K-Variety Round Up: Korean Variety Show Highlights That Serve As The Perfect Serotonin Boost (From The 1st Week Of July)

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The weekend has come and gone in an instant, and now a new work week lies ahead. For many, the start of a new week can be one of the hardest obstacles they face. And not even a full night's rest can act as a cure. But 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. Yoo YeonSeok's Charming Live Performance

Yoo Yeonseok - Superstar (Mido and Falasol) pic.twitter.com/AEkA9OWZIS

— Bintang (@tang__kira) July 8, 2023

tvN's "Amazing Saturday" has everything from side-splitting comedy to stellar live performances from a variety of celebrities. This week, acting veteran Yoo YeonSeok appeared on the variety program and provided a surplus of joy for audiences across the globe.

In between the guessing games and witty comments, he gave this wonderful live performance of 'Superstar'. Fans everywhere were briefly transported back to the home basement of "Hospital Playlist". You can't help but smile and sway along to the song's comforting melody.

2. Lee YoungJi's Three Language Apology

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바로 사쿠라 오답 이슈로 기자회견 함ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/IGWs6fIe1q

— 이영지 아카이브 (@02_youngji) July 7, 2023

Recently, on tvN's "Earth Arcade 2", MZ generation icon Lee YoungJi made a mistake while trying to guess LE SSERAFIM Sakura's name. The moment she got it wrong, the look of confusion on IVE An YuJin's face, along with everyone else, was simply hilarious to watch.

As she began to grasp the situation, YoungJi used her quick variety sense to hold an imaginary press conference. YoungJi comedically covered all her bases, using three languages to sincerely apologize. The entire moment was an absolute gold mine. The segment brought forth an influx of lighthearted reactions from netizens across the globe.

3. "Hangout With Yoo" Surprise Member

Children have the ability to bring a smile to anyone's face — and they can do it by simply standing still. Their inherently cute demeanor is an explosive boost of serotonin that can remain all day long. So naturally, all the "Hangout With Yoo" castmates could not help but gush over Ha Song, HaHa's lovely daughter, as she made a surprise appearance onto the variety program.

Everyone gathered around Song, showering her with an abundance of love and affection. Although they were not able to complete the mission, thanks to Ha Song's surprise appearance, they continued to remain excited and full of energy. Song's adorable aura makes it difficult to not smile while watching her on screen.

4. SHINee MinHo's Embodies A Deer

SHINee's MinHo has been praised for many things from his never-ending passion to his charismatic gaze. On YouTube variety program, "Domestic Gift Factory", MC KwangHee brought up MinHo's close resemblance to a deer. While he could have ended the entire exchange by complimenting the SHINee member's visuals, KwangHee takes it a step further. He ends up asking MinHo to show audiences his best deer impression.

Using small potted plants as props and with the help of KwangHee's narration, MinHo transforms into an innocent, woodland creature. You cannot help but smile and laugh the entire time. The SHINee member definitely deserves an award for his top tier acting.

5. THE BOYZ Reenergizing Mukbang

Sometimes all you need is a good meal to jumpstart any work week. However, if you're unable to have a filling meal yourself, you can always turn to a mukbang of your favorite idol. This week, we see some members of THE BOYZ (SangYeon, Eric, Ju HakNyeon, Jacob, Kevin) make an appearance on KBS' "Fun-Staurant". There, they enjoy a meal prepared by trot singer, Lee ChanWon. Watching them deliciously eat homemade kalguksu will leave you feeling reenergized and full, as if you ate the delicious meal yourself.

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!