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Jessica H. O.
Jessica Ho (born December 17, 1988), better known by her stage name Jessi, is an American rapper and singer based in South Korea. She was born in New York, raised in New Jersey, and moved to South Korea at the age of 15. Jessi originally debuted in South Korea in 2005 and briefly joined the hip hop group Uptown in 2006. After a hiatus, she returned to music as part of the hip-hop trio Lucky J and as a soloist under YMC Entertainment, until the group's disbandment in 2016. She then signed with Psy's record label P Nation in 2019 as its first artist, where she continued her solo career until her departure from the label in 2022. Several of her solo and collaborative singles have been commercially successful, with five Top 10 entries in the Gaon Digital Chart, including her highest-charting solo single "Nunu Nana" and the chart-topping single "Don't Touch Me" as part of the Refund Sisters. Jessi is a prominent presence in Korean variety programs. She achieved mainstream popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with a respective county. The city is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics, and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. With an estimated population in 2024 of 8,478,072 distributed over , the city is the most densely populated major city in the United States. New York City has more than double the population of Los Angeles, the nation's second-most populous city. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Variety Show
Korean variety shows are a form of television entertainment in South Korea. Variety shows were developed in 19th century Europe and the United States, and adapted from stage to television in the 20th century. In the late 20th and 21st centuries, variety shows decreased in popularity in Europe and the US. The variety show format was exported to Asia from Europe and the United States, and became popular in South Korea. Variety shows are currently a major part of television entertainment in South Korea. They are usually composed of various stunts, performances, skits, quizzes, comedy acts, etc. Popular celebrities and K-pop idols are also featured on Korean variety shows. History of Korean variety shows Background Television was first introduced to South Korea in the late 1950s, and the first South Korean television broadcasting station was created in 1956. Television was used for entertainment, but also by the government to promote desired values, and the dissemination of other fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J'Kyun
Kim Jeong-tae (; born January 11, 1985), better known by the mononym J'Kyun (), is a South Korean rapper and singer. Career Kim first entered the hip-hop scene in 2003, under the name Jung Kyun. After dropping out of Dongguk University he joined a hip-hop crew known as Diamond Tribe with members: JuNi, Freestarr, LEGO, and Marco and Lugar of Mo'Real, who performed frequently at Club Belly in Apgujeong-dong. He began work on his debut album in the Summer of 2003, with producers: Marco and Lee-ryung. The extended play, ''Just Clap'', was finally released in November 2005. In 2008, Kim officially changed his stage name to J'Kyun after his Diss track directed at San E went viral. His activities began to gain more attention when he joined the music group, Romantic City and produced lyrics under the name Rocy. He withdrew from the group in late 2010 just before the release of a new album. Shortly after this he became part of a group by the name Fresh Boyz, composed of members: Ceej ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS World
KBS World () is the international broadcasting division of the South Korean broadcast television network Korean Broadcasting System. The division operates KBS World TV, KBS World Radio, and . History The foreign-language radio broadcast from KBS (before its restructure into a public broadcaster in March 1973) was started as "The Voice of Free Korea" in 1953. It officially became a part of KBS in July 1968. The station was renamed Radio Korea in March 1973, and then Radio Korea International in August 1994. In July 2003, KBS World, an international television channel aimed at Koreans abroad, started broadcasting. In March 2005, Radio Korea International became KBS World Radio. Most of the programs are subtitled for the audience they are broadcast to, in languages such as English, Chinese, Malay, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. Services Radio KBS World Radio is South Korea's sole foreign language promotional broadcast for the entire world. Its programming features news, cultu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JoongAng Ilbo
''The JoongAng'', formerly known as ''JoongAng Ilbo'' (), is a South Korean daily newspaper published in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the three biggest newspapers in South Korea, and a newspaper of record for South Korea. The paper also publishes an English edition, ''Korea JoongAng Daily'', in alliance with the ''International New York Times''. It is often regarded as the holding company of JoongAng Group ''chaebol'' (a spin-off from Samsung) as it is owner of various affiliates, such as the broadcast station and drama producing company JTBC, and movie theatres chain Megabox. History It was first published on September 22, 1965, by Lee Byung-chul, the founder of Samsung Group which once owned the Tongyang Broadcasting Company (TBC). In 1980, ''JoongAng Ilbo'' gave up TBC and TBC merged with KBS. ''JoongAng Ilbo'' is the pioneer in South Korea for the use of horizontal copy layout, topical sections, and specialist reporters with investigative reporting teams. Since Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoon Mi-rae
Natasha Shanta Reid (born May 31, 1981), better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae (), often stylized as ''Yoonmirae'', is an American-born based South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer, who is also a member of Korean hip hop trio MFBTY. Biography Early life and education Yoon was born on May 31, 1981, in Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) in Texas, to a South Korean mother and an African-American father. Her father had been a radio D.J. while serving with the U.S. military in South Korea in the district of Uijeongbu. Yoon's father cites his record collection as an influence to pursue her music career. After she moved to South Korea as a child, she often faced discrimination because of her mixed heritage. Yoon dropped out of school at age fifteen and later took a high school equivalence examination. Discovery, Uptown and Tashannie Yoon was discovered in 1995 when she accompanied a friend to an audition for a new Korean hip hop group. She did not audition herself, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sixth Sense (TV Series)
''Sixth Sense'' () is a South Korean television program that aired on tvN, from September 3 to October 29, 2020, every Thursday at 20:40 (Time in South Korea, KST), and from June 25 to September 24, 2021, every Friday at 20:40 for its second season. On December 27, 2021, it was announced that the third season will start filming in February 2022 with planned broadcast in the first half of 2022. The third season was originally scheduled to air on March 11, 2022, but after producer-director (PD) Jeong Chul-min and cast members Lee Sang-yeob, Mijoo and Jessi (musician), Jessi tested positive for COVID-19 on February 23, the premiere date was postponed to March 18. Overview For Season 1, the cast members, together with a guest (known as the Sixth Man), visit three different places (or people). One of the three is entirely Lie, fabricated from scratch by the production team, and the cast members and the Sixth Man have to figure out which one is entirely fabricated, by using their "s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hangout With Yoo
''Hangout with Yoo'' () is a South Korean reality/variety show broadcast by MBC TV. It premiered on July 27, 2019, and airs on Saturdays at 18:30 ( KST). Synopsis This is a show that was started in order to find out what Yoo Jae-suk would be doing during his days off. Subsequently, the show showcases Yoo (and currently, with six new fixed cast members) taking on various projects, with him taking on various secondary roles. Segments (Only segments that last at least three episodes will be listed here) * Throwaway Entertainment (later named JS Entertainment): Throwaway Entertainment was formed with female duo JuJu Secret (Mijoo and Park Jin-joo) and male group One Top (Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Jo Se-ho, Yang Se-hyung, Yoo Byung-jae, Lee Yi-kyung, Hwang Kwang-hee, and formerly Nam Chang-hee). They will continue producing the groups depending on the public's vote of "GO" or "STOP." *Camera Relay: PD Kim Tae-ho will first pass the camera to Yoo and from there the camera relay co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Man (South Korean TV Series)
''Running Man'' () is a South Korean variety show, formerly part of Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS' ''Good Sunday'' lineup. It first aired on July 11, 2010. It is the longest running Korean variety show. ''Running Man'' was originally classified as an "urban action variety"; a genre of variety shows in an urban environment. The Master of ceremonies, MCs and guests were to complete missions at a landmark to win the race. The show has since shifted to a more familiar Reality show, reality-Variety show, variety show concept focused on game show, games. It has garnered attention as being the comeback program for Yoo Jae-suk, the main MC of the program, after leaving ''Good Sunday''s ''Family Outing'' in February 2010. The show has become popular in other parts of Asia, and has gained online popularity among Hallyu fans, having been fansubbed into various languages, such as English, Persian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Burmese, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo Jae-suk
Yoo Jae-suk (; or ; born on 14 August 1972) is a South Korean comedian, host and television personality. He has hosted several variety television shows in South Korea, including ''Infinite Challenge'', ''Running Man (South Korean TV series), Running Man'', ''Happy Together (2001 TV series), Happy Together, and Hangout with Yoo, Hangout With Yoo''. Known for his quick wit and appeal across a wide range of demographics, Yoo has established himself as one of South Korea's top comedians and TV personalities, as well as one of the most well-known and popular celebrities in South Korea. Early life and education Born on 14 August 1972 in Suyu-dong, Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea, Yoo is the eldest of three siblings. In 1991, he completed his high school education and graduated from the Yongmoon High School in Seoul. In the same year, Yoo entered the acting department of Seoul Institute of the Arts. Career Beginnings Yoo's television debut was on the Korean Broadcasting Syst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SBS TV (South Korean TV Channel)
SBS TV (Seoul Broadcasting System Television) is a South Korean free-to-air television channel operated by Seoul Broadcasting System. The channel was launched on 9 December 1991. Unlike competing network MBC, SBS operates using a federalized structure, managing a network of nine stations (of which SBS in Seoul is the flagship) to supply programming, while the affiliates outside Seoul carry local programming to cater to local needs. History SBS TV is South Korea's second commercial television station after MBC TV, MBC News Now and was established on 9 December 1991. In June 1990, following a ten-year hiatus due to the effects of the shutdown of the Tongyang Broadcasting Company due to the effects of a massive press merger, the Korean government started granting television licenses to the private sector again. At the time, NHK's satellite channel NHK BS1 was easily available in Korea by owners of satellite dishes, and this raised concerns over the trauma of Korea under Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High School Rapper (season 1)
''High School Rapper'' () is a 2017 South Korean survival hip hop TV show. It aired on Mnet starting February 10, 2017 and was hosted by Jeong Jun-ha and Haha. In March, 2017, it was confirmed by Mnet that the show will have a second season. Season overview Mentors * YDG, Swings, Deepflow, Mad Clown, Jessi, Seo Chul-gu & Giriboy Preliminary round – events From episode 1 to episode 3 preliminary round was on air. High school students from six areas participated in the preliminary round. Only ten students survived in each area. * Controversy over participant's personality: There was controversy over personality from the first episode. Jang Yong-jun was at the center of the controversy. Jang Yong-jun got compliment from mentors for showing extraordinary rap skills, especially Swings at episode 1. However the next day, his improper behavior as a student (prostitution and drinking) was widely broadcast over the media. Also, being known that he is a son of politician Jang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
