Are you ready for fresh Korean variety shows that mix thrill, drama, and fun this winter? The end of 2025 brings five exciting new Korean variety shows for everyone. From heartfelt romance experiments to heart-pounding cooking battles. These shows feature popular stars and unique ideas that promise to keep you glued to your screen—including the most-awaited Korean variety shows: season 2 of “Are You Sure?!” and “Culinary Class Wars.” Let’s jump in and explore what’s coming your way!
New Korean Variety Shows in Late 2025: “Are You Sure?! 2”, “Culinary Class Wars 2”, and More
Five new shows will hit screens between November and December 2025. Two shows have already aired, while three more will premiere later this month and in December. Each one blends fresh ideas with fan-favorite stars.
Get ready for exciting chef battles, survival challenges, romantic dramas, and travel adventures that are full of entertainment and emotion. These unscripted shows are global trends you can enjoy on Netflix, Disney+, and major Korean networks.
“Real Love Lab: Poison Apple” Season 2
Premiere: November 1
Where to watch: SBS Plus, Kstar
Season 2 of “Real Love Lab: Poison Apple” returns with its unique “poison apple” theme, exploring the complexities of love by testing couples’ loyalty through new challenges that evoke strong emotions.
This new season promises extra drama, not just sweet dates. You’ll see the vulnerability, the arguments, the moments where love either strengthens or cracks under pressure. If you’re into relationship watch parties where sparks fly on and off screen, this one’s a must-watch.
“Chef of Antarctica”
Premiere: November 17
Where to watch: MBC, U+tv, VIU
Brace yourself for “Chef of Antarctica.” It’s not your usual cooking show. Baek Jong Won, Im Soo Hyang, Suho from EXO, and actor Chae Jong Hyeop are cooking meals at the King Sejong Antarctic Research Station. It’s not in a cozy kitchen. But in this one of Earth’s harshest environments, they’re serving real researchers real food while dealing with extreme cold, isolation, and the weight of climate change.
The show is about cooking, adventure, and having a purpose. It shows new ideas about teamwork and cooking skills. It also talks about important issues like climate change. In this exciting adventure, you’ll see how cooking can have many benefits, including as a way to survive, build friendships, and even learn science.
“Are You Sure?!” Season 2
Premiere: December 3
Where to watch: Disney+
Jimin and Jungkook from BTS are back on a 12-day trip, hopping between Switzerland and Da Nang, Vietnam. Forget scripted adventures. Eight total episodes capture their real emotions and friendship as they explore new cultures and share intimate moments.
It’s travel, fun, and the bond of two idols freshly returned from military service, filmed with raw honesty and playful spontaneity. If you love BTS and travel, you won’t want to miss this show, exploring Switzerland and Vietnam.
“Three Idiots in Kenya”
Premiere: November 25 (Ep. 1-3), December 2 (Ep. 4-6)
Where to watch: Netflix
Lee Soo Geun, Eun Ji Won, and Kyuhyun take on a safari adventure. But they’re not there for a quiet nature documentary; they’re there for a lively and entertaining experience. They will explore beautiful landscapes, try local foods, and bicker like old friends, all while showcasing how friendship and adventure go hand in hand. That’s the appeal—pure chaos wrapped in the beauty of nature.
“Culinary Class Wars 2”
Premiere: December 16
Where to watch: Netflix
The cooking competition returns, bringing even more energy. This intense cooking competition features 100 contestants—top chefs and ambitious outsiders—clashing in fierce, high-stakes battles.
Michelin-starred pros like Lee Jun and Son Jong Won step into the kitchen arena where skill, speed, and creativity fight for a massive 300 million won prize. The show is for food lovers. It features exciting contests full of action, where each dish can change a chef’s future.
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Get ready for nonstop excitement with new Korean variety shows!
Featuring star power, real emotions, and fresh ideas, these shows offer everything from icy cooking battles in “Chef of Antarctica” to heartfelt moments with BTS in “Are You Sure?!.”
Whether it’s true romance or thrilling challenges, each show invites you into Korea’s vibrant variety culture filled with heart and humor. More than entertainment, these shows bring the world closer and remind us why we keep falling for K-content.
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