Is X-Man appropriate for children?

# X-Man Parental Guide A lighthearted Korean comedy where celebrity teams compete in games while one hidden "X-Man" sabotages their team. Contains no violence, harsh language, sexual content, or scary elements. The humor is clean and fast-paced, making it generally appropriate for children, though some comedy may appeal more to older viewers familiar with the celebrity guests.

What age is X-Man suitable for?

Our verdict for X-Man is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is X-Man safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2003

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Talk

Synopsis

Celebrity guests are split into two teams to compete in various contests. One guest, known only to himself, is designated the "X-Man", and does his best to cause his team to lose the contests. At the end, all guests try to determine the X-Man's identity.

Cast

Lee Hyuk-jae

MC/Team Leader

Yoo Jae-suk

Main MC

Kang Ho-dong

MC/Team Leader

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is an adult-oriented talk show with game show elements, featuring typical TV pacing with moderate cuts between speakers and activities, making it unsuitable for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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