Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Mnet's 'Show Me the Money' to return with 12th season in 2026

The 12th season of Mnet's long-running hip-hop competition show “Show Me the Money” (2012–) will premiere on Jan. 15, 2026. This marks the franchise's return in three years, as the 11th season ended in December 2022.

2025-12-16

Korea's crime-solving show "Crime Scene" meets Netflix for a reboot

One of Korea’s hit crime-solving shows, “Crime Scene,” is set to reach global audiences on Netflix, bringing back the original cast and its signature role-playing sequence with a reboot titled "Crime Scene Zero."

2025-09-16

'Love Island USA' crowns winning couple following tumultuous seventh season

The show culminated a tumultuous summer full of explosive breakups and shock exits in its season finale on Sunday.

2025-07-14

Culture Ministry slaps 1.5 million won fine on 'I am Solo' production company

The Culture Ministry has imposed a fine of 1.5 million won ($1,100) on Chonjang Entertainment, the production company behind the hit matchmaking reality show "I Am Solo" (2021-), for violations of the Artist Welfare Act on Tuesday.

2024-10-22

Love to hate them: Dating show 'villains' keep shows interesting

Reality dating shows thrive on 'villain' cast members like Lee Gwan-hee on the third season of “Single’s Inferno,” whose disrespectful behavior creates buzz and boosts viewership, adding drama and realism to the genre.

2024-01-30

Netflix renews hit series 'Single's Inferno' for fourth season

Netflix has renewed 'Single's Inferno' for a fourth season. The program is the first Korean Netflix variety show to receive a fourth season.

2024-01-24

'Single's Inferno' to come back with new season on Dec. 12

Netflix's hit reality dating show "Single's Inferno" will roll out its third season on Dec. 12, Netflix said Wednesday.

2023-11-15

Actor Ha Seok-jin wins Netflix reality show 'The Devil's Plan'

Actor Ha Seok-jin wins 250 million won ($184,400) on Netflix reality show "The Devil's Plan," proving his intelligence against younger contestants.

2023-10-16

'Love After Divorce' returns for fourth season with U.S. contestants seeking love in Cancun

Popular reality television program “Love After Divorce” returned for a fourth season on Sunday, with contestants from the United States and set in Cancun, Mexico.

2023-07-24

SM to select members of new NCT subunit through pre-debut reality program

"NCT Universe: LASTART," SM Entertainment's first-ever pre-debut reality program to find members for boy band NCT's last subgroup, will air on July 27. The show, which will be broadcast in Korea, Japan and the United States simultaneously ...

2023-06-30