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The main segment of the show, called "Idol of the Week", features idol groups as the invited guests, and usually consists of several featured corners.

Every week there will be a featured market from South Korea and within it, there are 3 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 the filming of each episode. For episodes, 1–4, the program format is only 3 rounds of song dictation. From episode 5, the program format changed to 2 rounds of song dictation, with a Snack Time in between the dictation segments.

Every week there will be a featured market from South Korea and within it, there are 3 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 the filming of each episode. For episodes, 1–4, the program format is only 3 rounds of song dictation. From episode 5, the program format changed to 2 rounds of song dictation, with a Snack Time in between the dictation segments.

King of Mask Singer is a South Korean singing competition program starting Celebrities. Each competition lasts for two episodes, with the singers competing one-on-one in three elimination rounds. They are given elaborate masks to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. In the first round, both contestants sing the same song, while in the second and third round they each sing a solo song. The winners of each pair are selected by the audience and panel of celebrities through instant live votes.

The identities of the singers are not revealed until they have been eliminated. The winner of the third round challenges the previous competition's Mask King, and is either eliminated or becomes the new Mask King.

The main segment of the show, called "Idol of the Week", features idol groups as the invited guests, and usually consists of several featured corners.

Aoi s a young man without a dream or hope in his life. An accident led him to stop speaking completely. One day, he happens to meet Mika. She is a music student and wants to become a pianist. Due to an accident, she lost sight in her eyes. Aoi is attracted to her and tries to protect her from any dangerous situations. He conveys his feelings to her through the light touch of his index finger or the sound of a small bell. His basic, but genuine gesture changes her. With Aoi, she see is able to see hope through the despair, but something happens to them.

(Source:AsianWiki)

Duration: 1 hr. 56 min.

Content Rating: G - All Ages

King of Mask Singer is a South Korean singing competition program starting Celebrities. Each competition lasts for two episodes, with the singers competing one-on-one in three elimination rounds. They are given elaborate masks to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. In the first round, both contestants sing the same song, while in the second and third round they each sing a solo song. The winners of each pair are selected by the audience and panel of celebrities through instant live votes.

The identities of the singers are not revealed until they have been eliminated. The winner of the third round challenges the previous competition's Mask King, and is either eliminated or becomes the new Mask King.

Fifth part of "The Seasons" project where Zico invites you to enjoy a night full of music and stories that will help get rid of all your troubles and worries. Life is short, art is long, and in front of music, we are all artists!

(Source: Korean = KBS)

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 20 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Friday

Ratings: 8.3

New spin-off show with the Top-7 of "Miss Trot Season 3". Join the entertaining new format where contestants are divided into three teams, they select a region for each round and compete in a karaoke competition. If they win, they earn points for that region get the chance to make a video call with viewers from that region to connect with the fans!

(Source: Korean = TV Chosun)

Episodes: 30

Duration: 2 hr. 30 min.

"Girls on Fire", a third edition to the shows "Phantom Singer" and "Super Band", a competition consisting of only female main vocalist material to create a new vocal group dominating a "NEW KPOP" genre, creating a strong vocal group such as MAMAMOO. Girls On Fire means 'passionate and cool women', represents so-called 'women who know how to have fun' who enjoy the stage with their own music style.

(Source: Korean = news.jtbc.co.kr)

Aired On: Tuesday

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The story begins with the unexpected situation of the concert in Shanghai in 2008. Lying on a stretcher, the third brother, Deng Chang Fu, recalled that on the morning of the early winter of 1953, the fourth child of the Deng family, "the girl", was born in the village of Taiwan's family. The girl's talent in singing appeared when she was young, but her father, Deng Shu, firmly opposed it. Deng Shu retired from the army and began his career as a market stall.

The girl was puzzled by the depression and homesickness in her father's heart, but she became a little helper for her father to sell steamed buns. After graduating from primary school, the girl was not admitted to junior high school. However, winning the singing competition through the radio has become a regular shift for singing programmes. Deng Shu clashed with hooligans at the market stall, was beaten and injured, and went into a lawsuit.

Late at night, the couple felt that all this was due to the lack of a fixed store. The girl listened in her ear, loved her parents, became a signed singer, paid in advance, and used the money to top the store for her father. Deng Shu was moved when he knew. The girl finally made it to the stage and got countless good reviews.

(Source: WeTV Taiwan)

Episodes: 48

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Duration: 45 min.

A variety show focused around the KPOP group EN-HYPEN where they complete games, obstacle courses, and trivia in order to strengthen their friendship and trust.

A behind the scenes look at South Korean boy band Seventeen's members.

Tags: SEVENTEEN, K-Pop, Variety Show, Talk Show, Friendship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 30

Duration: 15 min.

Country: South Korea

Airs On: Monday

Aired: Jun 5, 2017 - Dec 25, 2017

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

In this season of Stray Kids’ reality show, each member represents a family member who has to fight to occupy the throne. They play various games on a snowfield to select the king. SKZ CODE pays homage to the American fantasy drama “Game of Thrones”.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Tags: Stray Kids, K-Pop, Reality Show, Variety Show, Friendship (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 56

Duration: 28 min.

Country: South Korea

Airs On: Thursday

Aired: Feb 3, 2021 - ?.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Ikuko Shiraishi is about to turn 30 years old. She works for a company and is dating Hiroji Kurokawa. Her boyfriend is kind of a loser who lives at her house and does not have a job. Ikuko Shiraishi feels uneasy about getting married and her future. She makes the decision to break up with Hiroji Kurokawa and look for someone to marry. But, in her heart, Ikuko Shiraishi doesn't really want to break up with Hiroji Kurokawa, and she wants to be with him for good. At this time, her co-worker Aoyama confesses to her that he has always liked her.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Adapted from the manga series "Suki na Otoko to Wakaretai" (好きなオトコと別れたい) by Fujio Ai (藤緒あい).

Episodes: 10

Duration: 30 min.

Aired On: Thursday

Ratings: 7.3

Ten years ago, in the town of Yunwu, there lived a woman named Su Lian who was so beautiful that every man in town could not take his eyes off her. Su Lian had been waiting faithfully for her boyfriend, who tragically died in a foreign land. Long coveted by the local men, she was forcefully violated by them. The women of the town, unable to restrain their own husbands, instead slandered Su Lian by calling her a promiscuous vixen. Ultimately, in a town with no legal protections, this beautiful woman was destroyed by jealousy and sin and died as a victim.

Since then, the town’s collective malice has become a secret that has never been spoken of again in Yunwu. It wasn’t until ten years later when men began to die violently at their weddings or while taking concubines, always with a bride doll appearing at the scene, that the name Su Lian was mentioned again. The curse of the doll bride left the villagers in constant fear and unrest.

(Source: TMDb)

Duration: 1 hr. 25 min.

Ratings: 6.9

The drama follows the lives of seven boys navigating their school years and personal growth, each grappling with family obligations, loss, poverty, abandonment, violence, and rejection.

After an unwanted return to Songju-si, Kim Hwan meets six boys. As an outsider and the son of Kim Chang Jun, the boys sometimes find him suspicious and misunderstand his actions, leading to conflicts. Despite these initial difficulties, they eventually become friends. It seemed awkward at first, but over time, they grow closer and open their hearts. They travel and play together, sharing their problems to help each other heal. Realizing they all have similar family issues, they become even closer. Hwan confronts his own feelings by staying with the other boys. As he spends time with them, he starts to like Songju-si and genuinely wishes for these days to continue forever.

However, Chang Jun notices the other boys and considers them useless, insisting that Hwan stay away from them. Hwan, who has always lived an obedient life, raises his voice for the first time and confronts his emotions.

(Source: youth.toy.devhand.net; edited by NAY)

Adapted from the webtoon "Save Me". The series is inspired by BU (BTS Universe). It expands on the storyline fans have seen throughout BTS' music videos and Save Me webtoon.

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hr. 10 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Tuesday

Ratings: 8.4

Khlao a poor farmer with a lot of debt falls in love with a young woman from a rich family named Thong Kwao but their relationship is not approved by Thong Kwao's parents because Khlao is poor.

Thong Kwao was sent to Bangkok by her parents, so Thong Kwao could get a man who really matched her parents' wishes. Khlao also has many women who want to get his love and this creates many misunderstandings that can separate the love between Khlao and Thong Kwao.

(Source: Indonesian = overseasidol.com || Translation = jan at MyDramaList)

Episodes: 13

Duration: 44 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Airs On: Friday

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Episodes: 10

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Friday

The series follows J-Hope of BTS across the world – from Seoul to his native town Gwangju as well as Osaka, Paris and New York – mingling with dancers across genres.

(Source: koreaherald.com)

Episodes: 6

Airs On: Thursday, Friday

CHUANG ASIA is an idol survival show that combines singing-dancing competitions for young talents and this chapter will be held in Thailand. The show will bring together exceptional young individuals from across the continents, offering them a stage for cultural exchange and collaboration. By showcasing the diverse spirit and identity of these young people.

An ordinary 24-year-old college student, Han Joo. On the surface, she appears to be a hardworking job seeker facing the harsh reality, but secretly, she nurtures her dream of becoming a singer by operating a cover song SNS account called 'Plii,' all while keeping her identity hidden.

On the other hand, there's a member of the popular idol group S.E.Z., Do Gook. Approaching the end of his contract, he decides to seek out Plii, whom he has admired, for a collaboration project as he prepares to go solo. However, it turns out that the two were classmates in college! Han Joo, who must conceal her identity as Plii, and Do Gook, who needs to find Plii. Can they really uncover each other's true identities?

(Source: Korean = TVING)

Adapted from the webtoon "Secret Playlist" (플레이,플리) by 2F (이에프).

Episodes: 8

Duration: 55 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Saturday

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Episodes: 20

Following the conclusion of "Singer Again Season 3" on January 18th, this new variety show features the top 7 emerging artists from the competition along with MCs Lee Seung Gi and Kyu Hyun. They will leave the confines of the competition venue to tour the country, engaging in a novel road busking music show with a panel of street judges from various genders and generations.

The program promises a fresh format where the top 7 artists will wander the streets, selecting their own panel of street judges to evaluate their busking battles. This initiative allows the top 7 from "Singer Again Season 3" to directly interact with the public in a new setting.

JTBC anticipates that the busking stages, which facilitate close communication with audiences, will reveal a different side of the seven famous singers compared to their performances on the "Singer Again Season 3" stage. The network also expects the proven chemistry between MCs Lee Seung Gi and Kyu Hyun, known for their success in previous "Singer Again" seasons, to enhance the entertainment value of the show by maximizing the newcomers' potential.

(Source: Allkpop)

Episodes: 10

Aired On: Wednesday

Fourth part of "The Seasons" project where Lee Hyo Ri invites you to walk the red carpet together and enjoy a gorgeous night full of music and stories that will help get rid of all your troubles and worries.

(Source: Korean = KBS)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 1 hr. 18 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Airs On: Friday

The trot syndrome starts again! Miss Trot is back with the strongest and most fierce season ever. Who will be the darling of the trot fans and become the next Miss Trot?

Episodes: 12

Duration: 2 hr. 30 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Thursday

Marking the 100th Children’s Day in 2022, the “National Children’s Song Project” will begin with new values for the next generation. The 14 baby singers full of fun and joy will be singing the children’s songs that they will actually learn at their preschools with their friends. For this preschool concept show, Moon Se Yoon and Kim Sook will serve as directors, and Jung Jae Hyung, Jang Yoon Ju, Lee Seok Hoon, Giriboy, and Lee Mu Jin, as music teachers. Please look forward to what would become of the innocent and touching journey by the rookie children’s music producers and the baby singers!

High school is the most youthful and passionate time for everyone, and it may also be the most complex period in life. School life seems carefree, but teenagers suffer from their own troubles and restlessness. In "Self Academy", Gigi, Chantel, Rock, Yumi, Aska, Windy, and other students have troubles stemming from their family, relationships, and friendships, where they also seek self-worth. Ms. Wong, a new counseling psychologist who arrives at the school, hopes to help them courageously face and deal with problems and promote mental health so that everyone can enjoy the short and beautiful years of high school.

(Source: tvbanywherena)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Sunday

A story in which young people who can only talk about troubles on the net create new expressions by co-creating music.

Mu Di, a Suo Na professional woman with a high decree of education and ability, went back home to recover from an injury. There she meets Bai Lang, a smart and capable boss of a company. Due to an incident, the two are forced to run a business together.

In the process of building the business together, Mu Di not only felt a different kind of human warmth but also got welcomed with open arms by the local people of the town, got the inspiration to combine traditional art and pop culture.

Mu Di has a new understanding of the folk music she once used to love. She has made continual progress in performances and have received much praise. She has also changed her rocky start with Bai Lang for the better.

In the end, Mu Di and the members of the folk orchestra took the opportunity to make traditional folk music that's known and loved by many.

Under the influence of Bai Lang, Mu Di put down her walls and faced her heart. Not only did she find a career that she loves, but she also found a home that she loves.

(Source: Douban)

Episodes: 30

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Tells the story of Chen Shuo, who is still clinging to his dreams in the face of a dilemma, and accidentally meets Ding Lei in his life. In the face of several obstacles and difficulties, can they turn the tide and fight back against the problems of life?

(Source: Chinese = 中国电影报道 Weibo || Edited by PB)