K-Pop Variety Shows

July 23, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

Yu Jae Seok Leads July Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings

Yu Jae Seok remained No. 1 in July’s variety star brand reputation rankings, with Lee Soo Ji and Kim Jong Kook completing the top three.

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July 15, 2026 (1 month ago)

Lee Soo Ji to Undergo Vocal Cord Surgery as Agency Confirms Recovery Plan

By UNiKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Comedian Lee Soo Ji will undergo surgery for vocal cord nodules, with her agency saying prerecorded work should keep her current broadcasts on schedule.

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June 24, 2026 (2 months ago)

Lee Hyori and Kang Min Kyung Join “Happy Together” as Special MCs for Reimagined Storytelling Music Variety

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

KBS2’s long-running variety show Happy Together is set for a fresh chapter this summer, with production confirming that Lee Hyori and Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung will serve as special MCs for a newly reimagined edition. The show returns under the title Happy Together: Glad We’re Not Alone, debuting July 10 at 8:30 p.m. KST with […]

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June 23, 2026 (2 months ago)

JTBC Denies Halt in Variety Production Amid Corporate Rehabilitation, Reassures Viewers Filming Will Continue

By UNiKPOP • K-Drama & Film

South Korean broadcaster JTBC has denied reports that filming for multiple variety programs has been paused amid its parent group’s financial restructuring. The denial comes shortly after JTBC was named in a wider corporate rehabilitation process following reported loan repayment difficulties. According to a report published June 23 by Soompi, a JTBC source clarified that […]

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June 23, 2026 (2 months ago)

Netflix and Disney+ Line Up New K-Content: “The East Palace” Ghost Curse, “Love on the Menu” Romance, and “All or Nothing” Egypt Showdown

By UNiKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Netflix and Disney+ are simultaneously heating up South Korea’s summer TV slate with a steady stream of new previews—spanning supernatural drama, family romance, and idol-led reality competition. On the same day that Netflix unveiled fresh stills for The East Palace, Soompi also reported the release of character posters for Love on the Menu, while a […]

June 22, 2026 (2 months ago)

Infinite Challenge Star Jung Hyung Don Breaks 22-Year Silence on Park Myung Soo’s “Mistreatment”

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

Jung Hyung Don, a longtime star of Korea’s legendary variety series Infinite Challenge, has broken a 22-year silence about a period during the show’s early days that left him feeling intimidated and severely marginalized. In a new conversation posted on YouTube, Jung Hyung Don says Park Myung Soo made him feel “self-conscious” and that, during […]

K-pop marriage featured image - Jang So Jin (Soyee) Announces Marriage as Sooyoung’s Viral “Single Ladies” Moment Follows Hig...

June 22, 2026 (2 months ago)

Jang So Jin (Soyee) Announces Marriage as Sooyoung’s Viral “Single Ladies” Moment Follows High-Profile Breakup

By UNiKPOP • K-Pop

South Korean entertainment news moved quickly on June 20–21, with former gugudan member Jang So Jin (also known as Soyee) announcing her upcoming marriage and Girls’ Generation star Sooyoung drawing attention for a viral “single” themed moment after news broke of her relationship ending with actor Jung Kyung Ho. While both stories involve major public […]

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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Korean Variety Ratings Rise as “I Live Alone” and “The Uncanny Counter” Spin Public Interest

By UNiKPOP • K-Drama & Film

South Korean television programming saw renewed audience engagement this week as ratings indicators pointed to stronger viewer interest in long-running entertainment formats. According to Sport Kyunghyang, “I Live Alone” (MBC) posted a 7% uptick in viewership after episodes featured what the outlet described as “home showcases” and “flex” moments from participating celebrities. Meanwhile, other trending […]

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Yu Jae Seok Leads July Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings

Lee Soo Ji to Undergo Vocal Cord Surgery as Agency Confirms Recovery Plan

Lee Hyori and Kang Min Kyung Join “Happy Together” as Special MCs for Reimagined Storytelling Music Variety

JTBC Denies Halt in Variety Production Amid Corporate Rehabilitation, Reassures Viewers Filming Will Continue

Netflix and Disney+ Line Up New K-Content: “The East Palace” Ghost Curse, “Love on the Menu” Romance, and “All or Nothing” Egypt Showdown

Infinite Challenge Star Jung Hyung Don Breaks 22-Year Silence on Park Myung Soo’s “Mistreatment”

Jang So Jin (Soyee) Announces Marriage as Sooyoung’s Viral “Single Ladies” Moment Follows High-Profile Breakup

Korean Variety Ratings Rise as “I Live Alone” and “The Uncanny Counter” Spin Public Interest