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Jo Yu-sik and Mina Sue Choi Face Off in Kill It as Dating Show Worlds Collide
In episode 9 of tvN's Kill It, Transit Love 4's Jo Yu-sik and Single's Inferno 5's Mina Sue Choi meet during the Movement Couple Photoshoot mission. The contestants also face a 30-minute Style Race with unexpected eliminations teased.
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Happy Together Returns After Six Years With Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin and Lee Hyori
KBS2's Happy Together returns on July 10 at 8:30 p.m. with a new team-based storytelling audition. Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun and Yoon Jong-shin will host, with Lee Hyori joining the first recording as a special MC.
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Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon Join Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3, Premiering July 30
tvN's Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3 premieres July 30 at 8:40 p.m. with Yum Jung-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang You-seok and Roh Yoon-seo, plus guests Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon.
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xikers' Minjae Named Permanent MC of SBS Life's The Show
Minjae of xikers will join SBS Life's The Show as a permanent MC after previous special MC appearances on major music programs. The group is also set for its second fan meeting at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo on July 31.
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National Singing Contest Couple Appears on AM Plaza 40 Days After Second Child's Birth
Ha Hyeong-jun and Choi Jeong-hui, who won a popularity award on National Singing Contest while she was eight months pregnant, appeared on KBS 1TV's AM Plaza 40 days after the birth of their second daughter.
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Shin Dong-yup’s Wife Says His Daily Drinking Never Disrupts Filming
On SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Shin Dong-yup’s wife Sun Hye-yoon recalled that he drinks almost every day but never lets it affect his broadcasts or filming. K.Will also shared a warm anecdote about the couple’s drinking gathering.
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Running Man Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun Counterattack as Water Ghosts, but Yang Se-chan and Miyeon Finish It
In SBS's Running Man, Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun act as 'Water Ghosts' to eliminate members, but the humans secure victory through a joint operation by Yang Se-chan and Miyeon.
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Boom Says Kim Dae-ho's Car Looks Just Like His 'I Live Alone' Image on Choi Woo Su San
On MBC's Choi Woo Su San, Boom rode in Kim Dae-ho's car for the first time and said the messy interior looked exactly like what viewers saw on I Live Alone. The episode also featured Jang Dong-min's Himalaya joke and Sunwoo Yong-nyeo handing out 10,000 won bills.
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KwakTube and Pengsoo Go Gyaru-o in Shibuya for 'Giant Peng TV' Japan Trip
KwakTube and EBS character Pengsoo transformed into gyaru-o looks in Shibuya, Tokyo, for a Japan travel episode of 'Giant Peng TV.' Fans and PaniBottle responded with amused reactions online.
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Winter’s Refrigerator Sets Up Pasta Revenge as Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young Face Off Again
JTBC’s Please Take Care of My Refrigerator opens aespa Winter’s fridge on July 5, with Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young meeting again in a pasta revenge match. Lee Moon Jung and Kwon Sung-joon also clash in a strong-flavored cooking battle.
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You Quiz on the Block Tops July Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings
tvN's You Quiz on the Block ranked No. 1 in July variety show brand reputation, with Yoo Jae-suk, Heo Nam-jun and Kim Mu-yeol standing out in keyword analysis.
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Lee Sang-min returns to survival TV after 11 years in Game of Blood X
Lee Sang-min took control early in Wavve's Game of Blood X, using negotiation and psychological tactics to secure 270 million won for Team P1. His aggressive play has already made him a target for rival teams.
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Where Is My Home Welcomes Its First Incumbent Politician Landlord as Kim Ji-yu’s Flirting Sparks Studio Laughter
MBC’s Where Is My Home features its first incumbent politician landlord in a special observing single men’s living spaces. Kim Ji-yu’s club flirting and a debate over body profile shoots bring laughter to the studio.
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Kim Mu-yeol Replies to John Cena Shout-Out With Wit, Recalls Earning Just 200,000 Won a Year
Kim Mu-yeol opened up on tvN's You Quiz on the Block about John Cena's shout-out, his unknown-actor years, the global response to True Education and what he learned from Kim Hye-soo.
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Lee Ho-Seon Warns Parents’ Repeated Put-Downs Can Become Gaslighting
On tvN STORY’s Lee Ho-Seon Counseling Center, counselor Lee Ho-Seon warned that repeated remarks from parents can damage a child’s judgment and self-esteem. The episode explained signs of gaslighting, vulnerable personality traits, and ways to set boundaries.
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Choi Jin-hyuk Shares the Story Behind Asking Lee Guk-joo for Her Number on Radio Star
Choi Jin-hyuk opens up on MBC's Radio Star about how a misunderstanding with Lee Guk-joo became a close friendship. He also shares stories from the musical The Days, Ryu Soo-young's long-winded stories and his respect for his mother.
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Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae Eye Japan with Japanese Version of 'K-Ugly' Song
Comedians Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae revealed plans to target Japan with their 'K-Ugly' concept on TV Chosun's 'Lovers of Joseon' anniversary singing contest. Shim Hyung-rae, Tae Jin-ah, Insooni and other entertainers also appeared in the special.
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Lee Hyun-yi Stunned by MacArthur Mother's Education Zeal, Draws SKY Castle Comparison
KBS 2TV's program explores the upbringing of Douglas MacArthur and Dwight Eisenhower, including how MacArthur's mother's intense management reminded Lee Hyun-yi of SKY Castle.
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Song Ga-in and Kim Ho-joong Fandoms to Face Off in Dangjin Golf Tournament in July
SBS Life will launch Trot Fandom Golf Championship, a golf variety show where trot fandom teams compete in their singers' names. Twenty-four teams advanced from 34 entries, with finals tied to The Trot Show Park Concert in October.
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MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' Wins 315th PD Award of the Month
MBC's two-part special 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' was named the TV culture and information winner at the 315th PD Award of the Month. The program was recognized for portraying families holding onto love in desperate circumstances.
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Choi Kang-rok Explains Why He Wants a Noodle Shop After Winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Chef Choi Kang-rok said he is avoiding fine dining plans after winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2 because protecting a chef’s inner health matters more than opening a flashy restaurant.
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Kim Dong-hyun Says He Wants to Rejoin the Marines on TikTok’s Tikitaka Talk Show
Kim Dong-hyun opens up about his Marine Corps service on TikTok original Tikitaka Talk Show. DinDin and Ahn Jung-hwan also share military training stories in episode 11.
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Shin Hyun-joon and Wife Meet a Hungry 10-Year-Old and a Young Breadwinner at a Burundi Refugee Camp
On KBS 1TV, Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Kyung-mi visit Burundi to meet Congo refugees facing hunger, displacement and exhausted aid resources.
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Hwang Je-sung Shouts “I Like You” to Fukushima Yoshinari in KBS Joy Game
KBS Joy’s “Shut Up Korea-Japan Match” episode 4 features Hwang Je-sung’s surprise confession to Fukushima Yoshinari during a stick snack game. The episode also highlights Lee Soo-geun, Wes-P, Hitomi and a Korea-Japan culture battle.
Jo Yu-sik and Mina Sue Choi Face Off in Kill It as Dating Show Worlds Collide
In episode 9 of tvN's Kill It, Transit Love 4's Jo Yu-sik and Single's Inferno 5's Mina Sue Choi meet during the Movement Couple Photoshoot mission. The contestants also face a 30-minute Style Race with unexpected eliminations teased.
Happy Together Returns After Six Years With Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin and Lee Hyori
KBS2's Happy Together returns on July 10 at 8:30 p.m. with a new team-based storytelling audition. Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun and Yoon Jong-shin will host, with Lee Hyori joining the first recording as a special MC.
Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon Join Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3, Premiering July 30
tvN's Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3 premieres July 30 at 8:40 p.m. with Yum Jung-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang You-seok and Roh Yoon-seo, plus guests Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon.
xikers' Minjae Named Permanent MC of SBS Life's The Show
Minjae of xikers will join SBS Life's The Show as a permanent MC after previous special MC appearances on major music programs. The group is also set for its second fan meeting at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo on July 31.
National Singing Contest Couple Appears on AM Plaza 40 Days After Second Child's Birth
Ha Hyeong-jun and Choi Jeong-hui, who won a popularity award on National Singing Contest while she was eight months pregnant, appeared on KBS 1TV's AM Plaza 40 days after the birth of their second daughter.
Shin Dong-yup’s Wife Says His Daily Drinking Never Disrupts Filming
On SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Shin Dong-yup’s wife Sun Hye-yoon recalled that he drinks almost every day but never lets it affect his broadcasts or filming. K.Will also shared a warm anecdote about the couple’s drinking gathering.
Running Man Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun Counterattack as Water Ghosts, but Yang Se-chan and Miyeon Finish It
In SBS's Running Man, Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun act as 'Water Ghosts' to eliminate members, but the humans secure victory through a joint operation by Yang Se-chan and Miyeon.
Boom Says Kim Dae-ho's Car Looks Just Like His 'I Live Alone' Image on Choi Woo Su San
On MBC's Choi Woo Su San, Boom rode in Kim Dae-ho's car for the first time and said the messy interior looked exactly like what viewers saw on I Live Alone. The episode also featured Jang Dong-min's Himalaya joke and Sunwoo Yong-nyeo handing out 10,000 won bills.
KwakTube and Pengsoo Go Gyaru-o in Shibuya for 'Giant Peng TV' Japan Trip
KwakTube and EBS character Pengsoo transformed into gyaru-o looks in Shibuya, Tokyo, for a Japan travel episode of 'Giant Peng TV.' Fans and PaniBottle responded with amused reactions online.
Winter’s Refrigerator Sets Up Pasta Revenge as Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young Face Off Again
JTBC’s Please Take Care of My Refrigerator opens aespa Winter’s fridge on July 5, with Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young meeting again in a pasta revenge match. Lee Moon Jung and Kwon Sung-joon also clash in a strong-flavored cooking battle.
You Quiz on the Block Tops July Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings
tvN's You Quiz on the Block ranked No. 1 in July variety show brand reputation, with Yoo Jae-suk, Heo Nam-jun and Kim Mu-yeol standing out in keyword analysis.
Lee Sang-min returns to survival TV after 11 years in Game of Blood X
Lee Sang-min took control early in Wavve's Game of Blood X, using negotiation and psychological tactics to secure 270 million won for Team P1. His aggressive play has already made him a target for rival teams.
Where Is My Home Welcomes Its First Incumbent Politician Landlord as Kim Ji-yu’s Flirting Sparks Studio Laughter
MBC’s Where Is My Home features its first incumbent politician landlord in a special observing single men’s living spaces. Kim Ji-yu’s club flirting and a debate over body profile shoots bring laughter to the studio.
Kim Mu-yeol Replies to John Cena Shout-Out With Wit, Recalls Earning Just 200,000 Won a Year
Kim Mu-yeol opened up on tvN's You Quiz on the Block about John Cena's shout-out, his unknown-actor years, the global response to True Education and what he learned from Kim Hye-soo.
Lee Ho-Seon Warns Parents’ Repeated Put-Downs Can Become Gaslighting
On tvN STORY’s Lee Ho-Seon Counseling Center, counselor Lee Ho-Seon warned that repeated remarks from parents can damage a child’s judgment and self-esteem. The episode explained signs of gaslighting, vulnerable personality traits, and ways to set boundaries.
Choi Jin-hyuk Shares the Story Behind Asking Lee Guk-joo for Her Number on Radio Star
Choi Jin-hyuk opens up on MBC's Radio Star about how a misunderstanding with Lee Guk-joo became a close friendship. He also shares stories from the musical The Days, Ryu Soo-young's long-winded stories and his respect for his mother.
Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae Eye Japan with Japanese Version of 'K-Ugly' Song
Comedians Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae revealed plans to target Japan with their 'K-Ugly' concept on TV Chosun's 'Lovers of Joseon' anniversary singing contest. Shim Hyung-rae, Tae Jin-ah, Insooni and other entertainers also appeared in the special.
Lee Hyun-yi Stunned by MacArthur Mother's Education Zeal, Draws SKY Castle Comparison
KBS 2TV's program explores the upbringing of Douglas MacArthur and Dwight Eisenhower, including how MacArthur's mother's intense management reminded Lee Hyun-yi of SKY Castle.
Song Ga-in and Kim Ho-joong Fandoms to Face Off in Dangjin Golf Tournament in July
SBS Life will launch Trot Fandom Golf Championship, a golf variety show where trot fandom teams compete in their singers' names. Twenty-four teams advanced from 34 entries, with finals tied to The Trot Show Park Concert in October.
MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' Wins 315th PD Award of the Month
MBC's two-part special 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' was named the TV culture and information winner at the 315th PD Award of the Month. The program was recognized for portraying families holding onto love in desperate circumstances.
Choi Kang-rok Explains Why He Wants a Noodle Shop After Winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Chef Choi Kang-rok said he is avoiding fine dining plans after winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2 because protecting a chef’s inner health matters more than opening a flashy restaurant.
Kim Dong-hyun Says He Wants to Rejoin the Marines on TikTok’s Tikitaka Talk Show
Kim Dong-hyun opens up about his Marine Corps service on TikTok original Tikitaka Talk Show. DinDin and Ahn Jung-hwan also share military training stories in episode 11.
Shin Hyun-joon and Wife Meet a Hungry 10-Year-Old and a Young Breadwinner at a Burundi Refugee Camp
On KBS 1TV, Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Kyung-mi visit Burundi to meet Congo refugees facing hunger, displacement and exhausted aid resources.
Hwang Je-sung Shouts “I Like You” to Fukushima Yoshinari in KBS Joy Game
KBS Joy’s “Shut Up Korea-Japan Match” episode 4 features Hwang Je-sung’s surprise confession to Fukushima Yoshinari during a stick snack game. The episode also highlights Lee Soo-geun, Wes-P, Hitomi and a Korea-Japan culture battle.