Having Unique Concepts, These 5 Korean Variety Shows are Famous Until Now - Becoming Favorites

Kapanlagi.com - Besides dramas, South Korea is also famous for its unique and entertaining reality and variety shows. In fact, they not only hold these shows in studios or within Korea, but also in various major countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.

Due to having numerous variety and reality shows, some of the most watched and popular ones were chosen. Here are 5 Korean variety shows that are still airing until now and have been chosen by many viewers in Korea and internationally.

1. RUNNING MAN

Running Man (credit: id.wikipedia.org/w)

The first Korean variety show is RUNNING MAN, which is one of the favorite shows of Korean people to international. The show premiered in 2010 and is still running until now, often holding fan meetings in various countries including Indonesia.

RUNNING MAN has reached its 508th episode, with a large number of viewers even in Indonesia. This show is one of the Korean variety shows that play many funny and entertaining games in each episode.

Not only the members of RUNNING MAN play in funny games, but also many guest stars participate in funny and extreme games. RUNNING MAN has 8 members, namely, Yoo Jae Suk, Haha, Ji Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, Lee Kwang Soo, Song Ji Hyo, Jeon So Min, and Yang Se Chan.

2. KANG'S KITCHEN

Kang's Kitchen(credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

The next Korean variety show is KANG'S KITCHEN, which is also one of the favorite variety shows of the Korean and international audience today. This show, aired in 2017, has a season system, with only 4 to 6 episodes per season.

That's why KANG'S KITCHEN always manages to be one of the most anticipated variety shows in Korea. It has a different and unique concept in each season. KANG'S KITCHEN is a cooking variety show that requires the members to open a restaurant with a different menu for each season.

Even the Korean people are willing to wait in line just to taste the food made by Kang Ho Dong and his friends. KANG'S KITCHEN has 6 members, namely Kang Ho Dong, Eun Ji Won, Lee Soo Geun, Song Min Ho, P.O, and Cho Kyuhyun.

3. NEW JOURNEY TO THE WEST

New Journey to The West (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Having the same members as KANG'S KITCHEN, the Korean variety show NEW JOURNEY TO THE WEST is also one of the shows loved by Korean and international viewers. Providing a theme with a mission to find 7 dragon balls in various countries, NEW JOURNEY TO THE WEST is highly anticipated by viewers every season.

Still using the seasonal system, this show is eagerly awaited every season with its missions and countries to be visited. The show, which has been around since 2015, is still going strong until now. In fact, NEW JOURNEY TO THE WEST has reached its 7th season with different countries and missions every year.

What's unique about NEW JOURNEY TO THE WEST is that the members are required to wear cute costumes to complete their missions in various countries. They even wear costumes of characters from the anime DRAGON BALL to create a funny and realistic impression. That's why NEW JOURNEY TO THE WEST is one of the most anticipated Korean variety shows by fans.

4. THREE MEALS A DAY

Three Meals a Day (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

THREE MEALS A DAY has become one of the famous variety shows in Korea. The show, which has been airing since 2014, tells the story of Korean celebrities who have to live in a small village or fishing village with simplicity. They are required to make three meals a day using ingredients they obtain from gardening or fishing.

The show also has a seasonal concept and has aired for 5 seasons from 2014 to 2020. In addition to showing how they live in a remote village, we will also be shown delicious celebrity-style recipes using limited ingredients.

We will also be given many lessons on gardening and fishing. Besides being entertainment, THREE MEALS A DAY can also be an interesting and entertaining educational program.

5. THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN

The Return of Superman (credit: KBS2 TV)

And the last Korean variety show is THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN. The show, which is one of the favorite shows for Korean and international audiences, provides creative entertainment through father and child activities. In this show, a Korean celebrity father will live with their child without the help of their wife for 48 hours.

In addition, the father must also complete missions given by his wife. This Korean variety show shows the unique activities of the children and their fathers. THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN also shows how these Korean celebrity children live their lives, from cooking, learning, going out, to interacting with people.

The show THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN has been around since 2013 until now, and has become one of the variety shows that is always watched by Korean and international audiences, including Indonesia.

Those are the 5 favorite Korean variety shows for viewers not only in Korea but also in various countries, including Indonesia. Offering creative, entertaining, and educational shows, these shows are loved and watched by fans of Korean variety shows until now.

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