(Updated July 2020)
IMPORTANT!!! I have moved to Korea since I created this blog, and I have discovered that many videos – especially ones that are uploaded by fans with English subs – have been blocked on Korean YouTube and other websites. So unfortunately, I cannot watch most of these videos or verify the links anymore. This also means I cannot add as many videos as before because they simply are not available in my region. I’m sorry if you click on something and it’s no longer there, but there’s not really any way for me to check! – Katherine
Approximate Promotion Period: May and June 2017
TWICE TV5: TWICE IN SWITZERLAND
TWICE TV5: TWICE in Switzerland
V-Live
2015
24 episodes
TWICE’s web series that documented a trip to Switzerland. Episodes are available on V-Live. Click the text below to go to the episode on V-Live.
WEEKLY IDOL
Weekly Idol
(주간 아이돌)
MBC Every1
2017
Episodes 303 and 304
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 fansubbed episodes are blocked in Korea, so I can only link whatever subbed clips I can find on YouTube at this point. These clips are of TWICE pretending to be Sailor Moon characters, but there are lots of other clips available on YouTube!
IDOL ARCADE
Idol Arcade
(대기실 옆 오락실)
1theK
2017
Idol groups play classic arcade games. TWICE plays air hockey in this segment.
KNOWING BROTHERS
Knowing Brothers
Also known as Ask Us Anything and Men on a Mission
(아는 형님)
JTBC
2017
Episode 76
A popular variety show featuring a fixed cast of well-known comedians and variety stars. It’s known for its “high school” classroom setting and promoted use of informal language. Celebrity guests come as “transfer students” and tell stories about themselves to get to know the cast better. Sometimes there are also other segments that feature missions or games.
This clip is of TWICE playing the Whisper Challenge, which is when you wear noise canceling headphones with loud music and try to guess what someone is saying by reading their lips.
I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE
This clip is of TWICE singing “Cheer Up” with some contestants.
I Can See Your Voice
(너의 목소리가 보여)
MNET
2017
Season 4 Episode 13
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.
OPPA THINKING
Oppa Thinking
(오빠생각)
MBC
2017
Episode 2
A variety show where celebrities made promotional videos of themselves and competed to see who gets the most likes on SNS.
K-RUSH
K-Rush
Season 1
KBS
Year
Episode 12
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 and play games.
HELLO COUNSELOR
Hello Counselor
(안녕하세요)
KBS
2017
Episode 328
Members: Jeongyeon, Dahyun
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.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY (SCHOOL ATTACK)
Entertainment Weekly
(연예가중계)
KBS
2017
A show structured like a news broadcast where the presenters discuss the week’s pop culture news. “School Attack” is a segment where an idol group visits a school and surprises the students there, usually through a performance or talk. They interact with student fans and then have a follow up interview with the MC.
MV COMMENTARY
MV Commentary
(MV 코멘터리)
MNET
2017
Idol groups watch their music video and talk about behind the scenes stories and parts they like.
SOURCES: YouTube*, V-Live, 1theK, JTBC, KBS, MBC and MBC Every1, MNET/M2
*Weekly Idol clip uploaded and subbed by ALL THE K-POP.
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