One of the most popular things to come out of the Hallyu wave is Korean Reality TV and Game Shows. Korea has some unique takes on what constitutes reality entertainment, and Beat Coin is a good example of that. Having followed nine episodes of absolutely insane fun with the hosts of the show and their guests, Beat Coin is fast-rising ranks in Korean Reality Television.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for what new hilarious adventure the hosts will take them on. It’s a show where a coin decides the destiny of the stars wielding it. Fans have been following the variety show and are excited to see their favorite K-stars join in on the fun.
Beat Coin, also called Hongkindongjeon or HK Coin, was first released on 21 July 2022 on KBS2. The show has five regular members, Hong Jin Kyung, Kim Sook, Jo Se Ho, Joo Woo Jae, and Jang Woo Young. The five of them usually hold these games together where a flip of a coin decides the fate of their guest stars.
The players play games to gain points, but a coin toss can suddenly decide whether they win or lose. This leads to exciting results in the gameplay, often surprising not just the fans but the hosts themselves. This variety show also gives fans a chance to see their favorite idols show different sides of them. Since it is reality television, there is no saying how many episodes this show will have in total; it is going to be a long-running show.
Beat Coin Episode 10: Recap
The previous episode, Beat Coin Episode 9, was set to the theme of the Football World Cup in 2002, which is a point of Korean pride with legendary players like Son Heung-min and Park Ji-sung. The hosts were dressed in clothes usually worn by the players, with one of them dressed like a referee. The cause for this celebration is that the particular episode was aired on the 20th anniversary of Korea’s pride in the tournament of 2002.
And to everyone’s surprise, one of the three guest stars was Xiumin of EXO, a well-known soccer fan who even has an honorary membership from the Korean Football Association. The second guest was Baekho, the lead singer for NU’EST. The third guest was Jung Hyuk, a Korean runway model. All three of them joined the hosts in a refreshing game with the soccer FIFA theme.
Fans got to witness their favorite idols show a range of emotions and the different challenges the idols had to face. They also got to see Xiumin promote his new solo album and show his passion for soccer and their ability in the various games the hosts made them play. Fans liked seeing their favorite K-stars in environments like these, which challenge them and make them more human, in a way. They are excited to see more of this kind of reality television and are hoping many other idols get to be on this variety show. The episode ended on a high where they all met a soccer legend, Lee Chun Soo.
Beat Coin Episode 10: Preview
The preview of Beat Coin Episode 10 reveals that the game is not yet over. The night game of HK Coin begins between the teams, where they begin to play on a field. Although the game started fairly, the teams soon began to cheat, as always happens. There is also a glimpse of “Princess” Ha-young, who joins them briefly to moderate a game. Viewers will also get to see the midnight item store open. There are also hints that they will play a soccer match but with costumes and other superpowers. Fans are excited to catch a glimpse of this, especially because the episode happens at night.
Beat Coin Episode 10: Release Date
Beat Coin Episode 10 will be airing on KBS2 and will be running for almost 1 hour and 10 mins on 2 October 2022.
Beat Coin Episode 10: How To Watch
The show is available for streaming on Kocowa TV if you are from North and South America. If you are from any other country, you will have to wait for the show to become available on other streaming services.
