MSG Wannabe And "How Do You Play?" Top Lists Of Buzzworthy Non-Drama TV Appearances & Shows

Jul 06, 2021

MBC’s “How Do You Play?” dominated this week’s lists of the most buzzworthy non-drama TV appearances and shows!

Good Data Corporation has published its latest rankings of the non-drama TV shows and appearances that generated the most buzz for the week of June 28 through July 4. The company determines each week’s rankings by analyzing data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media posts about non-drama TV shows that are currently airing or set to air soon.

“How Do You Play?” maintained its No. 1 spot on the list of the most buzzworthy non-drama TV shows following the formation of MSG Wannabe, the project group created by Yoo Jae Suk, which includes members Parc Jae Jung, Ji Suk Jin, Wonstein, KCM, Kim Jung Min, Lee Dong Hwi, Lee Sang Yi, and Simon Dominic. MSG Wannabe also topped the list for cast members, and their new songs have been sweeping music charts since their release. Actress Jeon Yeo Been made a special appearance on the show to star in MSG Wannabe’s music video, causing her to place No. 5 on the list of most buzzworthy non-drama cast members.

JTBC’s “Sea of Hope” entered the rankings for non-drama TV shows at No. 5. The new variety program features celebrities performing music and preparing homemade dishes for guests at their own seaside bar. The star-studded cast includes Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun, Lee Ji Ah, SHINee‘s Onew, AKMU’s Lee Suhyun, and Yoon Jong Shin. BLACKPINK’s Rosé made a special appearance on the show’s premiere as the program’s very first guest, making her the No. 3 most buzzworthy non-drama TV cast member.

The top 10 non-drama TV shows that generated the most buzz in the first week of July are as follows:

1. MBC “How Do You Play?”
2. MBC “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)
3. tvN “Amazing Saturday”
4. tvN “You Quiz on the Block”
5. JTBC “Sea of Hope”
6. Channel A “Steel Unit”
7. TV Chosun “Love Call Center”
8. JTBC “Ask Us Anything”
9. SBS “Running Man”
10. MBC “The Manager”

Meanwhile, the top 10 non-drama TV appearances that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

1. MSG Wannabe (“How Do You Play?”)
2. Pyo Ye Jin (“Home Alone”)
3. BLACKPINK’s Rosé (“Sea of Hope”)
4. Parc Jae Jung (“Home Alone”)
5. Jeon Yeo Been (“How Do You Play?”)
6. Im Young Woong (“Love Call Center”)
7. Big Mama (“You Quiz on the Block”)
8. 2PM (“Ask Us Anything”)
9. Lee Sang Soon (“You Quiz on the Block”)
10. Kim Sung Eun (“Same Bed Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny”)