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Mr. Trot
''Mr. Trot'' () is a South Korean reality television and talent show. The show is the male version of the popular ''Miss Trot'', an audition show for singers who perform trot music. It was produced with the planning intent of "a new concept trot audition program that will add firepower to the hot-tempered Korean trot craze and create a next-generation trot star that will lead the second trot heyday". It aired on TV Chosun every Thursday from January 2 to March 12, 2020. ''Mr. Trot'' became one of the most popular shows on South Korean television. it is the highest rated show in cable television history of South Korea. The show was followed by ' which aired beginning in October 2021 and widened the scope of music beyond trot while preserving the format and host of ''Miss'' and ''Mr. Trot''. In 2022, it was announced that ''Mr. Trot'' would be returning for its second season. The season aired its first episode on December 22, 2022 at 22:00 KST on TV Chosun. Broadcast Main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talent Show
A talent show or talent contest is an event in which participants perform the arts of singing, dancing, lip-syncing, acting, martial arts, playing an instrument, poetry, comedy or other activities to showcase skills. Many talent shows are performances rather than contests, but some are actual contests. In the instance of a contest, participants may be motivated to perform for a reward, trophy, or prize of some kind. For example, a high school might not have many students with any interest in performing in front of the student body for the sole purpose of performing alone and may offer different prizes as an incentive for these students to participate in the contest. Media Since the late 1940s, talent shows have become a notable genre of reality television. Ever since the original airing of ''Doorway to Fame'' in 1947, countless spin-offs have been produced. In order of oldest to newest, here they are: * ''Doorway to Fame'' (1947); * '' The Original Amateur Hour'' (1948); * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Hyun-bin
Park Ji-ung (; born October 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Park Hyun-bin (), is a South Korean trot singer. Dubbed the "Prince of Trot", he made his debut in 2006 and has released three studio albums. His songs have become popular chants and rally songs sung at sporting events or election campaigns due to their catchy lyrics and tunes. Early life Park was born and raised in Gwangmyeong and moved to the Incheon area when he was in middle school. He was exposed to music from an early age as his father was an amateur saxophone player and his mother is a former vocal instructor. After completing his mandatory military service in the Republic of Korea Air Force, where he was part of the band, he decided to pursue a career in music and majored in voice at the Chugye University for the Arts. During his second year in college, he auditioned at Jang Yoon-jeong's agency and was selected. Career Park debuted in 2006 with the album ''Gondre Mandre''. At that time he was given the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyun Young
Hyun Young (; born September 6, 1976), born Yoo Hyun-young (), is a South Korean entertainer. She has worked as a model, TV show host, actress, singer, instructor for Public relations and Personal Financial Planning at colleges, companies. Educated at Yong In University and Korea University, she is known for her unusual, almost cartoon-like voice. Career Television Hyun Young appears in numerous Korean television shows, and was mainstay on KBS's variety show, '' Heroine 6'', since 2005 until the show's final episode in 2007.Since 2007, she has acted as one of the team leaders for the variety show ''Jiwhaza!'' ("''Burst! Mental concentration''"), airing on SBS. She is also one of the main 5 stars on KBS's '' High-Five'', part of its ''Happy Sunday'' line-up. She was also part of ''Introducing a Star's Friend'' as a presenter. Music Hyun Young has recorded the Korean version of " Dragostea din tei" (otherwise known as the Numa Numa song), titled "Nuna's Dream" ("누 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Minho
Jang Ho-geun (, born 11 September 1977), known professionally as Jang Minho (), is a South Korean singer. He competed in the TV Chosun audition show ''Mr. Trot'', placing in the top sixth. He is also a model, dancer, and TV presenter. Early life Jang Ho-geun was born on 11 September 1977, in Busan and moved to Incheon while he was little. He is the youngest of three siblings. He has a brother and a sister. When he was a high school student, he went to acting school in Seoul from Incheon and did modeling for various TV commercials. Career Singer debut as a leader of an idol group U-BeS (1997–1999) Jang started his musical career as a leader of the Korean idol group U-BeS in 1997. At that time, he used his real name. He spent a year before debut as a trainee for practicing singing and dancing with his group members. The group released two regular albums but disbanded due to poor album sales and disagreements with the agency. He revealed in a 2020 interview that they we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuu
Kim Ji-woo (, born October 20, 1999), known professionally by her stage name Chuu (), is a South Korean singer, actress and television personality. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Loona and its sub-unit, yyxy. Early life Kim Ji-woo was born on October 20, 1999, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, North Chungcheong, South Korea. She is the eldest of three children, with two younger brothers. For her audition she sang "Halo (Beyoncé song), Halo" by Beyoncé. Her stage name "Chuu" is derived from saying her given name quickly. She graduated from and . Career 2017–2022: Debut with Loona and solo activities On December 14, 2017, Chuu was revealed as the tenth member of the Korean idol girl group Loona. As part of the group's pre-debut release strategy, on December 28, she released her Chuu (single album), self-titled single album with "Heart Attack" as its title track. ''Chuu'' reached number 8 on the Circle Album Chart, Gaon Album Chart. She wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Daniel
Kang Daniel (; born Kang Eui-geon, December 10, 1996), stylized as KANGDANIEL, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, television host, and businessman who rose to fame in early 2017 as the first-place winner of the Produce 101 Season 2, second season of reality competition series ''Produce 101''. He is a former member of the show's resulting boy group Wanna One that, at the time, was a major power player in the K-pop industry. Following the end of Wanna One's activities as a group, Kang took a six-month hiatus from the entertainment industry and took over management of his career. In mid-2019, he released his solo debut extended play (EP), ''Color on Me'', which was a commercial success that topped South Korea's Gaon Album Chart. His subsequent works from his color series titled ''Cyan (EP), Cyan'' (2020) and ''Magenta (EP), Magenta'' (2020) also topped the Gaon Album Chart with the former's 2U (Kang Daniel song), title track earning Kang his first domestic top ten single. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hyun-woo (entertainer, Born 1966)
Lee Hyun-woo, born Lee Sang-won (March 6, 1966), also known as Jessie Lee, is a Korean-American singer and actor. Career Lee Hyun-woo made his entertainment debut in 1991 with the album ''Black Rainbow'' and rose to fame with hit songs such as "Dream" and "Day After the Break-up." He later transitioned into acting, appearing in television dramas such as ''Cats on the Roof'' (2003), ''Wedding'' (2005), '' Dal-ja's Spring'' (2007) and ''Oh! My Lady'' (2010), as well as the films '' S Diary'' (2004), ''Before the Summer Passes Away'' (2007), and ''The Forgotten Bag'' (2011). Personal life Lee married freelance curator Lee Je-ni on February 21, 2009. Their first son Lee Dong-ha was born in September 2009, and their second son Lee Ju-ha was born in April 2011; both appeared with him in the reality show '' The Return of Superman''. On January 13, 1993, Lee was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession; he was released on bail on February 1. In March 1993, he was banned from appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hong-gi
Lee Hong-gi (; born March 2, 1990), also known mononymously as Hongki, is a South Korean singer, actor, and media personality. He is best known as the front man of rock band F.T. Island. In 2015, Lee debuted as a solo artist with the releases of his first Korean extended play '' FM302'' and his first Japanese album, '' AM302''. As an actor, Lee started his career by starring in children drama '' Magic Kid Masuri'' (2002). He later successfully transitioned to adult role and participated in various television dramas, notably '' ''You're Beautiful'''' (2009) and ''A Korean Odyssey'' (2017). He started a YouTube career by launching personal channel ''Honggi Jonggi'' in April 2022. Acting career Before Lee Hong-gi debuted as a singer with the band F.T. Island, he was a child actor, making his acting debut in 2002 with KBS2 TV series '' Magic Kid Masuri'' as Masuri's friend Kim Ji-hoon. This children drama gained popularity among elementary school students during its run. He w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh My Girl
Oh My Girl (, stylized in all caps or OMG) is a South Korean girl group formed by WM Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Hyojung, Mimi, YooA, Seunghee, Yubin and Arin (singer), Arin. Originally an eight-piece group, JinE left the group in October 2017 due to health issues, and Jiho left in May 2022. Oh My Girl debuted on April 20, 2015, with an Oh My Girl (EP), eponymous extended play. History 2015–2016: Debut, early years and JinE's hiatus Oh My Girl was publicized as the sister group of label-mate group B1A4. On March 26, 2015, teaser images of the eight members were released as well as their concept images. On April 20, the group released their first extended play, ''Oh My Girl (EP), Oh My Girl'', which included the single "Cupid". They held their debut showcase the same day. They first performed the single on SBS MTV's ''The Show (South Korean TV series), The Show'' on April 21. On June 21, the group announced that they were currently preparing a new a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyojung
Choi Hyo-jung (; born on July 28, 1994), better known mononymously as Hyojung is a South Korean singer. She is the leader of the South Korean girl group Oh My Girl. Early life Hyojung was born on July 28, 1994, in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Career 2015–2018: Debut with Oh My Girl & other activities On April 20, 2015, Hyojung made her debut as a member of Oh My Girl with their first extended play, ''Oh My Girl.'' In February 2017, she competed on ''King of Mask Singer'' under the name "Moon," appearing in episode 98. In April 2018, alongside Arin and Binnie, she debuted in Oh My Girl's first sub-unit, ''Oh My Girl Banhana.'' 2019–present: Solo activities In August 2019, it was confirmed that Hyojung would be taking part in '' Queendom''. She also started running her YouTube channel "JJung2eonni" since May 28 of the same year. In January 2020, she became a DJ for Naver Now's "Avenger Girls". In September 2020, she was announced to be a host for OnStyle's ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jun-su
Kim Jun-su (; born December 15, 1986), known mononymously as Junsu or known under the stage name XIA ( ; ) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and musical actor. He is a member of JYJ, and was one of the original members of boy band TVXQ, where he was formerly known by the stage name Xiah Junsu (). In November 2021, Kim formed his own agency Palm Tree Island, with him as CEO. Kim made his debut in 2003 as a member of TVXQ, a boy band produced and formed by South Korean record label and talent agency SM Entertainment, having previously been a trainee for six years. He had released four Korean albums, four Japanese albums, thirty Japanese singles and several Korean singles with TVXQ in the six years his career. In 2009, Kim and fellow TVXQ members Kim Jaejoong and Park Yoochun filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, arguing that their exclusive contracts were unilaterally disadvantageous towards the artists and should be invalidated. The Seoul Central District Court ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom (entertainer)
Lee Min-ho (; born May 10, 1982), better known as Boom (), is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter. He has made numerous television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well. Career He debuted in 1997 with the group Key with the first album ''Key''. After their disbandment in 1998, he joined Nuclear in 1999 and released one album, ''Nuclear'', before disbandment. Later in 2001, he joined Lexa, which disbanded after a year. In 2006, Boom released his first solo single "Boom Up", followed by his second single "Shout Out" in 2007. Boom gained popularity through his comic appearances on variety shows such as '' X-man'' and ''Love Letter''. He went on to host shows such as ''Mnet's School of Rock'', although it was not until 2008 where he became well known as an MC through popular shows such as '' Idol Show'', '' Star King'' and ''Champagne''. From 2009, he hosted a special segment, Boom Academy, with Super Junior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
