K-pop Variety Pulse

함은정 유튜브 EP.18에서 빌리 하람과 함께 WORK 챌린지 릴스 촬영 비하인드를 공개했다. 안무 연습, 의상 피팅, 머리 자르기까지의 험난한 과정과 두 세대 아이돌의 케미스트리가 11분 분량에 담겼다.

Hitomi of Say My Name steps into the MC role for KBS Joy's "Shut Up and Japan-Korea Showdown," premiering June 7, where her dual-country idol...

Jessica made her first Korean variety appearance in five years on SNL Korea 8, surprising viewers as Krystal's outgoing sister in the 'My Child’s...

I.O.I’s tenth-anniversary EP LOOP and “Suddenly” MV capture the nostalgic spark from their 2016 formation on Mnet’s Produce 101 Season 1, where the...

NMIXX's Bae and Kyujin bring the ultimate tension and laughs to Ep.49 of 연습실 바다쌤, delivering a dance session that turns practice into pure entertainment. Their playful moves ensure this idol-reality crossover moment will be remembered forever.

Today's Updates

• Clips from Home Alone EP647 showed Joy getting nervous under her instructor’s watch.
• Additional footage from the same episode captured Joy getting distracted by cute squishies.

I.O.I launched as the first viewer-voted group via Produce 101 reality show in 2016, dominating with hits like "Very Very Very" before disbanding...

Joy's solo appearance on Home Alone EP647 reveals two distinct sides of her personality through short clips.

• Playful distraction: Joy gets...

I.O.I's reunion highlights the enduring influence of Produce 101's pioneering girl group.

• Formed in 2016 via the reality show, they sparked idol...

In The Manager EP194, Jang Wonyoung eats a strawberry using both hands, instantly drawing playful mockery from the cast. This quick, lighthearted clip highlights her quirky habit in the show's casual behind-the-scenes vibe.

I.O.I reunion vibes hit tvN’s “Amazing Saturday” as Jeon Somi, Kim Se Jeong, and Kim So Hye guest in next week’s episode.

• Somi playfully bickers...

TXT's Beomgyu unleashes hilarious variety energy in EP964:

• Arm-wrestles Kim Gu Ra in epic showdown 💪
• Dances wildly for the laughing panel 🤣
  Both clips capture his unmatched chaotic vibe from the iconic talk show.

Idol highlights for May 15-17 K-variety:

• Home Alone Ep647 (Sat): Joy confronts retirement fears in AI era, trains as pet stylist with hands-on work...

Even as BTS hits the road, Run BTS remains a cozy home watch for fans. They pioneered pushing idol group variety beyond traditional broadcasting boundaries.

TXT's Yeonjun and Bum June deliver relatable chaos on Home Alone EP646:

• Rug removal fails: Hilarious struggles peeling up rugs at home.
• Feast...

Chaewon gets hilariously hit by the generation gap with maknae Eunchae in this 1:29 funny moments compilation from variety clips like Leniverse and Fim Log. A lighthearted showcase of 3rd gen vs. 4th gen vibes supporting the group!

BLACKPINK's Teddy produces a new K-pop girl group debuting via I-LAND 2.

Key highlights:

• Trainee spotlight: Follow aspiring and gifted trainees...

Fresh engsub alert: Ep.6-2 dives into why WANNA ONE went to Japan—23:43 of pure vibes.

• Off-spotlight recharge: 11 members unwind as ordinary boys,...

Fresh Engsub drop: 31:50 ep highlights mischievous 19-year-old Park Jihoon in action.

• Playful antics spotlight: Jihoon brings youthful chaos to...

• Full-group fan fest on WEVERSE (May 7, 2026)
• Celebrating 4000 days since debut with live antics
• Multi-subbed highlights (15:18) spotlight DK & Vernon
• Global access for CARATs via Korean/Japanese subs