For this edition of K-Variety Taster, we’re diving into one of Korea’s most beloved long-running variety shows ‘Amazing Saturday’. Since premiering in 2018, this fan-favorite has served up candid moments, tons of laughter, unforgettable dance breaks, and a whole lot of food. Let’s break down why this show continues to dominate screens every weekend.
The Concept: Music, Food, and Dictation Chaos
Also known as ‘DoReMi Market’, the premise seems simple: each week, a regional Korean delicacy is featured—and the cast must earn the right to eat it by correctly dictating lyrics from Korean songs. Sounds easy? Think again.
The challenge lies in catching tricky lyrics from fast-paced or mumbled K-pop, hip-hop, or trot tracks. Cast and guests only get to eat if they write the lyrics perfectly, turning each round into an intense (and hilarious) fight for syllables, snack time, and bragging rights.
Each episode features a themed dress code, music challenges, and chaotic games that test teamwork, memory, and quick thinking all with a comedic twist.
Cast Chemistry: The Real Secret Sauce
The rotating cast keeps things fresh, but the real charm lies in the hilarious chemistry among members. The current lineup includes: Boom, Haetnim, Shin Dong, Kim Dong, Moon Se-yoon, Park Na-rae, Hanhae, Key, Nucksal, P.O, and Taeyeon—a dream team of variety veterans, idols, and comedians.
Whether bickering over misheard lines or bonding over failed attempts, their antics make the show irresistibly fun.
Segments That Keep You Hooked
Besides the main dictation challenge, Amazing Saturday includes bonus rounds like:
- Snack Time: An individual showdown to win snacks, with the last-place contestant going hungry.
- Mini Games: Each week brings new twists—sometimes it’s a speed challenge, other times a trivia battle to unlock hints. This unpredictability keeps the energy high and the laughs coming.
Fan Favourites
With over seven years on air, ‘Amazing Saturday’ has delivered countless unforgettable moments. While it’s hard to choose, here are a few of the most beloved episodes that fans — and we — keep coming back to:
‘Amazingly Saturday’ consistently ranks among the top cable variety shows. Its success lies in being family-friendly, musically rich, and endlessly funny. The show has also become a powerful tool for promoting Korean music, with many songs gaining renewed popularity after being featured.
In a world flooded with reality content, ‘Amazing Saturday’ stands out by blending music, food, culture, and comedy into one delightful weekly package.
