Based on the Korean reality series of the same name, I Can See Your Voice plays around an interesting concept to create an immersive music game show. The basic format deals with contestants identifying “bad singers” from a team of six vocalists. A “tone-deaf” team of celebrity ists helps the contestants in several challenges around this concept.
Hosted by actor and comedian Ken Jeong, the first season proved to be quite popular among audiences and the show has currently entered its sophomore season. Fans of I Can See Your Voice might also be into other reality shows that go beyond the ordinary sing-and-dance format.
Community (2009 — 2015)
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The episodes of Community transcend the usual sitcom family by incorporating several meta elements that can take the narrative to surreal and absurdist levels.
Fans of I Can See Your Voice must check out Community for its smart humor and several common stars. The former’s host Ken Jeong plays the Mexican teacher Chang in the NBC comedy while the main cast also includes I Can See Your Voice’s “Guest Celebrity Detectives” Joel McHale, Alison Brie, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Lip-Sync Battle (2015 — 2019)
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As the title suggests, Lip-Sync Battle revolved around celebrities singing along to some of the most popular tunes across all genres. But the challenge doesn't stop there as each celebrity must also pull off a memorable performance, complete with choreographed dance routines and other stage tricks.
From Justin Bieber dres like Ozzy Osbourne to Anne Hathaway re-enacting Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" video, Lip-Sync Battle has some interesting moments for fans of various singers and movie stars. With such high entertainment value, Lip-Sync Battle goes down in the pantheon of flashy reality shows like I Can See Your Voice.
The Masked Singer (2019 — Present)
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Celebrities wearing animal costumes perform on the stage of The Masked Singer. As the singers try to sound as different as possible, it is up to celebrity ists and the audience to unmask them.
Another fun-filled music game show like I Can See Your Voice, The Masked Singer also shares its format from a Korean series of the same name. Even host Ken Jeong started in The Masked Singer as one of the main ists, alongside the likes of Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger while Nick Cannon hosted the show.
Produce 101 (2016 — Present)
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One of South Korea's best and most ambitious reality shows, Produce 101 starts off with 101 K-pop contestants. The final round would include only 11 of them who would form a K-pop girl or boy group. Instead of incorporating judges, the audience decides the final verdict.
For its unique and large-scale format, the franchise stood out on its own and even expanded in neighboring countries like Japan and China. With the international influence of Korean shows like I Can See Your Voice and The Masked Singer, it wouldn't be surprising if Produce 101 ends up expanding even further.
The Masked Dancer (2020 — Present)
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Following the success of The Masked Singer, a segment from The Ellen DeGeneres Show episodes began parodying the music series. Instead of singer concealing their identities, this spoof involved celebrities dancing in costumes with ists guessing their true identity. This same format interestingly spawned a whole show of its own on Fox.
Hosted by Colin Robinson and including Ken Jeong as one of the ists, The Masked Dancer's vibrant energy and bizarrely funny concept are bound to impress fans of I Can See Your Voice.
Jeopardy! (1984 — Present)
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A titan amongst quiz shows, Jeopardy has been running for years while simultaneously educating and entertaining the world. Apart from its unique format of answering general knowledge clues in form of questions, the show was also known for its host Alex Trebek and the many heartwarming moments he brought to Jeopardy.
Game shows can often be stereotyped as displays of musical or dance performances. But when it comes to unconventional ones, Jeopardy is a beloved classic as it turned quizzing into a more fun-filled activity than before.
Name That Tune (1952 — Present)
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An orchestra plays a song and the contestant has to identify it. This is the simple premise behind Name That Tune, a musical show that is rooted in a history that amounts to more than half a century. First started as a radio broadcast in 1952, the show leaped television and went through several reinterpretations in the following decades. A new revival started premiering from 2021 onwards.
The show's original run is available for streaming on Hulu. It would serve as a delightful blast from the past for fans of creative music-themed shows like I Can See Your Voice.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000 — Present)
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An ongoing Curb Your Enthusiasm stars, Larry David, playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself. The Seinfeld creator's turbulent life forms the premise of every episode as he deals with his wife, manager, and several other celebrity friends in Los Angeles.
The classic sitcom would entertain fans of I Can See Your Voice as David's wife is played by noted actress Cheryl Hines. The two-time Emmy nominee is also a significant part of the musical game show as she serves as a regular celebrity ist.
Sing On (2020 — Present)
Stream On Netflix
Hosted by actor and Broadway regular Tituss Burgess, Sing On is a Netflix game show that revolves around a team of six contestants performing songs within a similar theme. The scores that the team acquires along with their scores determine who emerges as a winner.
Series like Sing On show the possibility of reinterpreting singing and team-centric shows for a new-age audience. As I Can See Your Voice also deals with such musical teams, viewers would find common footing in this Netflix original.
American Idol (2002 — Present)
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America's beloved singing show follows a conventional format but has belted out some of the country's best vocal talents. Alumni like Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Carrie Underwood have also gone on to helm successful musical and acting careers.
With a slew of underdog stories and iconic cover performances, American Idol endures as one of the most successful music-based shows. So, if audiences need a break from new-age entertaining shows like I Can See Your Voice, they can always resort to a classic like American Idol. The former's ensemble of contestants also includes former Idol judge Paula Abdul and season 6 winner Jordin Sparks.