We see a few of the Sunday Korean variety shows undergoing some changes in 2020. “The Return of Superman” is featuring a new baby, Kang Gary’s son Kang Ha-Oh, while Park Joo-Ho’s babies Park Na-Eun and Park Geon-Hoo announced their hiatus just recently.
“Master in the House” welcomed their new member Shin Seong-Rok on January 12. The long-awaited “2 Days and 1 Night” ended its hiatus with fresh new members and a new season.
It’s been 2 months since the new year began. How are all these Sunday variety shows faring against each other so far?
Let’s have a look at their ratings (from the highest to the lowest)!
1. My Little Old Boy
Average Ratings on February 9 (3 parts): 10.0%, 10.4%, and 11.8%.
Cast Members: Park Soo-Hong, Lee Sang-Min, Kim Jong-Kook, Hong Jin-Young and Hong Sun-Young, Kim Hee-Chul.
Latest Changes: Kim Gun-Mo‘s departure from the show and Kim Hee-Chul joining as the new member last year.
Here’s where you can also find the members on KOCOWA!
Lee Sang-Min: THE FAN, Section TV Entertainment News, Little Too Crazy.
Hong Jin-Young: Shoot-out: Mart War.
Kim Hee-Chul: Delicious Rendezvous, Matching Survival 1+1.
2. The Return of Superman
Average Rating on February 9 (2 parts): 9.5% and 11.8%.
Cast Members: Sam Hammington, Park Joo-Ho, Moon Hee-Joon, Hong Kyung-Min, Do Kyung-Wan, Kang Gary.
Latest Changes: Park Joo-Ho and family announced their hiatus as they welcome their third child, and the addition of new member Kang Gary and his baby Kang Ha-Oh.
Here’s where you can also find the members on KOCOWA!
Moon Hee-Joon: Immortal Songs.
3. 2 Days and 1 Night 4
Average Ratings on February 9 (2 parts): 9.6% and 11.3%.
Cast Members: DinDin, Kim Seon-Ho, Youn Jung-Hoon, Moon Se-Yoon, Ravi, Kim Jong Min.
Latest Changes: New members with a brand new season!
Here’s where you can also find the members on KOCOWA!
DinDin: YO~! WELCOME TO KOREA!, YO~! WELCOME TO KOREA! Special.
Kim Seon-Ho: You Drive Me Crazy, Two Cops.
Youn Jung-Hoon: My Healing Love, Bravo My Life, Mask, East of Eden.
You can also check out its previous seasons on KOCOWA here!
4. The King of Mask Singer
Average Ratings on February 9 (2 parts): 6.7% and 9.1%.
Cast Members: Kim Gu-Ra, Kim Seong-Ju, Shin Bong-Sun, Kim Hyun-Chul, Jo Jang-Hyuk, Lee Yoon-Seok, Yu Young-Seok.
Here’s where you can also find the members on KOCOWA!
Kim Gu-Ra: Radio Star, My Little Television 2, E-news Exclusive.
Kim Seong-Ju: BTS Variety Chronicles, Food Truck, 2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships – New Year Special.
5. Running Man
Average Ratings on February 9 (2 parts): 4.6% and 7.1%.
Cast Members: Jee Seok-Jin, Ha Ha, Yu Jae-Seok, Song Ji-Hyo, Lee Kwang-Soo, Kim Jong-Kook, Jeon So-Min, Yang Se-Chan.
Here’s where you can also find the members on KOCOWA!
Yu Jae-Seok: Happy Together, How Do You Play?, Village Survival, the Eight, Village Survival, the Eight 2, Infinite Challenge.
Song Ji-Hyo: Lovely Horribly, Princess Hours.
Lee Kwang-Soo: Puck, It’s Okay, That’s Love, The Innocent Man.
Jeon So-Min: 2018 KBS Drama Special.
6. Master in the House
Average Ratings on February 9 (2 parts): 4.4% and 6.3%.
Cast Members: Shin Seong-Rok, Yang Se-Hyeong, Lee Seung-Gi, Lee Sang-Yun, Yuk Seong-Jae.
Latest Changes: The addition of the new member Shin Seong-Rok, which makes their team name Shin-Sang-Seung-Hyung-Jae!
Here’s where you can also find the members on KOCOWA!
Shin Seong-Rok: Perfume, The Last Empress, The King’s Face.
Yang Se-Hyeong: The Manager, Delicious Rendezvous, Village Survival, the Eight, Village Survival, the Eight 2, We Will Channel You, 2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.
Lee Sang-Yun: VIP, Whisper, Angel Eyes, Goddess of Fire, Home Sweet Home, No Limit.
Yuk Seong-Jae: The Village Achiara’s Secret, Who Are You.
Which of these variety shows is the best in your heart?
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