Recommended Variety Show (Mystery/Detective/Puzzle/Survival)

Want to wake up your inner survival instinct? Solving puzzle to become the future mad scientist? Chasing bad guys? Survive an apocalypse or zombie outbreak?
No worries. I've prepared my favorite varierty show which you may like! 

Note:
- I've watched all show below and it's based on my own preferences.
- Last updated on March 2024.

Xiao Thena Mar 9, 2024
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  • The Great Escape

    1. The Great Escape

    Korean TV Show - 2018, 13 episodes

    Highly recommended, the show has its own universe! The beginning may seems boring, but trust me it will get so much better. Created by PD Jung Jong Yeon (the OG), that created Devil's Plan, The Genius, Girls' High Mystery Class, and The Society Game.

  • The Great Escape Season 2

    2. The Great Escape Season 2

    Korean TV Show - 2019, 13 episodes

  • The Great Escape Season 3

    3. The Great Escape Season 3

    Korean TV Show - 2020, 13 episodes

  • The Great Escape Season 4

    4. The Great Escape Season 4

    Korean TV Show - 2021, 13 episodes

  • Busted

    5. Busted

    Korean TV Show - 2018, 10 episodes

    Light version of "The Great Escape". Unscripted, heavily relies on the casts' wittiness. Busted has a great concept and offers a good laugh. 

  • Busted Season 2

    6. Busted Season 2

    Korean TV Show - 2019, 10 episodes

  • Busted Season 3

    7. Busted Season 3

    Korean TV Show - 2021, 8 episodes

  • New World

    8. New World

    Korean TV Show - 2021, 8 episodes

    Simulation kinda varierty show. A light one! I recommend this show to people that seek a casual variety show. Oh, and if you like simulation game, you may find this show interesting!

  • The Genius: Rules of the Game

    9. The Genius: Rules of the Game

    Korean TV Show - 2013, 12 episodes

    Hands up to the OG variety show. People maybe hyping for Devil's Plan or University Wars/Elite League in 2023/2024, but the real deal is The Genius. The show age like a fine wine haha, trust me this shows is very good. It have 4 seasons, but personally I like the first and third one.

  • The Genius: Rule Breaker

    10. The Genius: Rule Breaker

    Korean TV Show - 2013, 12 episodes

  • The Genius: Black Garnet

    11. The Genius: Black Garnet

    Korean TV Show - 2014, 12 episodes

  • The Genius: Grand Final

    12. The Genius: Grand Final

    Korean TV Show - 2015, 12 episodes

  • The Zone: Survival Mission

    13. The Zone: Survival Mission

    Korean TV Show - 2022, 8 episodes

    Kinda similar with "New World", both having this "game simulation" vibes. I've laughed non-stop watching this show, I mean who doesn't like Yoo Jaesuk-Lee Kwangsoo duo? Add Yuri and...you have a trio vibrating a siblings vibes, bickering here and there.

  • The Zone: Survival Mission Season 2

    14. The Zone: Survival Mission Season 2

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 8 episodes

  • High School Mystery Club

    15. High School Mystery Club

    Korean TV Show - 2021, 16 episodes

    I've underestimate this show before. Seems boring at the beginning, but it GOT ME HOOKED.Believe me, the plotline get better and the sisterhood is the one that I'm rooting for.

  • High School Mystery Club Season 2

    16. High School Mystery Club Season 2

    Korean TV Show - 2021, 8 episodes

  • The Devil's Plan

    17. The Devil's Plan

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 12 episodes

    It's good and people are hyping this for a while. To be honest, this show is good, but I don't hype this so much. I guess the bar has been set high ages ago because I've seen The Genius haha.

  • Zombieverse

    18. Zombieverse

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 8 episodes

    Surprisingly kinda fun?! We all know South Korea has produced a series of top-tier zombie movie (Train to Busan, Kingdom, etc.), but seeing a zombie-dedicated variety show? It's interesting. They made a good choice casting Dex because he had this "survival" image in him. A new gem, cast called Tsuki from Billie (girl group) is surprisingly has unexpected side!

  • The Time Hotel

    19. The Time Hotel

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 10 episodes

    Basically, "time is money" kinda show. Good one.

  • Siren: Survive the Island

    20. Siren: Survive the Island

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 10 episodes

    Oho, it's like a turf war between profession. Super fun! This is a badass-all-woman show, showing their charm through a battle of pride. I enjoy the show!

  • Physical: 100

    21. Physical: 100

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 9 episodes

    Super fun to watch, but kinda dissapointed with alleged cheating (winner manipulation) scandal :(

  • Elite League

    22. Elite League

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 8 episodes

    2024? We have this super smart student from top tier university in South Korea, fighting for their pride and school name. 

  • Crime Scene Returns

    23. Crime Scene Returns

    Korean TV Show - 2024, 10 episodes

    Personally, I found the "crime scene" show a little bit draggy and boring (don't hate me pls). BUT, this season is kinda different. Each theme have their own charm and interesting. I love the cast choice, they're fun and smart.

  • Apartment 404

    24. Apartment 404

    Korean TV Show - 2024, 8 episodes

    For a "limited" concept (they revolves on solving mystery in apartment setting) show, this is kinda fun to watch. If I'm being honest, the show heavily supported by the cast (indeed a good cast this time). Yoo Jaesuk, Oh Nara, Cha Taehyun, Yang Sechan is the senior of reality show and offer a real good laugh. Jennie? She's like super smart here and it's fun watching her being able to show her real charm and brain in here. Jungha is.. okay and started to show his interesting side on episode 3. I know he's a beginner, and I'm seeing him improving.

    Ongoing. Light. Super good chemistry between cast. Not Bad!!

  • League of Universities: The Athlete Boys

    25. League of Universities: The Athlete Boys

    Korean TV Show - 2024, 10 episodes

  • Society Game

    26. Society Game

    Korean TV Show - 2016, 12 episodes

  • Bloody Game

    27. Bloody Game

    Korean TV Show - 2021, 12 episodes

  • Bloody Game Season 2

    28. Bloody Game Season 2

    Korean TV Show - 2023, 14 episodes

  • Prison Life of Fools

    29. Prison Life of Fools

    Korean TV Show - 2019, 26 episodes

  • The Soldiers

    30. The Soldiers

    Korean TV Show - 2021, 10 episodes

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