K-pop Variety Shows Part 2: SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, aespa, IVE & TWICE
K-pop Variety Shows Part 2: SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, aespa, IVE & TWICE
Part 2 of our K-pop variety show guide. After BTS, BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER and NCT, here are SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, aespa, IVE, TWICE, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN and LE SSERAFIM on Knowing Bros, Running Man, Weekly Idol and Amazing Saturday, plus their own shows like GOING SEVENTEEN and SKZ CODE. Every clip comes from the broadcaster’s or the artist’s own YouTube channel, with a short note and a Korean word to learn.
Fan-made guide by KVIBE IDOLS. Videos play from the broadcasters’ and artists’ own YouTube channels. Not affiliated with any agency or broadcaster.
SEVENTEEN Variety Shows
Knowing Bros · Running Man · GOING SEVENTEENAsk CARATs for the best variety group in K-pop and you will hear SEVENTEEN. Their weekly GOING SEVENTEEN is still running on their channel, and their Knowing Bros episodes (2019 and 2022) are on every “SEVENTEEN variety show list.”
▶SEVENTEEN’s Knowing Bros Legend Special (ENG)
JTBC’s English-subtitled best-of from SEVENTEEN’s Knowing Bros visits, centred on the May 28, 2022 episode. Thirteen members in one classroom means non-stop teasing — this is the clip most CARATs send to new fans.
▶Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo & WOOZI: Best Moments (EP.192)
From SEVENTEEN’s first full-group visit in August 2019, the episode 192 that put them on the Knowing Bros “legend” list. Short, subtitled and easy to rewatch.
▶BooSeokSoon Carry the Laughs on Running Man
SEVENTEEN’s unit BSS (Seungkwan, DK and Hoshi) take over Running Man with trainee-day stories and quick comebacks. If you search “SEVENTEEN Running Man,” start with this one.
▶GOING SEVENTEEN EP.164: WHO ARE YOU #1
The newest episode of GOING SEVENTEEN, the group’s free weekly variety series on its own channel. A good way to see what SEVENTEEN are doing right now.
▶GOING SEVENTEEN EP.148: Mafiapoly #1
A board game mixed with a mafia game, with members bluffing their way around the board. Fans often name this format among the best of recent GOING SEVENTEEN.
Stray Kids Variety Shows
Knowing Bros · SKZ CODEStray Kids are as chaotic on variety as they are powerful on stage. Their own series SKZ CODE passed 100 episodes in 2026, and their September 2024 Knowing Bros episode is one of the show’s most-searched recent guest spots.
▶Knowing Bros Highlight: “What Did You Do to Our HAN?”
From Stray Kids’ September 21, 2024 Knowing Bros episode — Seo Jang-hoon becomes the members’ self-appointed guardian. The clip behind most “Stray Kids Knowing Bros eng sub” searches.
▶Stray Kids’ Pre-Debut Stories on Knowing Bros
HAN talks about a jungle trip in Malaysia and Bang Chan explains how he joined JYP. Great background if you are new to the group.
▶SKZ CODE Ep.93: SKZ Community Center #1
In SKZ CODE, Stray Kids’ own variety series, the members run a neighbourhood community centre and teach each other classes. One of the most-watched episodes of the year.
▶SKZ CODE Ep.55: Bedtime Bingo Hell #1
The classic: members can only sleep after completing bingo missions, and nobody gets much sleep. Close to nine million views and still the episode fans recommend first.
▶SKZ CODE Ep.103: SKZ-ical: 8
A recent episode where the eight members stage their own musical. Big costumes, bigger egos — very Stray Kids.
aespa Variety Shows
Knowing Bros · Running Manaespa have visited Knowing Bros several times, starting in October 2021, and pop up on Running Man in memorable ways.
▶aespa’s First Knowing Bros: Performance & Highlights
aespa’s first visit to the Knowing Bros classroom, aired October 23, 2021 during “Savage.” The group came back as a full group in 2023.
▶Running Man Members Try to Name aespa
Yoo Jae-suk, Kai and Haha argue over aespa members’ names — and claim KARINA is a relative. A short, silly clip from Running Man’s own channel.
IVE Variety Shows
Knowing Bros · Amazing SaturdayIVE’s variety sense is a big part of their popularity. Their Knowing Bros debut came in August 2022, and they are regulars on tvN’s Amazing Saturday.
▶Knowing Bros Highlight: DIVE Into IVE
From IVE’s first Knowing Bros episode (aired August 27, 2022), during “After LIKE.” Lots of acting games and a lot of Jang Wonyoung reactions.
▶IVE Performance Medley: LOVE DIVE, After LIKE, Kitsch, I AM
All of IVE’s early hits back-to-back in the classroom set. A great playlist video if you only know one IVE song.
▶IVE’s Dance Party on Amazing Saturday
IVE visit tvN’s lyrics-dictation show and turn the snack break into a dance party. Amazing Saturday is the third show in our guide that idols visit most.
TWICE Variety Shows
Weekly Idol · Running Man · Knowing BrosTWICE practically built the modern idol-variety playbook. Their Weekly Idol dance challenges are some of the most-viewed variety clips on YouTube, and their Running Man visits are fan classics.
▶TWICE Dance “CHEER UP” at 2x Speed on Weekly Idol
Weekly Idol’s famous 2x-speed dance challenge, with “CHEER UP” at double tempo. Over fifty million views — one of the most-watched K-pop variety clips ever.
▶TWICE Random Play Dance (Weekly Idol EP.303)
Songs play in random order and the members have to switch choreography instantly. The format Weekly Idol made famous.
▶TWICE’s Legendary Running Man Moments
SBS’s compilation of TWICE’s Running Man appearances — the place to start if you are searching “TWICE Running Man episodes.”
▶DAHYUN Dances BTS’s “FIRE” on Running Man
DAHYUN copies BTS’s “FIRE” choreography so perfectly that the cast cannot stop laughing. A fan favourite from both fandoms.
▶TWICE Hit Song Medley on Knowing Bros
Nine members, a decade of hits, one take. Easy to put on in the background.
ATEEZ Variety Shows
Running Man · Knowing BrosATEEZ are known as performance kings, but they are funny too — and it is a good moment to catch up: SAN visited Running Man this autumn, and the full group’s Knowing Bros appearance was announced in late October 2026.
▶ATEEZ’s SAN on Running Man
SAN joins actress Han Ji-eun on Running Man for slapstick games and a general-knowledge quiz. Korean media also reported in late October 2026 that ATEEZ will visit Knowing Bros as a full group.
▶ATEEZ Performance Moments on Knowing Bros
ATEEZ’s best stages from the Knowing Bros set. A short way to see why they are called “performance kings.”
▶ATEEZ Make Choreography for the Bros (Universe Hipsters)
In Knowing Bros’ YouTube spin-off “Universe Hipsters,” ATEEZ choreograph the hosts’ own song. Watching the hosts try to keep up is the fun part.
ENHYPEN Variety Shows
MBC · EN-O’CLOCKENHYPEN’s own EN-O’CLOCK has run for years on their channel, and MBC gave fans the first look inside their dorm in 2024.
▶ENHYPEN’s Dorm Revealed on Omniscient Interfering View
MBC’s reality show follows ENHYPEN at home for the first time, from room tours to who cleans up. Subtitled on MBC’s channel.
▶EN-O’CLOCK EP.68
EN-O’CLOCK is ENHYPEN’s own variety series, posted free on their channel. This episode is one of the most-watched, with nearly ten million views.
LE SSERAFIM Variety Shows
Knowing Bros · Running ManLE SSERAFIM went on Knowing Bros right after their 2022 debut and have been strong variety guests ever since.
▶LE SSERAFIM’s Debut Stage of “FEARLESS” on Knowing Bros
LE SSERAFIM’s first Knowing Bros visit, just after debut. A time capsule of the group’s first era.
▶Do LE SSERAFIM Have Complaints About Each Other?
The members answer Knowing Bros’ trademark “complaint” segment about life in the dorm. Subtitled and quick.
▶LE SSERAFIM Take Over Running Man
KAZUHA, SAKURA and KIM CHAEWON go all-in on Running Man during the “EASY” era. Most fans agree KAZUHA steals the episode.
The Shows in This Guide
Quick explainer| Show | What it is |
|---|---|
| Knowing Bros (JTBC, since 2015) | A mock high-school classroom. Idols play “transfer students,” answer quizzes about themselves and perform. Korean title 아는 형님. |
| Running Man (SBS, since 2010) | Races, missions and name-tag ripping. Idols often guest in pairs or units. |
| Weekly Idol (MBC every1 / MBC Plus) | The idol-only show behind the 2x-speed dance and random play dance challenges. |
| Amazing Saturday (tvN, since 2018) | A lyrics-dictation quiz with food prizes; a favourite stop during comebacks. |
| Group-run series | GOING SEVENTEEN, SKZ CODE, EN-O’CLOCK and more — free on each group’s YouTube channel, usually with English subtitles. |
Where to Watch With English Subtitles
Free and licensed options- Knowing Bros: JTBC’s K-contents Voyage and JTBC Voyage channels post English-subtitled clips. Many full episodes are on licensed streamers, which vary by country.
- Running Man: SBS’s channels (Running Man, SBS NOW, SBS Entertainment) post clips, many with subtitles.
- Weekly Idol: MBC Plus’s ALL THE K-POP channel has the classic challenges.
- Group variety shows: GOING SEVENTEEN (SEVENTEEN channel), SKZ CODE (Stray Kids channel) and EN-O’CLOCK (ENHYPEN channel) are free with English CC.
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Quick answersWhat variety shows have SEVENTEEN been on?
SEVENTEEN have appeared on Knowing Bros (episode 192 in 2019 and again in May 2022), Running Man (including the unit BSS) and Weekly Idol, and they run their own weekly series, GOING SEVENTEEN, on their YouTube channel.
What episode of Knowing Bros are Stray Kids on?
Stray Kids’ full-group Knowing Bros episode aired on September 21, 2024. English-subtitled clips are on JTBC’s K-contents Voyage and Knowing Bros channels.
Which TWICE Running Man episodes should I watch first?
Start with SBS NOW’s “TWICE Legendary Collection,” which gathers the best moments from their Running Man visits, then DAHYUN’s famous “FIRE” dance clip on the Running Man channel.
Is aespa on Knowing Bros?
Yes. aespa first appeared on Knowing Bros in October 2021 and returned as a full group in 2023.
What is SKZ CODE?
SKZ CODE is Stray Kids’ own variety series on their YouTube channel. It passed 100 episodes in 2026, and episodes like “Bedtime Bingo Hell” have millions of views.
What are the best K-pop variety shows in 2026?
For idols, the most-watched are Knowing Bros (JTBC), Running Man (SBS), Amazing Saturday (tvN) and Weekly Idol, plus group-run series such as Run BTS! 2.0, GOING SEVENTEEN, SKZ CODE and EN-O’CLOCK.
Where can I watch K-pop variety shows with English subtitles for free?
The broadcasters post subtitled clips on YouTube (K-contents Voyage and JTBC Voyage for Knowing Bros, SBS NOW and Running Man for Running Man), and group-run shows like GOING SEVENTEEN and SKZ CODE are free with English captions on the artists’ channels.
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