Don't Miss The Matchmaking Reality Show That's Causing The Hottest Buzz In Korea Right Now - "Couple Palace"

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You've seen Korean dating shows but you've never seen something like this. Let us introduce "Couple Palace" to you.

Following the extraordinary and unprecedented global success of Korean dating shows like "Single's Inferno" and "Transit Love", Mnet has taken on the ambitious project of a Korean reality show that matches couples for marriage!

Calling itself the biggest matchmaking show of all time, "Couple Palace" invites 100 singles to find their perfect marriage partner on the show.

Gone are the days of meeting your soulmate naturally and fatefully. Now, if you want to find your ideal type life partner quickly and efficiently, "Couple Palace" is the destination.

What does someone look for in their future spouse?

Looks? Financial status? Family? Personality?

All their preferences are taken into account in "Couple Palace" to help them find the perfect husband or wife.

However, the stakes are high, and finding the one may be harder than you'd think.

After all, "Couple Palace" is as much a survival show as any, and competition is stiff.

Many fans are describing the show as a "too real" reality show that mature audiences can empathize with.

International fans are also pointing out that the reality of marriage is exposed in this show, as opposed to the dreamland we see in K-Dramas.

As the families of the contestants also get involved, since it is a matter of marriage, things can get quite messy, and the course of true love doesn't always run smooth.

Fans are mentioning that there's a lot to learn from "Couple Palace", especially about human psychology and interpersonal relationships.

It also raises questions about whether marriage is an emotional or a rational decision.

Besides, of course, there's all the drama and tea-spilling we love about dating shows.

You'll be picking favorites in no time!

"Couple Palace" is hosted by Couple Managers/MCs Kim JongKook, Yoo SeYoon, and Lee MiJoo.

As expected, fans are loving the reactions of the star-studded panel.

So, if you want to see a fresh new Korean reality show that's one step above your usual dating shows, check out "Couple Palace".

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K-Variety Round Up: Korean Variety Show Highlights That Provide The Perfect Serotonin Boost (From The 2nd Week Of August)

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Despite the fun and excitement the weekend brings, the start of the week can often times prove difficult. Many become affected by the Monday blues, a phenomenon that not even a full night's rest can ever hope to combat. While this can deter an otherwise amazing week, through K-Variety Round Up, we hope to provide the perfect serotonin boost to tackle all the obstacles that lay ahead.

Through this series, we focus on various scenes from Korean variety shows that you may have missed over the past week/weekend. These clips might appear across social media feeds, but it can be difficult to watch absolutely everything, while tending to our busy schedules.

That’s why Kpopmap is here to bring you the most entertaining and joy-inducing clips to a screen near you! Now, take a look down below for a little energy boost on the first day of the week.

1. INFINITE's Challenging 'The Chaser' Performance

look how Infinite piggy-backed the Knowing Bros cast and still did The Chaser choreo and sang live!!!

I’m so proud of them???

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— woohyun’s ❄️ 13egin (@droptopcherry) August 12, 2023

After what seems like forever, iconic idol group INFINITE has finally made a full group comeback. To promote their new music, they are appearing across every music program, as well as every variety show available. They recently made an appearance on JTBC's "Knowing Bros" and during one segment, they can be seen dancing to one of their most recognizable tracks, 'The Chaser'.

However, this performance comes with a little twist — the members were tasked with carrying the "Knowing Bros" castmates on their backs. Despite the difficulty, they were able to finish 'The Chaser' with flying colors, all while making us laugh in the process.

2. Kim JaeJoong And MAMAMOO MoonByul's Love For Fans

oh jaejoong definitely didn't know the demographics of moonbyul and mamamoo's fanbase lmao bless him. it's so sweet of her to make it gender neutral tho 🥺 pic.twitter.com/e6zkeDHInO

— ᗪ.🌻 (@itsmoonbyule) August 10, 2023

This week on Kim JaeJoong's YouTube talk show, "JaeFriends", we see MAMAMOO's MoonByul as one of the guests. Although it's their first time officially meeting one another, their chemistry is absolutely incredible. They talk about a variety of different topics, including their fans.

With their sweet cheesiness, they profess their love for their fans, stating their long term relationship with Boss Babies (JaeJoong's personal fandom name) and MooMoo (MAMAMOO's fandom name) respectively. Even if you're not a dedicated fan, you cannot help but smile at the two idols' admiration towards their cherished supporters.

3. Thrilling Rollercoaster Ride On KBS' "Battle Trip"

Even with summer slowly coming to a close, there's still some time to revel in iconic summer activities. This includes trips to the beach, a weekend getaway to a tropical destination, or a trip to the amusement park. However, if you're afraid of rollercoasters, the cast of KBS' "Battle Trip" have you covered. From outright fear to thrilling excitement, they go through every emotion possible. So even if you're not riding it yourself, you will feel a complete adrenaline rush while watching the "Battle Trip" castmates.

4. Entertaining Game Of 'Protect The Queen'

In Korean variety, we see many programs visit the countryside and wade in the clear waters of a cool, refreshing river. However, the cast of "Play With Yoo" do more than just relax and play a game of 'Protect The Queen' on floating platforms. Starting from the first round, the six are extremely playful, splashing water in each other's faces before getting serious in the game. While there's an air of competition, you cannot help but smile from ear to ear while watching the castmates hilarious antics.

5. Story Time With THE BOYZ' SunWoo And HyunJae

There's something about idols with children that bring out an overwhelming warmth from inside our hearts. On the most recent episode of KBS' "Child Cloud", we see THE BOYZ' SunWoo and HyunJae make an appearance. One of the activities they do with the adorable AYoon is read a story book.

AYoon is absolutely endearing with her incredible sense and knowledge about dinosaurs. She creates a new scenario for the children's book, causing SunWoo and HyunJae to look at her with heartwarming affection. Seeing her interact with THE BOYZ members will become the perfect serotonin boost to combat any obstacle this week might bring.

Which of these Korean variety moments is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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K-Variety Round Up: Korean Variety Show Highlights That Serve As The Perfect Serotonin Boost (From The 2nd Week Of July)

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A new work week is upon us, which means there's a high chance that we might be affected by the dreaded Monday blues. This is a phenomenon that makes the start of the week that much more difficult that not even four shots of espresso or a full night's rest can fix. However, through K-Variety Round Up, we hope to provide the perfect remedy to help alleviate the Monday blues!

Through this series, we focus on tidbits and highlights from various Korean variety shows that you might have missed over the past week/weekend. These clips might appear across social media feeds, but considering the sheer amount of scrolling we do, it can be difficult to watch everything, on top of tending to our busy schedules.

But that’s why Kpopmap is here to bring you the funniest and most heartwarming clips to the tips of your fingertips! Now, take a look down below for a little dose of serotonin to kickstart your week!

1. ZEROBASEONE Sung HanBin's Incredible Tutting

이런 미친 성한빈 텃팅으로 놀토 찢엇다고.. pic.twitter.com/cGfG1v77KA

— 냐히 (@uzmzmz) July 15, 2023

What better way to start up the week than to watch an idol's mesmerizing performance. ZEROBASEONE recently made their much anticipated debut and are making multiple appearances across numerous variety programs.

While they appear as a whole group on tvN's "Amazing Saturday", their charismatic leader, Sung HanBin shows what he's made of. He showcases an impressive display of tutting and dancing prowess, wowing everyone to no end. His burning passion for dance will serve as the perfect boost of motivation to conquer the work week.

2. MiJoo And Joo WooJae's Bickering

the bickering between mijoo and woojae continues 😂 pic.twitter.com/7x2vpbGtrK

— ACT LIKE A MOVIE STAR 🎬⭐️ (@yeoshinmijoo) July 16, 2023

Variety programs are filled with numerous side-splitting interactions that stay in your mind for days. On MBC's "Hangout With Yoo", we see MiJoo and Joo WooJae riding in the same car. Over the numerous episodes, they've developed a closeness that makes them appear like real-life family members. And like true family, we see them bicker back and forth about a number of topics. Their sibling-like relationship becomes a complete serotonin boost. Watching them playfully argue will make the corners of your mouth curl up into a smile in an instant.

3. NCT's JaeMin And RenJun Share Their Love For NCTzen

Through "Domestic Gift Factory", NCT's JaeMin and RenJun affectionately talk about their beloved fans that continuously support them. They publicly proclaim the connection they have with NCTzen and their special relationship.

You can just see the admiration that they have for their beloved fans from their gaze alone. With such loving idols like JaeMin and RenJun, it makes sense why so many people support them. Their simple, yet sweet words could be the perfect medicine for a particularly difficult start of the week.

4. BTOB ChangSub's Smile-Inducing PPL

PPL exists everywhere from television programs to even YouTube-specific shows. While there are some that are blatantly obvious and take away from the overall viewing experience, BTOB's ChangSub is able to make it fun and entertaining for everyone.

Before heading out into the fields to learn more about farming, YouTube series "Changing Majors" presents a smile-inducing PPL segment done by the idol himself. He's incredibly enthusiastic and funny, completing the PPL in true ChangSub fashion. By the end, you'll even be convinced to search up the brand and purchase one of their products yourself.

5. NMIXX's Lily And HaeWon's Entertaining Whisper Challenge

The whisper challenge is an iconic game where players need to guess what another person is saying, all while listening to music through soundproof headphones. On MBC's "Weekly Idol", the NMIXX members try their best at the game, but not without chaos ensuing in between.

Lily and HaeWon are particularly funny as they start off shaky with continuous wrong guesses. However, it doesn't take too long for the two to arrive on the same page. They quickly proceed to give out the right answers and collect a number of points in the process. Watching the entire round will provide a serotonin boost and a half, improving anyone's start to the work week.

We hope with this edition of K-Variety Round Up, your Monday is filled with happiness and strength. Fighting!

Which of these Korean variety moments is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!