How to watch Korean music shows live from abroad
Music Bank, M Countdown and the rest air on a fixed weekly Korea-time schedule — here are the usual slots, how to find them in your timezone, and where to watch.
The weekly line-up
Korea's music shows run on a familiar weekly rhythm, each on its own day and roughly the same Korea-time slot. Treat the times below as the usual pattern rather than a guarantee — broadcasters shift them for holidays, awards specials and season changes, so always confirm the official schedule for the week you're watching.
Typical weekly air times (KST) — always confirm official schedule:
| Show | Channel | Typical slot (KST) |
|---|---|---|
| The Show | SBS M | Tue ~6:00 PM |
| Show Champion | MBC M | Wed ~6:00 PM |
| M Countdown | Mnet | Thu ~6:00 PM |
| Music Bank | KBS | Fri ~5:00 PM |
| Show! Music Core | MBC | Sat ~3:30 PM |
| Inkigayo | SBS | Sun ~3:40 PM |
Find it in your timezone
Once you know the Korea time, convert it to your own with the live clock and converter on the home page, or jump to a city page like Korea time to New York or London. Livestreams and pre-shows often start a little early or run late, so give yourself a 30-minute buffer around the slot.
Where to stream
Each show generally streams on its broadcaster's official YouTube channel or app — KBS for Music Bank, Mnet for M Countdown, MBC for Show! Music Core, SBS for Inkigayo, and the cable M channels for The Show and Show Champion. Availability can vary by region, so check the official account for your country.
Frequently asked
What time do Korean music shows air?
Typically late afternoon to early evening KST on their weekly day — convert to your timezone with the tool and confirm the official schedule, as special episodes shift the time.
Where can I watch them live abroad?
Usually on the broadcaster's official YouTube channel or app; availability varies by region.
Do the times change?
Korea time is fixed (UTC+9, no DST), but shows occasionally move for specials, so always check the week's schedule.