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2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards
The 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony, also known as 2021 MAMA, organized by CJ E&M and broadcast through its music channel Mnet, took place live on December 11, 2021. The ceremony was held at CJ ENM Contents World in Paju, South Korea. The theme for the ceremony was titled as "Make Some Noise". The ceremony was the 23rd in the show's history. Background On July 20, 2021, it was reported by Ilgan Sports the ceremony is undergoing discussion to be held in Hong Kong despite the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions. On September 7, it was announced the ceremony would be held at CJ ENM Contents World in Paju, South Korea. This will be the second consecutive year, the ceremony will take place in South Korea only. On October 13, Mnet announced that Lee Hyori will be hosting the ceremony. She will be the first female host for Mnet Asian Music Awards. In addition, Mnet also announced that the theme of the ceremony titled as "Make Some Noise". Mnet also announced that it will be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paju
Paju () is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Paju was made a city in 1997; it had previously been a county (''gun''). The city area of Paju is ,"Paju (Gyeonggi-do Province)." ''Naver Encyclopedia of Knowledge''. Naver, 2015. 4 Mar. 2016. and it is located just south of Panmunjeom on the 38th parallel. In 2015, the population of Paju was over 427,000. To defend the South Korean capital, Seoul, many U.S. and South Korean Army bases are set up in the area. In 2002, the northernmost South Korean railway station, Dorasan, was opened. North Korean territory and Kaesong City can be seen from Mount Dora in the city. City symbols Cosmos Cosmos is Paju City's representative of flowers growing wild in Spring. It has very strong vitality, and symbolize unity and harmonious life as a citizen of Paju City. The flowers have different colors, including pale pink and red. Gingko Ginkgos are usually planted as street trees. People can obtain high-quality wood from them. Also, their lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sana (singer)
, known mononymously as Sana (; ja, サナ), is a Japanese singer based in South Korea. She is one of three Japanese members of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed in 2015 by JYP Entertainment. Early life Sana was born on December 29, 1996 in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan, as an only child. Sana stated that she wanted to become a singer and dancer early on and was inspired by K-pop groups such as Girls' Generation. In addition to her native Japanese, she speaks Korean and basic English. Career Pre-debut Sana began training with EXPG in Osaka in 2009, originally planning to be a singer in Japan, rather than South Korea. During her middle school years, she was scouted by a JYP Entertainment (JYPE) employee at a shopping mall and was invited to participate in the annual JYP Japan audition the following day. Sana passed the audition and joined the JYPE trainee program in South Korea in April 2012. She trained for over three years before her eventual debut with Twice. At one t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Ye-ri
Han Ye-ri (born Kim Ye-ri on December 23, 1984) is a South Korean actress. Career Han built her filmography by starring in short films and indies. She drew notice in the sports drama '' As One'' (2012), for which she learned the Hamgyŏng dialect in her role as real-life North Korean table tennis athlete Yu Sun-bok. She played her first mainstream leading roles in the action thrillers '' Commitment'' (2013) and ''Haemoo'' (2014), and romantic film ''A Dramatic Night'' (2015). Han also starred in the critically acclaimed indie '' Worst Woman'' (2016) by Kim Jong-kwan. Han extended her filmography to television, starring in sageuk ''Six Flying Dragons'' (2015-2016) and youth comedy ''Hello, My Twenties!'' (2016-2017). In 2021, Han's Hollywood debut, '' Minari'', was nominated for six categories at the 93rd Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Music, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor. In April 2021, Han signed with USA agency Echo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Joong-ki
Song Joong-ki (; born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama '' Sungkyunkwan Scandal'' (2010) and the variety show '' Running Man'' (2010–2011) as one of the original cast members. Since then, he has played a diverse spectrum of roles in the television series '' The Innocent Man'' (2012), '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016), ''Arthdal Chronicles'' (2019), ''Vincenzo'' (2021) and ''Reborn Rich'' (2022), as well as the hit films ''A Werewolf Boy'' (2012), ''The Battleship Island'' (2017) and ''Space Sweepers'' (2021). Song was Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2012 and in 2017. He was first included in the ''Forbes'' Korea Power Celebrity list in 2013 placing seventh, and subsequently ranking second in 2017, and seventh in 2018. The success of his TV series and film works internationally established him as a top Hallyu star in the Korean entertainment industry. Early life and education Song is the secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rain (entertainer)
Jung Ji-hoon (; born June 25, 1982), better known by his stage name Rain (Korean: 비; IPA: Help:IPA/Korean.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː,_is_a_South_Korean_singer,_songwriter,_dancer,_actor,_and_record_producer._Rain's_musical_career_includes_seven_albums_(six_Korean,_one_Japanese),_28_singles_and_numerous_concert_tours_around_the_world._He_achieved_breakthrough_success_with_his_third_Korean_album,_'' piː.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː">Help:IPA/Korean.html"_;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː,_is_a_South_Korean_singer,_songwriter,_dancer,_actor,_and_record_producer._Rain's_musical_career_includes_seven_albums_(six_Korean,_one_Japanese),_28_singles_and_numerous_concert_tours_around_the_world._He_achieved_breakthrough_success_with_his_third_Korean_album,_''It's_Raining_(album)">It's_Raining''_(2004),_which_spawned_the_It's_Raining_(Rain_song).html" ;"title="It's_Raining_(album).html" ;"title="Help:IPA/Korean">piː.html" ;"title="Help:IPA/K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanna One
Wanna One () was a South Korean boy band formed by CJ E&M through the second season of ''Produce 101''. The group was composed of eleven members: Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Lee Dae-hwi, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woo-jin, Lai Kuan-lin, Yoon Ji-sung, Hwang Min-hyun, Bae Jin-young and Ha Sung-woon. The group debuted on August 7, 2017, under Swing Entertainment and CJ E&M. Their contract ended on December 31, 2018, but their final activity as a group was their last concert on January 24–27, 2019. History Pre-debut: ''Produce 101'' Wanna One was formed through the 'survival' competition series ''Produce 101'' (season 2), which aired on Mnet from April 7 until June 16, 2017. Out of an initial 101 trainees representing various agencies, the final 11 were chosen by audience voting and announced via live television broadcast. Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. Park Ji-hoon was a child actor and had appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Woman Fighter
''Street Woman Fighter'' ( ko, 스트릿 우먼 파이터), often abbreviated as ''SWF'', is the debut season of a South Korean dance competition franchise of the same name. It premiered on Mnet on August 24, 2021, and aired every Tuesday at 22:20 KST before concluding on October 26, 2021. It revolved around eight female dance crews fighting for the position of Korea's best female dance crew to represent street dance in the country (loosely marketed under the term 'K-dance'). The winning crew (HolyBang) received million, a sponsorship deal with Budweiser, and the Street Woman Fighter trophy. The season would later be followed by a second season, ''Street Man Fighter'', of the same premise though with male contestants. Judge panel, presenters and guests The program is presented by Kang Daniel. The judge panel in this season consists of three dancers from SM Entertainment: * BoA * Taeyong ( NCT) * Hwang Sang-hoon Special guests "4 Legends of K-pop" mission (episode 4) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Sheeran
Edward Christopher Sheeran (; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, '' No. 5 Collaborations Project''. He signed with Asylum Records the same year. Sheeran's debut album, '' +'' (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011 and topped the UK Albums Chart. It contained his first hit single "The A Team". In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. Sheeran's second studio album, '' ×'' (pronounced "multiply"), topped charts around the world upon its release in June 2014. It was named the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015. In the same year, ''×'' won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards, and he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2NE1
2NE1 (, ) was a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, which was active between 2009 and 2016. The group was composed of four members: Bom, CL, Dara, and Minzy. Known for breaking typical stereotypes of K-pop, musical experimentation, fashion, and stage presence, they are recognized for expanding girl group styles in the Korean music industry and have become one of the leading figures of the Korean wave. The group was introduced in March 2009 after appearing on the promotional single "Lollipop" alongside labelmate Big Bang. 2NE1 rose to prominence with the release of their debut extended play '' 2NE1'' (2009), which featured the singles "Fire" and " I Don't Care". The latter was named the Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year, making 2NE1 the first idol group to receive a daesang (grand prize) in the same year of debut. They followed up their debut EP with their first studio album, '' To Anyone'' (2010), and their second EP; the latter produced four char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinee
Shinee ( ; ko, 샤이니, Syaini; ja, シャイニー, Shainī; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop". The group currently is composed of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-piece group, vocalist Jonghyun died in December 2017. Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first EP, '' Replay'', on SBS' '' Inkigayo'' with their single " Replay". The group gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, the group released their first Korean studio album, ''The Shinee World'', which won Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards. Shinee further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles " Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer". "Ring Ding Dong" charted on top of several ... [...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, presentin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stray Kids
Stray Kids (; often abbreviated as SKZ) is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name. The group is composed of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. Originally a nine-piece group, member Woojin left due to undisclosed personal reasons in October 2019. Stray Kids released their pre-debut extended play (EP) ''Mixtape'' in January 2018 and officially debuted on March 25 with the EP ''I Am Not'', followed by other two ''I Am'' series EPs, ''I Am Who'' and '' I Am You''. Their ''Clé'' trilogy EPs were issued in 2019, consisting of '' Clé 1: Miroh'', '' Clé 2: Yellow Wood'', and '' Clé: Levanter''. The group's first studio album '' Go Live'' was released in 2020, becoming their first platinum-certified album by Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). That year, Stray Kids also made their Japanese debut with the compilation album ''SKZ2020'' through Epic Records Japan. In 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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