7 Old K-Pop Variety Shows That Were So Good, They Deserve To Air Again!

[satoori]

7 Old K-Pop Variety Shows That Were So Good, They Deserve To Air Again

Before there was Idol Room and Weekly Idol, there were numerous other K-Pop-centric shows that were absolute hits. They were able to show off the idol’s personalities in unique settings. From taking care of children to making them willfully reveal their own secrets, they were memorable in their own ways.

 

1. Hello Baby

Girls’ Generation, SHINee, T-ARA, SISTAR and Leeteuk, MBLAQ, B1A4, and Boyfriend were actual mothers and fathers in KBS‘s Hello Baby! The artists were in charge of taking care of one or more children under the age of 5. Fans got to see the maternal and paternal instincts of their favorites come out in this show. Unsurprisingly, it gave fans serious baby fever from its first episode in 2009 to its last in 2013!

2. Strong Heart

SBS‘s Strong Heart invited celebrities to tell their emotional or hilarious stories on national television. Some of the funniest interactions and stories happened here, such as Dara‘s “secret weapon” tale. It aired from 2009-2013, and it was also popular for its MC’s Kang Ho-Dong, Lee Seung-Gi, Lee Dong-Wook, and Shin Dong-Yup.

3. Star Dance Battle

Want to see your bias group impress your other bias group with their dance prowess? Star Dance Battle is the one for you! Groups were split into two teams with only one emerging victorious based on votes. While many took it seriously and gave jaw-dropping performances……some like 2AM joined just for the fun of it!

4. Let’s Go! Dream Team

What made KBS’s Let’s Go! Dream Team stand out from other variety programs was its focus on athleticism. Celebrities had to cross challenging obstacle courses like in the popular American show Wipeout. Idols who became known for being sporty such as SHINee’s Minho, BTOB‘s Minhyuk, and ZE:A‘s Dongjun were found on this show.

5. Invincible Youth

Invincible Youth featured an all-female idol cast who experienced how to live in the rural outdoors of South Korea. Two seasons were aired from 2010-2011 and close friendships like that of Girls’ Generation’s Sunny and T-ARA’s Hyomin were formed. Viewers enjoyed the show as they were able to witness the cast’s bond grow within months of shooting.

6. Idol Army

Idol Army aired five seasons from July 2008 to December 2009 with each season having their own focus group. Super Junior, FT Island, 2PM, KARA, and MBLAQ enjoyed games with and without guests. Some iconic moments such as Girls’ Generation’s relationship with 2PM were given to fans all because of Idol Army!

7. Yaman TV

Finally, while Yaman TV only aired in 2015, it was able to solidify itself in fan’s memories as the show idol’s could comfortably be themselves in. HaHa and Seo Janghoon were hosts, and they helped put on an atmosphere of no judgment that idols like BTS, MONSTA X, Red Velvet, and more appreciated

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They should have made the list longer to include Star Golden Bell or Heroes.

From the list though, it'd be Strong Heart or Invincible Youth. Strong Heart, I think, would be a good show to make a comeback so idols can make clarifications to things or let us know about some of their experiences in the industry. 

[satoori]

2 minutes ago, pace said:

They should have made the list longer to include Star Golden Bell or Heroes.

agree, make it longer!

or i personally would of put star golden bell in place of yaman tv^^...since it's once of the newer shows

[BlessMeAchoo]

From the shows on the list I want them to bring back Star Dance Battle the most. I guess the closest we got was Hit The Stage (which needs another season lol).

It's not on the list, but I'd also love to see them bring back Makbanshi (Maknae rebellion) with the new gen of groups.

[satoori]

15 minutes ago, BlessMeAchoo said:

It's not on the list, but I'd also love to see them bring back Makbanshi (Maknae rebellion) with the new gen of groups.

i approve!!!! 

[Anii]

Hello Baby should make a comeback. I love the show.

[pinkpanda_spirit]

What about oh my school? It was so funny even before they changed the format

[satoori]

24 minutes ago, pinkpanda_spirit said:

What about oh my school? It was so funny even before they changed the format

ah another good oldie!!

[Aegyo]

22 hours ago, BlessMeAchoo said:

From the shows on the list I want them to bring back Star Dance Battle the most. I guess the closest we got was Hit The Stage (which needs another season lol).

It's not on the list, but I'd also love to see them bring back Makbanshi (Maknae rebellion) with the new gen of groups.

YAAAAAAS I miss it so much ! also oh my school and idol army (2pm and MBLAQ were crazy hilarious!!) ...I used to eagerly wait for each episode to come out !

[DiSsOrGaNiZeDsUsHi]

Where's Star Golden Bell??? 

 

I loved the first season of Invincible Youth. It was a show that had everything you could ask for in variety. Yuchi-ri village was the perfect setting and the cast had 100% chemistry. There was a love line (Yuri and Taewoo) and hidden camera (Sunhwa). Who could forget Goo Hara squatting where the toilet would be or Hyomin letting one go while she slept. The problem with a show like Invincible Youth is that it's hard to replicate. The producers tried valiantly but the 2nd season fell way short of the 1st season. As I said, I loved the show but I don't know a reboot can ever capture the appeal of the 1st season.

Yes, bring Back Strong Heart. Anyone remember Jessica's creepy story about the man with the umbrella (Ep. 102)?

 

 

 

Edited July 26, 2020 by DiSsOrGaNiZeDsUsHi

[bubblegumgirl801]

I really liked Strong Heart, anytime I feel nostalgic for SNSD I go back and watch some of their old clips on there. I think that a lot of idols are friends and probably wouldn't mind going on there together.

Some more recent shows that I think should comeback are Hit the Stage and Sister's Slam Dunk (?).

[gibi]

wow i really miss strong heart, star dance battle and invincible youth