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TV Animal Farm

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TV Animal Farm
TV 동물농장
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companySeoul Broadcasting System
Original release
ReleaseMay 6, 2001 (2001-05-06) –
present

TV Animal Farm[1] (KoreanTV 동물농장) is a South Korean television program by network SBS that has aired since May 6, 2001. It airs on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM, and focuses on topics relating to animals.[2]

Episodes often focus on animals and their relationship with humans.[3][4] Efforts are made to not only show cute animals, but to also educate and increase sympathy towards animals.[5][3] Episodes often focus on animals as pets, but often cover topics such as animal rights and animal welfare.[5][6][7] Other topics include pet adoption and veterinary care.[3][5] When the show covers difficult topics, its producers reportedly take the approach of trying to encourage positive reform.[8]

The show has four main panelists who comment on the topics featured in the show; these panelists have sometimes been celebrities from other fields.[2][9] As of May 2024, the hosts are comedian Shin Dong-yup, actress Jeong Seon-hee [ko], and K-pop artists Tony Ahn and Joy.[2]

In 2020, it aired its 1000th episode. The show's investigative reporting on animal rights and welfare is considered to have had an impact on the passing of a number of pieces of relevant legislation in South Korea. The show reportedly spends additional effort to ensure that animals it features are being treated ethically.[10][5]

In 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee appeared on the show alongside their adopted labrador retriever.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "TV Animal Farm". SBS Play. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Program Information". TV Animal Farm. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  3. ^ a b c Yim, Hyunsu (2017-09-18). "Growing Pet Ownership Sees More Pet-Themed TV Shows". Be Korea-savvy. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  4. ^ 이, 미숙 (2024-05-18). "TV동물농장, 32마리 견공의 러브하우스/숲속에서 들리는 공포의 비명소리". 한국강사신문 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  5. ^ a b c d 이, 정현 (2020-12-16). ""'TV 동물농장'엔 드라마·예능·교양·뉴스 다 있죠"". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  6. ^ Son, Ji-hyoung (May 19, 2016). "4 Celebrity animal rights activists". Kpop Herald. Archived from the original on 2019-09-19. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  7. ^ 홍, 지훈 (2024-05-24). "'TV 동물농장' 캄캄한 마루 밑, 그 속에 숨겨진 비밀 ::". 스타데일리뉴스 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  8. ^ ""동물농장" PD가 공개한 15년간의 인기비결은?". 스포츠월드 (in Korean). 2016-02-06. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  9. ^ Jung, Han-byul (April 27, 2023). "Joy of Red Velvet announces indefinite hiatus due to health issues". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  10. ^ 김, 지혜 (2020-12-17). "방송 1000회 맞은 'TV동물농장' PD "동물과 함께 살기…알고, 해결해야 기쁨 더 커져"". 경향신문 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  11. ^ "Yoon, first lady star on TV show with adopted dog". The Korea Herald. 2023-05-28. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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