By: Nakhyun Kyung & DoHyun Nam
Edited & Published By: Neena Rouhani
Since May 12th 1956, television
broadcasting opened by HLKZ-TV, a commercially operated television station which was established by the RCA Distribution Company in Seoul with 186-192 MHz, 100-watt
output, and 25 scanning lines. 55 years later, there are 900 broadcasting
stations, including independent internet broadcasting stations, that actively show and
communicate through media. Important genres of television shows include variety
shows, dramas, new programs and documentaries.
Top 5 Korean Television Entertainment Shows
1.
Gag Concert
· Gag Concert is Korean sketch-comedy
television program which considers as a best comedy program last long.
· “The
Power to make Korea laugh! The pride of Korean comedy! Gag Concert!”
2.
Infinite
Challenge
· Infinite
Challenge is a well-known television entertainment program and also referred as
the first “real-variety” show in Korea television history. The program is
mostly unscripted and is challenge based.
· “First Real Variety”
3.
Running Man
· Running Man is classified as an “urban
action variety” and it is new genre of variety shows focused in an urban
environment. The MCs and guests complete the mission to win the race.
· “Created
New Genre”
Source: http://runningman.sbs.co.kr/
4.
Real Man
· Korean men are forced to join the army for 2 years of service because Korea is a divided country. Real Men is a reality show
featuring six male celebrities as they experience a week in the army.
· “3D entertainment
shows”
5.
Dad! Where are
we going?
· Dad!
Where are we going? Is reality show featuring five fathers and their children as
they travel to rural places. People find it interesting and easy to relate to, to see celebrity
fathers act the same as regular people.
· “Family variety show”
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