Weekly Idol: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Weekly Idol Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Oh My Girl & NCT
Jan 9, 2019
Guests: Oh My Girl (Hyojung, Seunghee, Arin), NCT (Taeyong, Doyoung, Jungwoo) First episode with the new hosts
Lunar New Year Special: Weekly Entertainment Center
Feb 6, 2019
Guests: GFriend (Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, SinB), Kim Dong-han Special MC: Heo Cham
Oh My Girl
May 8, 2019
Oh My Girl member Mimi is present only for the performance of the currently promoting title song
Jang Woo-hyuk (H.O.T.)
Oct 2, 2019
Special appearances by ONF (Hyojin, Wyatt) and Ateez (Yunho, Wooyoung)
Year End Concert Special
Sep 18, 2019
Park Jae-jung, Jeong Se-woon, Kim Kook-heon (B.O.Y)
JoGakNam Doljanchi Special
Jan 1, 2020
Special Guests: Oh My Girl (Hyojung, Seunghee, Binnie, Arin), Stray Kids (Bang Chan, Lee Know, Hyunjin, Han)
I'm A Trot Singer Special
Feb 12, 2020
Special Guests: Cho Hang-jo, Kim Yong-im, Kum Jan-di, Park Ku-yoon, Park Hye-shin, Jo Jung-min, Park Seo-jin Jo Se-ho and Nam Chang-hee's last episode as hosts
Loona
Mar 4, 2020
Loona member Haseul is absent Special MC: Oh My Girl (Hyojung, Seunghee)
Show Champion MC Special
Mar 18, 2020
Special Guests: Astro (Moon Bin, Yoon San-ha), Kangmin (Verivery) Special MC: Shin Bong-sun Part of March 11's episode continued in this episode
Company Special
May 25, 2022
Pentagon (Shinwon, Wooseok), (G)I-DLE (Yuqi, Shuhua), Golden Child (Lee Jang-jun, Hong Joo-chan), Drippin (Yunseong, Junho)
Company Special
Jun 1, 2022
Pentagon (Shinwon, Wooseok), (G)I-DLE (Yuqi, Shuhua), Golden Child (Lee Jang-jun, Hong Joo-chan), Drippin (Yunseong, Junho)
Lightsum
Jun 8, 2022
LIGHTSUM visits “Weekly Idol” to bright light on the show! They can be cute, talented, and everything else in between, so watch the episode and enjoy their rainbow-like charms! You
Wooah, Secret Number
Jun 15, 2022
Two talented teams, woo!ah! and SECRET NUMBER, are trapped in the Weekly Idol Variety Show Nightmare! Will they overcome all the difficult challenges, prove themselves talented and
Loona
Jun 22, 2022
LOONA is not just the biggest girl group in size but also talent! They are on “Weekly Idol” to turn the show upside-down and melt your heart completely. Will they succeed in captiv
Fromis_9
Jun 29, 2022
What better way to welcome summer than to check out fromis_9’s newest release, right? Stay tuned because not only are they back with a fantastic song, but they are also back with t
WJSN
Jul 6, 2022
WJSN has returned to “Weekly Idol,” and the members have crowns on their heads this time! Returning after their victorious time on “Queendom 2” and at their concert, they are more
SF9
Jul 13, 2022
SF9 is on “Weekly Idol” to save us all from the ridiculous summer heat. Their new song, “SCREAM,” will surely make you scream, so get ready and check out the episode! Join SF9 on i
ITZY
Jul 20, 2022
Check out ITZY’s new song on “Weekly Idol” today! They are saving us from this ridiculous heat and cooling us down with “SNEAKERS,” so you better watch the show. Not only that, the
Xdinary Heroes
Jul 27, 2022
Are you ready to welcome Xdinary Heroes, the extraordinary band, back to “Weekly Idol”? You better be because they brought some great music and humor to the set. Watch the monster
Ateez
Aug 3, 2022
ATEEZ is back on “Weekly Idol” with an awesome song and even better stories for ATINY! You better stay tuned because what they have for us today is like a concert and some more. Wa
Golden Child
Aug 10, 2022
Are you in need of something to make you laugh? Look no further because Golden Child has returned to “Weekly Idol”! From hilarious tour stories to some beautiful live singing, they
Blitzers, Omega X, bugAboo
Aug 17, 2022
Watch today's episode of "Weekly Idol" to beat the heat with BLITZERS, bugAboo, and OMEGA X! From summer dances to hilarious games, these rookie groups are more than ready to enter
IVE
Aug 24, 2022
DIVE into IVE once again with their new song. From dancing to singing, you can count on these girls to be some of the best performers! Check out the episode to see what their talen
Billlie
Aug 31, 2022
Are you ready for the moster rookie group Billlie? Well, they are here to grab your attention with their humor, talent, and everything else in between! Watch the episode to find ou
Oneus
Sep 7, 2022
ONEUS is back! They have come prepared with a performance of their new song, some B-sides, and a cover to woo you, so you should check it out. Another reason to watch the episode i
CIX
Sep 14, 2022
CIX is back after tours and concerts to present FIXes with another great song. Not only that, they have prepared some hilarious stories to expose each other. Are you curious? Watch
NMIXX
Sep 21, 2022
NMIXX is back with another bop for NSWER! Check out this group, where every member is so multi-talented. But talent is not the only thing they have. They also can make you laugh li
CRAVITY
Sep 28, 2022
Ready to party? Join in on CRAVITY’s party and see what it means for a party to rock! CRAVITY is back with more than enough funny stories and energy to keep you laughing through th
EXID
Oct 5, 2022
The hottest girl group, EXID, is back after a long break. They are back in time for their tenth anniversary, and “Weekly Idol” is proud to be the only show to present them for this
Stray Kids
Oct 12, 2022
The powerful and fierce group, Stray Kids is back with another bop. But this time, they aren’t all about being fierce. Instead, they are all about love! Are you ready to check out
Dreamcatcher
Oct 19, 2022
Dreamcatcher is back with a bop, but of course, they also have more than enough funny stories to go with that. Check out the episode to see the Dreamcatcher members rock on and tel
Wei
Oct 26, 2022
WEi is back with their new song, "Spray." This team of all-rounders is both athletic and entertaining. And their dance is powerful and enchanting as ever. Check out this episode to
CLASS:y
Nov 2, 2022
CLASS:y is back to capture the hearts of fans with their unexpected charms and sense of humor. These girls bring the whole package, from unique morning calls and great singing to r
EPEX & Drippin
Nov 9, 2022
The two boy groups, both of whom are rising stars and good entertainers, are on the show. For this week’s WIEE Special, the boys are tested on three sections: sports, performance,
NATURE
Nov 16, 2022
NATURE is back with their new title song, “LIMBO!” The girls show off their talent and specialties. A member mimics an animal that keeps everyone in stitches throughout the show. A
(593) 2022 K-Champ Awards Special
Dec 28, 2022
Oneus (Keonhee, Hwanwoong), Secret Number (Dita, Minji), Xdinary Heroes (Gunil, Jooyeon) Special MC: Jaechan (DKZ)
(596) Tri.be, Lapillus
Jan 18, 2023
Tri.be member Jinha and Lapillus member Bessie are absent
(599) Dreamcatcher (JiU, SuA), Fromis_9 (Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won), Kwon Eun-bi
Feb 8, 2023