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Min Kyung-hoon
Min Kyung-hoon (; born October 6, 1984) is a South Korean singer and television personality. He is the lead vocalist of the rock band Buzz and one-half of the duo Universe Cowards with Kim Hee-chul. His first solo album, ''Im·pres·sive'', was released on December 5, 2007. His second solo album, ''Picnic'', was released on June 27, 2011. He is a regular cast member of South Korean variety show Knowing Brothers (JTBC) and Problem Child in the House (KBS). Career Audition-related and trainee days During his early childhood, Min never thought that he would become an entertainer. Once he entered high school, he worked with a group of peers who liked to sing. While continuing to sing and perform, Min realized that being a singer who sang in a café next to the Han River suited him better than becoming a famous celebrity. In his third year of high school, Min was recommended to audition for an entertainment company as he was famous among students for both his strong vocals and "fl ... [...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] |
Falling Blossoms (2018 Song)
Falling Blossoms () is the second single by the South Korean artists Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon, the duo who is known as Universe Cowards . Their stage name is a mix of Heechul's nickname ''Universe Star'' and Buzz's song ''Coward''. Background and release The single is released a year after the success of their first collaboration and is part of Knowing Bros music video competition, released alongside Kim Young-chul's "Andenayon" and Kang Ho-dong's "I Kick My Luck Away". Min Kyung-hoon wrote the lyrics to "Falling Blossoms" with his Buzz bandmates Yoon Woo-hyun and Shin Joon-ki. Reception '' Billboard'' described it as "soft pop-rock tune that grows to a soaring, emotional cacophony" and complimented how their music video was one of the most inclusive music videos South Korea's seen in some time. In November, Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon were again nominated for Best Rock Song at the 10th Melon Music Awards, which they later won on December 1, making them the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Money Flower
Money is any item or verifiable record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts, such as taxes, in a particular country or socio-economic context. The primary functions which distinguish money are as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, a store of value and sometimes, a standard of deferred payment. Money was historically an emergent market phenomenon that possess intrinsic value as a commodity; nearly all contemporary money systems are based on unbacked fiat money without use value. Its value is consequently derived by social convention, having been declared by a government or regulatory entity to be legal tender; that is, it must be accepted as a form of payment within the boundaries of the country, for "all debts, public and private", in the case of the United States dollar. Contexts which erode public confidence, such as the circulation of counterfeit money or domestic hyperinflation, can cause good money to lose its value. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Up To Your Name
''Live Up to Your Name'' () is a 2017 historical time travel South Korean television series. It brings Heo Im (a medical scientist from the Joseon Dynasty portrayed by Kim Nam-gil) to present day Seoul, where he meets the surgeon, Choi Yeon-kyung (Kim Ah-joong). The series marks Kim Nam-gil's small screen comeback after four years. It aired on tvN from August 12 to October 1, 2017. Its final episode recorded a 6.907% nationwide audience share according to Nielsen paid platform, making the episode one of the highest rated in Korean cable television history. Synopsis Heo Im (Kim Nam-gil) is a Joseon doctor of Traditional Korean medicine, specializing in acupuncture. He worked at the clinic for the poor during daytime and earned a fortune by making secret visits to nobles and high-ranking officials' houses at night. After gaining notoriety for his great skills, he was tasked to help treat the king's migraines. Unfortunately, his anxiety got the best of him and he was charged with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The K2
''The K2'' () is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Song Yoon-ah and Im Yoon-ah. It premiered on tvN every Friday and Saturday at 20:00 ( KST) from September 23 to November 12, 2016 for 16 episodes. Synopsis Kim Je-ha (an alias) is a former mercenary soldier for the PMC Blackstone. While in Iraq, he gets framed for the murder of his lover Raniya, a civilian. As a result, he runs away and becomes a fugitive. He returns to South Korea and by chance is offered work as a bodyguard by Choi Yoo-jin, the owner of JSS Security Company and wife of presidential candidate Jang Se-joon. He accepts the job in exchange for resources that he needs to get his revenge on another presidential candidate, Park Kwan-soo, who previously ordered Raniya's killing. Je-ha is assigned to guard Go An-na, the hidden daughter of Jang Se-joon whose life is always threatened because of Yoo-jin, her stepmother. An-na, who has been a recluse and lonely all her life, starts relying on J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spy (2015 TV Series)
''Spy'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series based on the Israeli drama ''The Gordin Cell'' but modified to depict North/South Korean relations. A family drama with spy thriller elements, it starred Kim Jae-joong as a genius analyst working for the National Intelligence Service (NIS), while Bae Jong-ok played his mother, an ex-spy from North Korea. ''SPY'' aired two episodes a week back to back on Fridays on KBS2 from January 9 to March 6, 2015 for a total of 16 episodes. Plot The fictional story begins after the execution of real-life North Korean general Jang Sung-taek. One day an order comes down from North Korea, reactivating erstwhile spy Park Hye-rim who has spent decades in South Korea as an ordinary housewife. She is given the mission to turn and bring in her own son, Kim Sun-woo. Cool-headed, quick-witted genius Sun-woo is an information analyst on North Korea working for the NIS. His girlfriend Yoon-jin is a tour guide for Chinese tourists who cannot speak Chines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling Blossoms
Falling Blossoms () is the second single by the South Korean artists Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon, the duo who is known as Universe Cowards . Their stage name is a mix of Heechul's nickname ''Universe Star'' and Buzz's song ''Coward''. Background and release The single is released a year after the success of their first collaboration and is part of Knowing Bros music video competition, released alongside Kim Young-chul's "Andenayon" and Kang Ho-dong's "I Kick My Luck Away". Min Kyung-hoon wrote the lyrics to "Falling Blossoms" with his Buzz bandmates Yoon Woo-hyun and Shin Joon-ki. Reception '' Billboard'' described it as "soft pop-rock tune that grows to a soaring, emotional cacophony" and complimented how their music video was one of the most inclusive music videos South Korea's seen in some time. In November, Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon were again nominated for Best Rock Song at the 10th Melon Music Awards, which they later won on December 1, making them the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SM Station Discography
SM Station is a digital music project by South Korean record label SM Entertainment SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency. It is one of South Korea's largest entertainment companies where it was established in 1995 by record executive and record producer Lee Soo-man. The company ha .... It undertook to release one digital single every Friday starting from February 3, 2016. Compilation album Season 2016–2017: Season 1 2017–2018: Season 2 2018–2019: Season 3 2020–2022: Season 4 Special 2018: Station X 0 2019: SM Station X 4 LOVEs for Winter 2020: Our Beloved BoA 2021–2022: MV Remastering Project 2022: NCT Lab Notes References {{Reflist, 30em Discographies of South Korean artists SM Town SM Entertainment K-pop discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaon Music Chart
The Circle Chart (), previously known as the Gaon Music Chart or the Gaon Chart (), tabulates the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in South Korea. It is produced by the Korea Music Content Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Founded in 2010. History Gaon Chart was launched in February 2010 by the Korea Music Content Association, under the sponsorship of the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, with the aim to create a domestic national chart similar to the ''Billboard'' charts of the United States and the Oricon charts of Japan. The word ''gaon'', which means "middle" or "center" in Korean, was chosen to represent fairness and reliability. The chart started tracking sales from the beginning of that year. A small awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the launch ceremony on February 23, at the Westin Chosun hotel in Seoul. Girl group Girls' Generation was awarded the Top Artist of January, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SG Wannabe
SG Wannabe () is a South Korean vocal group consisting of members Kim Yong-jun, Kim Jin-ho and Lee Seok-hoon. The group debuted in January 2004 with the single, "Timeless", from the album ''SG Wanna Be+'', and won Best New Artist at the Golden Disc Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and SBS Gayo Daejeon. The group's second album, ''Saldaga'', was the best-selling album of 2005 in South Korea and won Album of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards. Their next two albums, ''The 3rd Masterpiece'' (2006) and ''The Sentimental Chord'' (2007) were also commercial and critical successes. In 2008, original member Chae Dong-ha left the group, and Lee Seok-hoon joined as a new member. The group released the albums '' My Friend'' (2008), ''Gift from SG Wannabe'' (2009), '' SG Wannabe by SG Wannabe 7 Part.I'' (2010) and '' SG Wannabe by SG Wannabe 7 Part.II'' (2011) before going on hiatus while the members served their mandatory military service and focused on their solo careers. In 2015, the group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Seok-hoon (singer)
Lee Seok-hoon (born February 21, 1984) is a South Korean singer and a member of the trio SG Wannabe. He is also active as a solo artist and musical actor. Alongside his solo activities, he has appeared on various music variety shows such as '' Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend'', ''King of Mask Singer'', ''Fantastic Duo'', ''Duet Song Festival'', ''Vocal Play'' and ''Miss Back'' as either a performer or a guest judge. Early life Born in Pohang, Lee was raised in Incheon and attended Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, where he was a student of Kim Yeon-woo. Before debuting with SG Wannabe he had worked as a backing vocalist and vocal coach and was a frequent performer in the Hongdae area's club scene. He was already known to music industry scouts for his singing ability by the time he auditioned to join SG Wannabe. Career With the impending departure of Chae Dong-ha from SG Wannabe, the group's label Mnet Media secretly held an audition to find his replacement and Lee heard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaon Album Chart
The Circle Album Chart, previously known as the Gaon Album Chart, is a record chart ranking the 100 most popular albums, extended plays and single albums in South Korea based on their Record sales, pure sales. It is a part of the Circle Chart, previously known as the Gaon Chart. It compiles shipments in weekly, monthly and year-end format with detailed album sales. History The Gaon Album Chart was launched as a part of the Gaon Chart in February 2010 by Korea Music Content Association and South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In February 2011, Gaon Chart published information on both online and offline albums sales of 2010, including a detailed breakdown of online chart data and was the first time that offline album sales was released since 2008 when the Music Industry Association of Korea stopped compiling data. In July 2022, Gaon Chart was rebranded as Circle Chart with reformation in the album chart that would also provide weekly physical album sales data in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
