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Does age matter in love? Mind the Noona Gap  Season 2, also known as Noona Is a Woman to Me , returns with bolder, more confident, and daring cast members. An age-gap real romance where independent, charismatic older women and pure, uninhibited younger men fall for each other solely based on 'attraction' without knowing each other's age, profession, or background. But once they know everything about each other, will they be able to find true love by overcoming the reality of an age gap and remain honest about their feelings until the very end? More passionate and sincere than ever, a reality dating show that sets a new standard for relationships between older women and younger men the moment the line is crossed! What kind of drama will unfold this season?

On Undercover Chef - Korea , South Korea's top star chefs, Sam Kim, Jung Ji Sun, and Kwon Sung Jun, go undercover as kitchen rookies while concealing their true identities. The time given to prove themselves in the kitchen is only 5 days. From Italy to China... If they set aside their names, reputations, and ranks to start from the very bottom as the youngest kitchen apprentice at an authentic local restaurant that laid the foundation for their cuisines, just how far can they climb? When the top chefs return to their roots, can they win over the local patrons relying solely on their skills?  And pull off the final mission of adding a signature dish on the restaurant's menu?

Already back by popular demand, I am SOLO Season 32 is the fifth installment of the Divorced Singles Special. The last Divorced Singles Special brought the viewers some great news with three married couples, and Sang Chul and Jung Sook even welcomed a baby together. Like the previous divorced singles who found love, will this season bring us plenty of good news too? With stronger hearts, 14 new singles have gathered with their stories at Solo Land 32 to begin an exciting journey in search of romance. Never give up, love belongs to those who go for it!

Jae-seok's B&B Rules! is a variety show where rookie B&B owner Yu Jae Seok, alongside his unpredictable staff members Lee Kwang Soo, Byeon Woo Seok, and Ji Ye Eun take on the challenge of running a camp. A large group of guests stays together for three days and two nights at a camp located in Toechon-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, tucked deep in the mountains, and far away from the city. The guests can step away from their everyday lives, just relax, get some rest, and have fun. At this B&B, everyone can talk nonstop, play hard, and mess around without holding back. A dreamlike fantasy world where the motto is, "The guest is king, and so am I!"

Heart Signal Season 5, the long-awaited most heart-fluttering reality dating show, returns after three years.  A new group of charming young singles have arrived at the Signal House — a space of infinite romantic possibilities! Unprecedentedly bold and undeniably honest, the Gen Z cast members display their new way of flirting and how to love. Amongst conflicting hearts, wavering emotions, and yet moments of undeniable attraction, who truly will be able to find real love? The original prediction panel with years of experience, Yoon Jong Shin, Lee Sang Min, and Kim Eana, will be joined by new predictors representing a new generation, Roy Kim and Tsuki. Will the five members of the Heart Signal prediction panel be able to unravel the fiercely intertwined love lines? The sweetest love suspense game in the world finally arrives!

Divorcées N Rookies is a new reality show that completely overturns the conventions of existing dating shows. The show features female participants who are all 'dolsing' (divorced singles) and male participants who are all 'mossol' (eternal singles who have never been in a relationship). Together, the cast members enter an unfamiliar setting called the Love Boarding School in search of a partner. What kind of love lessons and laughter will unfold with women seeking to find love again after overcoming the pain of a bitter end, and men who are overflowing with passion but have absolutely no idea how to start dating?

The Risk Taker Season 2 is a fierce brainpower survival show to determine an ultimate winner through a tournament format. Along with returning cast members from Season 1 who earned seeds by winning a one-on-one match, powerful new players, including Kwaktube, Park Heesun, and Jiyu of KiiiKiii, join the Season 2 lineup. In the preliminary round, five players will face-off vying for a spot to go up against the top-seeded players in the tournament. Who will rise to the top to become the ultimate winner and earn the title of Death Game Master?

The Risk Taker is a one-on-one brain survival death match where the winner is decided by just one game in each episode. This is a new survival show that excludes politics and alliances, and competes purely with brainpower. The winner receives 10 million won in prize money, and may choose to cash out or advance to the next match to accumulate more prize money by going up against a new challenger. The loser of each game is immediately eliminated. Which player can extend their winning streak and become the ultimate Death Game Master?

On I am SOLO Season 31, a new batch of charming singles have gathered in search of love. This new season takes place in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, where the sea and wind linger. As the participants get swept up in lingering feelings, jealousy driven by love heats up Solo Land 31. And when that happens, it is guaranteed to be fun. Landslide votes and solo victories erupt from the very first impression selection, so get ready for some iconic moments as the fierce romance war begins.

A new group of children of celebrities joins When Our Kids Fall in Love Season 2, a unique reality dating show where parents observe their children's relationships with genuine reactions. While watching their children date and fall in love, the parents see a different side of them for the first time. The unfamiliarity makes their child's love story even more exciting. Immersing themselves in the show, the parents are thrilled and sometimes flustered, but ultimately rooting for their kids. A 100% romance story begins with young singles who are clumsy in love, but now even more honest and a little bolder.

Does fate really exist? And if it does, can anyone truly read it? Disney+ original series Battle of Fates is a competition show where Korea's Top 49 Fate Readers gather to answer this question and prove their abilities. From saju experts to tarot masters, shamans, face readers, foot readers, and more, the Fate Readers will use their own unique gifts to read others' pasts and predict their futures. Some use the power of deities, while others use spiritual sense and intuition. Only those who can truly see through fate will survive. Who will be the last one to survive this battle and win the 100 million won in prize money?

K-Bread and K-Pastry are taking the world by storm! MBN's large-scale baking competition show, Bake Your Dream , brings together a diverse group of bakers from all over the country and abroad. From master bakers and world-renowned pastry chefs to amateur bakers with innovative recipes, a total of 72 contestants will remove their ranks and compete in this massive baking competition for the ultimate title of baking champion. The winner of Bake Your Dream will receive a cash prize of $100,000, the chance to launch a new brand, and a premium electric SUV to fuel their dream. Which pastry chef will conquer the world and spread the power of K-Bread?