7 Korean Variety Shows You Should Watch!

Be a part of the laughter riot, binge-watch Korean variety shows: Running Man, BTS Run, and more…

Laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes a well-spent evening with friends brings much-needed laughter in our life and sometimes a well-made show makes us smile. Like every other across the globe, Korean Entertainment is also home to a large number of Korean variety shows that can get you cracking up. These shows add a dash of much-needed humor to our lives, have wonderful storylines, and showcase some of the best works of talented young artists. Further, the casts of these shows are the favorites, who have, each, individually garnered a considerable fanbase,

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Korean variety shows with your favorite stars

1. SEVENTEEN’s “GOING SEVENTEEN”

If you are a fan of SEVENTEEN, then this show is definitely for you! However, there is much more to this show. This Korean variety show entertains the audience with each of SEVENTEEN’s members’ personalities. The show’s content has been well thought out, and the different challenges and competitions featured on this show make this a hilarious one. There is still a lot more planned for this show. However, if you haven’t watched it yet, then you should definitely start binge-watching now. Trust us; you will not regret the decision.

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2. Running Man

This one undoubtedly is one of the most loved Korean variety shows in the industry. Running man not only stars some of the most notable actors but also showcases the tricks and traits of one of the most loved legends in the field of comedy, Yoo Jae Suk. This show has umpteen activities and games that will surely keep you laughing with each episode. A bunch of young adults come together and enjoy simple games like monopoly, and that’s not it. They manage to keep their audience on their feet with their entertaining dialogues and more. Running man is definitely by far one of the classic variety shows that you should binge on.

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3. Idol House

Idol House is one of the most chilled out Korean variety shows. From Aegyo competitions to surprising confessions that sometimes get way out of hand, there is so much going on in this show, and you’d be thrilled by them. A variety of groups feature on this show, and they simply eat food, relax and play games. However, just when you’d start thinking that it’s all chill and easy-breezy, chaos hits and hilarious scenes follow. If you haven’t watched this one yet, then we suggest that you do. This hilarious show will make you laugh.

4. Mafia Dance

Mafia dance is a YouTube series that centers around the game Mafia, however in this show, it is using dance. Some of the most popular stars from the KPop industry have been a part of this show. Mafia Dance is a variety show packed with fun-filled choreography, games, and hilarious punishment. You’d sure be indulged in a riot of laughter if you watch this one. Though the episodes are a little short, each of them is packed with creativity that will surely crack you up. Binge-watch this one today?

5. Weekly Idol

Weekly Idol is one Korean variety show that has been going strong for the past 10 years. With segments like some aegyo-filled songs and “Random Play Dance,” this show is so sweet they’ll give you a toothache. Weekly Idol is a beautiful combination of some of the best things offered by Korean variety shows. You’d definitely get to know some of your favorite K-Pop stars better with this show and journey through a fun-filled laughter riot. You need to watch this show soon.

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6. BTS’s “Run BTS!”

Who doesn’t know Run BTS? It is one of the most loved Korean variety shows that has been on since 2015. Run BTS, according to fans, has even got better over the years, with its hilarious metric increasing every year. This show is filled with well-crafted creative activities and games, followed by the chaos that brings fans cracking up. For those who appreciate funny dialogues, dad jokes, competition, and hilarious shows, BTS Run is a must-watch. Also, since it stars the most loved K-Pop artists, it’s all worth it. Even the competitive nature of BTS members is beautifully showcased, making us laugh all the more in BTS Run.

7. Ask Us Anything

If you follow the Korean Entertainment industry, then you definitely should have heard of this Korean variety show, Ask Us Anything. It is one of the most popular shows which has even received international recognition. The show features some of your favorite Kpop stars and special guests. Set in a classroom, each of them wears a uniform and speaks their heart out. It’s a hilarious show that will make you laugh so hard; your stomach would hurt!

Running Man, BTS Run, and all the above Korean variety shows have ruled the industry and kept us laughing. Join the laughter riot and watch them today!