Homework to be solved in pouring female entertainment

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"Next, I want to try (work) with PD Na Young-seok. I'm sick of PD Tae-ho Kim."
It's a joke, but it has bones. This is what Lee Hyo-ri said at the production presentation of tvN's 'Dance Singer's Wandering Troupe. MBC 'Infinite Challenge' and 'What do you do when you play?' Do you feel that you have accumulated boredom as you have been together from the project to the teabing 'Check-in in Seoul' and 'Check-in in Canada' in succession? Recently, female-centered entertainment has been pouring in, but it is difficult to find completely new ones. The format and cast members' sense of deja vu is a homework that needs to be resolved.

One of the keywords in entertainment that has recently been attracting attention is 'female'. Variety programs composed of female performers are organized one after another and are attracting attention. The format is also diverse, from documentary format to real variety and survival.

tvN's 'Hollywood Arcade 2' (hereinafter referred to as 'Ground Room 2'), which was first broadcast on the 12th, is showing unusual momentum by rising to the top of the topic at the same time as it was released. In terms of topicality among performers, An Yu-jin and Mimi were also listed in the top 10. The ratings also rose to 3.5% for the first episode and 3.8% for the second episode.

'Zaraksil', which premiered Season 1 in June of last year, was called the female version of 'New Journey to the West' at the time of its release, and was criticized for self-replicating by PD Na Young-seok. However, the unveiled 'Geraksil' succeeded in creating laughter with the unique relationship between PD Na and the members, along with a change in generation, not just a change in gender.

'Dance Singer's Wandering Troupe', which is about to premiere on the 25th, is generating an explosive response just by gathering female solo singers representing generations from the 1980s to the 2020s, such as Kim Wan-sun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Hyo-ri, Boa, and Hwasa. .

However, the long collaboration between producer Kim Tae-ho and Lee Hyo-ri became a double-edged sword. Along with the expectation of a trustworthy combination, the feeling of being bored cannot be erased. As 'Dance Singer's Wandering Troupe' is a project that started with Lee Hyo-ri's idea while filming 'Seoul Check-in', the sense of déjà vu is great. In addition, the fact that Hwasa's recent 'obscene performance' controversy was skillfully utilized with Hwasa's remarks in the program teaser video and used as a noise marketing tool was also raised on the cutting board.

Season 2 of 'Heartroom' also gives as much fun as season 1, but it is hard to find the freshness of season 1. The stronger chemistry of the members is an advantage, but there is not much change in the game format or composition itself. It feels like only repeating the existing composition and relying only on the talent of the cast.

ENA's Hyemi-Ri Ye-Chapa' is achieving results below expectations by clumsily following the 'Arcade' format in an idol-oriented member combination. It is said that it is the number one OTT content enjoyed by the MZ generation, but it is a humiliating figure with an audience rating of 0%.

Netflix's 'Siren: Island of Fire', which will be released on the 30th, aims to be differentiated in that it is a combat survival entertainment for 24 women. It is reminiscent of the female version of 'Steel Troops', but attention is paid to whether it will succeed the popularity of 'Physical: 100' in that it creates a community while being self-sufficient on an isolated island.

As female entertainment has emerged as a keyword, worries and homework must follow. It is pointed out that it is necessary to think of a new picture to be shown as a female entertainment, rather than simply promoting a combination of female members. Producer Na Young-seok's 'Hollywood Arcade 2' is cruising, and Producer Kim Tae-ho's 'Dance Singer's Wandering Troupe' is ready to launch. Can Lee Hyo-ri, who is tired of producer Kim Tae-ho, bring new laughter and fun to her with 'Dance Singer's Wandering Troupe'?

Reporter Tae Yuna, Ten Asia youyou@tenasia.co.kr