NU’EST Variety Show Appearances: “Dejavu” Era

Two Yoo Project – Sugar Man
(투유 프로젝트 – 슈가맨)
JTBC
2018
Season 2, Episode 1
A music variety show starring well known MCs Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Hee Yeol. Each episode features songs by singers who are considered “one hit wonders.” Each MC recreates the song and gives it a contemporary spin, forming a team with various producers and guesting idols to do so. Then, they go head to head in a performance.

I Can See Your Voice
(너의 목소리가 보여)
MNET
2018
Season 5, Episode 11 
A music variety show where the goal is to determine if someone is a good singer without actually hearing them sing. Each episode features several contestants who could be a “good” or “bad” singer. With the help of a panel, the guest artists try to eliminate the “bad” singers with tests based on visuals and lip syncing. The aim is to have the last person standing be a “good” singer.

K-Rush
Season 3
KBS
2018
Episode 19
A short variety show that is geared towards the international K-pop fandom, often having segments highlighting different parts of Korean culture like travel and food. K-pop groups often appear on the regular “Idol Weekly Interview” or “Idol Master” segment to promote their latest songs, play games, and interact with fans. 

Weekly Idol
(주간 아이돌)
MBC Every1
2018
Episode 361
A popular variety show that shines the spotlight on one or more idol groups every episode. There are well-known corners that often involve dance challenges or aegyo, but the guests always play games or complete missions to earn prizes.

Weekly Idol fansub videos are blocked in Korea, so I can only link clips at this point. This is a clip of them playing a teamwork game where they have to stand on a blanket and turn it over without stepping off.

Suspicious [LOCATION]
DINGO (K-Drama)
2018
JR and Baekho
An online prank-themed segment where idols are told they’re going to an interview but find themselves in strange situations instead. They have to improvise and go along with whatever the other actors are doing. In this case, JR and Baekho ended up in a “suspicious restaurant.”

Hello Counselor
(안녕하세요)
KBS
2018
Episode 380
JR and Ren
A talk show featuring a fixed panel and several celebrity guests. People can write into the show about their concerns. If selected, they will appear on the show and discuss their problem. After hearing from the various parties involved, the celebrities will vote on whether the issue is truly a “concern” and offer their advice.

Battle Trip
(배틀 트립)
KBS
2018
Episodes 108 and 109
JR and Baekho
A travel variety show. Two teams of celebrities travel to a specific destination based on the episode’s theme. They then present footage of their journey to an audience, filled with travel tips and information. The audience then votes on which team had the more entertaining trip. JR and Baekho traveled to Jeju Island (where Baekho is from), competing against Dongwan and Junjin of Shinhwa.

The Kkondae Live
(더 꼰대 라이브)
MNET
2018
Episode 1
JR, Aron, Ren (Baekho doesn’t appear for the interview, but participates in the hidden camera segments)
A show that tests celebrities to see if they are a “꼰대 (kkondae),” or a person that forces their views onto others. The celebrity watches a series of hidden cameras designed to test him or her, and are evaluated by his or her members/friends, the panel, and focus groups of people from their teens to their thirties. Ren is also a fixed member of the panel, and they evaluate JR in this episode.