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Heechul
Kim Hee-chul (; born July 10, 1983), better known mononymously as Heechul, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, presenter and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Super Junior and has further participated in its subgroup Super Junior-T as well as project group Universe Cowards with Min Kyung-hoon and Woojoo jjokkomi with Lee Soo-geun. He was also a member of the disbanded pop rock duo Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo. Prior to his debut in Super Junior, Heechul began his acting career in 2005, starring in the second season of teen drama '' Sharp 2''. This led him to host radio shows, his first music show ' and appear on advertisements. However, in 2006, just a year after his Super Junior debut, Heechul was involved in a car accident which fractured his left leg. The accident left him unable to perform Super Junior's strenuous dances and he has since contributed to the group mostly as a singer. Heechul ventured into the soundtrack singing career in 2009 by releasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Junior
Super Junior (; stylized in all caps), also known as SJ or SuJu, is a South Korean boy band formed by Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment in 2005. They are also dubbed by the media as the "King of Hallyu Wave" due to their prominent contributions in Korean Wave. Super Junior currently consists of 10 members, consisting of leader Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun. Originally a 12-piece group before the addition of Kyuhyun in 2006, Han Geng, Kibum and Kangin departed the band in 2011, 2015 and 2019, respectively. Super Junior launched into international recognition following the release of their best-selling single " Sorry, Sorry" in 2009, the title song of their most critically successful album, '' Sorry, Sorry''. Over the years, they have been divided into smaller groups, simultaneously targeting different music industries and audiences. The members have also individually branched out into hosting, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo
Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo (formerly M&D, shortened from Midnight & Dawn or Miari & Dangye-dong) was a South Korean pop rock duo formed by SM Entertainment in 2011. The group was composed of Super Junior's Heechul and TraxX's Kim Jung-mo. Both members decided to write and compose every song the project group released. They'll continuously release music which they can and want to do, regardless of the genre. Their debut single, "Close Ur Mouth" was released in June 2011 under the name, M&D. In early July 2016, SM Entertainment announced that the duo would return as Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo (). The group disbanded on April 30, 2019. History M&D released their debut digital single "Close Ur Mouth" on June 22, 2011. They also released their music video, starring various artists, including F.T. Island's Choi Jong-hoon and Lee Hong-gi, Supreme Team's Simon D, Miss A's Jia, Beast's Yong Jun-hyung and Comedian Kim Kyung Jin. Their first live performance was at Mnet’s summer award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knowing Bros
''Knowing Bros'' (), also known as ''Men on a Mission'' or ''Ask Us Anything'', is a South Korean television entertainment program produced by SM C&C that premiered on December 5, 2015, and currently airs on Saturdays at JTBC. Although the show has taken on different formats in some episodes, the program features a high school classroom setting with the fixed cast - the titular "brothers" - acting as same-aged students. Guests arrive posing as visiting students from another school and are interviewed by the cast in a talk show segment; the program's second half usually features a variety segment, with the cast and guests taking of activities such as games, talent show, or improvisational acting. ''Knowing Bros''' current fixed cast includes Kang Ho-dong, Lee Soo-geun, Kim Young-chul, Seo Jang-hoon, Kim Heechul, Min Kyunghoon, Lee Sangmin, and Lee Jin-ho; Hwang Chi-yeul and Kim Se-hwang were initial cast members in the program's first few episodes. Jang Sung-kyu and Shindon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Label SJ
Label SJ is an exclusive label established by South Korean record label SM Entertainment for boy band Super Junior on November 6, 2015. History On 6 November 2015, Super Junior's 10th anniversary since their debut, SM Entertainment announced that Super Junior had their own exclusive label management, Label SJ. SM stated, "We established Label SJ to give Super Junior our wholehearted support and an ideal system for managing the group." Though the new label will be affiliated with SM, it will be independently and wholly responsible for Super Junior's management, producing their albums, and all group, unit, and individual activities. Artists Groups * Super Junior Sub-units * Super Junior-K.R.Y. * Super Junior-T * Super Junior-M * Super Junior-H * Super Junior-D&E Soloists * Heechul * Yesung * Donghae * Ryeowook * Kyuhyun * Sungmin * Zhou Mi Others * Kangin Former artists *Super Junior-M **Henry (2015–2018) *Kim Heechul & Kim Jungmo (2015–2019) **Kim Jung-mo Kim Jung-m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weekly Idol
''Weekly Idol'' is a South Korean variety show that began in 2011 and currently airs Wednesdays at 7:30 PM KST on MBC M, and 12:00 AM KST on MBC Every1. It is one of the longest-running variety shows to air on satellite TV in Japan. The show was hosted during its first season by comedian Jeong Hyeong-don and rapper Defconn. The production company behind the show, Genie Pictures was acquired by FNC Add Culture on January 15, 2018, while FNC Add Culture was acquired by SM Entertainment on May 18, 2018 and renamed SM Life Design Group. On February 22, 2018, MBC Every1 announced that both hosts would be stepping down from the show. Former Roo'ra member Lee Sang-min and comedians Yoo Se-yoon & Kim Shin-young were selected as the new hosts of the show's second season, which debuted on April 11, 2018. On November 21, 2018, it was announced that all 3 hosts, current producers and crew will be departing the show in January 2019, and a restructuring of the program is expected. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Junior-T
Super Junior-T ( ko, 슈퍼주니어-트), an initialism for Super Junior-Trot is the second official sub-group of South Korean boy band Super Junior. They are the first idol group known for capitalizing trot music, the oldest form of Korean pop music. Formed in 2007, the group consists of five Super Junior members: Leeteuk, Heechul, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk. Super Junior-T released their debut CD single on 23 February 2007 the short span of their career before they were announced to be on hiatus in 2008. The single " Rokuko" was Korea's sixteenth best-selling record and the number one best-selling single of 2007, according to the Music Industry Association of Korea. In November 2008, the subgroup made their debut in Japan with released the Japanese version of "Rokuko". History Pre-debut Noticing the dying trend of trot music, Lee Soo Man decided to revive the style by producing an idol band that capitalizes this genre. Three months before Super Junior-T's official deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonju
Wonju () is the most populous city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city is located approximately east of Seoul. Wonju was the site of three crucial battles during the Korean War. Geography Wonju sits at the southwestern corner of Gangwon Province, bordering Gyeonggi Province to the west and North Chungcheong Province to the south. Within Gangwon, Wonju borders Yeongwol County to the east and Hoengseong County to the north. Unlike much of Gangwon Province, Wonju is not a mountainous area, but rather a basin along the wide plain created by the Seom River. Administrative divisions Wonju City is divided into 1 eup (town), 8 myeon (townships), and 16 dong (neighborhoods). Transportation * * * Manjong station * Wonju station * Seowonju station * Wonju Airport Education * Gangneung-Wonju National University * Halla University * Sangji University * Yonsei University * Kyungdong University There is one international school: Wonju Chinese Primary School (). Acc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency. It is one of South Korea's largest entertainment companies where it was established in 1995 by record executive and record producer Lee Soo-man. The company has been responsible for fostering and popularizing the careers of many K-pop stars garnering huge global fanbases. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. SM Entertainment is known for having led the worldwide K-pop phenomenon and the musical side of " Hallyu", also known as the " Korean Wave", with early overseas successes such as H.O.T., S.E.S. and BoA. The label currently represents K-pop artists such as TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, J-Min, Shinee, Zhou Mi, Exo, Red Velvet, NCT, WayV, SuperM and Aespa, and previously represented Hyun Jin-Young, Shinhwa, Fly to the Sky, The Grace, f(x) and Henry L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universe Cowards
"Universe Cowards" (), also known briefly by Universe Hipsters (), is a musical duo consisting of Super Junior's Heechul and Buzz's Min Kyung-hoon. The duo debuted on the hit show, ''Knowing Bros ''Knowing Bros'' (), also known as ''Men on a Mission'' or ''Ask Us Anything'', is a South Korean television entertainment program produced by SM C&C that premiered on December 5, 2015, and currently airs on Saturdays at JTBC. Although the sho ...'' as a project duo and released their first ever single, " Sweet Dream". The duo name is a mix of Hee-chul's nickname, "Universe Big Star" and Buzz's song, "Coward". Discography Filmography Television Accolades References {{Melon Music Award for Rock Knowing Bros Korean hip hop groups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-pop
K-pop (), short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip hop, R&B, experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. The term "K-pop" became popular in the 2000s, especially in the international context. The Korean term for domestic pop music is ''gayo'' (), which is still widely used within South Korea. While "K-pop" can refer to all popular music or pop music from South Korea, it is colloquially often used in a ''narrower'' sense for any Korean music and artists associated with the entertainment and idol industry in the country, regardless of the genre. The more modern form of the genre, originally termed "rap dance", emerged with the formation of the hip hop boy band Seo Taiji and Boys, in 1992. Their experimentation with different ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Min Kyung-hoon
Min Kyung-hoon (; born October 6, 1984) is a South Korean singer and television personality. He is the lead vocalist of the rock band Buzz and one-half of the duo Universe Cowards with Kim Hee-chul. His first solo album, ''Im·pres·sive'', was released on December 5, 2007. His second solo album, ''Picnic'', was released on June 27, 2011. He is a regular cast member of South Korean variety show Knowing Brothers (JTBC) and Problem Child in the House (KBS). Career Audition-related and trainee days During his early childhood, Min never thought that he would become an entertainer. Once he entered high school, he worked with a group of peers who liked to sing. While continuing to sing and perform, Min realized that being a singer who sang in a café next to the Han River suited him better than becoming a famous celebrity. In his third year of high school, Min was recommended to audition for an entertainment company as he was famous among students for both his strong vocals and "fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MBC Entertainment Awards
The MBC Entertainment Awards () is a Korean awards ceremony held annually and sponsored by MBC. The awards ceremony is held at the end of each year and lasts approximately 140 minutes, being broadcast in two parts on MBC. Hosts History of winners Sources: From 2010 onward. MBC Comedy Broadcasting Awards Grand Prize (1990-1994) MBC Comedy Daesang (1995-2000) MBC Entertainment Awards (2001 - present) Best Program Award Top Excellence Award 2001 – 2020 2021 – present Excellence Award 2001 – 2021 2021 – present New Star Award Best Newcomer / Rookie Award 2001 – 2020 2021 – present Ratings Award PD's Award Screenwriter of the Year Award Best Entertainer Award Best Teamwork Award Best Couple Award Special Award Popularity Award MC Award Star of the Year Award Entertainer of the Year Award Global Trend Award Multi-tainer Award Achievement Award Digital Content Award Ratings 2001 – 2020 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
