K-POP idol sports championship and new shows debuting on KNTV in January 2026, featuring popular stars and unique formats.
November/20/2025 12:48
The 'K-POP Idol Star Sports Championship 2025', where luxurious K-POP idols gathered, aired this year's Chuseok (Korean holiday equivalent to Japan's Obon) and will be broadcast for the first time in Japan on KNTV in January 2026. Luxurious idols like RIIZE, NCT WISH, &TEAM, and Hearts2Hearts will appear. The serious competition filled with laughter and tears is a must-see. Following that, Lee Kyung-kyu, aiming for the grand prize at the 'SBS Entertainment Awards', becomes a producer of trot idols and aims for debut!? Don't miss the unpredictable fake reality show 'My Turn', which has never been seen before. Also, Lee So-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu will challenge themselves in 'Lee So-jin's Manager Began'. Enjoy the chaotic real road show variety closely following the schedules of stars, featuring popular comedians Lee Su-ji, Ahn Eun-jin & Chang Ki-yong, Ji Chang-wook & EXO's D.O., and TVXQ's Yunho. Additionally, 'Jung Hyun-moo's Plan 2', a mukbang variety where Jung Hyun-moo and popular YouTuber Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) visit delicious restaurants in town, will air. The talk variety 'Radio Star', featuring K-POP stars and popular actors, will have Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, and KARA's Ji-young appearing in an episode. Broadcasting Information: 'K-POP Idol Star Sports Championship 2025' will air on January 5 (Monday) from 4:50 PM to 7:05 PM, January 6 (Tuesday) from 4:50 PM to 6:45 PM, and January 7 (Wednesday) from 4:50 PM to 6:45 PM, among others. First broadcast in Japan. Cast: MCs Jung Hyun-moo, Changsub (BTOB), Lee Eun-ji, Jonathan. Total episodes: 3 (C) MBC. 'My Turn' starts on January 9 (Friday), airing every Friday from 12:20 AM to 2:00 AM, first broadcast in Japan. Cast: Lee Kyung-kyu, Tak Jae-hoon, Akiyama Seihun, Park Ji-hyun, Nam Yoon-seok, Lee Su-ji, Kim Won-hun, among others. Total episodes: 8 (C) SBS. 'Lee So-jin's Manager Began' starts on January 20 (Tuesday), airing every Tuesday from 10:30 PM to 12:05 AM, first broadcast in Japan. Cast: Lee So-jin, Kim Kwang-kyu, among others. Episode #1: Lee Su-ji, #2: Um Ji-won, #3: Sonu Yong-yo, #4: Ahn Eun-jin & Chang Ki-yong, #5: Ji Chang-wook & D.O. (EXO), #6: Yunho (TVXQ). Total episodes: 16 (C) SBS. 'Jung Hyun-moo's Plan 2' starts on January 22 (Thursday), airing every Thursday from 10:30 PM to 12:15 AM, first broadcast in Japan. Cast: Jung Hyun-moo, Kwak Tube, among others. Total episodes: 48 (C) MBN. All Rights Reserved. 'Radio Star' airs on January 11 (Sunday) from 10:45 PM to 12:20 AM, first broadcast in Japan. Cast: #936 Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, Kang Yong-seok, Kang Ji-young (KARA), among others. (C) MBC. Related Links: KNTV Official Site, KNTV Official X.
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