Roundtable: Cast Your Own Variety Show!

Considering the controversy over the recent Infinity Challenge casting of Kwanghee as the "Sixth Man," it seems like an appropriate moment to look at v…

Roommate Closes Its Doors: What Went Wrong?

As of April 15, SBS producers have officially decided to pull the plug on the flagging Roommate series, which ended its run after two seasons, two year…

Are You Not Entertained?: When TV Goes Too Far

One of the first things you notice when you watch Korean variety or “reality” TV shows is how different they are. Awkward moments are made humorous wit…

Getting to Know You: A Guide to “Roommate,” Season 2

While season one of Roommate was lukewarm, season two’s start is almost too hot to handle. With new household additions, loud and eccentric personaliti…

5 Things I LOVED in K-pop: 10/13 – 10/20

The last week in K-pop was one of the most eventful yet in terms of K-pop comebacks and K-drama debuts (not scandals, thank goodness). It was one of th…

‘Roommate’ and the Ensemble Cast

A big draw of watching variety shows, especially cast-centered ones, has to be the ensemble casts that comprise the mix of personalities and roles that…

Overdosing on Idols in Reality Show “Roommate”

Ah, reality TV. Despite how questionable the “real” in reality is, this genre has experienced long-running popularity in Western media. Shows centering…