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To kick off Shark Week 2026, Kpop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X singer Rei Ami, along with comedian Ken Jeong, go on an adventure exploring sharks near the Korean Peninsula in a new TV special that airs on Sunday (July 26).

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K-Pop Shark Heroes broadcasts on Discovery Channel and streams on HBO Max, simultaneously.

How to Watch K-Pop Shark Heroes Online, at a Glance:

When Does K-Pop Shark Heroes Air?

For Shark Week, K-Pop Shark Heroes airs live starting on Sunday (July 26), with a start time of 8 p.m. ET/PT.

How to Watch the K-Pop Shark Heroes Online for Free

The TV special K-Pop Shark Heroes broadcasts on Discovery Channel, as well as can be found streaming on DirecTV and HBO Max. Fans who don’t have cable can livestream Discovery Channel and other live channels on streaming platforms, such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and others.

You can watch K-Pop Shark Heroes with DirecTV, which includes Discovery Channel. The streaming service offers “Entertainment” in their signature streaming package with more than 90 live channels. For a limited time, new subscribers can join DirecTV for $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). Sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching now.

DirecTV is the best of all of the streaming services because it offers the most channels at a very competitive monthly price. It also comes with free access to HBO Max with the “Premier” package.

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A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with Discovery Channel for K-Pop Shark Heroes, gets you access to live TV with local channels, like ABC, NBC and FOX (in select markets), and cable channels, like ESPN, HGTV, FOX Sports, CNN, AMC and others. Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.

Sling TV is best for cord-cutters on a budget. It has a wide selection of channels you’ll actually watch, like Discovery Channel, at a low price.

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