The Best TV Shows on KBS2

Every KBS2 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Dive into our updated selection of KBS2’s finest, featuring more than 20 series as of June 2025. KBS2 has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 1999 all the way to 2023. For top-tier entertainment, KBS2 delivered The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War and Gag Concert in 1999 and 1999.

  • Hello Counselor
    Hello Counselor (2010)9.0

    A talk show with an emphasis on regular people, regardless of age or gender, that aims to help take down communication barriers by sharing stories about life.

  • The Return of Superman
    The Return of Superman (2013)7.8

    An up-close look at celebrity dads who have to take care of their kids for the next 48 hours without any help. Will it be a dad-tastrophe, or can they finish their wives' to-do lists while having fun with their kids?

  • Iris
    Iris (2009)7.5

    Two friends, members of the South Korean military, are recruited by a secret black ops agency.

  • 2 Days and 1 Night
    2 Days and 1 Night (2007)7.4

    2 Days & 1 Night is a South Korean reality-variety show with the motto "real wild road variety." Its main concept is to recommend various places of interest that viewers can visit in South Korea.

  • KBS Drama Special
    KBS Drama Special (2010)7.4

    Forget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.

  • My Only One
    My Only One (2018)7.2

    A woman's life gets twisted one day because of her biological father who shows up after 28 years of absence. He had been thoroughly hiding his identity, afraid that he might be an obstacle in his daughter's life. The father and daughter meet the "only ones" in their lives and put back together the pieces of their broken hearts.

  • The Tale of Nokdu
    The Tale of Nokdu (2019)7.1

    While on the run for his life, a young man discovers that the best place to lie low is in a village of widows — disguised as a woman.

  • Catch! Teenieping
    Catch! Teenieping (2020)7.0

    Set free on Earth, fairies with magical powers begin influencing people's emotions. Now, it's up to a princess from a faraway kingdom to stop them!

  • You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
    You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook (2009)6.3

    You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook is a Korean pop music program that is both a talk show and live music show. The host of this program is You Hee-yeol, also known as Toy, a one-man project band. This program has aired since April 24, 2009.

  • The Seasons
    The Seasons (2023)6.0

  • Empress Myeongseong
    Empress Myeongseong (2001)5.0

    Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.

  • Battle Trip
    Battle Trip (2016)5.0

    New style of traveling variety program, where MCs divide into teams and embark on trips. Afterwards, they get together in the studio to discuss their trips and determine the winner with the better traveling experience!

  • The Iron Empress
    The Iron Empress (2009)4.8

    Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.

  • Left-Handed Wife
    Left-Handed Wife (2019)4.0

    Lee Soo-Ho and Oh San-Ha are deeply in love. They have their wedding and go on a honeymoon. During their honeymoon, Lee Soo-Ho has an accident and loses his memory. Meanwhile, Oh San-Ha does not know what happened to her husband and tries to find him. A conspiracy lurks beneath.

  • Sea of the Woman
    Sea of the Woman (2017)3.0

    Set in the 1960's and 1970's. Soo-In is a smart student who has never missed ranking at the top of her class. Due to her poor family situation, she begins to work at a factory instead of going to college. Nevertheless, she pursues her dream.

  • The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War
    The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War (1999)N/A

    The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War, aka Husbands and Wives: Love or War, is a South Korean TV program.

  • Gag Concert
    Gag Concert (1999)N/A

    Gag Concert is a South Korean sketch-comedy TV show shown on the KBS2 network.

  • 난 네게 반했어
    난 네게 반했어 (2008)N/A

  • Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant
    Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant (2019)N/A

    Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant or Fun Restaurant is a new variety show where celebrities are competing to make a new F&B product for the convenience store franchise. The program looks at the celebs' daily lives that are filled with constant development on some exciting and delicious menus. Celebs compete every week, and the winner's cuisine turns to the product that will sell the stores the next day. The profits will be donated to support children. The casts are led by Lee Kyung-kyu, who has had his own development into an actual product, and Lee Young-ja, the Muk-bang genius, and food aficionado.

  • Lee Mujin Service
    Lee Mujin Service (2022)N/A

    "Lee Mujin Service" is a high-quality live content in which MZ generation's representative singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin, along with other artists, provides the best music service that catches the eyes and ears of music fans around the world.