^can't quote the long post somehow :( . rip the quote button
[The reason is you'll learn more japanese with the ones that aren't idol like variety shows in my opinion]
[Plus, the ones I listed now, some of them are often shown on variety shows on Japanese television and more of the trending or more acknowledged ones]
[And you learn a bit from these variety shows, the ones most japanese people watch, cause they use everyday conversation words, compared to the idol variety shows you don't learn much about japan nor does it help you in learning japanese even a little.]
you alright about those but dont think that the main reason of ppl here when watching idol stuff as, whether for solely learning japanese on purpose or following current trend. i believe ppl certainly aware~conscious about those "stupid" shows which is "exploiting" cute ladies just as pure entertainment