The Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute has released the June 2026 Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings, and this month’s results show some exciting shifts. These rankings are calculated based on media coverage, viewer participation, community discussions, and search volume, reflecting which variety shows are generating the most buzz right now.
Long-running programs continue to dominate, but a few fresh and returning shows have made strong gains, proving that audiences still crave both familiar comfort and new concepts.
Top 9 Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings – June 2026
| Rank | Variety Show | Score (millions) | Change from May |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowing Bros | 81.24 | Steady |
| 2 | Running Man | 67.85 | ↑ 1 |
| 3 | The Devil’s Plan Season 2 | 58.92 | New |
| 4 | You Quiz on the Block | 49.76 | ↓ 2 |
| 5 | Amazing Saturday | 44.31 | Steady |
| 6 | Hangout with Yoo | 39.67 | New |
| 7 | The Zone: Survival Mission | 35.48 | ↑ 1 |
| 8 | Radio Star | 32.19 | ↓ 2 |
| 9 | My Little Old Boy | 29.84 | Steady |
Knowing Bros continues its long reign at the top thanks to its consistent humor and strong guest chemistry. Running Man climbed back into second place with several high-profile episodes, while The Devil’s Plan Season 2 made an impressive debut at No.3, showing huge anticipation for the Netflix survival show’s return.
For more variety content and updates, check our Best Korean Variety Shows to Watch in 2026 or explore the full Korean Entertainment Hub.
