K-Variety Shows

Native Title: 신서유기 
Country: China
Cast: Kang Ho Dong, Lee Su Geun, Eun Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi
Duration: 15 minutes (23 episodes)
Concept: " Sin. "
The cast members were all variety stars at the top of their game, but scandals caused them to fall apart and doom their careers. Na PD (Original 2Days 1Night producer), started this web-show reuiniting the original 2D1N members when nobody else wanted to work with them. And since it was a web-show, they were less restricted and could go all out and be wild. This contributed to NJTTW's outlandish and out-of-pocket nature in the later seasons.

Kang Hodong - Tax fraud + his 'violent tendencies'
Lee Sugeun - Illegal Gambling
Eun Jiwon - Divorce
Lee Seunggi - Marriage... ?

PS: I have this season downloaded in HD, so if you want it just drop me a message! However unless you're an avid variety show watcher, I recommend starting from S3, where the real crazy stuff starts.

Native Title: 신서유기 2 
Country: China
Cast: Kang Ho Dong, Lee Su Geun, Eun Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hyun
Duration: 1 hour 25min (9 episodes)
Concept: " Sin. "
Seunggi left the show to serve the military and recommended Ahn Jaehyun (who was a cast member on chinese 2Days 1Night) to take his place.

The members call themselves 'Goblins' and are well aware of each others scandals, meaning they will seize any chance to tease them about it and absolutely not let it rest, causing funny scenarios. Very solid season with loads of hilarious moments! 

Native Title: 신서유기 3 
Country: China
Cast: Ho-Dong, Su-Geun, Ji-Won, Jae-Hyun, MINO, Kyu-Hyun
Duration: 1 hour 25min (9 episodes)
Concept: Chinese novel Journey to the West (outfits)

In this new season, Song Min Ho and Kyu Hyun joined the team as new members. They face various challenges and missions as they travel across China. I strongly recommend to start from this season, and please watch the S3 Mafia game directors cut after!! It was hilarious.

Native Title: 신서유기4 
Country: Vietnam!
Cast: Ho-Dong, Su-Geun, Ji-Won, Jae-Hyun, MINO, Kyu-Hyun
Duration: 1 hour 15min (11 episodes)
Concept: -11-

Having visited China for the first three seasons, the njttw cast venture to Vietnam for the first time. The cast members take on the characters of the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West."

Season 4 was great, definetely one of the best & most hilarious seasons ^^

Native Title: 신서유기 5 
Country: Hong Kong & Hokkaido.
Cast: Ho-Dong, Su-Geun, Ji-Won, Jae-Hyun, MINO, Kyu-Hyun, P.O
Duration: 1 hour 15min (11 episodes)
Concept: Horror Theme (Hong Kong) & Fruit Theme (Hokkaido)

Block B's P.O joins as a new cast member! He is such a great addition to the show, making this season one of the most enjoyable ones. In contrast to the previous seasons following Journey To The West theme, a totally new set of characters are introduced in this season. (Horror & Fruit theme.)

Although Na PD has become more lenient toward them, the show remains as funny as ever. 

Native Title: 신서유기 6 
Country: Hokkaido.
Cast: Ho-Dong, Su-Geun, Ji-Won, Jae-Hyun, MINO, Kyu-Hyun, P.O
Duration: 1 hour 30min (5 episodes)
Concept: Fruit Theme

Season 6 is a direct continuation of the 5th season., taking place in Hokkaido (Japan) where the theme changes from Horror Special to Fruits Special. Going to Japan & dressing up as fruits was a super refreshing and funny concept! As much as I felt bad for them having to wear such llarge costumes it was incredibly funny seeing them get stuck everywhere. I have always enjoyed the spontaneous nature of the show, Na PD never disapppoints (other than the fact there hasn't been a new season in awhile, please work on that.)

Native Title: 신서유기 7 
Country: South Korea.
Cast: Ho-Dong, Su-Geun, Ji-Won, MINO, Kyu-Hyun, P.O
Duration: 1 hour 30min (11 episodes)
Concept: Homecoming

The seventh season marks the very first season in which filming returned to South Korea. Unfortunately, Ahn Jaehyun is no longer part of the show. (Got divorced. Korean netizens demanded he be kicked out and edited out of the show. Scary. Literally the Eun Jiwon treatment) 

Native Title: 신서유기 8
Country: South Korea.
Cast: Ho-Dong, Su-Geun, Ji-Won, MINO, Kyu-Hyun, P.O
Duration: 1 hour 40min (11 episodes)
Concept: Korean traditional fairytale, Heungbu and Nolbu

Another great season of NJTTW, and the last one to date. Made me really emotional seeing their last interviews with each member with their real feelings and serious conversation saying their goodbyes... (im)patiently waiting for another season.

Native Title: 섬총사 
Country: Korea (Various islands)
Cast: Kang Ho-dong, Jung Yong-hwa, Kim Hee-sun
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (31 episodes)
Concept: trio consisting of: a comedian, an actress and a singer visit different islands and stay with local islanders to experience their lifestyle.

Comments: This show is by far one of my favorites. This combination of people creates nothing but sea of laughter whenever they're together. Unfortunately, only the first few episodes were subbed, in low quality on top of that. But I do have the rest of the episodes (after 18) in HD as raws, just leave a reply or message and I can share

Native Title: 아이엠그라운드 
Film Location: Greece
Cast: Kwanghee, Kim Min Gue, Lee Sang Yeob, Son Dong Pyo
Duration: 1 hour
Concept: Breaking the language barrier & making friends with locals through various different K-Games!

Comments: Phenomenal! Love this concept so so much. Only complaint: Way too short. Deserved 10+ episodes, not a mere four??? Super funny & wholesome show anyone can enjoy.

Native Title: 수학 없는 수학여행 
Film Location: Korea
Cast: D.O, Zico, Crush, Junghoon (Jannabi), Lee Yongjin, Yang Sechan 
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (10 episodes)
Concept: Snow chaos & various fun games.
 
Comments: Accidentally became way too attached to this show. I still think about it whenever I start a new show. It deserved better and it really saddened me hearing the cast members talk about the show not doing as well as they had expected :(

Native Title: 1박 2일 
Country: South Korea
Cast: Kang Ho Dong, Lee Su Geun, Eun Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi, Kim Jongmin, Kim C, MC Mong, Uhm Tae Woong 
Duration: 1hour 30min (232 episodes)
Concept: "Real Wild Road Variety."  

Na PD!! Oh how I wish he was still the producer for this show, hilarious. And most episodes have eng subs on youtube. Keep in mind that this is from 2007-2008 ish so it's not for everyone 

Native Title: 1박 2일 
Country: South Korea
Cast: Kim Jongmin,
Duration: 1hour 20min (257 episodes)
Concept: "Real Wild Road Variety."  

Comments: Yet to start this one, actually.
(I am watching 2D1N in a very strange order. S4 -> S1 -> S2-> S3)

Native Title: 1박 2일 
Country: South Korea
Cast: Kim Jongmin, DinDin, Seyoon,

Former members: (EP 1-236) Youn Jung Hoon, Ravi (1-122), Kim Seonho (1-98)
Military Hiatus: (EP112-236) Na In Woo
New Members: (EP153~) Yoo SeonHo, (EP 237~) Cho Seho, Lee Joon

Duration: 1hour 20min (257 episodes)
Concept: "Real Wild Road Variety."  

Full of youthful energy! The cast has great chemistry, it's a shame we had to end up with more blurred faces. I really enjoyed Seonho & Ravi's presence. I have always appreciated shows where the staff and cameramen are more involved with the members, makes you feel a sense of closeness

Native Title: 놀라운 토요일 
Country: South Korea.
Cast: Boom (Host) Dong-Yup, Narae, Kim Dong-hyun, Seyoon, KEY, P.O, Hanhae, Nucksal, Hyeri, Taeyeon, Haetnim 
Duration: 1 hour 20min (300+ episodes)
Concept: Dictating song lyrics for food

My personal go-to weekend comfort show! Perfect for just wanting something to watch while having a drink or light snack. (Snacks are a must, this show is 80% food.)

Native Title: 배틀 트립 
Country: Various Countries!
Cast: (PANELIST) Kim Sook, Lee Hwijae,Sung Sikyung, San E, Yoon Bomi, Kim Junhyun + Guests
Duration: 1 hour 20min (177 episodes)
Concept: Travel competition between various celebrities

Fun travel variety show with a ton of different guests! The concept of having 2 teams go on different trips and have the audience vote for the best one (the one they want to experience themselves) was really fun.

Native Title: 밤도깨비 
Film Location: S. Korea
Cast: Lee Su Geun, Jung Hyung Don, Hong Ki,  JR, Park Sung Kwang, Jung Myung
Duration: 1 hour 30 min
Concept: Being the first to enter different popular places for food or recreation.

Comments: Started watching this show because of Hongki & Sugeun but enjoyed all the cast members sleep deprived endeavors. It's a real shame the last episode never got aired, though if you kept up with the show at the time you'd totally understand why. Difficult day for us all, it was just out of respect  But I think it's been enough time since then so they should really consider airing it!! (On his birthday maybe?)

Native Title: 식스센스 
Film Location: S. Korea
Cast: Yoo Jaesuk, Oh Nara, Jeon Somin, Lee Mijoo, Jessi (S2 = Sangyeob)
Duration: 1 hour 30 min
Concept: Visit various different places, experience various hobbies and try to distinguish the real from the fake. Not only do they try to fool the cast, but also the viewers! Pretty big scale with a huge budget.

Comments: Super entertaining! Felt like they were doing some mind games on me... Literally cannot think of a more perfect cast for this. Crazy ladies feauturing Jaesuk getting left out constantly, trying to balance it all out hahha,

Native Title: 나홀로 이식당  
Film Location: Greece
Cast: Lee Su Geun (Feat: Na PD, aka Na Young Seok)
Duration: 1 hour
Concept: Su Geun running back and fourth trying his very best to run a restaurant by himself lol

Comments: Though there are bound to be many funny moments, I was worried it would be too much work for Sugeun, so I was relieved to see Youngseok step in and help ^^ As well as other staff.) It was a really heartwarming and fun show. 

Native Title: 텐트밖은유럽 남프랑스 
Film Location: France
Cast: Ra Miran, Han Gain, Jo Boah, Ryu Hyeyoung.
Duration: 1 hour 38 min
Concept: Four actresses camp in various different locations in the Southern & Northern parts of France.

Comments: This show is super healing, I enjoyed it even more than the Spain season!! 

Native Title: 텐트 밖은 유럽 스페인편  (Long!)
Film Location: Spain
Cast: Kwon Yul, Cho Ji Woong, Choi Won Young, Park Myung Hoon 
Duration: 1 hour 38 min
Concept: Four actors camp in various different locations in the northern & southern parts of Spain.

Comments: Really fun show for me as someone who recently moved to Spain! I've been to multiple of the places they visited, and we were in the same city around the same time. (I probably missed them by a few days.) I wasn't familiar with any of them prior to watching, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm so glad I watched! Love them all now. 

Native Title: 배우는 여행중 
Country: Scotland
Cast: Im Si-wan & Jung Hae-in
Runtime: 40 minutes,6 episodes.
Concept: Title says it all!! Hahaha

Comments: Really enjoyed it ^^ Though the way it aired was kinda confusing

Native Title: 두 발로 티켓팅 
Country: New Zealand
Cast: Choi Minho, Yeo Jingoo, Ju Jihoon, Ha Jungwoo
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (10 episodes)
Concept: Activities & companionship. Complete missions to secure 'Dream Tickets'.

Comments: Watched for Minho, but they're all lovely and this show was super enjoyable. Beautiful people with beautiful sceneries~ It was also cute that they gave viewers a chance to win trips as well.  

Native Title: 브로 앤 마블 
Country: Dubai
Cast: Lee Seunggi, Cho Kyuhyun, Yoo Yeonseok, Lee Donghwi, Ji Sukjin, Cho Seho, Joshua & Hoshi
Duration: 1 hour 11 min
Concept: Massive game variety show. Live adaption of Monopoly where they take turns rolling the dice, visiting different lands and acquiring them.

Comments: So much fun! They chose a perfect cast line-up for this one, and they didn't disappoint & went all out with the budget... pretty big scale!!

Native Title: 나나투어-세븐틴 Uncut 
Country: Italy
Cast:  All members of the k-pop group Seventeen.
Duration: 2 hours 30min per ep. | Normal ver: 1hr 17min
Concept: Companionship, tourism & fun travel activities. (Joined by mafia games & chaos.)

Comments: I am not a fan of Seventeen at all, but this show was equally enjoyable as I Am Ground, aeasily became a favorite ^^ Everyone is naturally funny, it was such a well formatted show. The UnCut version has a whopping 1hour+ longer runtime per episode, but everything is split into parts so it didn't feel burdensome even with the long runtime. While I'm sure the official tvN version is good, I recommend this version more.

Native Title: 바라던 바다 
Country: S. Korea
Cast: Lee Dongwook, ONEW, Yoon Jongshin, AKMU Suhyun, Kim Goeun, Lee Jiah
Duration: 1 hour 30min
Concept: Celebrities open a bar on the sea side and offer various guests food, drinks and musical acts, giving them an opportunity to escape their daily lives for a moment. Healing comfort show.

Comments: This is by far one of my favorite comfort shows ever!! I initially watched for Onew, but fell for everybody else's charms immediately. It's a very natural show, there aren't any variety games, just wholesome moments ^^

Native Title: 우도주막 
Country: S. Korea
Cast: Kim Heesun, Yoo Teo, Tak Jaehoon, EXO Kai, Moon Seyoon
Duration: 1 hour 30min (9 eps)
Concept: Honeymoon Tavern's main focus is newlywed couples who got married amidst the difficulties of COVID-19. The purpose of the show is to create a night for the couples that they will never forget. Like Sea Of Hope, this show was recorded during the pandemic, the cast prepares food & various musical acts for the guests, giving them an opportunity to escape their daily lives for a moment.

Comments: Super wholesome and fun. If you enjoyed Sea Of Hope, you will definitely love this one just as much. Super healing & comforting. 

Native Title: 스프링 캠프 
Country: S. Korea
Cast: Ho-Dong, Su-Geun, Ji-Won, Jae-Hyun, MINO, Kyu-Hyun, P.O
Duration: 30min. (16 episodes)
Concept: The cast members of 'New Journey To The West' head off on a camping trip for the spring season. (NJTTW Spin Off featuring the return of former member Ahn Jaehyun.)

Comments: Such a treat for NJTTW fans like myself. Seeing Ahn Jaehyun on this show again made my heart melt, loved this so so so much. We need season 2.

Native Title: 삼시네세끼 
Country: S. Korea
Cast: Members of the k-pop group Sechskies.
Duration: 25min. (10 episodes.)
Concept: The Sechskies members, who have never all lived together, will finally experience what it's like to live with their fellow group members, also preparing their own meals three times a day and carrying out various chores.

Comments: Antoher treat

Native Title: 뿅뿅 지구오락실 시즌1 
Country: Thailand
Cast: IVE Yujin, Oh My Girl Mimi, Lee Youngji, Lee Eunji
Duration: 1 hour 36min (12 episodes.)
Concept: Four girls play a variety of games in order to eat & travel to various different cities and try to try and catch a rabbit called 'Torong'. (NJTTW Concept)

Comments: Female version of New Journey To The West (NJTTW).

Native Title: 콩콩팥팥 (GBRB)
Country: S. Korea
Cast: EXO D.O, Lee Kwangsoo, Kim Woobin, Kim Gibang 
Duration: 1 hour 30min. (9 episodes.)
Concept: Actors try farming for the first time.

Really good 'after work de-stress' show. 

Native Title: 오! 마이 스쿨 
Country: S. Korea
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Duration: 1 hour (27 episodes)
Concept: School setting, guests come out as 'students' of the class and do various skits and play games. 360p chaos

Comments: This show is from 2010, back when you did not get any screen time if you don't actively try to be funny & do crazy over the top things hahaha. Loved this show even though its chaotic. As a 2nd gen kpop appreciator it was super fun seeing so many familiar faces <3

There's also an ISAAC inspired episode featuring what feels like half the kpop industry!! There's just so many people and not even a quarter of them got to introduce themselves.. Ended up spotting even more people in the background as the episode went on lol. 

Native Title: 마스터 키 
Country: S. Korea
Cast: Lee Sugeun, Jun Hyunmoo, KEY, Kang Daniel, Kim Jongmin, Henry, Kim Jonghyeon
Duration: 1hr 30min
Concept: Psychological warfare, camaraderie/friendship. Invite a bunch of celebrity guests and play various games together, despite not knowing who to trust

Comments: Loved this show! I know it got a lot of critique for being a production mess and constantly changing up the concept but I think its still super hilarious and fun, as the viewers are also invited to play along and try to figure out who is lying and who is telling the truth~

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Country: Ausralia
Cast: Members of k-pop group 'WINNER'.
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Cast: NJTTW
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Concept:  NJTTW Restaurant spin-off.

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Cast: Members of k-pop group 'Super Junior'.
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Cast: Artists under Starship
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Cast: Mino, P.O
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Concept: NJTTW spin-off fashion show. They are given various weird prompts such as "YOU HAVE TO GO TO A NIGHT CLUB AND PERFORM IINFRONT OF 1000 PEOPLE! But before yougo, you have to stop by your old conservative dying grandpa. Without having time to change in between. WHAT DO U WEAR."

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Cast: NJTTW
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Concept: Amazing Saturday spin-off (idol ver)

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Cast: FTISLAND Lee Hongki, DinDin
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Concept: Play online games (PUBG?) with random people online and try to meet up with them. Very funny & entertaining ^^

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Cast: Super Junior's Kim Heechul
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Concept: Drinking show w/ various celebrity guests

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Concept: Various celebrities who live alone showcase their everyday lives 

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Concept: Very similar to I Live Alone except its from the celebrities Manager's perspective!

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Cast: Members of K-Pop groups Super Junior & TVXQ!
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this initially didnt exist on MDL at all, so I recently added it. havent had the time to give it a proper desscription like the many others yet