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Lee Hong-bin
Lee Hong-bin (; born September 29, 1993), also known by the mononym Hongbin, is a South Korean singer, actor, entertainer and streamer formerly signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012, and began his acting career in 2014 in SBS' romantic drama '' Glorious Day'' as Yoo Ji-ho. He has since had a leading role in KBS2's fantasy action-romance '' Moorim School: Saga of the Brave'' (2016) as Wang Chi-ang. In 2017, Hongbin played Yoon Jae-won in the ''SBS Plus'' rom-com mini-drama '' Wednesday 3:30 PM''. He officially left VIXX in August 2020. Early life Hongbin was born and raised in Jayang-dong, Seoul, South Korea. His family consists of himself, his parents and two older sisters. Hongbin studied Musical major at Dong-ah Broadcasting College. He stayed at a Buddhist temple with his grandmother when he was a child before returning to his parents in Jayang-dong. Career 2012-2014: Debut with VIXX and acting debut Hong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee (Korean Name)
Lee, I, or Yi () is the second-most-common surname in Korea, behind Kim (김). Historically, 李 was officially written as Ni () in Korea. The spelling officially changed to I () in 1933 when the initial sound rule () was established. In North Korea, it is romanized as Ri () because there is no distinction between the alveolar liquids /l/ and /r/ in modern Korean. As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 7,306,828 people by this name in South Korea or 14.7% of the population. Latin-alphabet spelling Though the official Revised Romanization spelling of this surname is I, South Korea's National Institute of the Korean Language noted in 2001 that one-letter surnames were quite rare in English and other foreign languages and could cause difficulties when traveling abroad. However, the NIKL still hoped to promote systemic transcriptions for use in passports, and thus recommended that people who bore this surname should spell it Yi in the Roman alphabet. However, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dong-Ah Institute Of Media And Arts
Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts (formerly known as Dong-Ah Broadcasting College) is a technical college in South Korea specialized in training professionals in the fields of media design, production, and communications. The campus is situated in Samjuk-myeon, Anseong City, Gyeonggi province, South Korea. The name has been changed to Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts as of January 15, 2007. Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts was ranked 171st (tied with Jeju National University and Kumoh National Institute of Technology) in Asia by QS Asian Universities Ranking in 2010. Academics The school's academic offerings are provided through various divisions such as Broadcasting Technology, Multimedia Production, and Internet Broadcasting. Courses of study are two to three years in length. Associate Degree Program (3-year program) *School of Broadcasting and Arts Convergence **Division of Broadcast Technology ***Major: Broadcast Production Technology, Broadcast System, Broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Herald
''The Korea Herald'' is a leading English-language daily newspaper founded in 1953 and published in Seoul, South Korea. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. ''The Korea Herald'' is operated by Herald Corporation. Herald Corporation also publishes ''The Herald Business'', a Korean-language business daily, ''The Junior Herald'', an English weekly for teens, ''The Campus Herald'', a Korean-language weekly for university students. Herald Media is also active in the country's booming English as a foreign language sector, operating a chain of hagwons as well as an English village. ''The Korea Herald'' is a member of the Asia News Network. History ''The Korean Republic'' ''The Korea Herald'' began in August 1953 as ''The Korean Republic'', a 4-page tabloid English-language daily. In 1958, ''The Korean Republic'' published its fifth anniversary ... [...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] |
SBS MTV
SBS M is a South Korean pay television music channel owned by SBS Medianet, a division of SBS Media Holdings. It features South Korean pop artists, international music, news, and a few reality and variety programs. It was launched in 2001 as the South Korean version of the US MTV. In 2011, it came under the SBS Paramount unit, a joint venture of SBS Medianet and Paramount Networks EMEAA and became SBS MTV. In June 2022, SBS and Paramount ceased their joint-venture, and the channel was renamed as SBS M. During its run as SBS MTV, it carried programs originally from the American MTV, along with a few Asian programs of its MTV Asian counterparts. History From 1994 to 1999, MTV, through a partnership deal, showed programs on the CheilJedang group's Mnet network. In January 2001, the MTV block returned on OnGameNet, then owned by Orion Group's On-Media. In July 2001, On-Media and Viacom launched MTV Korea. Their partnership ended in 2008. In 2008, MTV Korea was acquired by C& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhou Mi (singer)
Zhou Mi (Chinese name: 周覓, born ) is a Chinese singer, actor, songwriter, presenter, MC, and radio DJ based in South Korea and China. He is a member of the boy band Super Junior's sub-unit Super Junior-M and SM Entertainment's project group SM the Ballad. Aside from group activities, he also participates in various television variety shows, radio shows, and dramas. He made his solo debut in 2014 with the EP '' Rewind''. Early life Zhou Mi was born in Wuhan, Hubei province, China on 19 April 1986. As the only child of his family. He has been interested in music since childhood. Career 2002–2007: Pre-debut In 2002, Zhou Mi attended and won his first large-scale singing competition, MTV's Second Annual National Newcomer Singing Competition in 2002 at age 16. After winning the national championship, he was approached for a record deal but turned it down to continue his studies. This happened multiple times up until 2006. He studied Broadcasting at Beijing Normal University Zhu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Junior-M
Super Junior-M (stylized as SJ-M), an initialism for Super Junior-Mandarin, is a Chinese sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Super Junior. The sub-unit is the first international music group in the Chinese music industry to have members of both Chinese and Korean descent. Formed in 2008, Super Junior-M became the third and most successful subgroup branched off from the Korean band Super Junior. The sub-unit originally consisted of leader Han Geng, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun and two additional members appearing exclusively to the subgroup, Zhou Mi and Henry. In December 2009, Han Geng filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment and decided to leave the main group and sub-unit, resulting in the sub-unit's temporary disbandment. After a year-long hiatus, Super Junior-M returned with addition Super Junior members Eunhyuk and Sungmin. They released Super Junior-M's second mini album ''Perfection'' in February 2011. After Han Geng's leave, the group considers Sungmin as the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Ji-yeon
Park Ji-yeon (born June 7, 1993), referred to as Jiyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009. The group went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Apart from her group's activities, she has also starred in various television dramas such as ''Soul'' (2009), ''Master of Study'' (2010), ''Dream High 2'' (2012), ''Triangle'' (2014), also starred in various films such as '' Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp'' (2012), ''Encounter'' (2015). She debuted as a solo artist with her first EP, '' Never Ever'', on May 20, 2014, making her the first T-ara member to debut as a solo artist. Early life and education Park was born in Seoul, South Korea, on June 7, 1993, from a Korean family. She briefly attended Hyehwa Girls' High School and graduated from Lila Art High School in 2012. She didn't attend university to focus on her career. Career 2007–2009: Career beginning and T-ara She and Hahm Eun-jung are the only t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T-ara
T-ara (; ko, 티아라) are a South Korean girl group formed by MBK Entertainment in 2009, consists of four members: Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon. T-ara's career is marked by hook-heavy dance-pop music, a result of their close partnership with composer Shinsadong Tiger. A broad array of visual concepts have earned the group a "chameleon-like" reputation. The group has achieved commercial success in several regions in Asia including South Korea and China, with their 2011 single " Roly-Poly" being one of the most downloaded domestic singles since 2010. T-ara made their debut in July 2009 with the single "Lie" (거짓말), following line-up changes due to creative differences; their debut studio album ''Absolute First Album'' was released in December 2009 to critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit singles "TTL (Time to Love)", "Bo Peep Bo Peep", and "You Drive Me Crazy". Both their debut Japanese single and studio album reached number one on the ''Oricon'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo In-guk
Seo In-guk (; born October 23, 1987) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He launched his singing career after winning the talent reality show ''Superstar K'' in 2009, and made his acting breakthrough in ''Reply 1997'' (2012). Since then, he has starred in television series ''Master's Sun'' (2013), '' High School King of Savvy'' (2014), ''Hello Monster'' (2015), '' Squad 38'' (2016), ''Shopping King Louie'' (2016), '' The Smile Has Left Your Eyes'' (2018), '' Doom At Your Service'' (2021), and ''Café Minamdang'' (2022). Early life and education Seo was born on October 23, 1987, in Ulsan, where he lived with his parents and younger sister. He grew up in relative poverty; his mother worked as a recyclables collector and his father as a welder. Seo trained as a ssireum wrestler, learnt boxing and mixed martial arts in school and is a Hapkido 2nd dan. He decided to become a singer at the age of ten, after being inspired by the Korean rock musician Kim Jung-min and watch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Joo
Brian Joo (Korean name: Joo Min-gyu (); born January 10, 1981), better known professionally as Brian (), is a Korean American singer and one-half of the R&B duo Fly to the Sky. His first solo album, '' The Brian'' was released in December 2006. His second solo album, ''Manifold'' was released in December 2009. Early life and education Brian Joo was born on January 10, 1981, in Los Angeles, California to Korean immigrant parents. His original Korean name was Joo Jin-taek (), but his father changed it to Joo Min-gyu () when he was three years old. Joo grew up in New Jersey and spoke Korean at home. His parents worked at casinos in Atlantic City and his brother, Jason Joo, is an officer in the U.S. Navy. While attending Holy Spirit High School, a friend signed him up for an audition with Brothers Entertainment without Joo's knowledge. The company has discovered several Korean-Americans who wish to pursue an entertainment career in South Korea. After several months of training ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M Countdown
''M Countdown'' () is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet. The show features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. It is broadcast from CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. Broadcast ''M Countdown'' airs live on domestic television at 6PM KST every Thursday. Live streaming is available internationally via the ''M Countdown On Air'' page on Mwave's website. In the Philippines, online multi-view live broadcast of the show is available via gigafest.smart. It began airing on the free-to-air TV5 network from January 31, 2021, however due to low ratings on the network, it will conclude on March 6, 2022. Full episodes with English subtitles are shown every Sunday night, along with another K-Chart show ''Music Bank'' on GMA HallyPop. Meanwhile, some episodes of ''M Countdown'' like Hot Debut and Comeback Stages are already available on YouTube Philippines since January 2022. Segments Current segments on the show in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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