Mondays can be a complete struggle and one of the most difficult days to get through. Sometimes, not even the most potent espresso shot can help us to face the first day of the week. But through K-Variety Round Up, we hope to provide the perfect remedy to help alleviate the Monday blues!

Through this series, we focus on tidbits and highlights from various Korean variety shows that you might have missed over the past week/weekend. These clips might appear across social media feeds, but considering the sheer amount of scrolling we do, it can be difficult to watch everything, on top of tending to our busy schedules.

But thatโ€™s why Kpopmap is here to bring you the funniest and most heartwarming clips to the tips of your fingertips! Now, take a look down below for a little dose of happiness on this dreaded Monday.

 

1. Playful Yoo InNa

There's something about children that make them a fountain of happiness and joy. And when you see your favorite K-Pop idol or actor play with them, you cannot but feel a warmth spread throughout your entire body.

On MBC's "The Manager" Yoo InNa becomes the most entertaining aunt for her manager's daughter. InNa puts on an entire show inside of the small playhouse that has everyone smiling from ear to ear. Although playing with the toddler uses a whole lot of energy, Yoo InNa does it happily with a smile on her face. This interaction is the perfect watch when facing a case of the Monday blues.

 

2. CODE KUNST And Park NaRae's Car Picnic

Although the cherry blossoms have all fallen and we're slowly heading into warmer weather, the scent of romance is still in the air. That's the case in both real life and Korean variety shows.

CODE KUNST and Park NaRae head over to the Han River in order to enjoy a nice picnic date together. However, things don't go as planned due to a downpour of rain. This leads the two to improvise and have their picnic date in the career. The two provide hilarious commentary and reactions that make the unfortunate situation more hilarious than it should be.

 

3. 99 Line Go On A Capsule Train

It's perfectly normal to catch yourself thinking about your next vacation, especially when you've caught a case of the Monday blues. If you need travel ideas, you can look towards the 99 line of idols that appeared on KBS' "Battle Trip".

This week, we see them hop aboard a capsule train in Busan that shows off the city's amazing views. One of the highlights is Weki Meki's Choi YooJung and WEi Yoo YongHa's time together. They start off as power introverts, but slowly become closer as they spend more time together in the capsule train. Their interactions are sweet and meaningful, making you hope for a vacation with friends sometime in the near future.

 

4. "No Math School Trip" Castmates Go Bowling


There's nothing like bowling with a group of friends for a night filled with fun, laughter, and a whole lot of competition. Even if you're unable to be at the bowling alley right now, you can live vicariously through the cast of SBS' "No Math School Trip".

The castmates split up into two teams of Crush, Zico, and Yang SeChan on one side and EXO's D.O with JANNABI's Choi JungHoon on the other. Both teams are like night and day with one side getting numerous strikes while the other manages to hit countless gutter balls. Their reactions are pure gold and you cannot help but laugh as the game continues to play out.

 

5. BTS V's Freestyle Dance


There's nothing like a bit of fun, freestyle dancing to alleviate the Monday blues. On "Jinny's Kitchen" the music is absolutely infectious and takes over V completely as he breaks out into dance. He shows that he's able to make anywhere a dance floor. His impromptu choreography acts as a reenergizing battery for his fellow castmates and all fans of the show.

Which of these Korean variety show moments is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!