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Idol Radio
''Idol Radio'' () is a South Korean radio show created by MBC Radio specially for idols. It is listenable through MBC Standard FM and currently watchable live through MBC Radio's official YouTube channel and online portal BIGC, with replays available on MBC Radio's official YouTube channel. Formerly they are viewable via Naver V Live, Universe and the radio show's YouTube channel. History Season 1 Pilot episodes from July 23, 2018, to July 29, 2018, were aired at 00:05 (KST) for weekday shows and at 00:00 (KST) for weekend shows. Starting September 27, 2018, broadcasting started at 21:00 (KST) on V Live for weekdays only, while broadcasts on MBC Standard FM started on October 8, 2018, airing at 00:00 (KST) every day. Starting April 1, 2019, the broadcast on MBC Standard FM would start at 01:00 (KST) every day, while the show is accessible via V Live at 21:00 (KST) every day. Beginning May 11, 2020, the broadcast on MBC Standard FM would start at 00:00 (KST) every day. From Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. Like North Korea, South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of South Korea, adjacent islands. It has Demographics of South Korea, a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, the List of largest cities, ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world; other major cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Gojoseon, Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early seventh century BC. From the mid first century BC, various Polity, polities consolidated into the rival Three Kingdoms of Korea, kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boyz (South Korean Band)
The Boyz () is a South Korean boy band formed by IST Entertainment (initially formed exclusively by Cre.ker Entertainment before merging with what was formerly known as Play M Entertainment) and managed by One Hundred. The group debuted on December 6, 2017, with the lead single "Boy" from their debut EP ''The First''. The group is composed of members Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric. Originally a twelve-man group, Hur Hyun-jun, Hwall departed from the group in October 2019, citing health issues. History Pre-debut In 2016 and early 2017, various members appeared in different artists' music videos, as cameos or lead roles. Kevin was first introduced to the public as a contestant on ''Kpop Star 6'', where he was eliminated early in the competition. Following this, he had the chance to release an OST for the drama Saimdang, Light's Diary in April 2017. Sunwoo became a contestant on ''High School Rapper'' in January 2017, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peniel Shin
Peniel Dong Shin (; born March 10, 1993), better known mononymously as Peniel (), is an American rapper, singer and dancer based in South Korea. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boyband BtoB in 2012. Biography Shin was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on March 10, 1993. Shin attended Barbara B. Rose Elementary School before going on to Barrington Middle School Prairie Campus in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He attended Chungdam High School after moving to Seoul to train. Music career Before joining Cube Entertainment, he was a trainee under JYP Entertainment and also appeared in San E's "Tasty San" music video in 2010. In March 2012, he debuted as a lead rapper of idol group BTOB under Cube Entertainment. He became the main host of Arirang's music program, Pops in Seoul in 2013. In 2016, on May 1, He released his first English mixtape with KAIROS, titled ''Homesick''. On September 19, BtoB Blue released a music video for their debut single "Stand by Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Hyun-sik (singer)
Lim Hyun-sik (; born March 7, 1992), simply known as Hyunsik, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and composer, and lead singer of the boy group BtoB. Biography Lim Hyun-sik was born on March 7, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea. His father, Lim Jie-hoon, is a folk singer. He studied Practical Music at Howon University with group-mate Lee Chang-sub. Lim also graduated from Joongbu University with a Master's degree in Practical Music. Career Lim debuted as the lead singer Cube Entertainment's boy group BtoB on March 21, 2012, with the promotional single "Insane". The group has released a total of 3 studio albums and 10 extended plays since debut. In September 2016, Lim became part of BtoB's first unit group, BtoB Blue, which released the digital single "Stand By Me" on September 19, 2016. On August 2, 2018, BtoB Blue released their second digital single, "When It Rains". In October 2019, Lim released an EP. '' Rendez-vous'' is the first solo album released by Lim in seven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoon Bo-mi
Yoon Bo-mi (; born August 13, 1993), known mononymously as Bomi, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Apink. Yoon made her acting debut with a cameo role in the 2012 television series '' Reply 1997'', she then starred in various television series such as '' Because This Is My First Life'' (2017), '' Please Don't Date Him'' (2020), and gained attention through her supporting role in '' Queen of Tears'' (2024). Early life and education Yoon Bo-mi was born in Gwonseon District, Suwon, South Korea on August 13, 1993. She has one older sister and a younger brother. She was trained in the martial art of Taekwondo from the age of five and is a holder of a third degree black belt. She attended Youngshin Girls High School and later on, Korean Arts High School; from where she graduated in February 2012. Upon graduation from high school, she decided to postpone her further studies in college to concentrate on her music career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Cho-rong
Park Cho-rong (; born March 3, 1991), better known mononymously as Chorong, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. She is best known as the leader of the South Korean girl group Apink. Early life Park Cho-rong was born in Cheongju, South Korea on March 3, 1991. She is a middle child, having an older and a younger sister. As a daughter of a Hapkido master and academy owner, Park was trained in the said martial art for eight years. She trained from her first year in elementary school until her third year of junior high; she holds a third degree black belt. During her school days, Park attended Byungsul Kindergarten, Bukang Elementary School, Bukang Middle High School, and Choongbook High School. Park auditioned for JYP Entertainment's fifth official audition in 2009 where she successfully made it to the final round. However, she was eventually eliminated, and afterwards, joined Cube Entertainment as a trainee before transferring to A Cube Entertainment, formerly an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apink
Apink (; ) is a South Korean girl group formed by IST Entertainment, (formerly Play M Entertainment, A Cube Entertainment, and Plan A Entertainment) and managed by Choi Creative Lab as of April 2024. The group debuted on April 19, 2011, with the extended play (EP) ''Seven Springs of Apink.'' Apink currently consists of five members: Park Cho-rong, Chorong, Yoon Bo-mi, Bomi, Jung Eun-ji, Eunji, Kim Nam-joo (singer), Namjoo, and Oh Ha-young, Hayoung. Originally a septet, Yookyung left in 2013 to pursue her education and Son Na-eun, Naeun left to pursue her acting career in 2022. , the group is no longer listed on IST Entertainment's website. Since their debut, Apink has won awards at shows such as the Golden Disc Awards, the Seoul Music Awards and the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Their first music program win was on ''M Countdown'' on January 5, 2012, for "My My" from their second EP ''Snow Pink''. To date, Apink has released nine Korean EPs, five Korean studio albums, and three Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momoland
Momoland (, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by MLD Entertainment (formerly known as Duble Sidekick, Duble Kick Company) through the 2016 reality show ''Finding Momoland''. The show's winners Hyebin, Yeonwoo, Jane, Nayun, JooE, Ahin, and Nancy (singer), Nancy served as the original members. Their debut mini album ''Welcome to Momoland'' was released on November 10, 2016. In 2017, Momoland became a nine-member group when Daisy and Taeha joined as members. In 2019, Taeha and Yeonwoo left the group, while Daisy departed in 2020. The group disbanded on February 14, 2023. On April 10, 2025, the six members of the group signed exclusive contracts with Inyeon Entertainment and decided to continue team activities.On May 8, 2025, Inyeon Entertainment officially announced signed an exclusive contract with Momoland members Hye-bin, Jane, Nayun, Joo-E, Ahin, and Nancy and joined the team activities. History 2016: ''Finding Momoland'' and ''Welcome to Momoland'' In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Child (band)
Golden Child (; abbreviated as GNCD or GolCha) is a South Korean boy band formed by Woollim Entertainment. The group consists of seven members: Lee Dae-yeol, Y, Lee Jang-jun, Bae Seung-min, Bong Jae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, and Hong Joo-chan. Originally an eleven-piece ensemble, members Park Jae-seok left in January 2018, and Tag, Kim Ji-beom, and Choi Bo-min (entertainer), Choi Bo-min left in August 2024. They debuted on August 28, 2017, with the extended play (EP) ''Gol-Cha!''. Name The group's name, Golden Child, means "a perfect child that only exists once in 100 years', and it contains the meaning of leading the Korean music industry for 100 years while also leading the music trends for the next 100 years". Career 2017: ''W Project'', ''2017 Woollim Pick'' and debut with ''Gol-cha!'' In January 2017, Woollim Entertainment launched pre-debut project for trainees, ''W Project''. Five members of Golden Child (Joochan, Jangjun, Tag, Daeyeol, Donghyun) and former member Jaeseok were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ONF (band)
ONF (; pronounced as On and Off) is a South Korean-Japanese boy band formed and managed by WM Entertainment. Originally debuting as a seven-piece group on August 3, 2017, with their EP, the group currently consists of six members: Hyojin, E-Tion, Seungjun (formerly known as J-Us), Wyatt, Minkyun (formerly known as MK) and U. The group's youngest member, Laun, left the group on August 23, 2019, for personal circumstances shortly before the group's fourth extended play '' Go Live''. History Formation and pre-debut activities Prior to joining WM Entertainment, U was a trainee at JYP Entertainment, while Minkyun was a trainee at Starship Entertainment. In 2015, Minkyun participated in Mnet and Starship Entertainment's survival program ''No.Mercy'' but was eliminated during episode 7. During the group's first showcase, Laun revealed that he was a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment and used to train together with boy group BTS. All seven members were eventually introduced as WM Boys, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yook Sung-jae
Yook Sung-jae (; born ), also known mononymously as Sungjae, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor, model, host and entertainer. He is a member of the boy group BtoB and its sub-group, BtoB Blue. Aside from his group's activities, Yook has acted in television dramas '' Reply 1994'' (2013), '' Plus Nine Boys'' (2014), '' Who Are You: School 2015'' (2015), '' The Village: Achiara's Secret'' (2015), '' Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' (2016), '' Mystic Pop-up Bar'' (2020) and '' The Golden Spoon'' (2022). He has appeared in several reality shows, including: '' Hitmaker'', ''We Got Married,'' and '' Master in the House''. Yook released his debut solo album, '' Yook O'Clock,'' on March 2, 2020. Early life and education Yook was born on May 2, 1995, in Suji District, Yongin, South Korea. He has one older sister. Yook comes from a business family. His father is the CEO of an IT corporation that deals with semiconductors. His grandfather was the first to introduce red carp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Il-hoon
Jung Il-hoon (; born October 4, 1994), simply known as Ilhoon or Illhoon, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer, host, actor and entertainer. He was the rapper of the South Korean boy band BtoB. He is well known for his collaborations with artists such as Hyuna and G.NA, as well for being an assistant MC on the variety show '' Weekly Idol''. Ilhoon made his acting debut starring in the drama ''Webtoon Hero: Tundra Show'' in 2015. He was also known for popularising the gestures for " Gwiyomi Player", later confirmed he was taught it by Yujin when she was a trainee. Early life and education Jung Il-hoon was born on October 4, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea. He graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School and attended Korea College of Media Arts with acting course. He is the younger brother of singer Joo. Career 2010–2011: Pre-debut As a trainee Jung had filled in for labelmate Yong Jun-hyung during some of G.NA's promotions for "I'll Back Off So You Can Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
