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Joohoney
Lee Joo-heon (; born October 6, 1994), better known by the stage name Joohoney and formerly mononymously known as Jooheon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Monsta X, which was formed through Mnet's survival show ''No.Mercy'', under Starship Entertainment in 2015. Career 2014: Debut and career beginnings Prior to his debut with Monsta X, Joohoney was part of a project group called Nu Boyz (along with #GUN, Shownu and Wonho) formed under Starship Entertainment in August 2014. The quartet uploaded multiple mixtapes to their company's YouTube channel and also performed at the opening show of Starship X concert in December 2014. In December 2014, Starship Entertainment and Mnet launched a survival program called ''No.Mercy'' and Joohoney was selected along with six other participants (including Shownu and Wonho) as part of the new boy group Monsta X on the last episode of the show. 2015–201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasia X
''Fantasia X'' (stylized as ''FANTASIA X'') is the eighth extended play by the South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released by Starship Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M on May 26, 2020. It had seven tracks, with "Fantasia" as the title track. Background and release This was Monsta X's first comeback without Wonho, as he left the group on October 31, 2019. It was initially set to be released on May 11 but was postponed to May 26, so that Shownu could recover from his back pain. The EP was released in four versions. Critical reception Taylor Glasby of '' Clash'' described ''Fantasia X'' as "a distillation of Monsta X's many parts. Light, breezy pop ('Beautiful Night') nestles beside sensual, bassy funk ('It Ain't Over'), the record's middle section reinforced by the commanding brass and EDM of 'Chaotic' and a thumping party track – 'Zone'". "Stand Up" is "a confession of pain experienced but also a rallying cry to prevail" and "beneath its bouncy, trop-house beats" is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonho (singer)
Lee Ho-seok (, born March 1, 1993), known by his stage name Wonho (), is a South Korean singer under Highline Entertainment. He is a former member of the South Korean boy group Monsta X, formed through the Mnet's survival show ''No.Mercy'', under Starship Entertainment in 2015. He then made his solo debut, with his first EP '' Love Synonym Pt.1: Right for Me'', on September 4, 2020. Career Early life and debut Prior to his official debut, Wonho was part of a project group called Nu Boyz, along with his labelmates #Gun, Shownu and Jooheon, formed under Starship Entertainment in August 2014. The quartet uploaded multiple tracks to their company's YouTube channel and performed at the opening show of the Starship X concert on December 5, 2014. In late December, Starship Entertainment and Mnet launched a competition program called ''No.Mercy''. On the final episode of the show, Wonho was selected, along with six other participants, including Shownu and Jooheon (former members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsta X
Monsta X (; stylized as MONSTA X) is a South Korean boy group formed through the reality survival program ''No.Mercy'' under Starship Entertainment. The group is currently composed of six members: Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and I.M, with former member Wonho having left the group in October 2019. The group debuted on May 14, 2015 with their first EP ''Trespass''. In March 2017, Monsta X released their first studio album and the final part of ''The Clan'' series '' The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter''. Since 2018, the group had four Japanese singles certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, and since 2019, eight of their Korean albums and extended plays had been certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association. In 2020, the group's first English album ''All About Luv'', ranked number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number seven on the US ''Rolling Stone'' Top 200. Since debut, they had been known for their aggressive sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kihyun
Yoo Ki-hyun (; born November 22, 1993), better known mononymously as Kihyun, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a vocalist in the South Korean boy group Monsta X from Mnet's survival show ''No.Mercy'', which debuted under Starship Entertainment in 2015. Kihyun made his solo debut with the single album '' Voyager'' in March 2022, in addition to having released several original soundtracks, further establishing himself as " K-pop God", " Vocal God", and " The K in K-pop". Early life Kihyun was born on November 22, 1993 in Seoul, South Korea. He came from a family of four, which includes his father, mother, older brother, and himself. He graduated from Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts. Career 2014–2015: Debut and career beginnings In December 2014, Kihyun competed in the Mnet's survival show ''No.Mercy''. Along with six other trainees from the show, Monsta X was formed, a hip-hop idol group that debuted under Starship Entertainment on May 14, 2015 with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shownu
Son Hyun-woo (, born June 18, 1992), better known by his stage name Shownu, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He is the leader of the South Korean boy group Monsta X, which debuted under Starship Entertainment, through Mnet's survival show ''No.Mercy'' in 2015. Career Early life and pre-debut Shownu was born in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu in Seoul, South Korea on June 18, 1992. Shownu was initially a trainee of JYP Entertainment, for around two years, after winning first place in the JYP auditions in 2009. He auditioned to JYP Entertainment as it is the label of the singer Rain, who inspired Shownu to become an idol. Although he gained praise at the company for his powerful dancing, he left the company citing "conflicts with the company" and "feeling of stagnation". Shownu continued to participate in the idol industry, becoming a backup dancer for Lee Hyori and doing promotions with her, as well as appearing in her music videos for "Bad Girls" and "Going Crazy". He also appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Me The Money 4
The fourth season of '' Show Me the Money'' (''SMTM'') premiered on June 26, 2015, airing every Friday evening on Mnet, and ended with its last episode aired on August 28, 2015. Mnet's fourth season of ''SMTM'' features YG judges Jinusean and Tablo, San E and Verbal Jint from Brand New Music, AOMG judges Jay Park and Loco, and judges Paloalto of Hi-Lite Records and Zico. Over 7,000 contestants auditioned this year with more idol rappers, veterans, and women participating in the competition. Snoop Dogg also appeared as a special guest judge during the guerrilla mission. The winner of the season was Basick, with Song Min-ho as runner up. Judges Team YG * Tablo: Rapper, producer, and songwriter of Epik High * Jinusean: Hiphop duo composed of Jinu (Kim Jin-woo) and Sean (Noh Seung-hwan). Team AOMG * Jay Park: CEO of AOMG and H1gher Music, rapper and singer * Loco: Rapper that won SMTM1 Team Brand New Music * Verbal Jint: Returning judge from SMTM1, and an influential ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Me The Money (South Korean TV Series)
''Show Me The Money'' (''SMTM''; Korean: 쇼미더머니; RR: ''Syomideomeoni'') is a South Korean rap competition TV show that airs on Mnet. The show has grown in popularity since the first season aired in 2012 to the eleventh season in 2022, and it is credited for increasing the South Korean public's interest in hip hop. Background When SMTM first aired in 2012'','' it was the only show on South Korean television to focus on hip hop, and the first show on Mnet about hip hop since the music channel cancelled ''Hip Hop the Vibe'' in 2004. Han Dong-chul, the chief producer of SMTM, later said of the show, "My goal was to let people know that there is more than just idol dance music in Korea." The format of each season varies, but generally consists of contestants going head to head in a series of challenges until only one rapper remains. The show includes a mixture of rookie and experienced rappers, with the experienced rappers typically serving as "producers," a role that in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Marmalade (TV Series)
''Orange Marmalade'' () is a 2015 Korean drama, South Korean television series based on the webtoon Orange Marmalade, of the same name which was serialized on Naver WEBTOON from 2011 to 2013. Starring Yeo Jin-goo, Kim Seolhyun, Lee Jong-hyun and Gil Eun-hye, it aired on KBS2 from May 15 to July 24, 2015 on Fridays at 22:35 for 12 episodes. Plot Set in a fantasy world where humans and vampires coexist, the latter have evolved and no longer rely on human blood as food. Still, they are feared and discriminated against by society, causing many of them to hide their true nature and live as "normal" citizens, or else become outcasts. Baek Ma-ri (Kim Seolhyun) is a socially withdrawn teenage girl hiding her vampire identity. Driven away from several neighborhoods, she is eager to settle down in her new city and live quietly. But things change when she accidentally kisses the neck of Jung Jae-min (Yeo Jin-goo) and falls in love with him. Despite that he is the most popular boy at her h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JTBC
JTBC (shortened from ''Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company'' (; stylized as jtbc) is a South Korean nationwide pay television network. Its primary shareholder is JoongAng Holdings, with a 25% stake. It was launched on 1 December 2011. JTBC is a generalist channel, with programming consisting of television series, variety shows, and news broadcasting; its news division is held in similar regard to the three main terrestrial networks in South Korea. JTBC was one of four new South Korean nationwide generalist cable TV networks alongside Dong-A Ilbo's Channel A, Chosun Ilbo's TV Chosun and Maeil Kyungje's MBN launch in 2011, to serve as supplementary networks to the existing conventional free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, SBS and other smaller channels launched following deregulation in 1990. History The JoongAng Ilbo, which used to be a part of the Samsung, had owned a TV station before. In 1964 it founded the Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One (rapper)
Jung Jae-won (; born March 29, 1994), better known by stage name One (stylized as ONE), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. He debuted in 2015 as a member of the former hip-hop duo 1Punch with Kim Samuel. The following year he moved to YG Entertainment from D-Business Entertainment. In 2019 Jaewon left YG Entertainment and since moved under his own record label Private Only. He is well known for appearing on the fourth and fifth season of '' Show Me the Money'', as well as appearances on dramas such as ''A Korean Odyssey'' (2017), '' Room No. 9'' (2018), and '' Her Private Life'' (2019). Biography Early life Jung Jae-won was born on March 29, 1994 in Seoul, South Korea. During his adolescent years, Jae-won dreamed of becoming a film director. He's namely mentioned liking Quentin Tarantino films as an inspiration. 2015–2016: 1Punch, ''Show Me the Money'' and move to YGE One began his career as part of the hip hop duo 1Punch with Samuel under a collabora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyolyn
Kim Hyo-jung (; born December 11, 1990), better known by her stage name Hyolyn (효린), is a South Korean singer and songwriter, now under the management of her own self-started production company Bridʒ. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and their sub-unit Sistar19. Life and career 1990–2009: Early life and career beginnings Kim Hyo-jung was born on December 11, 1990, in Incheon, South Korea. Her father is a retired Marine Corps officer. Born prematurely, Hyolyn's infancy was complicated by a serious form of biliary atresia, which led to several surgeries, intussuseption and the eventual loss of her gall bladder. She explained on the TV program '' Strong Heart'' in 2011 that she grew up a sickly child but has since regained most of her health. Hyolyn has one younger sister, Kim Hye-jung. Hyolyn stated that she has loved singing and dancing since childhood and that no one was around to help her so she began picking up auditions on her own. She au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribe Of Hip Hop
''Tribe of Hip Hop'' () is a 2016 South Korean music show presented by Shin Dong-yup and San E. It airs on JTBC on Fridays at 21:40 (KST). Format It is a show where all 50 contestants must not be professional or underground rappers, or act as a main rapper (but can be lead rapper) of a group, but can be well-known singers, actors, models and TV personalities. In the recruitment challenge, contestant can choose to write part of their lyrics based on a popular rap track, and unlike The Voice, the contestants' identity will be revealed after the first part of the performance. If more than one 'house' want accepted the contestants, each house will use diamonds (as in the idiom 'diamond in the rough' ) to bid on the contestants, but if the house run out of diamonds each episode, they can only pick members that were unopposed. In the 1-on-1 challenge, two rappers go head-to-head to a track with adjusted lyrics by their mentor, but contestants can perform with their own lyrics. While ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
