I Can See Your Voice (South Korean game show)

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For the franchise itself, see I Can See Your Voice. For the most recent season, see I Can See Your Voice (South Korean game show) season 10.

I Can See Your Voice
Promotional poster
Genre
Created byLee Seon-young
Presented by
StarringThe celebrity panelists (see cast)
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons10
No. of episodes
  • Regular: 122
  • Special: 5
  • Overall: 127
Production
Producers
  • Hwang Na-hye
  • Lee Seon-young
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseFebruary 26, 2015 (2015-02-26) –
May 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)

I Can See Your Voice (abbreviated as ICSYV; Korean: 너의 목소리가 보여; RR: Neoui moksoriga boyeo; MR: Nŏŭi moksorika poyŏ) is a South Korean television mystery music game show series.[1] Since the show's premiere on February 26, 2015,[2][3] it has aired 10 seasons on two different networks — Mnet and tvN.

Gameplay[edit]

Format[edit]

Presented with a group of "mystery singers" identified only by their occupation, a guest artist must attempt to eliminate bad singers from the group without ever hearing them sing, assisted by clues and a celebrity panel over the course of several rounds. At the end of the game, the last remaining mystery singer is revealed as either good or bad by means of a duet between them and one of the guest artists.[a]

The original program has two different game formats:

  • Original format
Under the original format, the guest artists can eliminate one or two mystery singers in each round, and the last mystery singer standing will perform a duet.
  • Star Wars format (season 1 special only)
Ten former mystery singers were separated into two teams. For each round, a mystery singer is chosen for a "showdown". Afterward, voting is done through audience majority, and the votes are accumulated for the winning team.

Rewards[edit]

The winning mystery singer is awarded on the following conditions:

  • If the singer is good, he/she will have release a digital single.
    • In the Global Stars special (of the fifth season), the winning singer, regardless of being good or bad, receives a trophy.
  • If the singer is bad, he/she wins ₩5,000,000.

Rounds[edit]

Visual rounds[edit]

  • The guest artist is given some time to observe and examine each mystery singer based on their appearance.[b][c][d][e]
  • A muted video of each mystery singer that reveals only 0.3 seconds of their singing voice is played as an additional hint.[b][c]
  • Each mystery singer is given two different identities — as a good singer and as a bad singer. Only one of them is a real identity.[f][g][h][i]
  • The host is given three "keywords" depending on each mystery singer's identity.[j]
  • The guest artist is given some time to observe and examine five out of six mystery singers, according to year of birth.[k]

Introduction round[edit]

  • Each mystery singer self-introduces to guest artist and panelists. Good singers are telling the truth, while bad singers are allowed to lie.[b]

Lip sync rounds[edit]

  • Each mystery singer performs a lip sync to a song. Good singers mime to a recording of their own performance, while bad singers mime to a recording by someone else.[b][c][d]
  • A mystery singer and a substitute lip sync together in one song. Only one of them is the owner of that recording.[f][g]
  • The mystery singer lip syncs to the good singer's recording, then a bad singer's recording comes in the middle of the performance.[h][i]
  • Separated into two phases, the mystery singers perform their lip sync, starting with good singer's recordings first and then bad singer's recordings being the last.[j][e]
  • Each mystery singer self-introduces to guest artist and panelists and then performs a song, both on lip sync renditions.[k]

Interrogation rounds[edit]

  • The guest artist may ask questions to the remaining mystery singers. Good singers are required to give truthful responses, while the bad singers must lie.[b]
  • The guest artist must pick one of three given "keywords" to question one of the mystery singers after detailing additional information about them.[j]
  • Each mystery singer has a story of what kind of identity they have if the singer is bad, which is true to make everyone believe they can't sing.[e]

Evidence rounds[edit]

  • A proof of each mystery singer's singing ability (i.e. photo, video, certificates, etc.) is shown on the screen. Good singers have own evidences, while bad singers had their evidences fabricated.[b][c][d]
  • The hosts have randomly assigned clues about the mystery singer. The guest artist must choose a clue for each mystery singer.[h][i]
  • The guest artist is presented with a video package including witnesses of a respective mystery singer react when they hear on its own performance that would appear on the show.[k]

Rehearsal round[edit]

  • Three random panelists are wearing headphones to listen to a recording of assigned mystery singer that lasts for 15 seconds. Afterward, the panelist defends the mystery singer and convince the guest artist to choose them as the winner.[f][g]

Notes:

  1. ^ For the show's gameplay changes, based on playing time of an episode:[4][5]
    • The number of mystery singers are set to six (from 4th to 10th season), seven (from 1st to 3rd season), eight (from 1st to 2nd season), or nine (for the 1st season).
      • Also, the 10th season designated the sixth mystery singer slot as a "surprise celebrity".[6]
    • The number of rounds are set to three (from 2nd to 10th season) or four (for the 1st season).
  2. ^ a b c d e f  1  Used in season 1.
  3. ^ a b c d  2  Used in season 2.
  4. ^ a b c  3  Used in season 3.
  5. ^ a b c  9  Used in season 9.
  6. ^ a b c  4  Used in season 4.
  7. ^ a b c  5  Used in season 5.
  8. ^ a b c  6  Used in season 6.
  9. ^ a b c  7  Used in season 7.
  10. ^ a b c  8  Used in season 8.
  11. ^ a b c  10  Used in season 10.

Background[edit]

Creation[edit]

In 2012, producer and creator Lee Seon-young planned to develop a singing reality competition show. Besides with initial genre that entirely includes "good singers", she added some unusual elements such as "bad singers", lip sync, and "guessing game" flairs (à la Identity), creating a unique format that would become the "mystery music game show" in the process.[7][8] Also, she originally envisioned a program that will allow anyone to be the main character regardless of their appearances, inspired by Kim Bum-soo who struggled to gain recognition because of his look.[9][10]

Production and development[edit]

I Can See Your Voice was formally announced as part of the programming lineup for Mnet's 20th founding anniversary in January 2015.[11][1] The game show is originally produced by CJ ENM, which would later join co-production duties by the Signal Entertainment Group.[12] According to a presscon for its sixth season, I Can See Your Voice refers to the "second National Singing Contest" because of its sudden impact on their local music industry.[13][14]

Filming[edit]

Filming of the show took place at various locations, such as in-house CJ ENM studios in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang and Mapo-gu, Seoul.[15] During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was made under implementing health and safety protocols since from seventh to ninth season.[16] Spectators are now allowed on filmings for the tenth season.[6]

Broadcast history[edit]

2015—2016: Yoo Se-yoon, Leeteuk, and Kim Bum-soo era[edit]

In a span of three seasons with 38 episodes, the original hosting lineup consists of Yoo Se-yoon, Leeteuk (of Super Junior), and Kim Bum-soo.[17]

I Can See Your Voice made its debut broadcast on February 26, 2015.[2][3] Despite poor reception in its first season, the show forced to renew for a second season[18] that premiered on October 22, 2015.[19][20] As the third season followed on June 30, 2016,[21][22] Kim Bum-soo would leave hosting the show after Davichi played in the finale on September 15, 2016.[23]

2017—2023: Yoo Se-yoon, Leeteuk, and Kim Jong-kook era[edit]

In a span of seven seasons with 89 episodes, Kim Jong-kook became the new host,[24][a] while Lee Sang-min, Cha Tae-hyun, and Hyojung (of Oh My Girl) also appointed as interim hosts.[a]

Regular episodes have started for the fifth season on February 2, 2018.[31][32] It is followed by four consecutive seasons that premiered the same month — sixth season (with Hwang Chi-yeul and Lee Sun-bin) on January 18, 2019,[33][34] seventh season (with Park Joong-hoon) on January 17, 2020,[35][36] eighth season (with Rain) on January 29, 2021,[37][38] and ninth season (with Eun Ji-won (of Sechs Kies), Kim Jong-min, Tiger JK, and Jang Su-won) on January 29, 2022.[39][40] The tenth season began airing on March 22, 2023, breaking the pattern of "January seasons".[41][42]

Special episodes[edit]

A week after the first season finale, the Star Wars special was aired on May 14, 2015, featuring mystery singers from the past playing on a team-based battle format.[43][44] As a prelude to the fifth season, Block B played in the Global Invasion special on January 26, 2018, featuring mystery singers from local ICSYV counterparts.[45][46]

After the season finale, the Postseason Showcases featured mystery singers returning to perform one last time, as well as rankings on mystery singers' performances for the previous seasons, including the current one.[47][48][49][50]

Cast[edit]

The series has a panel of celebrities who assist the guest artist(s) to decipher mystery singers' identities throughout the game. Alongside with mainstays, guest panelists also appear since the first season. Overall, 23 different members have been assigned, with the original lineup being Kim Sang-hyuk (of Click-B), Ben, Julian Quintart, and Yoon Sung-ho [ko].

Beside them, subsequent members joining on that lineup also include Han Hee-jun, Lee Sang-min, Park Hwi-soon [ko] (from second season); Jang Do-yeon (from third season); Joon Park (of g.o.d), Shindong (of Super Junior) (from fourth season); Jang Dong-min, DinDin (from sixth season); Hong Yoon-hwa [ko], Sleepy (of Untouchable) (from seventh season); Heo Kyung-hwan, Jang Wooyoung (of 2PM), Hanhae, Mijoo (of Lovelyz) (from eighth season); Eun Ji-won (of Sechs Kies), Kim Na-young (from ninth season); Hwang Chi-yeul, Park Myung-soo, and Jonathan Yiombi [ko] (from tenth season).

Cast type:
  Main cast
  Additional cast
 Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Hosts
 Kim Bum-soo Main
Leeteuk (Super Junior) Main
Yoo Se-yoon Main
Kim Jong-kook Main
Panelists
 Kim Sang-hyuk (Click-B) Main
Ben Sub
Julian Quintart[b] Main
Yoon Sung-ho Main
Han Hee-jun Main
Lee Sang-min Main
Park Hwi-soon Main
Jang Do-yeon Main Sub
Joon Park (g.o.d) Sub Main Sub
Shindong (Super Junior) Main
Jang Dong-min Sub
DinDin Main
Hong Yoon-hwa Main
Sleepy (Untouchable) Sub
Heo Kyung-hwan Main
Jang Wooyoung (2PM) Main
Hanhae Sub Main
Mijoo (Lovelyz) Sub
Eun Ji-won (Sechs Kies) Main
Kim Na-young Main
Hwang Chi-yeul Main
Park Myung-soo Main
Jonathan Yiombi[b] Main

Series overview[edit]

Main article: List of I Can See Your Voice (South Korean game show) episodes
Winning majority:       
  Good singers
  Bad singers
  Draw
SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedGood singersBad singers
First airedLast aired
111February 26, 2015 (2015-02-26)May 7, 2015 (2015-05-07)47
214October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)January 21, 2016 (2016-01-21)68
312June 30, 2016 (2016-06-30)September 16, 2016 (2016-09-16)75
418March 2, 2017 (2017-03-02)June 29, 2017 (2017-06-29)99
511February 2, 2018 (2018-02-02)April 20, 2018 (2018-04-20)38
612January 12, 2019 (2019-01-12)April 5, 2019 (2019-04-05)84
712January 17, 2020 (2020-01-17)April 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)93
812January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)April 16, 2021 (2021-04-16)75
912January 29, 2022 (2022-01-29)April 16, 2022 (2022-04-16)66
108March 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)May 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)62
S5May 14, 2015 (2015-05-14)April 12, 2019 (2019-04-12)10
Total127—6657

Accolades[edit]

Event Year[c] Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
Cable TV Broadcasting Awards [ko] 2016 Best Production in Music Category I Can See Your Voice Won [51][52]
Rose d'Or 2023 Studio Entertainment Award I Can See Your Voice (season 10) Nominated [53]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b For this show's overall highlights:
    • Host Kim Jong-kook also played as a guest artist in the 4th season premiere.[25][26]
    • Lee Sang-min temporarily hosted in 5th episode (of the 5th season) replacing Yoo Se-yoon, who he was playing as a guest artist having part of UV [ko].[27]
    • Cha Tae-hyun temporarily hosted in 5th episode (of the 9th season)[28] after Kim Jong-kook has been tested positive for COVID-19.[29]
    • Hyojung (of Oh My Girl) temporarily hosted in 4th episode (of the 10th season) replacing Leeteuk (of Super Junior), due to his prior commitments.[30]
  2. ^ a b These are the list of foreign panelist(s) having assigned for the show:
    • Belgium — Julian Quintart (1 szn: 1)
    • DR Congo (Zaire) — Jonathan Yiombi (1 szn: 10)
  3. ^ Indicates the year of ceremony

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