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Cross Gene
Cross Gene (Korean: 크로스진; stylized as CROSS GENE) is a 6 member boy band based in South Korea which debuted on June 11, 2012. Signed under Amuse Korea, the group consists of South Korean member: Shin is the only member still under their label, Amuse Korea. They released their debut mini-album ''Timeless: Begins'' in 2012, which peaked at #8 on the Gaon weekly album chart. History 2012: Formation and ''Timeless: Begins'' On May 26, 2012, Amuse Korea revealed that they would be debuting a multinational group consisting of South Korean, Japanese and Chinese singers. Among the members is Shin Won-ho (Shin), an actor who had previously appeared in television dramas and advertisements. Terada Takuya, an Amuse model and actor, was also announced in the lineup and upon Cross Gene's debut became the first fully Japanese K-Pop idol. The entertainment company explained the meaning behind the group's name, stating that the group would "cross the superior genes of each country to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shibuya Public Hall
is a theatre located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was completed in 1964 to host the weightlifting events in the 1964 Summer Olympics. The theatre was sponsored by Dentsu and Suntory, which paid 80 million to rename it C.C. Lemon Hall (after their beverage of the same name) from 2006 to 2011. The hall closed on October 4, 2015, for reconstruction work. It was reopened on October 13, 2019, when it was again renamed; this time as Line Cube Shibuya. The new management team is formed by Amuse, Inc. (representative company), Line Corporation and Pacific Art center until March 31, 2029. Notable events * The Tamla-Motown Festival was held February 13, 1968 at the Hall featuring Stevie Wonder and Martha & the Vandellas. * Rory Gallagher played here on January 26 and 27, 1975. * Iron Maiden played here two times in 1982. * George Duke played here 30 November - 01 December in 1983. * U2 played at the hall for the first time with two concerts on the 26th and 27 November 1983 during their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
20th Century Boy And Girl
''Children of the 20th Century'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Han Ye-seul and Kim Ji-suk with Lee Sang-woo, Ryu Hyun-kyung and Lee Sang-hee. The series aired on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST), from October 9 to November 28, 2017. Synopsis The story follows three women in their mid-thirties as they navigate their love lives, friendships, and their familial ties. Cast Main * Han Ye-seul as Sa Jin-jin **Kang Mi-na as young Sa Jin-jin :An idol turned actress adored by many. Despite her good looks and fame, she has not dated before. * Kim Ji-suk as Gong Ji-won ** Kim In-seong as young Gong Ji-won :An investment banker with a Harvard MBA, and a background in Wall Street. He is innocent in love and remains loyal to his first love. *Lee Sang-woo as Anthony / Lee Chul-min **Park Seo-ham as young Anthony :A former boy band member of Boys Be Ambitious. Sa Jin-jin's crush since young. He is also Ji-won's step brother. * Ryu Hyun-kyung as Han A-reum **S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Ji-hyun
Jun Ji-hyun (born Wang Ji-hyun on 30 October 1981), also known by her English name Gianna Jun, is a South Korean actress and model. She has received multiple awards, including two Grand Bell Awards for Best Actress and a Daesang (Grand Prize) for Television at the Baeksang Art Awards. Jun rose to fame for her role as ''The Girl'' in the romantic comedy film ''My Sassy Girl'' (2001), which became a tremendous sensation across Asia and sparked an international breakthrough for Korean cinema. Other notable films include ''Il Mare'' (2000), ''Windstruck'' (2004), ''The Thieves'' (2012), ''The Berlin File'' (2013) and ''Assassination'' (2015). She also starred in television series ''My Love from the Star'' (2013–2014), ''The Legend of the Blue Sea'' (2016–2017) and '' Jirisan'' (2021), as well as the Netflix series ''Kingdom'' (2020–present). Jun Ji-hyun's success in film and television has established her as a top Hallyu star. She is referred to as one of "The Troika" along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Min-ho (actor, Born 1987)
Lee Min-ho (, born June 22, 1987) is a South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director and businessman. He gained widespread fame worldwide with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009) which also earned him the Best New Actor award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. His notable lead roles in television series include ''Personal Taste'' (2010), ''City Hunter'' (2011), ''Faith'' (2012), ''The Heirs'' (2013), ''The Legend of the Blue Sea'' (2016). In 2020 he starred in Studio Dragon's '' The King: Eternal Monarch'', which grossed US$135 million. Apart from his television career, Lee featured in the first lead role in the film ''Gangnam Blues'' (2015). This was followed by his first China-produced film ''Bounty Hunters'' (2016), and the mini-romance-web-series ''Line Romance'' (2014), both collectively grossed US$51 million. The success of Lee's television series established him as a top Hallyu star; he is the most followed South Korean actor on social media. Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legend Of The Blue Sea
''The Legend of the Blue Sea'' () is a 2016–2017 South Korean television series starring Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho. Inspired by a classic Joseon legend from Korea's first collection of unofficial historical tales about a fisherman who captures and releases a mermaid, this drama tells the love story of a con-artist and a mermaid who travels across the ocean to find him. The series aired on SBS from November 16, 2016, to January 25, 2017, every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:00 ( KST). The series achieved a peak audience ratings of 21.0%. Synopsis The series centres on the love story of Shim Cheong (Jun Ji-hyun), a mermaid, and Heo Joon-jae (Lee Min-ho), a witty con-artist. Focusing on rebirth, fate, and unrequited love, their tale is juxtaposed with the parallel story of their Joseon-era incarnations, the mermaid, Se-hwa, and town head, Kim Dam-ryeong. Dam-ryeong and Se-hwa During the Joseon era, a mermaid saves the son of a nobleman, Kim Dam-ryeong, from drowning. Following t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Show (South Korean TV Series)
''The Show'' (; previously ''The Show: All New K-Pop'' (season 2), ''The Show: All About K-Pop'' (season 3)) is a South Korean music television program broadcast by SBS M. It airs live every Tuesday and is broadcast from the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. Since January 2019, ''The Show'' is broadcast live to over 20 countries through Paramount Network, MTV France and on TBS in Japan. Chart system ''The Shows chart system was introduced at the beginning of its fourth season which started on October 28, 2014 and was named ''The Show Choice''. This chart tracking from Saturday to Friday. The three nominees are chosen from the starring singers every week and the winner of ''The Show Choice'' is determined based on the following criteria: Based source and explanations for each criteria: * Broadcast: Number of times that a songs played on SBS MTV * Digital sales: Number of streaming and download based on Gaon digital chart. * Physical album: Number of copies ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FM Yokohama
FM Yokohama 84.7 is a radio station based in Yokohama, Japan owned by the Yokohama FM Broadcasting Company, a joint venture of Nippon Broadcasting System, Kanagawa Prefectural Government and Bank of Yokohama. This station was featured in the Xbox game Project Gotham Racing 2 ''Project Gotham Racing 2'' is a racing video game developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was released exclusively for the Xbox in November 2003. As in 2001's ''Project Gotham Racing'', the route to advancemen .... Radio in Japan Companies based in Yokohama Mass media in Yokohama {{Asia-radio-station-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pacifico Yokohama
Pacifico Yokohama (パシフィコ横浜, ''Pashifiko Yokohama''), officially known as , is a convention and exhibition center in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The center located in the western tip of waterfront Minato Mirai 21 district is one of the largest MICE venues in the nation. The Conference Center and Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel were completed first on July 29, 1991 with the Exhibition Hall subsequently completed on October 12. On April 25, 1994, National Convention Hall of Yokohama was completed. In 2001 it was designated the main press centre for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the Exhibition Hall was expanded. The word "Pacifico" which stands for "Pacific" is derived from the Latin "pacificus" ("peace" in English), primarily meaning "peaceful" or "quiet". Pacifico Yokohama is also used as a music venue. The venue will also host Miss International on October 29, 2020. Past events * 2007 Worldcon (65th World Science Fiction Convention) * 2008 World Rob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-Summit
''Non-Summit'' (), also known as ''Abnormal Summit'', is a South Korean television program on JTBC which first aired on July 7, 2014. The show features a panel of non-Korean men, living in South Korea, who debate on various topics and "Korean culture, through the eyes of a foreigner," in a talk show format, in the Korean language. The show concluded its first season on December 4, 2017 with Episode 177, with no set date for a new season. Development The show started productions with veteran Lim Jung-ah, who produced Star Edition, and co-produced, with Yeo Woon-hyuk, variety shows MBC's ''Radio Star'', and JTBC's ''Men's Stuff'', after coming over to the cable company, from the major networks, in 2011. The show's format, presented with humor, is meant to emulate a meeting of world leaders, like Doctors Without Borders, i.e. "Youth Without Borders"; or the United Nations, or G11, and is hosted by Jun Hyun-moo "Chairman", Yoo Se-yoon "Secretary General", and Sung Si-kyung "Chai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Sonic
The , also known as Supersonic, is an annual two- or three-day rock festival held at the same time in Osaka and Chiba, Japan. The majority of the bands playing in Osaka the first day go to Chiba the following day and vice versa. The line-up contains Japanese rock musicians from major and independent record companies, plus international acts. In 2017, the festival was expanded to include Shanghai, China. History Summer Sonic Festival was founded in 2000 in Japan, by Naoki Shimizu, CEO of Tokyp promotions company Creativeman Productions Ltd. Addressing the ever-growing demand for western music, the festival drew established and emerging musical acts of most genres to become, by 2010, Japan's biggest music event. The Chiba event takes place every August at the massive Makuhari Messe convention center, which overlooks Tokyo Bay, and at the Zozo Marine Stadium. In Osaka, the venue is Maishima Sonic Park. At all venues, there is always a large arena main stage and several other smalle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
