Korean Variety Shows have been trending recently and have gained huge popularity due to their intense activities and relaxed nature. With their effortless comedy and intriguing themes, these shows have been entertaining, educating, and everything we want. As many of our favourite actors and K-pop idols take part in these shows, fans get a chance to see a more relaxed and realistic side of their favourite. These shows have had them running with excitement while more stars took part in various variety shows.
Additionally, our favourite stars have also gotten an opportunity to entertain their fans while experiencing life-changing moments. This year, we saw a bunch of hit variety shows that were added to our entertainment list. With shows like Apartment 404, My Name is Gabriel, Jinny’s Kitchen, Are You Sure and more hitting the screens, 2024 has certainly been a fulfilling year.
With this, we bring to you a list of 9 Korean variety shows to give you a glimpse of what this year brought to us. These shows have brought the best of this year and are those that you cannot miss. If you have watched them already then this is a list to cross-check whether you’ve missed out on anything.
Let’s begin!
9 Korean Variety Shows from 2024 You Need to Watch!
Apartment 404
This show brings in a mystery vibe with a star cast that cannot be overlooked. Joining the show are popular idols from some of our favourites like BLACKPINK, TXT, and more, who take part in solving mysteries of apartments that will keep you hooked. To make it more intriguing, the mysteries associated with these apartments are based on true stories.
The cast includes Yoo Jae-suk, Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Jennie, Oh Na-ra, Yang Se-chan, Lee Jung-ha and others who are regular members of the show. Meanwhile, Choi Yeon-jun, AIKI, Kim Hyun-woo, Kim Tae-hyeon, and others have been guests on the show.
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My Sibling’s Romance
Dating shows are usually a hit among viewers, but when there are too many dating shows, a need for change spurs up. This is when we get the show where a dating show invites siblings who come together looking for a partner for themselves and their siblings. Intriguing right? Well, the excitement this show brought was surely high because let’s admit, seeing your sibling in love isn’t always easy but it can be fun.
Directed by Lee Jin-joo, the show is led by hosts Han Hye-jin, Code Kunst, Cho Mi-yeon, BamBam, Jonathan, and Patricia. The show invites four pairs of siblings who begin a journey of looking for love.
Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN Uncut
The popular boyband SEVENTEEN goes on vacation to Italy and their guide is none other than PD Nan, a veteran of travel entertainment shows. As the veteran comes together with this chaotic boyband, fun and entertainment are given, making this one of the shows that you do not want to miss this year.
Directed by Na Young-seok and Shin Hyi-jung, the show stars the boyband SEVENTEEN’s members S.Coups, Yoon Jeong-han, Joshua Hong, Jun, Hoshi, Jeon Won-woo, Woozi, The8, Kim Min-gyu, DK, Boo Seung-kwan, Vernon, and Dino.
My Name is Gabriel
What is it like to live the life of someone else far away from home? This is the theme of the show as they have their guests travel across the world to live the life of another person for 72 hours. As they live the lives of normal individuals in different countries, they experience another side of life among people who become their home for 72 hours.
Directed by Kim Tae-ho, the show is hosted by Defconn, Lee Hae-ri, and Kang Min-kyung. The guests invited to the show include Park Bo-gum, Park Myung-soo, Yeom Hye-ran, Hong Jin-kyung, Ji Chang-wook, DEX, Gabee, and BLACKPINK’s Jennie.
Are you Sure?!
BTS’ Busan Boys take over Disney+ with their travel documentary/ variety show Are You Sure?! As Jimin and Jungkook travel through 3 places during different seasons, they share their exciting adventures and all the mouth-watering food that they enjoy during the travels. Filmed right before their military enlistment, this has been a healing and comic show for fans everywhere.
BTS’ Jimin and Jungkook take viewers on exciting trips to New York in the Summer, Jeju Island in the Fall, and Sapporo in Winter for a wild adventure. With mouth-watering food and exciting adventures, accompanied by their guest V (Kim Tae-hyung) for their trip to Jeju Island, we get chaos, comedy, and bliss altogether.
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Country Life of Gen-Z
Sending Gen-Z celebrities to the countryside is something that is guaranteed to entertain the audience and that is exactly what we get through this show. Bringing the “hipster” life to the countryside, this show is every bit as exciting, humorous and chaotic as it can get. A true definition of a variety show that will leave you laughing out loud.
The show is still ongoing and is led by Yang Se-chan, Lee Eun-ji, Lee Yi-kyung, Song Geon-hee, Jung Dong-won, and Cho Mi-yeon. The guests on this show include Winter, Kim Jung-woo, Kwon Eun-bi, Chuu, Seok Matthew, Sung Han-bin, Kim Jun-kyu, Asahi, and Rei.
Mukbo Brothers Season 2
The Mukbo Brothers are back with another exciting season and fans are loving it. As we are taken to Thailand, the comic duo shows off their skills where one’s culinary and travel expertise takes us by surprise while the other’s all-rounder self gets us excited. With their flawless chemistry, the show is another entertainer this year.
Hosted by Kim Jun-hyun and Moon Se-yoon, the show’s guests include Kim Seon-ho, Jung Hyuk, and Uhm Ji-yoon. This is the second season of the show and has proven to be just as entertaining as the previous season.
Midnight Horror Story Season 4
Bringing some spooky vibes that are perfect for this horror month of Halloween, this is a show that you cannot miss. Challenging the storytelling of the participants, this is a show that will have you hooked to the intriguing stories shared on stage. A perfect addition to your list if you are a horror lover.
Returning with the fourth season, this show is hosted by Kim Gu-ra, Kim Sook, Kim Ho-young, and Ji Ye-eun. The guests on the show include Moon Jung-hee, Lee Mu-jin, Chani, Kim Jin-woo, Kim Jae-joong, and others.
Jinny’s Kitchen Season 2
After a hit season 1, Jinny’s Kitchen is ready to open a second branch and this time it is in Iceland. With a new intern on the show, the staff is back with more Korean food on the table that is ready to be served to people around the world. But will they be able to overcome the challenges of this new place?
Directed by Na Yeong-suk and Park Hyun-yong, the cast includes Lee Seo-jin, Jung Yu-mi, Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, and Go Min-si. The restaurant’s staff is now more like a family and with a new intern onboard, they are ready to take over the hearts of the people in Iceland.
Which of these shows are you watching first? Let us know in the comments below!
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