Article: Top 10 Korean Reality Shows

South Korean entertainment is not only famous for binge- watching k-dramas; it is also known for reality shows. They organized varieties of reality shows with different themes. Mainly they conducted talk shows, game shows, and reality shows by having Korean celebrities. In this article, we are going to know about the top 10 Korean reality shows.

1. Running Man

At the top of the list of reality shows is always 'Running Man.’ The television network SBS started to produce it with an enormous number of MCs from the year 2010. It is a variety show; they invite Korean celebrities as participants in their game show to entertain Korean audiences well. Original casting members of this show are Yoo Jae-Suk, Haha, Jee Seok-Jin, Kim Jong–Kook, Song Ji Hyo, Jeon So-Min, and Yang Se- Chan.

2. Knowing Brothers (men On Mission)

Knowing bros (Men on the mission), also known as Ask us anything is a Korean variety show produced by JTBC entertainment. They telecast the episodes of this program every Saturday. This program has a classroom environment to discuss a variety of topics and play many games. It started from the year 2015.

3. The Return Of Superman

The return of superman is a South Korean reality show. It is telecasted by KBS television entertainment. It started to be telecast from the year 2013. Celebrity dads are left to take care of their kids alone for two days without anyone’s help. Their respective moms (wives) are left home to enjoy their relaxing time. The show is first narrated by the singer Yuk Joong - wan and actress, So yoo -Jin.

4. Hangout With You

The show Hang out with yoo (How do you play), is a South Korean variety show broadcasted by MBC TV. It premiered in the year 2019 on Saturdays. This show was about discovering with Yoo Jae Suk would do during his days off. Many k-pop groups had been invited to the show and they joined with yoo in his work and discussed various programs.

5. Great Escape

The show Great Escape is a South Korean comedy reality show that airs on TVN entertainment every Sunday. It started in the year 2018. The casting members of this show are Kang Ho-Dong, Kim Jong-Min, Shindong, Yoo Byung- Jae, Kim Dong -Hyun, and P.O.

6. Run Bts

Run BTS is a South Korean variety show starring the boy band "BTS." The show was telecasted on the Vlive app and also on the Weverse app. In each episode of this show, the band members are assigned to do some activities; the loser will get some punishment at the show’s end. The winner receives rewards and has to do some secret missions.

7. To Do – Txt

The show 'TO DO' is a South Korean variety show by the Boyband TXT. It is like the show Run BTS. The group members do fun activities and play games, sports, quizzes, etc…Those all are designed by staff members. We can see the other sides of kpop idols through these kinds of variety of reality shows.

8. Mcountdown

The show 'Mcountdown' is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet. Famous music artists are given their live performances on the stage; it is telecasted every Thursday.

9. I Live Alone

The show  ' I Live alone’ (Home Alone) is a South Korean entertainment show. This show was hosted by MBC every Friday.

10. Youn's Kitchen

The South Korean reality show Youn's Kitchen was aired by TVN television entertainment every Friday night. The main lead of this show is Youn- Yu- Jung, a famous South Korean actress. Many Korean actors come to this show and help her team to promote Korean cuisine to their international customers in the hotel.