Arirang TV has named Zerobaseone member Seok Matthew as the MC of a new music program, 'Show K-Pop', the broadcaster announced on October 15. The live chart show will be broadcast to 140 countries.

When does Show K-Pop air?

The first episode airs on October 19 at 6 p.m. Korea time. The show will also be streamed live on TikTok, giving overseas viewers a second way to watch.

How is the winner chosen?

The chart is built from several sources. Global digital tracks account for 40%, global album sales for 10%, social media for 10%, broadcast scores for 10%, and advance voting for 15%. Based on these, two top candidates are selected. They then compete in a live vote worth 15%, and the combined results decide the final winner.

Who is Seok Matthew?

Seok Matthew is a Canadian member of the group Zerobaseone. According to the broadcaster, his fluent English will drive the program's hosting.

Channel S releases a new travel show

Separately, cable channel Channel S announced the web content 'Sim-sa Suk-so', a travel variety show about the hidden spaces and facilities of accommodations. It will be released on YouTube every Thursday at 7 p.m. starting October 15. Comedians Jung Yi-rang and Kim Ji-min and actress Hwang Bo-ra appear as cast members. The first episode will also air on Channel S on November 12 at 8:30 p.m.

For international fans

Zerobaseone is a boy group whose members have built a fan base across Asia. For viewers abroad, 'Show K-Pop' offers a way to follow a Korean-language chart show with live English hosting, while the TikTok stream makes it easy to watch on mobile.