Shining Solo

Shining Solo
Promotional poster
Hangul
빛 나는 Solo
Revised RomanizationBichnaneun Solo
Genre
Written by
  • Park Hyun-hee
  • Kim Yu-ri
  • Lee Sun-hye
  • Eom Yun-jeong
  • Lee Hye-rin
  • Jeong Bo-hee
  • Lee Ui-jin
  • Hwang Hee-jeong
Presented byTreasure
Narrated byYoo In-na
Opening theme"Come to Me" by Treasure
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producerPark Mi-yeon
Production locationSouth Korea
Running time80 minutes
Original release
NetworkSBS
ReleaseMarch 3 (2024-03-03) –
May 5, 2024 (2024-05-05)

Shining Solo (Korean: 빛 나는 Solo) is a South Korean reality television show in the format of a dating show revolved around the members of K-pop boy band Treasure and a cast of female individuals. It was broadcast on SBS on March 3, 2024, and is simultaneously aired on OTT platforms in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea and on Viki and YouTube in selected regions.

Overview

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Shining Solo adds to the list of self-produced content created by YG Entertainment and K-pop boy band Treasure, paired with South Korean broadcasting channel SBS.[1] It embodies the format of a dating show, wherein members of the band split into two groups of five and appeal their charms to the female participants over the course of four days amidst their stay at the "Treasure Castle".[2] At midnight, the members are evaluated by the female cast through jewels and voice recorders to earn the title "Mr. Treasure", a term for the most popular member.[2]

Part Episodes Originally aired Treasure members Time slot (KST) Ref.
First aired Last aired
1 5 March 3, 2024 (2024-03-03) March 31, 2024 (2024-03-31) Jihoon, Junkyu, Yoon Jae-hyuk, Asahi, Haruto Sunday 12:30 [3][2]
2 5 April 7, 2024 (2024-04-07) May 5, 2024 (2024-05-05) Choi Hyun-suk, Yoshi, Doyoung, Park Jeong-woo, So Jung-hwan [4]

Cast

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Part 1

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List of female cast members
Name Korean age Notes Ref.
Lee Ji-yeon (이지연) 1999 (age 25)
  • College student
  • Works as an actress and model
 [5]
Hong Ju-hee (홍주희) 2000 (age 24) [6]
Lee So-won (이소원) 2001 (age 23)
  • Canadian nationality
  • Works as an actress
 [7]
Jo Hyun-seo (조현서) 2001 (age 23) [8]
Yoo Mi-ho (유미호) 2003 (age 21)
  • Works as an actress
 [9]
Kim Ye-won (김예원) 2004 (age 20)
  • K Plus model
  • Starred in Romance Before Debut (로맨스는 데뷔 전에)
 [10][11]

Part 2

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List of female cast members
Name Korean age Notes Ref.
Lee Ha-yul — — [12]
Han Seung-ji [13]
Lee Min-ye [14]
Jo Min-ji 1999 (age 25) [15]
Park Ji-soo 2001 (age 23) [16]

Reception

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Critical response

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With the rarity of idol-produced content including the opposite gender due to K-pop fans placing themselves into parasocial relationships with the idols they support, Shining Solo sparked displeasure from such fans in Korea prior to its airing, expressing: "It makes no sense for an idol to appear on a dating show" and "I don't necessarily wish to see an idol with someone of the opposite gender".[17] Its first episode earned a rating of 0.5% (based on Nielsen Korea) due to its late time slot and the domestic fandoms' reaction;[17] however, its virality in Korean community sites piqued favorable reviews from the public[18] recording a viewership of 1% by the sixth episode.[18]

Shining Solo was commended for breaking walls within the industry and setting an exemplary method to display boundaries in idol fandoms. It particularly attained positive response from the international audience.[18][19] Its success in Japan allowed the series to expand on eight additional streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video.[20]

Viewership

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Shining Solo ranked first on Lemino following its premiere and received warm reception, quickly spreading by word of mouth.[21] It recorded the highest daily viewed content amidst all K-pop variety productions in its history,[21] and soon ranked first for four consecutive weeks,[22] maintaining a high amount of views on the platform.[20] In Korea, the show received attention on social media after it aired, and found success in Taiwan and Thailand competing against local content.[23] Shining Solo ranked first on Thai OTT platform OneD's entertainment category for four consecutive weeks,[20] and seventh in its overall category by the third week.[24] In Taiwan, the series placed first on friDay Video's entertainment category.[20]

Average TV viewership ratings (audience share)
Ep. no. Original broadcast date Nationwide
(Nielsen Korea)
[25]
1 March 3, 2024 0.5%
2 March 10, 2024 0.7%
3 March 17, 2024 0.6%
4 March 24, 2024 0.5%
5 March 31, 2024 0.4%
6 April 7, 2024 1.0%
7 April 14, 2024 0.5%
8 April 21, 2024 0.7%
9 April 28, 2024 0.4%
10 May 5, 2024 0.5%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

References

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  1. ^ Han, Hae-seon; Lee, So-yun (February 14, 2024). "Treasure launching a new project 'Shining SOLO'." Star News. Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Hwang, Hye-jin (March 31, 2024). 트레저 "'빛 나는 SOLO'=벽깨기 프로젝트, 값진 경험" [Treasure: "Shining Solo = Wall-breaking Project, Valuable Experience"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Lee, Min-ji (February 29, 2024). 트레저 '빛 나는 SOLO' 파트1 멤버 완성, 5人 포스터 공개 [Part 1 of Treasure's Shining Solo Members Completed, 5-person Poster Released]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Son, Mi-kyung (April 7, 2024). 트레저, 로맨틱 서바이벌 '빛 나는 SOLO' 파트2 서막 올랐다 [Part 2 of Treasure's Dating-survival Show Shining Solo Begins]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.1". Shining Solo. Episode 1. March 3, 2024. Event occurs at 24:54. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.3". Shining Solo. Episode 3. March 17, 2024. Event occurs at 19:50. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.1". Shining Solo. Episode 1. March 3, 2024. Event occurs at 25:40. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.3". Shining Solo. Episode 3. March 17, 2024. Event occurs at 15:41. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.1". Shining Solo. Episode 1. March 3, 2024. Event occurs at 25:31. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (March 4, 2024). 김예원, '소개팅녀'로 트레저와 첫 만남 '관심집중' ('빛나는SOLO') [Kim Ye-won's First Meeting with Treasure as a 'blind date girl', Focus of Attention (Shining Solo)]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.1". Shining Solo. Episode 1. March 3, 2024. Event occurs at 25:10. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  12. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.6". Shining Solo. Episode 1. April 7, 2024. Event occurs at 24:19. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  13. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.6". Shining Solo. Episode 1. April 7, 2024. Event occurs at 25:19. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.7". Shining Solo. Episode 1. April 14, 2024. Event occurs at 32:27. YouTube. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  15. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.6". Shining Solo. Episode 1. April 7, 2024. Event occurs at 26:12. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "[FULL] '빛 나는 SOLO' EP.6". Shining Solo. Episode 1. April 7, 2024. Event occurs at 27:24. YouTube. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Yoon, Jun-ho (March 4, 2024). 트레저, '유사 연애' 논란…팬들의 우려는 현실이 됐다 [TEN스타필드] [Issues with Fans' Parasocial-relationship with Treasure Makes their Concerns Become Reality [TEN Starfield]]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  18. ^ a b c Seon, Mi-kyung (March 7, 2024). 트레저 '빛 나는 SOLO', 글로벌 상승세의 의미 [Oh!쎈 초점] [Treasure's Shining Solo Showcases a Global Upward Trend [Oh!sen Focus]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  19. ^ Kim, Se-ah (March 12, 2024). 트레저, 유사 연애 우려 있었지만…'빛 나는 SOLO' 日서 통했네 [Although There Were Concerns of a Parasocial Relationship with Treasure, Shining Solo Succeeded in Japan]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  20. ^ a b c d Hwang, Hye-jin (April 5, 2024). 트레저 '빛 나는 SOLO' 日 인기 폭발...8개 플랫폼 추가 편성 [Treasure's Shining Solo Explodes in Popularity in Japan, Adding to 8 Additional Platforms]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  21. ^ a b Hwang, Hye-jin (March 12, 2024). 트레저 '빛나는 SOLO' 日 레미노 1위 등극 [Treasure's Shining Solo Ranks First on Japan's Lemino]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  22. ^ Ji, Min-kyung (March 26, 2024). 트레저, '빛 나는 SOLO' 日 레미노 4주째 1위..꾸준한 인기몰이 [Treasure's Shining Solo Ranks No. 1 on Japan's Lemino for 4 weeks, Consistently Gaining Popularity]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  23. ^ Hwang, So-young (March 12, 2024). 트레저 '빛 나는 SOLO' 두번째 에피스드만 日 레미노 1위 [Treasure's Shining Solo Ranks First on Japan's Lemino with Second Episode]. JTBC News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  24. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (March 19, 2024). 트레저 '빛 나는 SOLO', 日 레미노 3주 연속 인기 랭킹 1위 [Treasure's Shining Solo Tops Japan's Lemino's Popularity Rankings for 3 Consecutive Weeks]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  25. ^ "Shining Solo: Ep. 1–8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Daum.
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