Format

CJ ENM is presenting “Synchro Game” as part of its lineup at MIP London and the London Screenings, unveiling a new hybrid survival format that combines intellectual strategy and physical endurance in a high-stakes competition setting.

Premiering on Korean broadcaster tvN on February 23, 2026, the two-part event series (2 x 90’) is directed by Nam Kyung-mo and features a large ensemble cast including Lee Si-won, Amotti, Jung Jae-hyung, Jung Ji-hyun, Jung Jae-ho, Park Young-ho, Park Ji-sung, Nam Seok-woo, Kim Min-gil, Kim Sol-bi, Choi Ji-soo and Choi Woo-suk.

Positioned as a premium studio-based survival show, the format revolves around one core rule: Synchronize or be eliminated! A hybrid survival game where brainpower and physical strength must operate as one system.

The structure pairs elite “Brains” with top-tier “Physicals,” forcing teams to function in total alignment. Each challenge is designed to test logic, reaction time, stamina and coordination under pressure. When the sharpest minds are paired with the strongest bodies, survival becomes a test of perfect synchronization. The best “Brains” and “Physicals” form teams and face challenges that push both intellect and endurance to the limit.
Winning isn’t about being smarter or stronger—it’s about which team can combine their strengths, adapt faster than the rest, and outlast the competition.

With its arena-style set-up and cinematic challenge design, Synchro Game reflects the growing appetite for high-concept competition formats that merge mental gameplay with physically demanding tasks. The show expands CJ ENM’s unscripted portfolio and underscores its push into globally adaptable large-scale formats.