I Can See Your Voice

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, which is originated from the South Korean program of the same name.[3][4]

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
Genre
First airedFebruary 26, 2015 (2015-02-26)[1]
DistributorCJ ENM[2]

Background

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,[5] creating a unique format that would become the "mystery music game show" in the process.[4] 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.[6]

I Can See Your Voice made its debut broadcast, simulcasting on Mnet and tvN on February 26, 2015, with the first official episode was a demonstration of the game played by Kim Bum-soo as a guest artist.[1] Despite the poor reception in its first season, the show proved to be an instant success in South Korea, forcing to renew for a second season.[7]

The unique format subsequently enters franchising and was later sold to different countries and territories, with CJ ENM as a main distributor.[2][8]

Gameplay

Format

The game's original format is presented with a group of "mystery singers" identified only by their occupation,[lower-alpha 1] a guest artist must attempt to eliminate bad singers from the group without ever hearing them sing, assisted by clues and a celebrity panel over the course of several rounds. At the end of the 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.[9]

If an ordinary person (as the role of "eliminator") is included, the contestant 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 the game, the contestant may either end the game and keep the money they had won in previous rounds, or risk it for a chance to win a jackpot prize by correctly guessing whether the last remaining mystery singer is good or bad.[10]

Rounds

In order to help the guest artist decipher mystery singers' identities, the game comprises of five category rounds with different mechanics.

Visual round

The guest artist is given some time to observe and examine each mystery singer based on their appearance.

  • In the "multiple choices" variation, each mystery singer shows two different identities as a good and bad singer, with one of them is a real identity.

Lip sync round

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

  • In the "showdown" and "batch" variations, a pair or batch of mystery singers perform a lip sync of their own to one song each.
  • Optionally, the Golden Mic can be used during the game, in which they may hear additional clues and observations from a celebrity guest off-stage.

Evidence round

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

  • In the "problem solving" variation, the host has randomly assigned clues about the mystery singer and the guest artist must choose a clue for each one.
  • In the "video clip" variation, each assigned mystery singer is presented with a video package that discusses their life and musical qualifications, or by the witnesses reacting when they hear on its own performance that would apppear on the show.

Rehearsal round

Each mystery singer demonstrates a pre-show rehearsal piece, but the voices of mystery singers are still concealed such as audio distorting techniques.

  • In the "hearing test" variation, the random panelists are wearing headphones to listen to a recording of assigned mystery singer that lasts of a limited duration.
  • In the "studio session" variation, it is presented with a video from a recording session assigned by the mystery singer, but pitch-shifted to obscure their actual vocals.

Interrogation round

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

  • In the "confession" variation, each mystery singer has a story of what kind of identity they have if the singer is bad, which is true to make everyone believe they can't sing.

Reception

Legacy

Unlike reality singing competition shows such as Idol, Rising Star, The Voice and X Factor, I Can See Your Voice is one of the game shows that considered as a "stepping stone" for aspiring singers to perform on stage effortlessly,[11] retconning it as the "second National Singing Contest" because of its sudden impact on their local music industry.[12] Notable successful participants include Hwang Chi-yeul,[13] Lee Sun-bin,[14] and Kim Min-kyu.[15]

Controversies

In August 2015, CJ ENM accused on two Chinese (unlicensed counterpart) programs, God of Songs by SZTV and X-Singer by Beijing TV, for plagiarism. They have also conducted of its own game mechanics with some modifications, which is strikingly similar to the format of I Can See Your Voice without permission from the said company.[16] Earlier in June 2015, JSTV formally acquired the rights to produce its first international (and locally-licensed) counterpart of that said show.[8]

During an interview with CJ ENM head of formats Diane Min in June 2020, it was revealed that there was a dispute with Is That Really Your Voice?, another game show format by the Turkey-based Global Agency in 2013, in which I Can See Your Voice was accused as being plagiarized from their format.[17]

Accolades

I Can See Your Voice was both nominated for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment Program category at the 44th International Emmy Awards,[18] and Best Light Entertainment Program category at the 2020 Venice TV Awards.[19]

International versions

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

Since the establishing of I Can See Your Voice as a franchise in 2016, it has spawned 33 adaptations, airing in 31 countries and territories.

The Vietnamese program Giọng ải giọng ai[20] had also became part of the latter franchise[21] when it was formally recognized as their local counterpart in 2015.[22][23] With its gameplay based on ICSYV under the modified "battle format",[24] it was subsequently implemented to existing ICSYV counterparts.

Status:       
  Currently airing
  Ceased to air
  An upcoming show or season
Other:       
  Original country of I Can See Your Voice
Country or region Local title Network Seasons Host(s) Panelists
Belgium I Can See Your Voice VTM
  • Completed: 3[25]
  • Upcoming: 4 (TBA (TBA))[26]
  • Jonas van Geel (1—)
  • Current
  • TBA (4—)
  • Former
  • Vincent Fierens (1—3)
  • Kamal Kharmach (1—3)
  • Kürt Rogiers (1—3)
  • Ingeborg Sergeant (1—3)
Bulgaria Пееш или лъжеш
(You sing or lying)
Nova
  • Nencho Balabanov
  • Maria Ignatova
Cambodia I Can See Your Voice Cambodia Hang Meas HDTV
  • Chea Vibol (1—3)
  • Sok Rachsy (1—3)
  • Hanen Krott (1—3)
  • Kath Sokhim (1—3)
  • Noey Kroem (1—3)
  • Phen Kaek (1—3)
  • Roth Ratanak (1—3)
Canada Qui sait chanter?
(Who can sing?)
Noovo
  • Phil Roy (1—2)
China 看见你的声音
(I Can See Your Voice)
JSTV
TBA
Croatia Mogu ti vidjeti glas
(I Can See Your Voice)
Una TV
  • Upcoming: 1 (TBA (TBA))[31]
TBA TBA
Estonia Ma näen su häält
(I Can See Your Voice)
Kanal 2
  • Piret Laos (1—)
  • Current
  • Mart Juur (1, 3—)
  • Estoni Kohver (5miinust) (1, 3—)
  • Grete Kuld (1—)
  • Evelin Võigemast (1—)
  • Andrei Zevakin (1—)
  • Franz Malmsten Jr. (3—)
  • Former
  • Tõnis Niinemets (2)
Finland Mysteerilaulajat
(Mystery singers)
Nelonen
France Show Me Your Voice M6
Georgia გვაჩვენე შენი ხმა
(Show us your voice!)
Rustavi 2
  • Gigi Dedalamazishvili (Mgzavrebi)
  • Paata Guliashvili
  • Avto Gvasalia
  • Tako Pkhakadze
Germany I Can See Your Voice RTL
Greece Μπορώ να δω τη φωνή σου
(I Can See Your Voice)
Mega Channel
  • Maria Bekatorou
TBA
Hungary Mutasd a hangod!
(Show me your voice!)
TV2
  • Bea Hargitai
  • Szabi Papp
  • Ferenc Rákóczi
Indonesia I Can See Your Voice Indonesia MNCTV
  • Raffi Ahmad (1—3, 5)
  • Indra Herlambang (1—5)
  • Andhika Pratama (4)
Various
(see cast)
Iran صداتو
(Your Voice)
Filimo
  • Completed: 1[42]
  • Upcoming: 2 (TBA (TBA))[43]
  • Current
  • TBA (2—)
  • Former
  • Mohsen Kiaei
Israel רואים את הקול
(Seeing the voice)
Keshet 12
  • Ilanit Levi (1—2)
  • Shiri Maimon (1—2)
  • Avi Nussbaum (1—2)
  • Ido Rosenblum (1—2)
Lithuania Aš matau tavo balsą
(I Can See Your Voice)
  • Rokas Bernatonis
Malaysia 看见你的声音
(I Can See Your Voice Malaysia)
8TV
  • Wong Yinyin (1)
  • Wind Lee (1—2)
  • Xiaoyu (1—2)
Various
I Can See Your Voice Malaysia
Various
(see cast)
Mexico Veo cómo cantas
(I see how you sing)
  • Omar Pérez Reyes
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[53]
  • Upcoming: 2 (TBA (TBA))[54]
Romania Falsez pentru tine
(I sing badly for you)
Pro TV
  • Mihai Bobonete
Russia Я вижу твой голос
(I Can See Your Voice)
Rossiya-1
  • Vladimir Markony
South Korea I Can See Your Voice
너의 목소리가 보여
Original program
  • Mnet (Original: 1—10)
  • tvN (Simulcast: 1—10)
Various
(see cast)
Spain Veo cómo cantas
(I see how you sing)
Antena 3
  • Manel Fuentes (1—2)
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))[60]
TBA TBA
Ukraine Я бачу твій голос
(I Can See Your Voice)
Novyi Kanal
  • Upcoming: 1 (TBA (TBA))[61]
TBA TBA
United Kingdom I Can See Your Voice BBC One
United States I Can See Your Voice Fox
  • Completed: 2[63]
  • Upcoming: 3 (TBA (TBA))[64]
Ken Jeong (1—)
Vietnam Giọng ải giọng ai
(Hidden voices)
HTV7
  • Đại Nghĩa (1—5)
  • Trấn Thành (3—5)
  • Trường Giang (3—5)
  • Ốc Thanh Vân (1—2)
  • Thu Trang (1—2)
  • Trấn Thành (1—5)
  • Trường Giang (1—5)

Notes

  1. The number of mystery singers may vary depending on playing time of an episode, with a minimum of five people setting in the Philippine counterpart.

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