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On competition reality show Paik's Les Misérables , 20 contestants who are desperate and sincere have gathered to seize the first and last opportunity to turn their lives around. Chef Paik Jong Won and four mentor chefs, Kim Min Sung, David Lee, Lim Tae Hoon, and Yoon Nam No, leads the contestants on a 100-day life transformation journey through harsh Spartan-style missions for the chance to open their own restaurant. Will they be able to cut off their unfortunate past and overcome the adversity and hardships that come with every moment to be reborn as a businessman?

Coupang Play's Elite League 2 (University War Season 2) is a pure 100% brainpower survival show. The battle of geniuses from the top 1% of Korea's most prestigious universities will unfold once more with the honor of their universities at stake. In Season 2, the advanced difficulty of the games will push the contestants to risk everything and use their abilities to their fullest. Which team will outwit and outlast to claim the scholarship prize of 80 million won in total? A more intense and thrilling brain battle begins!

A new season of the very unfair and irrational survival game, Bloody Game 3 , begins! Survival show all-star legends and new players with solid specs have gathered to fight fiercely for the top spot. The players can use any means possible, such as deceit, betrayal, schemes, and politics, in order to survive. Unless the rules of Bloody Game are broken, all actions taken for survival are permitted. However, every decision comes with a consequence. Will they protect or will they take it away? Will the legendary players be able to prove their worth and become the true king, or will a new survival star trample over the competition and rise to the top? In this extreme survival game, who will be the one with the strongest survival instinct?

I am SOLO Season 23, the Last Call Special, features a new group of participants who are more eager than ever to get married. The average age of the participants is in their late 30s, and they have gathered at Solo Land 23 grasping at one last opportunity to find love and make it happen. This season takes place in the backbone of the Korean peninsula, Gimcheon, in North Gyeongsang Province. Nestled among the Sobaek Mountains, it is also home to the famous Jikjisa Temple, one of the oldest temples in South Korea. Who will be able to find their perfect match and catch the last train to marriage?  Let's meet the participants of I am Solo 23 !

I am SOLO Season 22 features a new batch of divorced singles who will show off their super specs and unexpected charms. This time, Solo Land 22, is set in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, with the stunning seascapes of Hallyeo Haesang National Park. The town is often called the "Naples of Korea," known for its vibrant art scene by the coast. Amid the vast blue ocean and coastal road, the divorced singles summon their courage and gather in anticipation of encountering their 'last love.' Let's meet the singletons of Solo Land 22!

A straightforward romance between new divorced singles unfolds in Love After Divorce Season 6. MBN's flagship reality dating show featuring divorcees who overcome the pain of divorce returns with a new season set in Gangwon Province. In Season 6, the divorced singles who have gathered their courage once again show a stronger will to date and remarry than ever before. Look forward to the active performance of the cast members, who are fully armed with amazing visuals and dizzying charm. At Dolsing Village, "There is only one rule: Fall in love!"

The Iron Squad W , the Steel Troops series returns with Season 4. This time, it's not male soldiers, but female soldiers! A military survival show that has gathered the most elite female reserve soldiers in Korea you have ever seen. The six military units will engage in a fierce competition featuring large-scale missions across the land, sea, and air, and fight for the honor of their unit. The first-ever showdown between elite female troops in broadcast history will unfold. Which unit will claim the title "The Strongest Female Troop"?

On Culinary Class Wars , 100 contestants have gathered in one place for the ultimate cooking competition aiming for the title of best chef in Korea. Eighty unknown chefs whose talents are yet to be discovered by the world are in the Black Spoon class, and are addressed by a title that represents them instead of their real names. While the 20 well-known chefs who are revered by the world for their culinary talents and fame are in the White Spoon class, and are addressed by their own names. Only the one Black Spoon chef who survives until the final round will be able to reveal their real name. Which Black Spoon chef will be able to overcome their class with their skills in these fierce culinary class wars?

The Netflix original series Culinary Class Wars is a fierce culinary battle for survival like you have never seen before. A total of 100 culinary talents have gathered in this large-scale cooking competition in hopes of becoming the best chef in Korea. Eighty unknown chefs (Black Spoon) with a knack for flavor go up against 20 renowned celebrity chefs (White Spoon) in a fierce cooking showdown.  Judges Paik Jong Won, Korea's leading restaurateur, and Anh Sung Jae, Korea's only Michelin 3-star chef, engage in a heated debate to find the best taste. Can the "White Spoon" celebrity chefs prove their class? Or will the "Black Spoon" hidden culinary masters overcome their class with their strong skills? Who will rise among the 100 contestants to become the sole survivor of these fierce culinary class wars and take home the 300 million won prize?

The Wavve Original Entertainment  The Game of Queen Bee is a class-based survival show inspired by the ecosystem of bees. The six Queen Bees, who have absolute rule, will each lead a team of three male cast members to compete with one another in extreme survival missions. The team that survives until the end will take the final win and $100,000 prize money, which is distributed by the winning Queen Bee. As class conflict unfolds in a wild environment, will the males continue to obey, no matter what, or will they lead a counterattack against their Queen Bee?

JTBC introduces a 'senior dating show' who want to love and be loved regardless of age. Last Love is a reality dating show where single men and women over the age of 50 look for their 'last love' to spend the latter half of their lives with. The cast members spend 10 days getting to know each other on Jeju Island, the island of romance, and make a final choice. Will they be able to find a true 'last love' amidst excitement and confusion?

I am SOLO is a reality dating show where single men and women who desperately want to get married come together in search of love. I am SOLO Season 21 takes place in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province, surrounded by the emerald sea. A small coastal town renowned for its snow crabs and breathtaking views of the East Sea. What kinds of love stories will unfold by the ocean in Uljin? Let's meet the cast of I am SOLO 21!

Paradise Island (Dao Thien Duong) is the first global reality dating show jointly produced by Vietnam (VTV) and Korea (JTBC) featuring a multinational cast.  Attractive single men and women gather on Vietnam's most romantic island, Phu Quoc, and compete in a fierce competition to win dates in paradise. Can the participants overcome geographical, language, and cultural barriers to find love?

Possessed Love is a reality dating show where skillful fortune tellers who always predicted other people's love fortune gather to predict their own love luck. The hearts of eight single men and women pierce through each other in a tangled love line. Between inevitable fate and instinctive attraction, will the fortune tellers be able to recognize their destined partner? A mysterious reality dating show filled with fortune tellers' intuition and senses begins!

I am SOLO is a reality dating show where single men and women who desperately want to get married come together in search of love. I am SOLO Season 20, a Model Student Special, features academically talented and socially successful cast members who have lived an exemplary life. The mysterious Solo Land Season 20 takes place in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, which is a blissful environment surrounded by the Nakdong River and Geumosan Mountain. Who will find the perfect partner and become the final couple?

Love After Divorce Season 5 ( Divorced Singles 5 ) is a reality dating show that depicts the love and cohabitation of single men and women who overcome the pain of divorce. In Season 5, a new Dolsing Village is opened on Jeju Island and features the bold love narratives of a Generation MZ cast born in the 90s who are in search of a new love. With younger, faster, and stronger participants, can this season's divorced singles find their final love in Jeju? Let's meet the cast!

Super Rich in Korea is a reality show that looks into the luxurious lives of the top 1% of super rich people living in Korea. These global super rich individuals could live anywhere in the world, but chose Seoul as their second home because of their love for Korean food and culture. Super Rich in Korea captures not just the opulent lives of the super rich, but also the energetic daily lives, values, and passion of people trying to achieve their dreams in Korea. In the process, viewers can also encounter Korea's charm that has stolen the hearts of the super rich.

Physical: 100 Season 2 - Underground , 'Fight Your Way Up Once Again.' The second study in search of the most perfect physique, regardless of gender, age, or race. Following the grueling matches between 100 contestants, the Top 4 survivors advance to the fifth and Final Quest. The one to survive until the end, the final physique standing, wins 300 million won along with the highest honor. Who is the ultimate winner?

Physical: 100 Season 2 Quest 4, First-Come Roller Race, is an intrateam survival match. This grueling quest where the contestants must race back and forth while pulling a 150kg roller requires speed and cardiorespiratory endurance. Teammates who once worked together will now have to compete against each other in a cruel fight for survival. Only one team member of each team will survive. Who will advance to the Top 4?

Physical: 100 Season 2 Quest 3, The Mine Transportation, is a team delegate match. The remaining teams compete in two groups of three teams, and the lowest ranking team within each group will be eliminated from the competition. A breathtaking battle for survival unfolds as this large-scale mission tests willpower and pushes contestants to their limits. Find out who the winning teams are for Quest 3 below!

Physical: 100 Season 2 Quest 2.5 is a redemption match. The 25 contestants from 5 teams who were eliminated in the previous quest have one last chance to survive. A truly bloody battle where bodies clash against each other trying to occupy a pillar for survival. Get the survival match results below!

Physical: 100 Season 2  Quest 2 is a team match, Five-on-Five Maze Conquest. The second quest requires strength, speed, stamina, and strategy. Two teams of five go head-to-head in a competition to move heavy supplies through a maze with a goal of occupying the most zones. The teams that win will survive, while the members of the losing team will all be eliminated. Which teams will emerge victorious and survive? Get the Five-on-Five Maze Conquest results below!

For Physical: 100 Season 2 Quest 1, the signature game from last season, One-on-One Death Match, returns.  The rules remain the same. For 3 minutes, two contestants compete to take possession of a ball. The sole person holding onto the ball after the time limit is up will advance to the next quest. The contestant who loses must smash their own torso and is eliminated. And to make things more exciting, a new arena has been added for Season 2. The death matches unfold across three different arenas: Arena A, a playground filled with obstacles, Arena B, a shallow mud pool, and Arena C, a UFC Octagon fighting cage. Get a full list of Quest 1 results below! Who are the 50 survivors?

The  Physical: 100 Season 2  pre-quest mission is a manual treadmill run, one of speed and endurance. A manual treadmill runs on one's strength alone, so it is much more difficult than running on an ordinary treadmill. All 100 contestants participating in the pre-quest mission will still move on to the next quest. However, the distance covered by each person will decide their ranking from 1 to 100. That number will grant a privilege that will give them an advantage in the first quest. Find out who is the winner and get a full list of the final ranking results below!

Physical: 100 , an extreme competition reality show, returns with its second season 'Underground.' The search for the ultimate physique, the best 'body,' continues among 100 contestants who pride themselves on having the strongest physicality. The spirit of not giving up, the tenacity to overcome limitations, and the art of respect for others are expected to continue to impress in Season 2. In addition, more diverse and upgraded quests will unfold in an underground mine worldview where boundaries between sacrifice and desire, cooperation and competition are blurred, leading to heightened tension. Who will show the strongest desire to survive till the end to be crowned the ultimate physique?

My Sibling's Romance is a family meddling reality dating show where siblings gather to help find their significant others. The cast members live together for three weeks, observing their siblings' romance, while pretending to not know each other. They must resist the urge to laugh and cringe as they witness the unfamiliar sight of their siblings flirting and having skinship with their romantic interests. Will their sibling be the cupid who helps them find love? Or the villain who disrupts their romance?

Couple Palace  is a couple matchmaking survival show featuring 100 singles who are seeking the perfect marriage quickly and efficiently. 50 single men and 50 single women with diverse charms set out to find a lifelong marriage partner by revealing their appearance, financial status, lifestyle, and unpredictable marriage conditions. Let's meet the 50 female participants who are looking for love!

Couple Palace is a couple matchmaking survival show featuring 100 singles who are seeking the perfect marriage quickly and efficiently. 50 single men and 50 single women with diverse charms set out to find a lifelong marriage partner by revealing their appearance, financial status, lifestyle, and unpredictable marriage conditions. Let's meet the 50 male participants who are looking for love!

Coupang Play's Elite League (University War) is a pure 100% brain battle competition reality show. There will be no politics, betrayals, or lies. True genius students from the top 1% of Korea's most prestigious universities, including Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei University, KAIST, and POSTECH, risk everything and use only their intellect to compete. With the honor of their universities at stake, which team will claim the final victory and take home the 40 million won scholarship prize?

Alumni Lovers is a reality dating show where friends from school may become lovers. Welcome to the alumni reunion for singles from Seoul Sincheon Elementary School! The second school reunion features eight alumni from the 45th graduating class (Class of 2006) who meet again after 17 years as mature adults at the age of 31. The school friends will explore the possibility of love while living together at a lodging in Chuncheon for 5 days and 4 nights where the class motto is "Let's fall in love!" Can school friends become lovers?