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| Infinite Challenge | |
|---|---|
 Promotional logo | |
| Also known as | Infinity Challenge Muhan Dojeon |
| Hangul | 무한도전 |
| Hanja | 無限挑戰 |
| Genre | Reality television |
| Created by | Kim Tae-ho[1] (de facto) |
| Directed by | Kim Tae-ho (Head dir.)[2] Park Chang-hoon[2] Cho Wook-hyung[2] Kang Sung-ah[2] |
| Creative director | Kim Gu-san |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 563 + 3 specials (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Kim Tae-ho |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 75-80 minutes |
| Production company | MBC Entertainment Production Division |
| Original release | |
| Network | MBC TV, MBC+ Drama, MBC every1 |
| Release | April 23, 2005 – March 31, 2018 |
| Related | |
| Infinite Girls (spin-off), The Great Challenge | |
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Infinite Challenge (Korean: 무한도전; Hanja: 無限挑戰; RR: Muhan Dojeon; abbreviated as Korean: 무도; Hanja: 無挑; RR: Mudo) is a South Korean comedic reality television show that aired on MBC TV from 2005 to 2018. The show was produced by Kim Tae-ho,[3] and starred various entertainers, including Yoo Jae-suk, Park Myung-soo, Jeong Jun-ha, Haha, Jung Hyung-don, Noh Hong-chul, Jun Jin, Yang Se-hyung, Hwang Kwang-hee, Gill, and Jo Se-ho.[4]
Infinite Challenge was marketed as "Korea's first reality-variety show", combining the humorous games of Korean variety shows with the intimate filming style of reality television.[5] Each episode features cast members competing in challenges, including physical competitions and song contests.[6][7]
Often called "the nation's variety show",[8][9][10] Infinite Challenge was consistently popular in South Korea during its 13-year run.[9] In 2008, the show reached its viewership peak, with nearly 30 percent of South Korean television viewers watching the program.[11] The show was voted the country's favorite television program in both 2015 and 2016, according to polls conducted by Gallup Korea.[12][13] Additionally, the show's song contests, which paired cast members with popular musical artists, spawned multiple top ten hits on the Gaon Digital Chart throughout the 2010s.[14][15]
- ^ Infinite Challenge to His Life Archived August 10, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, article from The Granite Tower, June 5, 2007
- ^ a b c d "Infinite Challenge > Introducing the Production Team". MBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- ^ Woo, Jae-yeon (April 2, 2018). "(News Focus) Popular variety show 'Infinite Challenge' ends 13-year run with open ending". Yonhap News. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "20주년 앞둔 '무한도전', 달력 판매 예고…멤버 재회까지 실현? [엑's 이슈]" [Ahead of 20th anniversary, 'Infinite Challenge' calendar announced... Will member reunions come true? [X's Issue]]. Xports News (in Korean). November 21, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "버라이어티쇼, 리얼과 가상사이 길을 잃다" [Variety shows, lost between reality and virtuality]. OSEN. November 26, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ "<무한도전>, 한국형 쌩얼" [Infinite Challenge: Korean-style bare face]. The Hankyoreh (in Korean). October 26, 2006. Archived from the original on April 17, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ "'무한도전' 팬들, 무한도전 멤버들 편가르기?" ['Infinite Challenge' fans, are you taking sides of the Infinite Challenge members?]. OSEN (in Korean). July 15, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ 한국방송대상 '무한도전', 어떻게 '국민예능'으로 우뚝 섰나 [Korea Broadcasting Awards' Grand Prize Winner "Infinite Challenge", How Did They Stand Tall as "The Nation's Variety"?]. Daum (in Korean). Sports Chosun. September 3, 2015. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ a b Park, Jin-hai (April 3, 2018). "'Infinite Challenge' opened golden days for 'reality' show". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "시청률 변화로 본 '무한도전' 2년간 명암(100회 특집⑥)" [The light and dark of 'Infinite Challenge' for 2 years as seen through changes in viewership ratings (100th Episode Special ⑥)]. Newsen (in Korean). April 10, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "시청률로 돌아보는 '무한도전' 13년사 [굿바이 '무한도전' ②]" ['Infinite Challenge' 13 years in review through viewer ratings [Goodbye 'Infinite Challenge' ②]]. TV Daily (in Korean). March 26, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "올해 가장 사랑받은 방송은 MBC '무한도전'<갤럽>" [The most loved show of the year is MBC's 'Infinite Challenge' <Gallup>]. Yonhap News (in Korean). December 22, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "2016년 한국인이 가장 좋아하는 프로그램은 '무한도전'" [Koreans' favorite program of 2016 is 'Infinite Challenge']. No Cut News (in Korean). December 21, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "'무한도전'·드라마 OST, 가온차트 11월 종합 휩쓸어" ['Infinite Challenge' and drama OSTs sweep Gaon Chart in November]. News1 (in Korean). December 12, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "무한도전 '영동고속도로 가요제' 전곡, 가온차트 주간 1위~6위 석권" [Songs from Infinite Challenge's 'Yeongdong Expressway Song Festival' sweep 1st to 6th places on weekly Gaon Chart]. Top Star News (in Korean). September 3, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2025.