We at the Manely Kpop team have very diverse tastes, and the list from owner Steven was very girl group biased, so we’re getting Chelsea’s take with a shockingly small amount of overlap, because 2021 had that much good music.
Top 10 Kpop Songs of 2021 (ManelyKpop Team Voting)
The 3 contributors of ManelyKpop came together to vote on a few different categories that will be getting articles, this is the first. This year we didn’t just do personal favorites, we hybridized that with the top songs of the year to get something that lies somewhere in the middle, then voted from there, so let’s see how all of that turned out.
Variety Review: 2Days, 1Night, Season 4- Episode 103 pt 1- Taste of Mokpo trip
The members take a trip to Mokpo, a region known for its incredible food! Joining them is Girl’s Day’s Hyeri who is known for her eating ability. Touring this food mecca with a food master should ensure everyone eats well, right? Wrong! Guess who struggled to eat in this gourmet episode.
Variety Review Running Man Episode 583
We all know Seokjin likes to go with the flow…or is completely indecisive, your choice. This week, they tested his ability to make his own suggestions as well as the amount of influence the members have on him. It’s a race to make Seokjin their puppet on this week’s Running Man.
Variety Review: 2Days, 1Night, Season 4- Episode 101 pt 2- 103 pt 1 Odd One Out Trip
Because of their recently odd numbered membership, the staff of 2 Days, 1 Night designed a trip all around the fifth wheel of the group. Unfortunately the members can’t figure out if it's good or bad to be that wheel. Welcome to the Odd Man Out Race, where you can take nothing for granted.
The Top 50 Kpop Songs of 2021
We’ve reached 2022! To celebrate it’s time to look back at our final feelings about kpop in 2021, starting with what were the best songs of the year.
Sechan’s Birthday is coming up, so the members spend a day reflecting on how they have raised him from a variety rookie into the full-blown variety member he is today through various painful games and slanderous conversations...as a variety show does.
With guests born in 1999 (San of ATEEZ omg omg omg, Arin of Oh My Girl, and Jin Jihee) The members take a trip back in time to 1999 when people were predicting the end of the world. They must survive the day without the spies Nostra and Damus (*giggles*) putting an end to everything with their uncanny predictions.
To commemorate 100 episodes together, the staff of 2D1N took the members’ suggestions to have a relaxing getaway on the beautiful Jeju Island. The members were given full reign over their day...mostly. Congratulations on 100 episodes!!!!
The Running Man members have the chance to dictate their own penalties for the rest of the year! First they must best the staff in a battle of athleticism and wits. Will penalties continue to be tiresome or will we get to see a gentler form of motivation for a little while...and would that even work on these members?
It’s a Dance Battle Extravaganza as the women from Street Woman Fighter join the running man members for a totally new kind of battle. The crews they form could waltz away with a trophy or they could stumble in front of a whipped cream cannon. It’s time to find out if these amazing dancers can adjust to variety quizzes and rhythm games.
The Running Man cast is in for a relaxing day as they take an autumn hike through the changing leaves. But nothing in this world is free and there are plenty of fun things to be done on a tourist trip. Who will pay the price for this relaxing outing?
The Running Men enter the Mansion of Misfortune, in which Kim Joonho has to survive in order for the Running Men to also survive. Can the members keep Joonho from destructive betting or will he drag them all down into despair?
The Running Men test their luck in a random draw competition. Joined by Yeji, Luda, Bibi, and MC Minzy, they have to work hard to overcome the obstacle that is luck! Will Jihyo continue to hold her title of golden hands?
The Running Men enter the world of The Webfoot Octopus Game, which has a remarkable resemblance to the famous ‘Squid Game’, right down to the pink one-piece outfits and colorful playroom. *They had permission, never fear!* The large and very comforting difference is that no one is dying. The question then is...who will win this high stakes game?
The Running Man members take a short tour of western food restaurants on this day of elegant dining. The only thing they have to be careful of is failing to clear their plate. Will their appetite keep up with this food frenzy?
Running Man is joined by Korea's National Women’s Volleyball Team for a special two episode race. Will the ladies spike their way into your heart?
Suncheon is a place rich in history and beautiful scenery. For example, they have extensive mudflats! This trip, the members get to experience special games at the mudflats as they learn more about the specialties of the area, like cockles and mudskippers. We also get to see a Joseon Era fort. Enjoy this difficult trip!
Real men flourish in the fall. Obviously, this means the 2 Days, 1 Night crew is in fine form these days. But who is the finest? From horsey photoshoots to SOMETHING, the men are thoroughly tested for their autumn prowess. Who do you think will win?
The members attempt to take a trip that gives them all the experiences they got as children going on a fall picnic with their class. Unfortunately, rain derailed some of those plans, but it couldn’t stop the members from getting the most out of their trip. Welcome to the world of game issues and negotiation!