Popular Variety Shows Nowadays..

It’s already late in my country, yet I still can’t sleep and I decided to write something. So, I just want to share my thoughts about Variety Show nowadays. Perhaps most of you know Running Man since it’s the most popular variety show now and you also like it, right? That’s the charm of Korean variety show.

Running man is not the only funny and interesting variety show. There are a lot other which are as funny as Running man, or even better. As you may have already known, there are 3 big broadcasting system in Korea. They are SBS, KBS, and MBC. While SBS has Running man as its variety show, KBS and MBC also have their own, too. KBS has 1 Night 2 Days, while MBC has Infinity Challenge. But, it’s true that Running man is the most popular outside Korea. Also, every variety show has its own style and charm which is unique to it. Well, let’s see some of them, then.

Running man has a special concept where you have to compete in order to win something or win the game. I think that’s some of the charm. But, you can’t deny that the one that makes this show interesting is Yoo Jaesuk. It wouldn’t be as popular as now if Yoo Jaesuk isn’t the MC, don’t you think? Also, the characteristics of each member plus the funny games they play can also be considered its charm. Personally, I like how there are usually guests every week. It kinda attract me to watch the next episode every time I see next week’s guest. Expecially when the guest is pretty. ^o^

KBS 1 Night 2 Days (1N2D) is a show where the members go to different places in Korea to see and introduce those beautiful places to the viewers. While that is the main reason of the show, it has its own addictive charm which is Bokbulbok. It literally translates to blessing-curse-blessing (according to wikipedia). It actually refers to any kind of game that the members play to decide upon something, like who gets to eat, who gets to sleep outside, etc. If you watch it, you’ll really get addicted to it and find it really amusing. The MC is Kang Hodong, another great MC who is as good as Yoo Jaesuk and also very funny. You’ll also like him when you watch this. Overall, it’s one of the best show you can watch if you need some laughs.

The last is MBC Infinity Challenge. I actually don’t watch it regularly, not because I don’t want to, but because I don’t have the time. But, I’ve watched some of it and I think it’s kinda like 1N2D where you go to experience a lot of things, playing games, etc except they don’t sleep in at night. Well, CMIIW. The show is also hosted by Yoo Jaesuk, so you should know it must also be funny. Please comment if you have something to add/correct. ^^

Anyway, those are the three most famous variety show according to each broadcasting station. There are a lot other show which are also good to watch like Invincible Youth, Heroes, etc. But, I guess it would be too long and boring if I write all of them here. So, maybe next time. Also, I’m really a fan of bokbulbok and I really want to list all those bokbulbok in the 1N2D show. So, maybe I’ll also write about that next time. Anyway, I hope it was fun reading this one, and if you really want to watch another show beside Running man, I’d suggest those two above (1N2D and Infinity Challenge). See ya.

Hello Again & Sorry…

Hey, it’s been a long time since I last write something here. Well, my usual old habit of stopping in the middle of something came up again and it made this blog abandoned. Anyway, I’m sorry for you guys who had been reading my writings. Let’s just hope this time my habit doesn’t come up again. 🙂

Now, I have some things I wanna talk about. The first one is “I GOT THE TICKET!!!”. Lol, let me explain it first. You know, SM Entertainment’s SMTOWN is having their third World Tour Concert now. And they’re coming to my country next month! Yay, I’m so happy I’m gonna see SNSD! So, finally I got the ticket to the concert and I’ll be seeing Korean singers directly for the first time in my life. You guys who has experienced it must know about this feeling. Well, don’t be sad for you who haven’t. I’m sure you’ll see them some time later.

Also, there has been a lot of ruckus in Korean entertainment industry lately. There is the accident of 2PM Nichkhun, the departure of Hwayoung from T-ara, etc. It kinda makes me think that the entertainment industry is not as smooth as it looked like. It was okay until this thing came up and it gave me quite a shock. Well, let’s just hope for the best. Nothing is gonna go as smooth as silk.

Now, let’s look on the good side. There is PSY with his new song Gangnam Style and it really made it to the top! Even some of my friends who don’t listen to Korean music know this song. There’s a catchy feeling to this song and it’s fun to hear. But, I’m still wondering how can it get so popular in such a short time. Anyway, congrats to PSY! You’ve beaten all the popular boy and girl groups. LOL.

There are still some thing I want to talk about. But, it might be too long and boring. So, maybe I’ll talk about it later. See you. 😀