TV Animal Farm
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| TV Animal Farm | |
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| TV 동물농장 | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production company | Seoul Broadcasting System |
| Original release | |
| Release | May 2001 |
TV Animal Farm[1] (Korean: TV 동물농장) is a South Korean television program by network SBS that has aired since May 1, 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[update], the hosts are comedian Shin Dong-yup, actress Jeong Seon-hee, 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[edit]
- ^ "TV Animal Farm". SBS Play. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Program Information". TV Animal Farm. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b c Yim, Hyunsu (2017-09-18). "Growing Pet Ownership Sees More Pet-Themed TV Shows". Be Korea-savvy. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ 이, 미숙 (2024-05-18). "TV동물농장, 32마리 견공의 러브하우스/숲속에서 들리는 공포의 비명소리". 한국강사신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b c d 이, 정현 (2020-12-16). ""'TV 동물농장'엔 드라마·예능·교양·뉴스 다 있죠"". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Son, Ji-hyoung (May 19, 2016). "4 Celebrity animal rights activists". Kpop Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ 홍, 지훈 (2024-05-24). "'TV 동물농장' 캄캄한 마루 밑, 그 속에 숨겨진 비밀 ::". 스타데일리뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ ""동물농장" PD가 공개한 15년간의 인기비결은?". 스포츠월드 (in Korean). 2016-02-06. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Jung, Han-byul (April 27, 2023). "Joy of Red Velvet announces indefinite hiatus due to health issues". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ 김, 지혜 (2020-12-17). "방송 1000회 맞은 'TV동물농장' PD "동물과 함께 살기…알고, 해결해야 기쁨 더 커져"". 경향신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Yoon, first lady star on TV show with adopted dog". The Korea Herald. 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
External links[edit]
- Homepage (in English)
- TV Animal Farm's channel on YouTube