The two celebrities and their friends will compete for a free dinner after the show so they can catch-up with each other. The object of the game is to correctly identify the certain objects/people after studying for 30 minutes. A picture of the object/person is put on to a conveyor belt and it passes through each participant while they are wearing headphones, they must correctly identify what it is or be hit by the Metal Trays. The team with the most points will win the free dinner.
The host of season 3 were Yoo Jae Suk, Park Myeong su, Park Jun Gyu, Ji Sang Ryeol, Shin Bong Sun, Park Mi Sun, Kim Shin Young, Jo Se Ho, Kim Poong, Jun Hyun Moo, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Kim Soo Yong, Kim Yong Man, Ji Suk Jin, and Park Soo Hong. There was some special host and subsidiary host which were Heo Kyung Hwan, Choi Hyo Jong, Jung Beom Gyun, Kim Won Hyo, Jo Woo Jong and Defconn. There is a total of 557 episodes from season 3. Season 3 lasted 11 years from 2007 to 2018. This season was known as Happy Together: Let's Go To School, where the four MC's dressed as females and participated in school-themed games. This season included a corner from season 1, where the MCs would play against students in a quiz for a scholarship. It was scrapped in three weeks and now the it was simply known as Happy Together Season 3 which the corners are Challenge! Memorize Song, and That's You!. Challenge! Memorize Song took place inside a sauna, where the MCs and guest would need to correctly sign a song to escape the sauna. Those who escape the sauna can enjoy food and drinks while watching the rest of the challengers suffer. The last person in the sauna is the loser and receives a painful massage. That's You! has been replaced by What is That!, where guests bring an item they cherish and Don't Laugh in the Sauna!, joined the two remaining corners that take place in a sauna. Don't Laugh in the Sauna! is were the hosts 'chat' with the guest in a dialect trying to make them laugh. These conversations usually surround what a typical 'Korean mother' will talk about, those who laugh will be sprayed by a water gun. Everyone has a plastic clear bowl they can use to protect themselves from the water and this corner takes place in the locker room of the sauna. In early 2009, Challenge! Memorize Song was removed to save time. Don't Laugh in the Sauna! remains and follows Star Quiz How is that Possible! which is a quiz about the guests for daily products. On April 25, 2017, the show underwent a revamp, one significant change is the show will be in the form of a two-part series because most recordings go overtime.
The host of the current season 4 are Yoo Jae Suk, Jun Hyun Moo, Jo Se Ho, and Jo Yoon Hee. They are joined by special host Ji Sang Ryeol, Minhyun of Wanna One and NU'EST, JR of NU'EST, Sejeong of Gugudan, Woo Hyun of Infinite, Yook Sung Jae of BTOB, Hwasa of MAMAMOO, Kim So Hyun, Cha Eun Woo of ASTRO, Lai Kuan Lin, P.O of Block B, Jang Won Young and Kim Min Ju of IZ*ONE, and Rowoon of SF9. There is a total of 38 episodes from season 4 (as of June 27, 2019). It is just known as Happy Together Season 4. Currently each episode starred a special guest cast related to the theme of the episode along with having a special host. This is a talk show and currently have one corner where they would talk about a past that the guest would like to eraser.
3. The Return of Superman
The Return of Superman is also known as Superman is Back and it is a reality-variety show that original aired as a three episodes pilot as a Chuseok holiday special in 2013. In October of 2017, KBS announced that The Return of Superman will officially become part of the Happy Sunday lineup starting on November 3, 2013. The show is about celebrity dads who are left to care for their kids along fro 48 hours without the help of anyone, while their wives leave the home to enjoy some relaxing time off. The wives are shown leaving the home before the 48 hours begins and coming back to greet their family once the 48 hours have ended. During the 48 hours the dads and children are either doing a task the wives have written out for the dads to complete or the dads are exploring new activities with their kids. Occasionally celebrity friends of the dads will stop by to interact with the kids. The show is filmed with set up cameras and cameraman hiding in tents and playhouses in each other celebrities' actual home. In each episode, as the show moves from one family to the next, a brief narration by the narrator is given to introduce the next segment of the episode. During each individual family segment the parents and the children who were old enough to answer questions would give a talking head interview while being asked questions by the shows producers.
The current cast includes Lee Dong Gook and his five children: Lee Jae Si, Lee Jae Ah, Lee Seol Ah, Lee Soo Ah, and Lee Si An (Daebak), Sam Hammington and his two sons: William Hammington (Jung Tae Oh) and Bentley Hammington (Jung Woo Sung), Park Joo Ho and his two children: Park Na Eun (Eden) and Park Geon Hoo (Aciel), and Moon Hee Joon and his daughter, Moon Hee Yul (Jam-Jam).
4. Hello Counselor
Hello Counselor is a reality show that aired on November 22, 2010. It is hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Lee Young Ja and Jung Chan Woo and Kim Tae Gyun of Cultwo. Choi Tae Joon joined the show as a host from August 29, 2016 to September 4, 2017. After 8 years as a host, Jung Chan Woo has left the school after the broadcast of April 23, 2018 due to health problems.
According to the show's official description through KBS, Hello Counselor is a talk show with an emphasis on regular people, regardless of age or gender that aims to help take down communication barriers by sharing stories about life. As of June 24, 2019 there is a total of 419 episodes.
5. Battle Trip
Battle Trip is a program starring Lee Hwi Jae, Kim Sook and Sung Si Kyung as the main MCs as well as a celebrity as a special MC starting on April 16, 2016. San E left his position as a MC after having a scandal. Battle Trip is a reality television and travel documentary. As of July 6, 2019 there is a total of 147 episodes.
The program is a trip competition between two groups of celebrities, traveling based on specific topics and showing viewers travel information and amazing tips. The winner group is chosen based on 100 votes from the audience. To discourage cross-country travels, each group can only travel within specified cities or states as the topic stipulates.
6. Music Bank
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Music Bank is a music program that airs every Friday. As of 2015, the show is also broadcast in more than a hundred countries through KBS World. The show also organizes the global live concert Music Bank World Tour. As of June 28, 2019, there is a total of 9895 episodes.
Prior to Music Bank, Top 10 Songs debuted in 1981 airing live on Friday and aired until 1998. For the first few months of 1998, Bravo New Generation took its place and due to low ratings Music Bank quickly replace it on June 18, 1998. the chart format that was used since Top 10 Songs was abandoned in late 2001 due to controversy and was changed into a request format. In 2005, the show was moved to Sunday afternoons and became a recorded broadcast. Due to sinking ratings in September 2007, the show returned to its original time slot of Friday evenings and a live format. The chart were revived as category-based charts.
In January 2008, the category-based charts were combined into the K-Chart which is the familiar countdown chart and the only program to do so. In June 2008, the show was extended to 70 minutes, making it the longest music programs on air. In November 2008, the show began airing for 80 minutes, as part of the Autumn format change. In May 2010, the show began airing at an earlier time as part of the Spring format changes.
On August 27, 2010, Music Bank began airing live to 54 different countries and on November 11, 2011, as part of the Autumn format change, the show began airing for 105 minutes. Since October 25, 2013, the show began airing for 80 minutes. Since June 2018, it is hosted by Kei of Lovelyz and actor Choi Won Myeong.
7. Invincible Youth
Invincible Youth is a variety show which aired its first season from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls (collectively known as G7) from KPOP idol groups where in they experience how it is to live and survive in the Korean rural outdoors. The second season started on November 12, 2011 featuring eight girls.
The first season of the show involved Korean entertainers meeting weekly to work and learn about farming in a village in Gangwon Province. This involved both agricultural work, interacting with members of an aging rural community and competing in challenges involving agrarian or domestic tasks. As the show's popularity grew, the cast and crew began work to make their filming location a sustainable site for tourism, enter produce in food competition, and promote environmentally conscious farming. Some of the products were sold within the local community, to the general public or distributed as gifts.
The G7 girls initially included Narsha of Brown Eye Girls, Sunhwa of Secret, Hyuna of 4Minute, Hyomin of T-ara, Sunny and Yuri of Girls' Generation and Hara of Kara. On May 14, 2010, the producers of the show announced that Sunny, Yuri and Hyuna would be leaving the show due to scheduling conflicts with their overseas promotions. On May 30, it was confirmed that Jooyeon of After School, Victoria of f(x) and Kim Sori will become the three new members of G7. Kim Jong Min also became a semi-permanent member for a month. The host of season 1 include Nam Hee Suk, Noh Joo Hyun, Kim Tae Woo of g.o.d, and Kim Shin Young. Kim Tae Woo left the show to undergo a throat surgery and was Song Eun I temporary replace him.
The second season took place in a fishing village in Daebu Island, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. The first episode permiered on November 12, 2011.
The G8 members included Sunny and Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation, Amber of f(x), Suzy of Miss A, Bora of SISTAR, Yewon of Jewelry, Ko Woo Ri of Rainbow, and Jiyoung of KARA. Sunny is the only returning member from season 1, although Hyoyeon, Jiyoung and Bora were guests during the previous season. The host for season 2 were Lee Soo Geun, Ji Hyun Woo and Boom.
Prior to the airing of the April 7th episode, new reports released confirming that cast member Lee Soo Geun, Ji Hyun Woo, Amber of f(x) and Woori of Rainbow will be leaving the show. Season 1 cast member Kim Shin Young will returned as an MC. It was later revealed that Sunny would be leaving the show and Comedian Lee Young Ja was cast afterwards.
The second season stopped airing in mid-November due to scheduling conflicts with the cast members as well as low ratings. The final episode was aired on November 17.
8. Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend is also known as Immortal Songs 2 which is a music competition program presented by Shin Dong Yup. It is a revival of Immortal Songs (2007-2009) and each episode features singers who perform their reinterpreted versions of songs. As of March 29, 2019, there is a total of 410 episodes.
Originally broadcast as Immortal Songs 2, each episode featured six idol singers who would perform songs by the singer of the episode. After restructuring in 2012, the show return on April 7 as an independent program and re-branded as Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend. Each episode now features seven singers or groups from diverse backgrounds and years of experience, ranging from members of popular KPOP idol groups to legendary solo artists. As before, they each perform their own reinterpreted versions of famous songs by the legendary singer of the episode. A noted feature of the new format is the 'special episodes' which revolve around specific themes such as festive or commemorate events.
Guest singers are seated in a waiting room with the three hosts, where they introduce themselves to viewers. The order of performances is decided randomly by presenter Shin Dong Yup drawing a ball containing the performer's name and the 500 member audience votes after each round for their favorite performance. The performer with the most votes by the episode wins.
Shin Dong Yup is the opening stage and singer selection host. The waiting room MC are Moon Hee Joon, Jung Hae Hyung and Kim Tae Woo currently. Former waiting room MC includes Eun Ji Won, Yoon Min Soo, and Hwang Chi Yeul.
9. Gag Concert
Gag Concert is a sketch comedy show that begin airing in September 1999 and the is the oldest comedy program that is still running. There is a total of five seasons with over 1,000 episodes including specials episodes as of March 12, 2019. The current fifth season aired in April 2008. There are many comedians on the show and many sketches produces for the show from the comedians.
10. Star Golden Bell
Star Golden Bell is a reality quiz show that consisted of mini games, which have certain prize amounts. The winning celebrity is given the opportunity to ring the bell by correctly answering a riddle. If he or she is correct, the money is donated in the winner's name. All winnings go to a charity of KBS's choice. The main MC, Jun Hyun Moo and the two additional hosts, Kim Je Dong and Lee Chae Young, who were either in charge of administering the games or challengers competing against the celebrity contestants. Star features five lines of four people each which had various celebrities from music, film, television, and musicals. The last line contains regularly appearing celebrities. In April 2009, the show underwent a spring overhaul with the main host Ji Suk Jin and MC Oh Jeong Yeon leaving the show and the their replacement were Jun Hyun Moo and Lee Chae Young.
The first features Nicole of KARA playing a version of a word guessing game with each line, due to her relative inexperience with the Korean language, the segment has become popular among viewers. The second segment was a fill-in-the-blank guessing game, which the lines compete against each other to find missing characters in a set of four words, which reveal a new word or term. Each win results in guests winning food prizes. The next segment determines the potential 'Golden Bell' ringer in the form of a matching game, in which the guests have to match various objects to each other. Unlike its initial version, the game is open to any guest. The second segment consists of a dictionary game, which the MC give hint to each line in order for them to guess the word. The first hint is acting out a scenario and the second hint, for a smaller dollar amount, is a dictionary definition. If not guessed, a third, less valuable hint is given, which the consonants of the words are shown. The final segment, which has remained unchanged, has the winner of the third segment answering a difficult riddle or trivia question.
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1. 2 Days & 1 Night
2 Days and 1 Night is a reality-variety show that beginning airing on August 5, 2007. The show's motto is 'Real Wild Road Variety.' Its main concept is to recommend various places of interest that viewers can visit in South Korea. The current cast members are Kim Jong Min, Defconn, Yoon Shi Yoon and inter Lee Yong Jin.The first season starred Kang Ho Dong, Lee Soo Geun, Kim Jong Min, Eun Ji Won, Noh Hong Chul, Ji Sang Ryul and Sanggeun, the dog mascot. The show later experienced a number of cast member changes and the final episode aired on February 26, 2012. Kim C, Lee Seung Gi, MC Mong abd Uhm Tae Woong join the cast as Ji Sang Ryul, Noh Hong Chil and Kang Ho Dong left the cast before the last episode with Kim Jong Min leaving the show for mandatory military service and rejoining the show after his services.
The second season aired on March 4, 2012 with returning members Lee Soo Geun, Kim Jong Min and Uhm Tae Woong, who were joined by new members Kim Seung Woo, Cha Tae Hyun, sung Si Kyung and Joo Won. Kim Seung Woo left the show in March 2013 to re-focus on his acting career and was replaced by fellow actor Yoo Hae Jin. Season 2 officially wrapped up on November 24, 2013.
Season 3 premiered on December 1, 2013, with returning members Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jong Min and new members Kim Joon Ho, Kim Joo Hyuk, Jung Joon Young and Defconn. As of November 22, 2015, Kim Joo Hyuk left the cast on their two-year anniversary and Yoon Shi Yoon became a new members in April 2016. Jung Joon Young left the show due to his scandal and it was confirmed that Joon Young will return to the show on January 7. 2017. Jung Joon Young was permanently removed by the production team due to his involvement in the Burning Sun scandal. The chatroom expose also affected Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Jun Ho with allegations of golf gambling in large amounts.
As of now, the show is on a hiatus after the Burning Sun scandal.
2. Happy Together
Happy Together is a talk show which first ran on November 8, 2001. It was the most popular show on KBS from 2002 to 2003 and further continued its success in two more seasons. Currently, it is still placed as one of the most popular shows on Korean free-to-air networks which airs every Thursday. The program celebrated its 200th episode during its third season on July 7, 2011 and is currently in its 4th season.The host in season 1 were Shin Dong Yup, Yoo Seung Jun, Lee Hyori, Yoo Jae Suk, and Kim Je Dong. They were joined by multiple special host like Im Chang Jung, Kim Tae Woo, Cha Tae Hyun, Kim Jang Hoon, Choi Soo Jun and Tim. There is a total of 179 episodes from season 1. The early Happy Together was a talk show, a quiz where the MC's face students for scholarships. Later that was scrapped and the Classroom Talk and the Metal Tray Karaoke Room were implemented as permanent corners. Season 1 had several different corners or segments. One of the most famous being Metal Try Karaoke Room; it's were guests would sing a song (usually a children's carol) in ten turns, during which they have to sing every line correctly. Three chance cards are available to ease the singing and as soon as someone makes a mistake, the metal trays suspended above their heads will drop on team. The Metal Tray Drama is were the host and guest are divided into two teams and act out a scene from a movie or drama. Usually involving funny antics, anyone who laughs or forgets what to do (known as NG) will be hit by the metal tray. Another corner was Do Re Mi Kong Kong Kong were two host and five guests would participate in reciting a children's song using a human-sized keyboard handing from the ceiling. They are each assigned a note and would have four chances to correctly play the song by hitting the corresponding key on the keyboard with their heads. If they are wrong, a group of punishes will hit them with a plastic mallet.
The host of season 2 were Yoo Jae Suk, Eugene of S.E.S, Tak Jae Hoon, Kim Ah Joong, Lee Hyori, Lee Soo Heun, and Shin Bong Sun. They were joined by Hyun Young as a special host in one episode. There is a total of 113 episodes from season 2. This season was commonly known as Happy Together Friends, where celebrities find their former schoolmates. This season wasn't as humorous as the previous season, because most celebrities and schoolmates would usually be crying or cherishing their time together. One of the corners is this season was Study Quick, If Incorrect, Metal Trays will Hit! The two celebrities and their friends will compete for a free dinner after the show so they can catch-up with each other. The object of the game is to correctly identify the certain objects/people after studying for 30 minutes. A picture of the object/person is put on to a conveyor belt and it passes through each participant while they are wearing headphones, they must correctly identify what it is or be hit by the Metal Trays. The team with the most points will win the free dinner.
The host of season 3 were Yoo Jae Suk, Park Myeong su, Park Jun Gyu, Ji Sang Ryeol, Shin Bong Sun, Park Mi Sun, Kim Shin Young, Jo Se Ho, Kim Poong, Jun Hyun Moo, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Kim Soo Yong, Kim Yong Man, Ji Suk Jin, and Park Soo Hong. There was some special host and subsidiary host which were Heo Kyung Hwan, Choi Hyo Jong, Jung Beom Gyun, Kim Won Hyo, Jo Woo Jong and Defconn. There is a total of 557 episodes from season 3. Season 3 lasted 11 years from 2007 to 2018. This season was known as Happy Together: Let's Go To School, where the four MC's dressed as females and participated in school-themed games. This season included a corner from season 1, where the MCs would play against students in a quiz for a scholarship. It was scrapped in three weeks and now the it was simply known as Happy Together Season 3 which the corners are Challenge! Memorize Song, and That's You!. Challenge! Memorize Song took place inside a sauna, where the MCs and guest would need to correctly sign a song to escape the sauna. Those who escape the sauna can enjoy food and drinks while watching the rest of the challengers suffer. The last person in the sauna is the loser and receives a painful massage. That's You! has been replaced by What is That!, where guests bring an item they cherish and Don't Laugh in the Sauna!, joined the two remaining corners that take place in a sauna. Don't Laugh in the Sauna! is were the hosts 'chat' with the guest in a dialect trying to make them laugh. These conversations usually surround what a typical 'Korean mother' will talk about, those who laugh will be sprayed by a water gun. Everyone has a plastic clear bowl they can use to protect themselves from the water and this corner takes place in the locker room of the sauna. In early 2009, Challenge! Memorize Song was removed to save time. Don't Laugh in the Sauna! remains and follows Star Quiz How is that Possible! which is a quiz about the guests for daily products. On April 25, 2017, the show underwent a revamp, one significant change is the show will be in the form of a two-part series because most recordings go overtime.
The host of the current season 4 are Yoo Jae Suk, Jun Hyun Moo, Jo Se Ho, and Jo Yoon Hee. They are joined by special host Ji Sang Ryeol, Minhyun of Wanna One and NU'EST, JR of NU'EST, Sejeong of Gugudan, Woo Hyun of Infinite, Yook Sung Jae of BTOB, Hwasa of MAMAMOO, Kim So Hyun, Cha Eun Woo of ASTRO, Lai Kuan Lin, P.O of Block B, Jang Won Young and Kim Min Ju of IZ*ONE, and Rowoon of SF9. There is a total of 38 episodes from season 4 (as of June 27, 2019). It is just known as Happy Together Season 4. Currently each episode starred a special guest cast related to the theme of the episode along with having a special host. This is a talk show and currently have one corner where they would talk about a past that the guest would like to eraser.
3. The Return of Superman
The current cast includes Lee Dong Gook and his five children: Lee Jae Si, Lee Jae Ah, Lee Seol Ah, Lee Soo Ah, and Lee Si An (Daebak), Sam Hammington and his two sons: William Hammington (Jung Tae Oh) and Bentley Hammington (Jung Woo Sung), Park Joo Ho and his two children: Park Na Eun (Eden) and Park Geon Hoo (Aciel), and Moon Hee Joon and his daughter, Moon Hee Yul (Jam-Jam).
4. Hello Counselor
Hello Counselor is a reality show that aired on November 22, 2010. It is hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Lee Young Ja and Jung Chan Woo and Kim Tae Gyun of Cultwo. Choi Tae Joon joined the show as a host from August 29, 2016 to September 4, 2017. After 8 years as a host, Jung Chan Woo has left the school after the broadcast of April 23, 2018 due to health problems.According to the show's official description through KBS, Hello Counselor is a talk show with an emphasis on regular people, regardless of age or gender that aims to help take down communication barriers by sharing stories about life. As of June 24, 2019 there is a total of 419 episodes.
5. Battle Trip
Battle Trip is a program starring Lee Hwi Jae, Kim Sook and Sung Si Kyung as the main MCs as well as a celebrity as a special MC starting on April 16, 2016. San E left his position as a MC after having a scandal. Battle Trip is a reality television and travel documentary. As of July 6, 2019 there is a total of 147 episodes.The program is a trip competition between two groups of celebrities, traveling based on specific topics and showing viewers travel information and amazing tips. The winner group is chosen based on 100 votes from the audience. To discourage cross-country travels, each group can only travel within specified cities or states as the topic stipulates.
6. Music Bank
Music Bank is a music program that airs every Friday. As of 2015, the show is also broadcast in more than a hundred countries through KBS World. The show also organizes the global live concert Music Bank World Tour. As of June 28, 2019, there is a total of 9895 episodes.Prior to Music Bank, Top 10 Songs debuted in 1981 airing live on Friday and aired until 1998. For the first few months of 1998, Bravo New Generation took its place and due to low ratings Music Bank quickly replace it on June 18, 1998. the chart format that was used since Top 10 Songs was abandoned in late 2001 due to controversy and was changed into a request format. In 2005, the show was moved to Sunday afternoons and became a recorded broadcast. Due to sinking ratings in September 2007, the show returned to its original time slot of Friday evenings and a live format. The chart were revived as category-based charts.
In January 2008, the category-based charts were combined into the K-Chart which is the familiar countdown chart and the only program to do so. In June 2008, the show was extended to 70 minutes, making it the longest music programs on air. In November 2008, the show began airing for 80 minutes, as part of the Autumn format change. In May 2010, the show began airing at an earlier time as part of the Spring format changes.
On August 27, 2010, Music Bank began airing live to 54 different countries and on November 11, 2011, as part of the Autumn format change, the show began airing for 105 minutes. Since October 25, 2013, the show began airing for 80 minutes. Since June 2018, it is hosted by Kei of Lovelyz and actor Choi Won Myeong.
7. Invincible Youth
Invincible Youth is a variety show which aired its first season from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls (collectively known as G7) from KPOP idol groups where in they experience how it is to live and survive in the Korean rural outdoors. The second season started on November 12, 2011 featuring eight girls.The first season of the show involved Korean entertainers meeting weekly to work and learn about farming in a village in Gangwon Province. This involved both agricultural work, interacting with members of an aging rural community and competing in challenges involving agrarian or domestic tasks. As the show's popularity grew, the cast and crew began work to make their filming location a sustainable site for tourism, enter produce in food competition, and promote environmentally conscious farming. Some of the products were sold within the local community, to the general public or distributed as gifts.
The G7 girls initially included Narsha of Brown Eye Girls, Sunhwa of Secret, Hyuna of 4Minute, Hyomin of T-ara, Sunny and Yuri of Girls' Generation and Hara of Kara. On May 14, 2010, the producers of the show announced that Sunny, Yuri and Hyuna would be leaving the show due to scheduling conflicts with their overseas promotions. On May 30, it was confirmed that Jooyeon of After School, Victoria of f(x) and Kim Sori will become the three new members of G7. Kim Jong Min also became a semi-permanent member for a month. The host of season 1 include Nam Hee Suk, Noh Joo Hyun, Kim Tae Woo of g.o.d, and Kim Shin Young. Kim Tae Woo left the show to undergo a throat surgery and was Song Eun I temporary replace him.
The second season took place in a fishing village in Daebu Island, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. The first episode permiered on November 12, 2011.
The G8 members included Sunny and Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation, Amber of f(x), Suzy of Miss A, Bora of SISTAR, Yewon of Jewelry, Ko Woo Ri of Rainbow, and Jiyoung of KARA. Sunny is the only returning member from season 1, although Hyoyeon, Jiyoung and Bora were guests during the previous season. The host for season 2 were Lee Soo Geun, Ji Hyun Woo and Boom.
Prior to the airing of the April 7th episode, new reports released confirming that cast member Lee Soo Geun, Ji Hyun Woo, Amber of f(x) and Woori of Rainbow will be leaving the show. Season 1 cast member Kim Shin Young will returned as an MC. It was later revealed that Sunny would be leaving the show and Comedian Lee Young Ja was cast afterwards.
The second season stopped airing in mid-November due to scheduling conflicts with the cast members as well as low ratings. The final episode was aired on November 17.
8. Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend is also known as Immortal Songs 2 which is a music competition program presented by Shin Dong Yup. It is a revival of Immortal Songs (2007-2009) and each episode features singers who perform their reinterpreted versions of songs. As of March 29, 2019, there is a total of 410 episodes.Originally broadcast as Immortal Songs 2, each episode featured six idol singers who would perform songs by the singer of the episode. After restructuring in 2012, the show return on April 7 as an independent program and re-branded as Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend. Each episode now features seven singers or groups from diverse backgrounds and years of experience, ranging from members of popular KPOP idol groups to legendary solo artists. As before, they each perform their own reinterpreted versions of famous songs by the legendary singer of the episode. A noted feature of the new format is the 'special episodes' which revolve around specific themes such as festive or commemorate events.
Guest singers are seated in a waiting room with the three hosts, where they introduce themselves to viewers. The order of performances is decided randomly by presenter Shin Dong Yup drawing a ball containing the performer's name and the 500 member audience votes after each round for their favorite performance. The performer with the most votes by the episode wins.
Shin Dong Yup is the opening stage and singer selection host. The waiting room MC are Moon Hee Joon, Jung Hae Hyung and Kim Tae Woo currently. Former waiting room MC includes Eun Ji Won, Yoon Min Soo, and Hwang Chi Yeul.
9. Gag Concert
Gag Concert is a sketch comedy show that begin airing in September 1999 and the is the oldest comedy program that is still running. There is a total of five seasons with over 1,000 episodes including specials episodes as of March 12, 2019. The current fifth season aired in April 2008. There are many comedians on the show and many sketches produces for the show from the comedians.10. Star Golden Bell
Star Golden Bell is a reality quiz show that consisted of mini games, which have certain prize amounts. The winning celebrity is given the opportunity to ring the bell by correctly answering a riddle. If he or she is correct, the money is donated in the winner's name. All winnings go to a charity of KBS's choice. The main MC, Jun Hyun Moo and the two additional hosts, Kim Je Dong and Lee Chae Young, who were either in charge of administering the games or challengers competing against the celebrity contestants. Star features five lines of four people each which had various celebrities from music, film, television, and musicals. The last line contains regularly appearing celebrities. In April 2009, the show underwent a spring overhaul with the main host Ji Suk Jin and MC Oh Jeong Yeon leaving the show and the their replacement were Jun Hyun Moo and Lee Chae Young.The first features Nicole of KARA playing a version of a word guessing game with each line, due to her relative inexperience with the Korean language, the segment has become popular among viewers. The second segment was a fill-in-the-blank guessing game, which the lines compete against each other to find missing characters in a set of four words, which reveal a new word or term. Each win results in guests winning food prizes. The next segment determines the potential 'Golden Bell' ringer in the form of a matching game, in which the guests have to match various objects to each other. Unlike its initial version, the game is open to any guest. The second segment consists of a dictionary game, which the MC give hint to each line in order for them to guess the word. The first hint is acting out a scenario and the second hint, for a smaller dollar amount, is a dictionary definition. If not guessed, a third, less valuable hint is given, which the consonants of the words are shown. The final segment, which has remained unchanged, has the winner of the third segment answering a difficult riddle or trivia question.
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