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Weekly Idol 주간 아이돌

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Weekly Idol (Korean: 주간 아이돌; RR: Jugan aidol) is a South Korean variety show that began in 2011 and aired on Wednesdays at 6:20 PM KST on MBC M, and 12:00 AM KST on MBC Every1. It is one of the longest-running variety shows to air on satellite TV in Japan. The show was hosted during its first season by comedian Jeong Hyeong-don and rapper Defconn. The production company behind the show, Genie Pictures was acquired by FNC Add Culture on January 15, 2018, while FNC Add Culture was acquired by SM Entertainment on May 18, 2018 and renamed SM Life Design Group.

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Weekly Idol (주간 아이돌) — verified Korean drama (TV series). On Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation.

Details

• Episodes: 344
• Genre: variety show
• Original language: Korean
• Korean Name: 주간 아이돌
• Romanization: Jugan aidol
• Founded: 2011
• Network: MBC M
• Country: South Korean
• Channels: MBC M, MBC every1
• Type: 텔레비전 프로그램
• Status: 종영

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-18 · 4 verified snapshots.

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