10 Things You Must See Chuseok Special TV Shows Starring Idols

Korean Thanksgiving Day came to those who eagerly await the special day. Like many other harvest festivals around the world, Chuseok is held around the early autumn. Traditionally, Koreans return to their ancestral hometowns to celebrate with their families. On this day, everyone in the whole family gets together and shares a feast of Korean traditional food. And if they finished all the memorial ceremonies, family members are able to enjoy the rest of their holiday. What they do in their spare time, and if you, what would you do during that time?

If you want to spend the day such as the Koreans, let me give you some tips on taking care of your holiday time. The best choice for you is to seek out variety shows which is scheduled on Chuseok holiday. Here are 10 pilot programs that will guarantee everyone enjoys their night.

10 Things You Must See Variety Shows

To Watch During The Chuseok holiday

1. Chuseok’ Idol Star Athletics Championships 2015 Autumn

From Channel MBC

Airing Date : September 28 to 29

Korea ‘s broadcasting company has celebrated Lunar New Year and Chuseok by airing its popular sports competition “Idol Star Athletics Championships” since 2010. You can see so many idol stars who show remarkable talents for athletics.

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2. Chuseok Gayo Festival (Duet Song 8+)

From Channel MBC

Airing Date : September 25

Representative members of Kpop top 8 girl groups had the opportunity to have a performance with a non-celebrity partner. SISTAR’s Soyu, A Pink’s Namjoo, AOA’s Choa, Secret’s Hyosung, miss A’s Min, 4Minute’s Gayoon, After School’s Lizzy, and MAMAMOO’s Wheein have been confirmed as the eight girl group members.

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3. Chuseok Special ‘Idol Singing Contest’

Airing Date : September 28

From Channel KBS2

A new type of talent show is popular in South Korea right now. To fit this year’s trend, total 61 idol teams compete in the singing contest. And it was held for them to show off the idol stars’ singing abilities and talents. This was the day when talented teenagers would have a chance at super stardom.

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4. CPR

From Channel SBS

Airing Date : September 26 to 27

SBS pilot program called “CPR Heart Song,” the MC is Yoon Jong Shin, the show is about reinventing artists’ buried classic songs, as well as their title songs. This is a chance to hear Korean singers’ another track in their released albums that you didn’t know.

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5. New Starking

From Channel SBS

Airing Date : September 28

You need to check out SBS’s new fall lineup. The station (just) made an extensive change to its evening programs. While greeting Korean’s Thanksgiving day, its show will come back with the newly reorganized members. Star King was originally hosted by Kang Ho Dong, a well-known emcee, Super Junior’s talented leader Lee Teuk.

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6. Chuseok Special ‘Who’s Your Mama?’

From Channel SBS

Airing Date : September 29

Some of K-stars will boast their cooking skills to contest on SBS’ upcoming Chuseok holiday special “K-Bap Star – Who’s Your Mama?” Its show invites both the celebs and their mothers to the kitchen.

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7. Chuseok special ‘Great Expectations’

From Channel MBC

Airing Date : September 28

Kim Tae Won, Apink’s Bomi & San E to appear on MBC pilot program Chuseok special ‘Great Expectations.’ Stars, who have neglected their family because of busy schedules, directly experience their parents’ daily life and work together.

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8. Do As You Wish

From Channel KBS2

Airing Date : September

KBS’ brand new pilot program “Do As You Wish” (working title), Jung Hyung Don, Moon Hee Jun, Ahn Jung Hwan, and Sung Si Kyung took on the challenge of putting together an outfit fitting for the theme.

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9. Lazy Hitchhikers

From Channel MBC

Airing Date : September 27 to 28

Noh Hong Chul finally returns with a preview for new travel reality show called “Lazy Hitchhikers”. The entertainer is accompanied by another member actor Lee Dong Wook, 3 celebs, and 2 ordinary citizens. It’s his first appearance since being caught drunk while driving in 2014.

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10. The Competent

From Channel MBC

Airing Date : September 29

MBC pilot variety show will air as a Chuseok special and centers on searching for “the competent” or “the talented.” Also, popular Kpop group EXO’s member Baekhyun will join the btoadcasters. Already thousands of EXO-L think that the broadcasting station has chosen the right person to lead the show.