There are bunch of traveling reality show out there. But this one is setting on traveling around the border of two countries. They point out the thrill crossing the border.
The show that is produced by MBC, is hosted by Kim Gu Ra, Seol Min Seok, and Lee Si Young. The combination is quite unique. Kim Gu Ra is known by his sharp tongue. Lee Si Young is an actress that is also known as a boxing athlete. Seol Min Seok is a historian that recently becomes a TV personality. I remember him as a teacher in one episode of Infinity Challenge. He teaches history with a fun way and a fun talk tone.
In every episode, they visit two countries and cross the borders directly. They point out the difference between two neighborhood countries. Usually, they visit its famous tourism places, try its local food, its culture, etc. Along the way, Seol Min Seok gives the historical perspective of the country that they visit.
It's awesome that Kshow has so many style for its variety show. Mixing traveling with history education is something new. This show can be watched in Viu with title : On The Border .
Well... happy watching! ^^
SHINee's back for their 10th Anniversary. They came to Weekly Idol and got an anniversary cake (P.S. : the cake was so pretty...). They were asked to make another introduction in a cute, adorable, and lovely style >///o\\\< .
In this episode, SHINee was totally wild ... literary wild. I never know that they could be this free. It was so hilarious. The MC (Kim Shin Young and Lee Sang Min) demanded so many things to them, like recreating The Busyo Busyo CF, roller coaster dance, random dance play and many more. In this episode, they also performed "I Want You" for the first time.
My favorite is roller coaster dance. I never see other group doing roller coaster dance, but I think SHINee's is AMAZING. How could they keep the tempo with those kind of up and down pace?? Well... it shows how they own their choreography. I'm so proud.
In this episode, they also had SHINee's self written segment. Taem has changed. He became so chatty and funny. His answer were out of this world. Key's one was also funny. His meditation's hobby was on point XD LOL. Minho's one was games : peeling plastic wrap, gonggi king, face rainbow slinky,
face chewing gum, hangul card game, and the cushion game. Onew's one was the one who led an aegyo disaster. They chose one member to present aegyo with rock paper scissor games and Key was lose. He tried to escape from the studio XD.
Maybe because I'm a fan, this episode is 100% funny. Taemin owns this episode. His remarks and actions are soooo funny. The whole episode makes me laughing like crazy. I can't wait for the next episode.
Here is the link for this episode with eng sub one :
Can't find the official one with eng sub. I really hope that MBC can make an english channel too.
Enjoy ^^
Here come one of my fave PDnim, Yoo Ho Jin with a brand new variety show : Where On Earth?? It's a traveling based reality show in KBS every Friday, 11PM KST. The first episode is broadcasted on June, 1st 2018.
Ji Jin Hee, Cha Tae Hyun, Jo Sae Ho, and Bae Jung Nam were "trapped" to join the expedition team in Where On Earth. They were challenged to explore unusual places by themselves.
The first expedition was Arabian Desert - Raqi, Ash Sharqīyah, Oman. They got a mission to walk on feet for around 40 km in 3 days 4 night in the desert.
They got briefed by a professional explorer and choosing Ji Jin Hee as the captain of the expedition.
Ji Jin Hee is the captain team. He is the one with the power of decision making on the expedition. He also assigns the role for members. Cha Tae Hyun is the information source. He's like the news/gossip channel on TV for the team. Jo Sae Ho is the health center. He makes the sanitary, boasting the member's mental and improving the spirit. But from the preview, it seems he is the one who get hurt a lot XD LOL. Bae Jung Nam, is the chef of the expedition team. He prepares the groceries, daily menus and cooking for them. The food looks amazing for sure.
I love the idea for exploring the untouchable places on earth. It seems to have a bigger risk than a usual travel based TV show but interesting for sure. As far, I'm quite agree with the member combination. But I think 4 members is too small, right? Or maybe they have plan to invite guests? We'll see along the broadcast.
If not careful, this show will be to similar with the law of the jungle, esp if one day they'll visit a forest like places. The editing process will also be the key point. Places like dessert is usually no entertainment sources. If the members aren't fun or maybe too exhausted to be entertaining, it'll be disaster without a fun editing skill.
Can't wait for the next episode.
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I'm a fan of Korean variety show. I think Korean variety shows give me a fresher and newer perspective. For example, if the variety or reality show is about traveling, it won't be just a simple traveling. They'll always present a specific purpose or a different format.
Nowadays, Korean variety shows have already developed to a new format that I'm a little bit not sure about it.
Busted is the first variety show that I know which is a hybrid between variety show and drama. A little bit like sitcom, I think. It's produced by Netflix with 10 episodes in one season. The show is released on May 4 – June 1, 2018. It's also rumored to have a second season in discussion.
This show presents seven regular members : Yoo Jae Suk, Ahn Jae Wook, Kim Jong Min, Lee Kwang Soo, Park Min Young, Oh Sehun, and Kim Se Jeong. All of them, play as themselves with their own character but with artificial identities. For example, Yoo Jae Suk is himself here, not as a nation MC but as a small town detective.They are united to solve a murder case.
It was started with an invitation. The seven members were invited to a murder game party by "M". It supposed to be a game but then a real murder case happened. M was shot and death. The seven of them were together to investigate the case. It led them to "K" and Project D.
Project D was K's project to reduce criminal case with making a a group of detective that were implanted with a chip containing famous detective DNA. And the seven of them were subjects of that project that was claimed error. After this case, K hired them as private detectives to solves cases, one in each episodes.
Yoo Jae Suk is himself here but with small town detective as his background. He's very confident that he has talent in solving cases. But as if you watch Running Man, his character is almost the same here. But at the positive side, he shows a remarkable leader potential. He leads the team but also bickering with Kwangsoo all of the time. Ahn Jae Wook is a former detective. Have a quite good deduction skill but afraid of snake. He needs to learn pole dancing XD. Kim Jong Min, an errand runner - how could he becomes a detectives?? I think that's the biggest mystery. He has almost zero contribution in investigation but he's quite entertaining. I thought the producer will bring out his history skill in this like 2D1N. Lee Kwang Soo's bad luck is still in its peak. His dumb and unlucky
character is forever stitched on him. (P.S. : But then Kim Jong Min seems dumber
here). He often gives important hints but get ignored by others. XD LOL. Park Min Young is basicly the real detective here. She is a travel and mystery lovers that is the best investigator and the smarter here. But she also shows a sign of 4D personality. It was hilarious when she laid in the ground at the opening of ep 2. Oh Sehun is a choreographer. At the early episodes, he's very silent. But after a while, he's still not chatty but becomes more mischievous. He's good on the running part. Kim Se Jeong is a daughter of a mystery novelist. She joins the team from ep 2 after her invitation is stolen by Yoo Yoon Seok. She's quite boyish and speaks bluntly.
I love the character combination. This team has a brain, a leader, a dumb and a dumber. The guests are awesome. They bring out quite a bunch quality actors here.
I'm really confused which parts are scripted and which parts are not. I wonder if they're really solving the case by themselves or it's just an act? Some of the games are refreshing. Its setting reminds me to Detective Conan. A treasure hunt, a murder in a closed place, bomb threat, etc - really Detective Conan's style right?! But this one could be a choice for entertainment.
To watch Busted, just simply go to the Netflix ! Enjoy!
