Korean Documentary TV Shows

A current affairs/journalism program that investigates unsolved cases and looks into various problems in society, religion and more.

A current affairs program that began airing on EBS in August 2021. Co-produced by the Ministry of Education, the National Institute for Lifelong Learning, and EBS, the program is part of the Korean MOOC (Korean Massive Open Online Course) program, which aims to disseminate world-class knowledge to the public amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, which has widened the knowledge gap between classes and spread fake information on social media. Hear great thoughts from some of the world's leading minds right now, including Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, Michael Sandel of What is Justice, and world-renowned conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim.

A coastal journey exploring beach jobs and local seafood delights. Watch Yum Jung-ah, Ahn Eun-jin, Park Jun-myun, and DEX embark on a fun-filled seaside adventure across the country.

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The Everyday Life of Beagle Idols!

BLACKPINK HOUSE is a South Korean variety show by BLACKPINK broadcasted by JTBC. The show follows the four members of BLACKPINK as they move into their new dorm, where they’ll be spending 100 days of vacation.

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Behind the scenes of the making of MVs and Fan Meetings, where the K-pop group Stray Kids performs and plays around.

Will all of these nine charming boys be able to make it? Find out if the JYP’s most independent trainees can prove themselves to be K-pop idol material and successfully debut as a K-pop idol boy group!

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With the rise of K-pop’s fourth generation, it’s time to take a step back and appreciate just how far this beloved genre of music has come. Join a number of the industry’s leading artists, including EXO, Stray Kids, Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, Mamamoo, and more, as they take us back to the origins of K-Pop and walk us through the progression of the industry over the years. Giving us a glimpse of the industry from the perspective of the artists, the media, and the fandom, learn how K-pop has grown from its humble origins into a global phenomenon.

A new concept of blend between virtual and reality, drama and variety. This show tells what happens between the actors of a TV drama, in the “real life” after they finish the everyday filming.

Two men go backpacking to Cuba, the country full of their unique charms. For two weeks, they enjoy Che Guevara’s revolution of freedom, the exciting melody of Buena Vista Social Club, splendid old cars, and refreshment from Mojito. They find lodging by walking around, think about places to eat, sleep, and what to wear. Bargaining happens everywhere. They throw themselves into the unpredictable moments. Here are the two confused tourists with a backpack. Their travel starts now.

"BIGBANG: The Beginning" (in Korean: 리얼다큐 빅뱅: 더 베기닝) is a documentary series that follows the K-pop group Big Bang's journey from their pre-debut days to their official debut, capturing their training, auditions, and the formation of the group, including the eventual departure of Hyun-seung.

A variety show that explores how each featured celebrity experiences solo travel in different places in South Korea. The show casts a therapeutic and relaxing mood as the celebrity discovers interesting and natural encounters during the travel.

Discover the harrowing tales of those who survived Korea's gloomiest chapters, shedding a light on long-hidden truths.

The documentary series were made to look back on Korea’s modern history. It tells stories of specific moments in time weaving together relevant video clips from news broadcasts, dramas, shows and other documentaries

24/365 with BLACKPINK is a reality show uploaded on BLACKPINK's official YouTube channel.

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Persona: Sulli consists of two films, a short film starring Sulli and a feature-length documentary based on interviews.

Follow the 351-day journey from 'LOVE YOURSELF TOUR' to 'SPEAK YOURSELF TOUR'. The docu-series brings a close look into the beautiful and unforgettable moments of BTS and ARMY during yet another phenomenal world tour. The members candidly reveal what holds their lasting bond together for such a long time and what they mean to each other as performers, as friends, and as brothers, on and off the stage.

Renowned musicians pull out all the stops to give a song of their choice the greatest live performance they can muster — and all in a single take.

Explore director Park Chan-wook's creative mastery in films like "Oldboy" and "The Handmaiden" — diving into his expansive 33-year cinematic career.

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This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.

Follow the 300-day journey of BTS's sold-out world tour, BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour. Celebrate the triumph of their friendship as they overcome shared hardships, and witness the growth and hard work as BTS continues on the path to grow into fully-fledged artists.

American Hustle Life is a reality show featuring BTS members spending two weeks in L.A. with the hip-hop tutors and carrying out different missions in order to experience true hip-hop culture.

BTS mark its 10th anniversary as globally acclaimed 21st-century pop icons. Explore the daily lives and innermost thoughts of the seven BTS members as they pursue meaning and purpose in life.

Racha Log is a vlog series aired on Youtube. Each episode features a "racha" of Stray Kids (a sub-unit of +-3 members) sharing their activities.

BLACKPINK Diaries is a series of videos that are uploaded on BLACKPINK's official YouTube channel, showing exclusive moments through the world tour.

Kim Dukkhoo, who thought he was going to take a break from being a Dukkhoo(fan) since the end of Cosmic Girls' last performance, Begins to write a new diary of Cosmic Girls as a fan. The charm of twelve Cosmic Girls, revealed with the lense of their biggest fan, Kim Dukkhoo! Reality show 'Would You Like Girls (My Cosmic Diary)' is dedicated to the fans, for your thirst for more!

Trace Jjajangmyeon's flavorful evolution from its Chinese origins to its status as one of South Korea's most beloved comfort foods.

Embark on a gastronomic adventure of kimchi and discover what makes it Korea's most symbolic food of unity, history and ever-evolving creativity.

Join ASTRO’s very-first-trip to the USA!

A four-episode documentary series showing the seven-year history of MAMAMOO, one of South Korea's most famous and powerful girl groups, from their debut in 2014 to now.

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A reality program capturing soccer player Son Heung Min's growth and soccer life.

Chef Baek Jong-won visits different cities, surfing through alleys looking for the best street food!

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In the early 2000s, Yoo Young-chul hammered his victims to death and cast fear across Seoul. This docuseries recounts the hunt for a prolific killer.