Total Variety Network (tvN) is a nationwide general entertainment network owned by CJ E&M. It is available on cable, SkyLife, and IPTV platforms. It launch in October of 2006.
In today list, I am telling you about my favorite variety shows that have came out from tvN. 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. Amazing Saturday
Amazing Saturday is also known as DoReMi Market. It currently stars Shin Dong Yup, Kim Dong Hyun, Moon Se Yoon, Park Na Rae, Hyeri of Girls' Day, Nucksal, P.O of Block B and Boom as the main host. Nucksal and P.O joined the show starting in episode 52 to replace Hanhae and Key of SHINee, who were confirmed to enlist in the army on February 7th and March 4 of 2019. As of July 27, 2019, there is a total of 69 episodes.
Every week there will be a featured market from South Korea and within it there are three types of food selected as its representatives. The cast and guest(s), as contestants, have to play games and win to be able to enjoy the food. There will be a dressing theme concept for the cast and guest(s) to follow for filming each episode. For episode one to four, the program format is only dictation of three different songs. From episode five, the program format changed to dictation of two different songs, with a snack game in between the dictation segments.
Every week there will be a featured market from South Korea and within it there are three types of food selected as its representatives. The cast and guest(s), as contestants, have to play games and win to be able to enjoy the food. There will be a dressing theme concept for the cast and guest(s) to follow for filming each episode. For episode one to four, the program format is only dictation of three different songs. From episode five, the program format changed to dictation of two different songs, with a snack game in between the dictation segments.
2. Great Escape
Great Escape featured Kang Ho Dong, Kim Jong Min, Shindong of Super Junior, Yoo Byung Jae, Kim Dong Hyun and P.O of Block B. As of July 29, 2019, there is two season with a total of 26 episodes. There is a third season coming in 2020.
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Before each phase of the escape challenge, the member first gather in the bus. Since the second challenge (third episode) of season one, the program team will assign the captain of the period in response to the performance of the members of the previous challenge, and the captain will receive an armband. Prior to arriving to the location, members will wear eye masks, and the staff will lead the members to the start point in the large secret room. After fulfilling the instructions of the staff, the members can remove the eye mask. In each challenge, members need to use the clues in the room to gradually explore the large secret room until all members escape from the location.
Each challenge has a different theme and the members will learn about the context of the background story from the clues during the exploration. In addition to finding and cracking the clues, members may need to interact with the story characters played by the staff (such as helping the character, leading the character to escape, etc.) before they can escape from the large secret room. There is no stipulated time limit for each escape challenge, it will only end when all members and story characters (if any) have successfully escaped.
For season two, a major change being added to the show is that there is a possibility to failure to escape. The recording of the challenge ends once it happens. Another added change is that there is a possibility that the cast member(s) would get eliminated in the midst of escaping, based on situations (for example, dead or missing during the attempt) and the decisions of the production team. The eliminated cast member(s) will get off from work. There is no longer any assignment of the captain.
Great Escape featured Kang Ho Dong, Kim Jong Min, Shindong of Super Junior, Yoo Byung Jae, Kim Dong Hyun and P.O of Block B. As of July 29, 2019, there is two season with a total of 26 episodes. There is a third season coming in 2020.
Before each phase of the escape challenge, the member first gather in the bus. Since the second challenge (third episode) of season one, the program team will assign the captain of the period in response to the performance of the members of the previous challenge, and the captain will receive an armband. Prior to arriving to the location, members will wear eye masks, and the staff will lead the members to the start point in the large secret room. After fulfilling the instructions of the staff, the members can remove the eye mask. In each challenge, members need to use the clues in the room to gradually explore the large secret room until all members escape from the location.Each challenge has a different theme and the members will learn about the context of the background story from the clues during the exploration. In addition to finding and cracking the clues, members may need to interact with the story characters played by the staff (such as helping the character, leading the character to escape, etc.) before they can escape from the large secret room. There is no stipulated time limit for each escape challenge, it will only end when all members and story characters (if any) have successfully escaped.
For season two, a major change being added to the show is that there is a possibility to failure to escape. The recording of the challenge ends once it happens. Another added change is that there is a possibility that the cast member(s) would get eliminated in the midst of escaping, based on situations (for example, dead or missing during the attempt) and the decisions of the production team. The eliminated cast member(s) will get off from work. There is no longer any assignment of the captain.
3. New Journey to the West
New Journey to the West is a travel reality show that was the first project from tvN Go, a digital-content brand from cable channel. As of July 29, 2019, there is a total of six seasons with a total of 42 episodes as they travel to different places in Asia.
The show reunites 2 Days and 1 Night season one members Lee Seung Gi, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won and Lee Soo Geun. The four members each take one of the characters from the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West' as they go on a five days and four night backpacking trip through Xian, China to play various games.
In season two, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won and Lee Soo Geun return with new members Ahn Jae Hyun (replacing Lee Seung Gi) as they travel to Chengdu and Lijiang of China. Before season three begins, two new members join the cast. They were Mino of WINNER and Kyuhyun of Super Junior.
In season three, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Ahn Jae Hyun, Mino and Kyuhyun travel to Guilin and Xiamen of China. New characters (Master Roshi and Bulma) were introduced.
In season four, current members from season three travel to Vietnam with new characters being added and replacing some of the old characters.
In season five and six, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Ahn Jae Hyun, Mino and P.O travel to Hong Kong and Hokkaido together. P.O appear as a guest member because Kyuhyun enlist in the military. A totally new set of characters are introduced for Hong Kong and farming theme for Hokkaido. Season six started right after season five finish recording therefore season five and six are sort of combine.
New Journey to the West is a travel reality show that was the first project from tvN Go, a digital-content brand from cable channel. As of July 29, 2019, there is a total of six seasons with a total of 42 episodes as they travel to different places in Asia.
The show reunites 2 Days and 1 Night season one members Lee Seung Gi, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won and Lee Soo Geun. The four members each take one of the characters from the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West' as they go on a five days and four night backpacking trip through Xian, China to play various games.In season two, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won and Lee Soo Geun return with new members Ahn Jae Hyun (replacing Lee Seung Gi) as they travel to Chengdu and Lijiang of China. Before season three begins, two new members join the cast. They were Mino of WINNER and Kyuhyun of Super Junior.
In season three, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Ahn Jae Hyun, Mino and Kyuhyun travel to Guilin and Xiamen of China. New characters (Master Roshi and Bulma) were introduced.
In season four, current members from season three travel to Vietnam with new characters being added and replacing some of the old characters.
In season five and six, Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Ahn Jae Hyun, Mino and P.O travel to Hong Kong and Hokkaido together. P.O appear as a guest member because Kyuhyun enlist in the military. A totally new set of characters are introduced for Hong Kong and farming theme for Hokkaido. Season six started right after season five finish recording therefore season five and six are sort of combine.
4. Saturday Night Live Korea
Saturday Night Live Korea is a late-night live television sketch comedy and variety program. It is adapted fro the long-running American TV show Saturday Night Live on NBC. There is a total of nine seasons and 140 episodes. As the season change, more celebrities were added on and some celebrities left the show.
Saturday Night Live Korea is a late-night live television sketch comedy and variety program. It is adapted fro the long-running American TV show Saturday Night Live on NBC. There is a total of nine seasons and 140 episodes. As the season change, more celebrities were added on and some celebrities left the show.
5. Three Meals a Day
Three Meals a Day is a reality cooking show. The cast live in a little rural or fishing village three days a week and use whatever food they find there to create three meals a day, while various celebrities from Seoul make guest appearances for dinner. There is a total of eight seasons with 84 episodes in total.
The cast includes Lee Seo Jin, Ok Taec Yeon of 2PM, Cha Seung Won, Yoo Hae Jin, Son Ho Jun, Jang Keun Suk, Kim Kwang Kyu, Nam Joo Hyuk. Eric Mun, and Yoon Kyun Sang.
There is a new season airing soon in August 2019 starring Yum Jung Ah, Yoon Se Ah, and Park So Dam. The new season would be an all-female cast with the theme of mountain village. The previous seasons where all-male cast.
This show came to be through Lee Seo Jin poor cooking skills on Grandpas Over Flowers, where the crew joke about his cooking skills and starring in a fake cooking show, which eventually became the genesis for this show. They cast Ok Taec Yeon of 2PM as his co-star because the two had plated brothers in the Korean drama series Wonderful Days.
Three Meals a Day is a reality cooking show. The cast live in a little rural or fishing village three days a week and use whatever food they find there to create three meals a day, while various celebrities from Seoul make guest appearances for dinner. There is a total of eight seasons with 84 episodes in total.The cast includes Lee Seo Jin, Ok Taec Yeon of 2PM, Cha Seung Won, Yoo Hae Jin, Son Ho Jun, Jang Keun Suk, Kim Kwang Kyu, Nam Joo Hyuk. Eric Mun, and Yoon Kyun Sang.
There is a new season airing soon in August 2019 starring Yum Jung Ah, Yoon Se Ah, and Park So Dam. The new season would be an all-female cast with the theme of mountain village. The previous seasons where all-male cast.
This show came to be through Lee Seo Jin poor cooking skills on Grandpas Over Flowers, where the crew joke about his cooking skills and starring in a fake cooking show, which eventually became the genesis for this show. They cast Ok Taec Yeon of 2PM as his co-star because the two had plated brothers in the Korean drama series Wonderful Days.
6. Life Bar
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Life Bar is a unique talk show where celebrity guests and the show hosts candidly share their life stories over a drink. Life Bar is also known as Tipsy Talk. The ratings for the show were upped to 19+ making it the only R-rated show on tvN. Although it is a talk show entertainment program, it contains live drinking scenes There is a total of two seasons with a total of 118 episodes as of July 29, 2019. Life Bar begins airing on December 8, 2016 and is currently still airing.
The current hosts are Shin Dong Yup, Kim Jun Hyun, Kim Heechul of Super Junior and Han Hye Jin. Former hosts are Tak Jae Hoon, Eric Nam, Yoo Se Yoon, Jang Do Yeon and Yura of Girls' Days.
Some guests of the shows includes MAMAMOO, Gummy, Kim Yuna, Block B, EXO, Super Junior, APINK, BoA, NCT, TVXQ, EXID, Girls' Day, After School former and current members, Seo Jang Hoon, Son Dam Bi, CNBLUE, Yoon Park, SHINEE, CL of 2NE1, Zion.T, Nam Koong Min, Lee Si Eon and Park Jin Young.
Life Bar is a unique talk show where celebrity guests and the show hosts candidly share their life stories over a drink. Life Bar is also known as Tipsy Talk. The ratings for the show were upped to 19+ making it the only R-rated show on tvN. Although it is a talk show entertainment program, it contains live drinking scenes There is a total of two seasons with a total of 118 episodes as of July 29, 2019. Life Bar begins airing on December 8, 2016 and is currently still airing.The current hosts are Shin Dong Yup, Kim Jun Hyun, Kim Heechul of Super Junior and Han Hye Jin. Former hosts are Tak Jae Hoon, Eric Nam, Yoo Se Yoon, Jang Do Yeon and Yura of Girls' Days.
Some guests of the shows includes MAMAMOO, Gummy, Kim Yuna, Block B, EXO, Super Junior, APINK, BoA, NCT, TVXQ, EXID, Girls' Day, After School former and current members, Seo Jang Hoon, Son Dam Bi, CNBLUE, Yoon Park, SHINEE, CL of 2NE1, Zion.T, Nam Koong Min, Lee Si Eon and Park Jin Young.
7. Problematic Men
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Problematic Men currently stars Jun Hyun Moo, Kim Ji Seok, Lee Jang Won of Peppertones, Ha Seok Jin, Tyler Rasch, and Park Kyung of Block B. RM (Rap Monster) of BTS was part of the cast up until episode 21. It begins airing in February 2015 until March 2018. The program went on hiatus and in May of 2018, it was announced that the show would be returning as a new season with no change in the current cast lineup. The program is currently on another hiatus after its broadcast on June 10, 2019 and it is slated to return in the second half of 2019. There is a total of two season so far with a total of 211 episodes as of June 10, 2019.
It is a talk show variety program that focuses on various types of questions every week, sometimes with a theme. The cast invited for this program are six males that have been labeled as 'men with hot brains.' Traditionally, the cast is given clues to guess the identity of the episode's guest(s) and once the guest appears and are introduced, they are given a set of questions to solve.
Problematic Men currently stars Jun Hyun Moo, Kim Ji Seok, Lee Jang Won of Peppertones, Ha Seok Jin, Tyler Rasch, and Park Kyung of Block B. RM (Rap Monster) of BTS was part of the cast up until episode 21. It begins airing in February 2015 until March 2018. The program went on hiatus and in May of 2018, it was announced that the show would be returning as a new season with no change in the current cast lineup. The program is currently on another hiatus after its broadcast on June 10, 2019 and it is slated to return in the second half of 2019. There is a total of two season so far with a total of 211 episodes as of June 10, 2019.It is a talk show variety program that focuses on various types of questions every week, sometimes with a theme. The cast invited for this program are six males that have been labeled as 'men with hot brains.' Traditionally, the cast is given clues to guess the identity of the episode's guest(s) and once the guest appears and are introduced, they are given a set of questions to solve.
8. Youth Over Flowers
Youth Over Flowers is a travel reality show that premiered in 2014. There is a total of five seasons with a total of 29 episodes. Each episodes starred a different cast as they travel to different places around the world.
Season one starred Yoon Sang, You Hee Youl and Lee Juck. The three singer-songwriters went on a backpacking tour of Peru, with Machu Picchu as the ultimate destination. They were only informed about the trip three hours before the flight, causing them to travel with no luggage.
In season two, similar to the first season, the three actors, Yoo Yeon Seok, Son Ho Jun and Baro of B1A4, whom all stars in the Korean drama Reply 1994, were also not informed about their trip to Laos and only found out about it three hours before the flight.
In season three, it was initially announced that Jung Sang Hoon, Jung Woo, and Jo Jung Suk were the cast members of the show. The three actors went to Iceland whereas Kang Ha Neul, who though he couldn't go due to his commitment to appear at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, was surprised by the staffs and taken right after the award show to join the other actors. The four actors wer given a mission to see aurora before they return home.
In season four, Ahn Jae Hong, Ryu Jun Yeol, and Go Kyung Pyo were surprised by the staff members during the last day of their Reply 1988's celebratory vacation in Phuket, Thailand and were taken to Namibia. Park Bo Gum who had returned from Phuket early for his Music Bank filming was taken right after the recording concluded. The actors stayed in Namibia and Zimbabwe for ten days.
In season five, after completing the mission on New Journey to the West 4, Song Mino of WINNER chose to film this variety show with his band (WINNER) as his prize. The wish was granted and the staff tricked WINNER and took them to Australia.
Youth Over Flowers is a travel reality show that premiered in 2014. There is a total of five seasons with a total of 29 episodes. Each episodes starred a different cast as they travel to different places around the world.
Season one starred Yoon Sang, You Hee Youl and Lee Juck. The three singer-songwriters went on a backpacking tour of Peru, with Machu Picchu as the ultimate destination. They were only informed about the trip three hours before the flight, causing them to travel with no luggage.In season two, similar to the first season, the three actors, Yoo Yeon Seok, Son Ho Jun and Baro of B1A4, whom all stars in the Korean drama Reply 1994, were also not informed about their trip to Laos and only found out about it three hours before the flight.
In season three, it was initially announced that Jung Sang Hoon, Jung Woo, and Jo Jung Suk were the cast members of the show. The three actors went to Iceland whereas Kang Ha Neul, who though he couldn't go due to his commitment to appear at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, was surprised by the staffs and taken right after the award show to join the other actors. The four actors wer given a mission to see aurora before they return home.
In season four, Ahn Jae Hong, Ryu Jun Yeol, and Go Kyung Pyo were surprised by the staff members during the last day of their Reply 1988's celebratory vacation in Phuket, Thailand and were taken to Namibia. Park Bo Gum who had returned from Phuket early for his Music Bank filming was taken right after the recording concluded. The actors stayed in Namibia and Zimbabwe for ten days.
In season five, after completing the mission on New Journey to the West 4, Song Mino of WINNER chose to film this variety show with his band (WINNER) as his prize. The wish was granted and the staff tricked WINNER and took them to Australia.
9. Youn's Kitchen
Youn's Kitchen premiered on March 24, 2017 and ended on May 19, 2017. They came back with a second season on January 5, 2018 that ended on March 23, 2018. There is a total of 20 episodes from both two seasons.
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Season one took place in Indonesia with Youn Yuh Jung, Shin Goo, Lee Seo Jin and Jung Yu Mi. The main ingredient was bulgogi, which as available in three dishes, Bulgogi Rice, Bulgogi Noodles and Bulgogi Burger. Prior to filming, Youn met with Lee Won Il and Hong Seok Cheon to ask for advice, and received expertise on how to operate Youn's Kitchen, including menu development and resturant management. From the 4th episode, new items were added to the menu, such as fried dumplings and buns, egg rolls, dumplings and ramen noodles. From the 5th episode, chicken was added too.
In season two, Youn Yun Jung, Lee Seo Jin, and Jung Yu Mi returned with a new cast members, Park Seo Joon. This season took place in Spain and the main ingredient was bibimbap. There were three varieties: bulgogi bibimbap, spicy pork bibimbap and vegetable bibimbap. In this season, Youn Yuh Jung met chef Lee Won Il and Hong Seok Cheon again to ask for advice and received further know-how on restaurant operations. Kimchi was also on the initial menu. From the 2nd episode, a traditional noodle dish called japchae was added. From the 3rd episode, the spicy pork bibimbap was removed and Korean fried chicken was added. From the 4th episode, ribs were added and from teh 6th episode, kimchi fried rice was added too.
Youn's Kitchen premiered on March 24, 2017 and ended on May 19, 2017. They came back with a second season on January 5, 2018 that ended on March 23, 2018. There is a total of 20 episodes from both two seasons.
Season one took place in Indonesia with Youn Yuh Jung, Shin Goo, Lee Seo Jin and Jung Yu Mi. The main ingredient was bulgogi, which as available in three dishes, Bulgogi Rice, Bulgogi Noodles and Bulgogi Burger. Prior to filming, Youn met with Lee Won Il and Hong Seok Cheon to ask for advice, and received expertise on how to operate Youn's Kitchen, including menu development and resturant management. From the 4th episode, new items were added to the menu, such as fried dumplings and buns, egg rolls, dumplings and ramen noodles. From the 5th episode, chicken was added too.In season two, Youn Yun Jung, Lee Seo Jin, and Jung Yu Mi returned with a new cast members, Park Seo Joon. This season took place in Spain and the main ingredient was bibimbap. There were three varieties: bulgogi bibimbap, spicy pork bibimbap and vegetable bibimbap. In this season, Youn Yuh Jung met chef Lee Won Il and Hong Seok Cheon again to ask for advice and received further know-how on restaurant operations. Kimchi was also on the initial menu. From the 2nd episode, a traditional noodle dish called japchae was added. From the 3rd episode, the spicy pork bibimbap was removed and Korean fried chicken was added. From the 4th episode, ribs were added and from teh 6th episode, kimchi fried rice was added too.
10. Kang's Kitchen
Kang's Kitchen is a spin off of the variety show New Journey to the West. It is a travel reality show the premiered on December 5, 2017. There is three season in total so far with a total of 13 episodes as of July 29, 2019.
Members of New Journey to the West season four runs a restaurant on Jeju Island. During the fourth season of Journey to the West, members had the opportunity to shoot their version of Youn's Kitchen in exchange for their prizes - Lamborghini and a Porsche. The cars were an inside joke among the producers and scriptwriters, as they didn't think the members will be able to win, which ultimately backfired.
Kang Ho Dong, a rookie chef who is challenging cooking for the first time in his life, and members of staff at a restaurant will be responsible for preparing ingredients, ordering food, and entertaining guests. Kang's Kitchen is held in Hallym, Jeju Island and pork cutlet is served to the guests of ten teams selected through lottery.
The main cast includes: Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Ahn Jae Hyun, Song Mino of WINNER, P.O of Block B and Cho Kyuhyun of Super Junior. Currently the third season is airing. The main dish for season three are pizza, bulgogi pasta, cream pasta, kimchi fried rice, jajang omurice, patbingsu, ice cream, and parfait. Season three takes place in Gyeongju.
There you have it, my top ten favorite shows from tvN.
Credit: Images are from Wikipedia and Soompi. I don't own any of the images.
Kang's Kitchen is a spin off of the variety show New Journey to the West. It is a travel reality show the premiered on December 5, 2017. There is three season in total so far with a total of 13 episodes as of July 29, 2019.
Members of New Journey to the West season four runs a restaurant on Jeju Island. During the fourth season of Journey to the West, members had the opportunity to shoot their version of Youn's Kitchen in exchange for their prizes - Lamborghini and a Porsche. The cars were an inside joke among the producers and scriptwriters, as they didn't think the members will be able to win, which ultimately backfired.Kang Ho Dong, a rookie chef who is challenging cooking for the first time in his life, and members of staff at a restaurant will be responsible for preparing ingredients, ordering food, and entertaining guests. Kang's Kitchen is held in Hallym, Jeju Island and pork cutlet is served to the guests of ten teams selected through lottery.
The main cast includes: Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Ahn Jae Hyun, Song Mino of WINNER, P.O of Block B and Cho Kyuhyun of Super Junior. Currently the third season is airing. The main dish for season three are pizza, bulgogi pasta, cream pasta, kimchi fried rice, jajang omurice, patbingsu, ice cream, and parfait. Season three takes place in Gyeongju.
There you have it, my top ten favorite shows from tvN.
Credit: Images are from Wikipedia and Soompi. I don't own any of the images.
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