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Hoshi (South Korean Singer)
Kwon Soon-young (; born June 15, 1996), professionally known by his stage name Hoshi (), is a South Korean singer, dancer and choreographer under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group Seventeen and the leader of the Performance Team. He is also part of the special unit BSS. Hoshi released his first solo mixtape, ''Spider'', on April 2, 2021. Early life Kwon Soon-young was born in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Hoshi attended Maseok High School and then enrolled in Hanyang University. Career 2011-2014: Pre-debut He joined Pledis Entertainment in late 2011, where he received training for the next 4 years. In 2013, he appeared on '' Seventeen TV'', an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games. The online show a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do
Namyangju () is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. To the east is Gapyeong County, to the west is Guri City, and to the north is Pocheon City. Namyangju-si was originally a southern part of Yangju-gun, but was separated into Namyangju-gun in April 1980. In 1995, Migeum-si and Namyangju-gun were merged to form an urban and rural complex. The city hall is located in Geumgok-dong and Dasan-dong, and the administrative districts are 6-eup, 3-myeon, and 7-dong. History of Namyangju Namyangju historical character: Jeong Yak-yong, also Jeong Yag-yong or Dasan[] (1762–1836), was a leading Korean philosopher during the Joseon Dynasty. He is widely regarded as the greatest of the Silhak thinkers, who advocated that the formalist Neo-Confucian philosophy of Joseon return to practical concerns. Jeong Yag-yong and his brothers were also among the earliest Korean converts to Roman Catholicism. Jeong was born, and also ended his days, in modern-day Namyangju, Gyeonggi province * 1950 O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Streaming Media
Streaming media is multimedia that is delivered and consumed in a continuous manner from a source, with little or no intermediate storage in network elements. ''Streaming'' refers to the delivery method of content, rather than the content itself. Distinguishing delivery method from the media applies specifically to telecommunications networks, as most of the traditional media delivery systems are either inherently ''streaming'' (e.g. radio, television) or inherently ''non-streaming'' (e.g. books, videotape, audio CDs). There are challenges with streaming content on the Internet. For example, users whose Internet connection lacks sufficient bandwidth may experience stops, lags, or poor buffering of the content, and users lacking compatible hardware or software systems may be unable to stream certain content. With the use of buffering of the content for just a few seconds in advance of playback, the quality can be much improved. Livestreaming is the real-time delivery of co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Make My Day
''You Make My Day'' is the fifth extended play by South Korean boy group Seventeen. It was released on July 16, 2018, by Pledis Entertainment Pledis Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment company founded by Han Sung-Soo in 2007. The label is home to actress Nana, Hwang Min-hyun, Baekho, and K-pop groups Seventeen and Fromis 9. Its name originates from the pleiades, a star cl .... The album has six tracks, including the single "Oh My!". Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{Seventeen (band) Seventeen (South Korean band) EPs 2018 EPs Korean-language EPs Pop albums by South Korean artists Hybe Corporation EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen, Age
''Teen, Age'' (stylized as ''TEEN, AGE'') is the second studio album by South Korean boy group Seventeen. It was released on November 6, 2017 by Pledis Entertainment with the lead single A lead single (also known as a debut single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date. Release s ... "Clap". Teen, Age was the group's 2nd No.1 on Billboard World Album Charts. The album was later re-released as Seventeen's first special album entitled, ''Director's Cut'', on February 5, 2018, with the title track "Thanks". Track listing Choreography: Choi Youngjoon and Hoshi (Hoshi solely did the choreography for 13월의 춤) Charts Sales Release history References {{Authority control Seventeen (South Korean band) albums 2017 albums Korean-language albums Hybe Corporation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The8
Xu Minghao (; ko, 서명호; born 7 November 1997), better known as The8, is a Chinese singer and dancer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen and its subunit Performance Team. In 2019, he had his official solo debut and served as one of the two dance mentors in the Chinese survival show ''Youth With You''. Early life and education The8 was born in Haicheng, Liaoning, China on 7 November 1997. He attended Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Career 2008–present: Debut, singles, and ''Youth With You'' In 2008, The8 appeared on the Chinese program ''CCTV Variety Show''. Later on, he appeared on the Chinese program ''Day Day Up''. In 2012, The8 participated in the 6th Shanghai World Dance Competition held from 27 to 30 April. He placed in the top 8. He made his first appearance on '' Seventeen TV'' in late 2014. The8 debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen with their first extended play '' 17 Carat'' on 29 May 2015. Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wen Junhui
Wen Junhui (; ; born June 10, 1996), professionally known by his stage name Jun (), is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actor based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen and its subunit Performance Team. Before debuting as a member of Seventeen, Jun was a child actor who starred in multiple films including ''The Pye Dog'' (2006), for which he won the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild's Best New Actor Silver Award, and '' The Legend Is Born: Ip Man'' (2010). Early life Wen Junhui was born on June 10, 1996, in Shenzhen. He has a younger brother named Fengjun who is ten years younger than him. As a child, Jun began starring in commercials at the age of two and worked as a child actor on TV shows and movies in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Career Early career and debut In October 2012, Jun moved to South Korea to undergo training under Pledis Entertainment. From 2013 to 2015, he appeared on '' Seventeen TV'' and ''Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Seventeen
''Going Seventeen'' is the third extended play from South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eas ...n boy band Seventeen. It was released on December 5, 2016, by Pledis Entertainment. The album consists of eight tracks, including the title track, "Boom Boom". Commercial Performance The EP sold 269,866+ copies in South Korea. It peaked at number 1 on the Korean Gaon Chart and number 3 on the US World Billboard Chart. Track listing Choreographed by Choi Youngjoon and Hoshi (although Hoshi solely created the choreography for "HIGHLIGHT"). Notes: * "Highlight" is stylized in all caps. References 2016 EPs Korean-language EPs Kakao M EPs Seventeen (South Korean band) EPs Hybe Corporation EPs {{2010s-pop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love & Letter
''Love & Letter'', also known as ''First Love & Letter'', is the debut studio album by South Korean boy group Seventeen. It was released on April 25, 2016 through Pledis Entertainment. The album is a follow-up to the group's first two EPs, '' 17 Carat'' and ''Boys Be'' (2015). Background and release The album includes 10 tracks and focuses on themes such as the experience of a first love. "Pretty U" was chosen to be the title track of the album and was performed on multiple music shows by the group throughout the following two and a half months. During this time period, the group earned their first two consecutive wins on Show Champion. Their first win was on May 4, 2016, followed by a second win on May 11, 2016. Some tracks on the album are special versions of songs previously released by the group, but sung by the three teams that make up the group respectively. Band members largely created the album, writing or co-writing every track, and composing or co-composing almost ever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woozi
Lee Ji-hoon (; born November 22, 1996), better known by his stage name Woozi (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and record producer. He is a member of the boy band Seventeen. Aside from his work as a soloist and with Seventeen, Woozi has also written for other K-pop artists such as NU'EST W, Ailee, I.O.I and Chanyeol. Early life From a young age, Woozi studied classical music and learned to play the clarinet and other band instruments. He successfully auditioned for Pledis Entertainment and met labelmate Bumzu, a frequent collaborator on music production. He graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School and subsequently enrolled in Hanyang University. Career 2015–present: Debut with Seventeen and solo activities On May 26, 2015, Woozi debuted in the self-producing group Seventeen with the single "Adore U". He helped write and produce every track on their debut extended play (EP) ''17 Carat''. He has since become Seventeen's main producer, alongside singer and songwr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea Music Copyright Association
The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) is a South Korean non-profit copyright collective for musical works, administering public performance and broadcasting rights, and mechanical recording and reproduction rights. Founded in 1964, it is the second collective rights management organization for musical works in Asia, after JASRAC in Japan. It is also one of the largest in Asia, with over 40,000 members. In 2021, it collected (US$221 million) in licensing fees and distributed ₩256 billion (US$196 million) in royalties to its members. Copyright owners—including authors, composers, arrangers, and music publishers—can join KOMCA as associate members. Associate members who have "engaged in substantial musical creation" are promoted to full members by the board of directors. These members can attend and vote at the annual general meeting and can be elected to the board of directors. The board consists of 21 members, elected to three-year terms of office. History KOMCA w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Caramel
Orange Caramel () is the first subgroup of South Korean girl group After School. The subgroup was formed in 2010 with the third generation After School members Nana, Raina, and Lizzy. As of December 2019, Orange Caramel only has one member under the label. According to the group's website however, Raina and Lizzy are still members of the group. History 2010: Debut and two mini albums Orange Caramel debuted on June 16, 2010, with the single "Magic Girl". Their debut mini-album, ''The First Mini Album'' was released on June 21, 2010. The album was a commercial success, peaking at No. 2 on the Gaon Chart with the lead single "Magic Girl" peaking at No. 18. "Magic Girl" was a domestic hit and became famous for its choreography and outfits featuring large bows, with the song's concept proving popular as it was often parodied on variety shows throughout 2010. The mini-album was also released in Taiwan, where a Mandarin version of "The Day You Went Away", a cover from Cyndi Wang, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello Venus
Hello Venus (; often stylized as HELLOVENUS) was a South Korean girl group formed by Tricell Media (formerly a joint venture between Pledis Entertainment and Fantagio). The group originally consisted of: Alice, Nara, Lime, Yooara, Yoonjo and Yooyoung. They debuted with the lead single "Venus" from their debut extended play of the same name on 9 May 2012. In July 2014, Fantagio and Pledis ended their Tricell Media joint ventures. Yooara and Yoonjo remained under Pledis, with the other four members continuing their group activities under Fantagio. In October 2014, Fantagio introduced two new members: Seoyoung and Yeoreum. The group officially disbanded in 2019, after all the members' contracts expired. The group is most notable for songs such as: "Sticky Sticky", " Wiggle Wiggle" and "I'm Ill". History Pre-debut activities Pledis Entertainment collaborated with Fantagio Entertainment, an acting agency, for Hello Venus' showcase in April. Yoo Ara and Yoonjo were trainees of Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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