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.
Korean music show air times — the weekly schedule
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 the 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 |
When each music show airs
Here's each show's usual slot and where to watch it. Tap "your time" to open the converter pre-filled with that Korea time, so you get your own local time and date instantly.
Music Bank air time
Fridays, ~5:00 PM KST on KBS. One of the most-watched weekly shows, with a global fanbase and the "Music Bank K-Chart." It airs live, so this is the slot to catch comeback stages as they happen. → See 5 PM KST Friday in your time.
Show! Music Core air time
Saturdays, ~3:30 PM KST on MBC. A Saturday-afternoon staple; episodes are often pre-recorded earlier in the week, so the broadcast is the one to plan around. → See 3:30 PM KST Saturday in your time.
Inkigayo air time
Sundays, ~3:40 PM KST on SBS. The week's closer, known for its "triple crown" and popular comeback and debut stages. → See 3:40 PM KST Sunday in your time.
M Countdown air time
Thursdays, ~6:00 PM KST on Mnet. Airs live and is a major hub for comeback stages and special collab performances; Mnet also fronts the year-end MAMA Awards. → See 6 PM KST Thursday in your time.
Show Champion air time
Wednesdays, ~6:00 PM KST on MBC M. A cable-channel midweek show that's friendly to rookies and mid-size groups looking for a win. → See 6 PM KST Wednesday in your time.
The Show air time
Tuesdays, ~6:00 PM KST on SBS M. The week's first music show, often the earliest chance to catch a new comeback stage. → See 6 PM KST Tuesday in your time.
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 does Music Bank air?
Fridays at about 5:00 PM KST on KBS, live. Convert that to your own timezone with the link above, and confirm the week's official schedule for specials.
What time is Show! Music Core?
Saturdays at about 3:30 PM KST on MBC. Episodes are often pre-recorded, but the broadcast slot is the one to plan around.
What time do Korean music shows air?
Typically late afternoon to early evening KST on their weekly day (Tue–Sun) — 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.
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