Popular shows such as Infinity Challenge, 1 Night 2 Days, We Got Married and World Changing Quiz have stuck around for years. While Korean variety shows have a tendency to come and go with the demands of viewers, these particular shows have received a long lasting love, but can they hold up for much longer?
Category: Variety
Jay Park: “I Had No Plans of Becoming a Singer”
Jay Park revealed that he never really thought of becoming a singer until his mother convinced him to do so. The star singer/rapper appeared on the upcoming episode of tvN “Talk Show Taxi” and shared some thoughts about his career from the trainee years and 2PM days to his successful return as a solo artist.
Kim Rae Won Makes $50,000 per Episode of “1,000 Days Promise”
A representative of SBS Drama “1,000 Days Promise” stated that Kim Rae Won’s contract stipulates that he gets about $50,000 per episode. Because “1,000 Days Promise” will last for 20 episodes, which means he will be making $1 million for the complete drama. For those of you that don’t’ know, “1,000 Days Promise” is about a girl Lee Seo Yeon (Soo Ae) that is slowly losing her memory because of Alzheimer’s disease and her lover Park Ji Hyung (Kim Rae Won). Park Ji Hyung was already betrothed to his fiancé No Hyang Ki (Jung Yoo Mi).
Lee Ji Ah’s Stardom Has No Effect on "Me Too, Flower" Viewership?
Although MBC’s new drama “Me Too, Flower!” which stars Lee Ji Ah gained a lot of attention, because it hasn’t been long since her controversial divorce lawsuit with Seo Taiji, the drama does not seem to be doing too well. According to AGB Nielson Research on November 10 (For the first episode that was broadcast on November 9), the first episode of “Me Too, Flower” only had a viewership rating of 6.8%. In comparison, the final episode of “Can’t Lose” (Also, the same time slot) had 7.8%. People believe that the reason is due to the popularity of “Deep-Rooted Tree” and “Glory Jane.”
[Preview] MBC "Golden Fishery – Radio Star" – Nov. 9 Episode
Guests: Park Hae Mi, Lim Tae Kyung, Jessica, Taeyeon, Tiffany
[Preview] SBS "Strong Heart" – Nov. 8 Episode
Strong Heart Ft. SNSD’s Taeyeon, YoonA, Yuri, Tiffany, Seo Kyung Suk, Song Chae Hwan, Son Ho Young, Kim Ji Hyun, F.T. Island’s Lee Hong Ki, Jun Sae Yeon, Sayuri, Lee Byung Jin, Boom, Kim Young Chul, Kim Hyo Jin, Jung Juri, Jo Jung Rin
Daesung’s TV Drama “What’s Up” Reveals Shorter Teaser Video
After teasing us with an official teaser video of “What’s Up” last month, MBN has revealed another teaser of Daesung’s comeback TV drama series today. In this 55 second clip, which is a more condensed version of what we saw last month, Daesung’s vocals fill the background music as he frequently makes an appearance. One of the most interesting lines we hear in this clip is when the lady in a white coat asks Daesung if he doesn’t want to become famous, and he replies, “I never wanted to.”
Song Joong Ki Melts the Female Audience with His Cuteness on KBS "Gag Concert"
Actor Song Joong Ki melted the hearts of the female audience at the "Gag Concert" with his cute charm. On the episode of "Gag Concert" that aired on November 6, Song Joong Ki made a surprise guest appearance on one of the corners, "The Discovery of Life," and shook the hearts of the female audience.
Profits From MBC "Infinity Challenge" Song Festival CDs Will Be Used to Open a "Sharing is Caring Store"
It has come to light that the profits from the sale of MBC “Infinity Challenge – West Coast Expressway Song Festival” CDs will be used to open a “Sharing is Caring Store” in Yeongdeungpo. The point of this is to return the profits gained from the show back into society and to spread a culture of sharing within society.
Davichi’s Lee Hae Ri to Replace Kang Min Kyung On KBS "Immortal Song 2"
Davichi’s talented singer Kang Min Kyung is set to be replaced by her talented group compatriot Lee Hae Ri on KBS “Immortal Song 2.” According to Davichi’s agency Core Contents Media, “Kang Min Kyung will leave the show after today’s (Nov. 7) ‘Immortal Song 2’ best of the best special recording.”