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I Can See Your Voice
Created byLee Seon-young
Original workI Can See Your Voice (South Korean game show)
OwnerCJ ENM
Films and television
Television seriesI Can See Your Voice (see international versions)
Miscellaneous
GenreGame show
First airedFebruary 26, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-02-26)[1]

I Can See Your Voice (abbreviated as ICSYV; Korean: 너의 목소리가 보여; RR: Neoui moksoriga boyeo; MR: Nŏŭi moksorika poyŏ) is an international television mystery music game show franchise that originated from the South Korean program of the same title,[2][3] which is created by producer Lee Seon-young.

Background

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In 2012, producer and creator Lee Seon-young initially planned to develop a singing reality competition show that includes "good singers". She would unusually add elements with "bad singers", lip sync, and "guessing game" flairs,[4] creating a unique format that would become the "mystery music game show" in the process.[3] Also, she originally envisioned a program that will allow anyone to be the main character regardless of their appearances, inspired by Kim Bum-soo who struggled to gain recognition because of his look.[5]

I Can See Your Voice made its debut on Mnet and tvN on February 26, 2015, with host Kim Bum-soo as a guest artist, playing the game.[1] Despite the poor reception in its first season, the show went on to become an instant success in South Korea, forcing to renew for a second season.[6]

Gameplay

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Formats

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Original format

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Presented with a group of "mystery singers", the guest artist(s) must attempt to eliminate bad singers from the group without ever hearing them sing, assisted by clues and celebrity panel over the course of several rounds. At the end of a game, the last remaining mystery singer is revealed as either good or bad by means of a duet between them and one of the guest artists.[7][8]

Battle format

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The "battle format" is a variation of the original South Korean rules that introduced in Giọng ải giọng ai, when two opposing guest artists eliminate one singer each during the proper game phase, and then remain one singer each to join the final performance. At the end of a game, the following conditions for winning mystery singers chosen by opposing guest artists, depending on the outcome of final performances, if:[9]

  1. One opposing guest artist has revealed as a good singer and the other one has a bad singer, or
  2. Both two opposing guest artists have revealed as good or bad singers.

For Veo cómo cantas in Mexico, two oppposing contestants must eliminate one mystery singer from an assigned group. At the end of first two or three rounds, the contestant having of a least one or two bad singer eliminations will proceed to the next round.[10]

Players

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The game's main element, "mystery singers", are a lineup of selections played by the guest artist(s), having divided into good and bad singers.[a] Actually, the winning mystery singer can perform freely without accompanying guest artist(s).[12] Beside them, it also involved civilian or celebrity contestants as "eliminators".[8] Some lineup variations include:

  • For a mixed group, if all of the members are good singers but including of at least one bad singer, they are actually classified as "bad".
  • The "surprise" entrant, when a mystery singer stands inside an enclosure and remain concealed until its revelation by being eliminated or a final performance by one of the guest artists.

Rewards

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Throughout the game, mystery singers, contestants, and to lesser extent guest artists have given rewards such as prize money, trophy, or recording contract.[8] Some commonly used methods include:

  • The eliminated or winning mystery singer, regardless of being good or bad, gets a cash prize. With contestant(s) involved, they get a cash prize if the last remaining mystery singer is good, or to the winning bad singer selected by them.
  • The contestant(s) must eliminate one mystery singer at the end of each round, receiving a petty cash if they eliminate a bad singer. At the end of a game, if the contestant(s) decide to walk away, they will keep the money had won in previous rounds; if they decide to risk for the last remaining mystery singer, they win its main prize if a singer is good, or lose their all winnings if a singer is bad.

Rounds

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For its game phase, the mystery singers must examine for legitimacy through different rounds with varying mechanics.

Visual rounds

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The guest artist(s) and contestant(s) are given some time to observe and examine each mystery singer based on their appearance.

  • A muted video of each mystery singer that reveals only 0.3 seconds of their singing voice is played as an additional hint.
  • Each mystery singer is given two different identities as a good and bad singer, with one of them is a real identity.

Lip sync rounds

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Each mystery singer performs a lip sync to a song; good singers mime to a recording of their own, while bad singers mime to a recording by someone else.

  • Also for the pair and batch variations, the guest artist(s) and contestant(s) eliminate one mystery singer from each group.
  • The mystery singer lip syncs to the good singer's recording, then a bad singer's recording comes in the middle of the performance.

Evidence rounds

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Each mystery singer reveals an evidential piece. Good singers have own evidences, while bad singers had their evidences fabricated.

  • The hosts have randomly assigned clues about the mystery singer, and then the guest artist(s) and contestant(s) must choose a clue for each one.
  • The guest artist(s) and contestant(s) are presented with a video package containing possible clues by one of the mystery singers; this includes "house tour", "personal life", or "witness" variations.

Rehearsal rounds

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Each mystery singer reveals a pre-show rehearsal piece, but their voices are actually concealed through audio distortion.

  • Three random panelists are wearing headphones to listen to a recording of assigned mystery singer that lasts for a short duration. Afterward, the panelist defends the mystery singer and convince the guest artist(s) and contestant(s) to choose them as the winner.
  • The guest artist(s) and contestant(s) are presented with video from a recording session by one of the mystery singers, but pitch-shifted to obscure their actual vocals.

Interrogation rounds

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The guest artist(s) and contestant(s) may ask questions to the remaining mystery singers. Good singers are required to give truthful responses, while the bad singers must lie.

  • Each mystery singer has to confess what kind of identity they have if the singer is bad.

Other variations

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The Golden Mic is used by guest artists or contestants that introduced in the American adaptation, in which they may hear additional clues and observations to mystery singers from a celebrity guest off-stage.[8]

Reception

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Legacy

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Unlike reality singing competition shows such as Idol, Rising Star, The Voice and The X Factor, I Can See Your Voice is one of the game shows that are considered as a "stepping stone" for aspiring singers to perform effortlessly,[13] referring to as the "second coming of National Singing Contest" because of its sudden impact on their local music industry;[14] some featured participants include Hwang Chi-yeul,[15] Lee Sun-bin,[16] and Kim Min-kyu.[17]

Controversies

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In August 2015, CJ ENM accused two (locally unlicensed) programs, God of Songs by SZTV and X-Singer by Beijing TV, of plagiarism. They have also implement on modified game mechanics, strikingly similar to the original format of I Can See Your Voice without having permission from the said company.[18][19]

During an interview with CJ ENM head of formats Diane Min in June 2020, she revealed that there was a dispute with Is That Really Your Voice?, another game show format by the Turkey-based Global Agency launched in 2013, in which I Can See Your Voice was accused as being plagiarized from their format.[20]

Accolades

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I Can See Your Voice has been nominated for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment Program at the 44th International Emmy Awards,[21] Best Light Entertainment Program at 2020 Venice TV Awards,[22] and Studio Entertainment Award at 2023 Rose d'Or.[23][24]

International versions

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I Can See Your Voice franchise locations:
  Original South Korean program
  With a standalone adaptation of ICSYV
  Part of a multinational or multilingual adaptation of ICSYV

I Can See Your Voice commenced franchising[25][26] with a joint agreement by CJ ENM and Chinese broadcaster Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation in June 2015, to acquire the rights for producing its first locally-licensed adaptation.[27][28] On the other hand, Thailand was the first country to air its local adaptation, premiering on 13 January 2016.[29][4] Since then, the said franchise has produced 35 adaptations airing in 33 countries and territories.

Giọng ải giọng ai (subtitled as Hidden Voices) is a formally recognized Vietnamese adaptation of I Can See Your Voice that premiered on 5 November 2016; it also introduced a "battle format" that would later implement to existing ICSYV counterparts.[30]

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Catch Me If You Can has aired since 2024,[31] serving as a breakaway alternative to the original counterpart Ya vizhu tvoy golos;[32] due to its gameplay having inspired by formats of the latter show and Giọng ải giọng ai, it became a unofficial adaptation of I Can See Your Voice.[33]

Status:       
  Currently airing
  Ceased to air
  An upcoming show or season
Country or region Local title Network Season count Host(s) Panelists
Belgium I Can See Your Voice VTM
Bulgaria Пееш или лъжеш
(Are you singing or lying?) 		Nova
Cambodia I Can See Your Voice Cambodia Hang Meas HDTV
Canada Qui sait chanter?
(Who can sing?) 		Noovo
China 看见你的声音
(I Can See Your Voice) 		JSTV
  • Completed: 1
Croatia Tko to tamo pjeva?
(Who's singin' over there?) 		Nova TV
  • Completed: 1
  • Upcoming: 2 (TBA (TBA))[36]
Estonia Ma näen su häält
(I Can See Your Voice) 		Kanal 2
Finland Mysteerilaulajat
(Mystery singers) 		Nelonen
  • Completed: 1
France Show Me Your Voice M6
Georgia გვაჩვენე შენი ხმა
(Show us your voice!) 		Rustavi 2
Germany I Can See Your Voice RTL
Greece Μπορώ να δω τη φωνή σου
(I Can See Your Voice) 		Mega Channel
TBA
Hungary Mutasd a hangod!
(Show me your voice!) 		TV2
Indonesia I Can See Your Voice Indonesia MNCTV
Various
(see cast)
Iran صداتو
(Your voice) 		Filimo
Israel רואים את הקול
(Note the voice) 		Keshet 12
Lithuania Aš matau tavo balsą
(I Can See Your Voice)
  • Completed: 1
Malaysia 看见你的声音
(I Can See Your Voice Malaysia) 		8TV
I Can See Your Voice Malaysia
  • Current
  • TV3 (2–8)
  • Former
  • NTV7 (1)
Various
(see cast)
Mexico Veo cómo cantas
(I see how you sing)
  • Completed: 1
Netherlands I Can See Your Voice RTL 4
Philippines I Can See Your Voice
Various
(see cast)
Portugal Cantor ou Impostor?
(Singer or impostor?) 		SIC
  • Completed: 1
  • Upcoming: 2 (TBA (TBA))[42]
Romania Falsez pentru tine
(I sing badly for you) 		Pro TV
  • Completed: 1
Russia Я вижу твой голос
(I Can See Your Voice) 		Rossiya-1
  • Completed: 1
Поймай меня, если сможешь
(Catch Me If You Can)
Unofficial adaptation 		Rossiya-1
  • Completed: 1
  • Upcoming: 2 (TBA (TBA))[43]
  • Vladimir Markony
 No permanent member(s)
Singapore I Can See Your Voice Singapore Channel 5
South Korea I Can See Your Voice
너의 목소리가 보여
Original program
Various
(see cast)
Spain Veo cómo cantas
(I see how you sing) 		Antena 3
Thailand I Can See Your Voice Thailand Workpoint TV
Various
(see cast)
Turkey Sesini görebiliyorum
(I Can See Your Voice) 		TV8
  • Upcoming: 1 (TBA (TBA))[45]
 TBA TBA
Ukraine Я бачу твій голос
(I Can See Your Voice) 		Novyi Kanal
  • Upcoming: 1 (TBA (TBA))[46]
 TBA TBA
United Kingdom I Can See Your Voice BBC One
United States I Can See Your Voice Fox
Uruguay Veo cómo cantas
(I see how you sing) 		Teledoce
  • Completed: 1
Vietnam Giọng ải giọng ai
(Hidden voices) 		HTV7

Also as listed below, are the following countries or territories that have declared to produce their local adaptations of I Can See Your Voice:

Notes

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  1. ^ The number of mystery singers in a lineup may vary depending on the game's duration, with a minimum of five people setting in the Philippine adaptation.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kim, Kyung-min (February 27, 2015). ['너의 목소리가 보여' 첫방] 음소거가 만든 반전 추리극 '음치라서 행복해'. The Fact (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 5, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Kim, Jin-seok (January 2, 2015). Mnet, '너의 목소리가 보여' 2월 론칭. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  3. ^ a b I Can See Your Voice genres
  4. ^ a b I Can See Your Voice origins
  5. ^ I Can See Your Voice inspirations
  6. ^ "'너의 목소리가 보여' 피디, "시즌2, 더 큰 반전 있을 것"". Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). May 15, 2015. Archived from the original on March 21, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  7. ^ Original format
  8. ^ a b c d Original format (with contestants)
  9. ^ Battle format
  10. ^ "Veo Cómo Cantas 2023 se estrenó por Univision: el emocionante programa de concursos donde las corazonadas te mantienen al filo del asiento". Univision (in Spanish). TelevisaUnivision. August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "TV Review: I Can See Your Voice returns pitch perfect with a new set of SING-vestigators and a modified format". LionhearTV. October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  12. ^ Duetless rule
  13. ^ Jeong, Yuna (January 10, 2019). "또 한번 스타 탄생?"…'너목보6' 레전드 무대 탄생 예고. Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  14. ^ Korea Sings
  15. ^ Hwang Chi-yeul
  16. ^ Lee Sun-bin
  17. ^ Kim Min-kyu
  18. ^ "《偶滴歌神啊》总监制陈伟: 纯网节目不需要迁就电视台". Interface News (in Chinese (China)). Shanghai Media Group. August 15, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
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  20. ^ "CJ ENM's head of formats Diane Min talks to FormatBiz about controversial format I Can See Your Voice". FormatBiz. July 13, 2020. Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  21. ^ "Korean Variety Show "I Can See Your Voice" Nominated For International Emmy Award". What The K-Pop. November 20, 2016. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  22. ^ "2020 Venice TV Awards — Winners and Nominees". Venice TV Awards. September 28, 2020. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  23. ^ "Rose d'Or 2023 Nominees Announced". Rose d'Or. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  24. ^ "Winners of 62nd Rose d'Or awards announced". Rose d'Or. November 28, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  25. ^ "I Can See Your Voice s10". CJ ENM. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  26. ^ I Can See Your Voice franchise profile
  27. ^ Choi, Bo-ran (June 17, 2015). "'너의 목소리가 보여', 중국 포맷 수출 "판매가 역대 최고 수준"". Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  28. ^ "《看见你的声音》阵容大曝光，六大金刚各显身手，辨音神助攻!". Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (in Chinese (China)). March 11, 2016. Archived from the original on October 14, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  29. ^ THA s1 THA s2 THA s3 THA s4 THA s5 THA s6
  30. ^ VNM s1 VNM s2 VNM s3 VNM s4 VNM s5
  31. ^ RUS-Catch s1
  32. ^ RUS-Voice
  33. ^ Catch Format
  34. ^ BEL-Dutch s4
  35. ^ BGR s3
  36. ^ HRV s2
  37. ^ GEO s2
  38. ^ a b Middleton, Richard (September 6, 2021). "CJ ENM's 'I Can See Your Voice' sells into five European countries". Television Business International. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  39. ^ Melas, Grigoris (August 20, 2021). Το καινούργιο show του MEGA με τη Μαρία Μπεκατώρου. NewsIt (in Greek). Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  40. ^ IRN s3
  41. ^ MYS-Malay s8
  42. ^ PRT s2
  43. ^ RUS-Catch s2
  44. ^
  45. ^
  46. ^ Novyi Kanal [@novy_channel] (February 9, 2022). "Співаєш тільки вдома, але дуже сильно хочеш потрапити у всесвітньо відоме шоу? Приходь і заспівай, як умієш! Ти не маєш бути професійним співаком! Ця сцена створена саме для тебе!" (in Ukrainian). Retrieved February 9, 2022 – via Instagram.
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  51. ^ Frater, Patrick (November 24, 2020). "Korea's CJ Expands Format Sales Deal With Fremantle on 'I Can See Your Voice'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
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