Today is the perfect time to binge-watch the most popular shows currently airing in South Korea! Every week, the Good Data Corporation compiles data on viewer engagement with news, posts, videos, and social media to identify the most buzz-worthy shows. Let’s not delay any further and see which shows made the list!
1. “My Siblings Romance“
The most talked-about dating reality program of the year, “My Sibling’s Romance,” takes the first spot on the list! From the PD of the popular dating reality show “EXchange,” “My Sibling’s Romance” is a unique dating reality program centered on family involvement. Siblings gather in a shared house to assist each other in finding romantic partners.
With only a few episodes left to conclude the show, “My Sibling’s Romance” is loved for its unique mystery format, where participants guess who each other’s siblings are since the siblings pretend not to know one another. This is the first dating reality show to feature siblings, and this twist adds excitement to the romance process. Siblings act as cupids or villains in each other’s love lives, making this feel like a family drama with romance and friendship on the side. The participants have charmed viewers with their personalities, and many are eagerly rooting to see who are the end-game couples!
2. “A Clean Sweep”
The sports program “A Clean Sweep” takes the second spot on the list. It features amateur baseball players going up against legendary pros in a championship to determine the ultimate winning team.
3. “Connection“
Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do’s action mystery thriller “Connection” is the third most buzzworthy show and first buzzworthy drama of the week. “Connection” is a crime investigation thriller about an ace detective from the narcotics team who becomes addicted to a new kind of drug, and a reporter who discovers their dead friend left them 5 billion won in insurance money.
With a few episodes in, “Connection” is a high-quality drama that improves with each episode. It is full of thrill as the main character, a detective, hides his addiction from his colleagues. Every moment is tense, knowing they could discover his secret anytime. The mystery behind their friend’s death and the 5 billion won insurance money is so intriguing that you can’t help but look forward to what happens next!
4. “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon”
Jung Ryeo Won and Wi Ha Joon’s drama “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is the fourth most loved show of the week. It tells the story of a secret and sweet real-life romance between a veteran cram school instructor and a quirky student who returns after a decade to stir her heart.
5. “Home Alone“
One of the longest-running variety shows, “Home Alone,” hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, Park Na Rae, and others, is the fifth most popular show of the week. “Home Alone” is loved for its unique concept of giving a glimpse into how our favorite celebrities life. It has gained great popularity due to the relatability of the single lifestyles of various celebrities, which are shown without significant filtering.
Since its premiere in 2013, “Home Alone” has featured numerous popular celebrities, ranging from actors and idols to entertainers. Thanks to this show, we get a glimpse of how they live, their hobbies, and what their homes look like. Some of its popular episodes feature Lee Jun Ho, Ahn Jae Hyun, and SHINee’s Key!
6. “My Sweet Mobster”
Uhm Tae Goo and Han Sun Hwa’s “My Sweet Mobster” is the sixth most buzzworthy show of the moment. It tells the story of a romance drama full of twists and turns between a former gangster and a YouTuber who plays with children!
7. “ILand 2”
The music survival program “ILand 2” is the seventh most-loved show right now. It is a sequel to I-Land, which created Enhypen and will follow the process of creating a new girl group.
8. “I Am Solo“
Joining “My Sibling’s Romance” as the second dating reality program on the list is “I Am Solo,” hosted by Deffcon, Song Hae Na, and Lee Yi Kyung. This entertaining hyper-realistic program invites six men and six women eager to get married to the Solo World, where participants showcase their charms to find partners and engage in real dating. The show promises romantic yet shocking love stories that are more heart-fluttering than a melodrama.
9. “Gag Concert”
The South Korean sketch comedy show “Gag Concert” is the ninth most popular show of the week. The show features different comedians and personalities after their 3-year hiatus.
10. “Miss Night and Day”
Lee Jung Eun, Jung Eun Ji, and Choi Jin Hyuk’s “Miss Night and Day” complete this week’s list. It tells the story of a job seeker who is suddenly stuck in old age one day and a prosecutor who is caught up in her all the time.
Aside from these 10, “Running Man” is also part of the Most Buzzworthy Non-dramas list! The most loved variety show not only in South Korea but all over the world is hosted by Yu Jae Seok, Song Ji Hyo, Kim Jong Kook, and more. “Running Man” is South Korea’s most beloved variety program, holding a special place in the hearts of viewers both locally and globally. With its unique game concepts, charismatic cast, and hilarious moments, it’s the perfect show to watch when you’re feeling down as you will just end up laughing throughout the episodes.
“Running Man” currently holds the spot as the longest-running entertainment program in Korea, with more than 700 episodes. Some of its best episodes feature the cast taking on exciting, unique concepts such as fighting zombies, traveling to different countries, and superpower themes. Popular guests have included Byeon Woo Seok, BTS V, Lee Do Hyun, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and more!
You can watch these shows on KOCOWA+ with professional subtitles you can enjoy anytime!
