TV Animal Farm
South Korean television program
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TV Animal Farm[1] (Korean: TV 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]
present
| TV Animal Farm | |
|---|---|
| TV 동물농장 | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production company | Seoul Broadcasting System |
| Original release | |
| Release | May 6, 2001 – present |
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]