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Park Woojin
Park Woo-jin (Hangul: 박우진, born November 2, 1999), better known mononymously as Woojin, is a South Korean rapper, singer and songwriter. He placed sixth in the second season of ''Produce 101'', becoming a member of the project group Wanna One. He is a member of the boy group AB6IX. Career Early life and pre-debut Park Woo-jin was born in Busan, South Korea. When he was eleven years old, Park Auditioned for survival program called Superstar K. Park graduated from Korean Arts High School in January 2018. Prior to appearing on season two of ''Produce 101'', Park had trained for one year and two months. He initially started as a trainee under JYP Entertainment and then became a trainee under Brand New Music. 2017–2018: ''Produce 101'' and ''Wanna One'' In 2017, Park represented Brand New Music in the boy group reality survival show ''Produce 101 Season 2''. He choreographed the dance to 'Hollywood', which he and his fellow Brand New Music trainees performed at the Produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busan
Busan (), officially known as is South Korea's most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.4 million inhabitants. Formerly romanized as Pusan, it is the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern South Korea, with its port being Korea's busiest and the sixth-busiest in the world. The surrounding "Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region" (including Ulsan, South Gyeongsang, Daegu, and some of North Gyeongsang and South Jeolla) is South Korea's largest industrial area. The large volumes of port traffic and urban population in excess of 1 million make Busan a Large-Port metropolis using the Southampton System of Port-City classification . Busan is divided into 15 major administrative districts and a single county, together housing a population of approximately 3.6 million. The full metropolitan area, the Southeastern Maritime Industrial Region, has a population of approximately 8 million. The most densely built-up areas of the city are situated in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards
The 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony, organized by CJ E&M through its music channel Mnet, took place from December 10 through December 14, 2018 (dubbed as "MAMA Week") in South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. The ceremony was the first Mnet Asian Music Awards hosted in South Korea in nine years, the 20th ceremony in the show's history, and the second ceremony which took place in three locations. This was also the first ceremony broadcast worldwide online via YouTube. The three days event generated over 50 million messages sent on Twitter. Four Grand Prizes (Daesangs) were given throughout the ceremonies; Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and the addition of Worldwide Icon of the Year. Shows "2018 MAMA Premiere in Korea" celebrated and honored new artists in both South Korea and other parts of Asia. "2018 MAMA Fans' Choice in Japan" awarded artists in fan voted categories and also announced the first Worldwide Icon of the Year. "2018 MAMA in Hong Kong" was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
35 Boys 5 Concepts
''35 Boys 5 Concepts'' is an EP by contestants of the South Korean survival show ''Produce 101 Season 2''. It was released online for download on June 3, 2017, by CJ E&M. Background ''Produce 101 Season 2'' was a South Korean survival show that aired on Mnet from April to June in 2017 where 101 male trainees from various entertainment companies competed to debut in an 11-member boy group which would promote until December 2018. On the 8th and 9th episode, the 35 remaining trainees were split into five teams and given five new songs from different producers, with different genres. They were tasked to perform these songs live in front of total audience of 2000. The nu-disco song "Show Time" was produced by Veethoven, Oh Sung Hwan, ASHTRAY and Kingmaker. The synth pop/funk song "I Know You Know" was produced by Jeff Lewis, nomad, MRey, and Hyuk Shin who has worked with many major artists in K-pop industry, including Exo, Shinee, f(x), Girls' Generation and Teen Top. The Future ED ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lai Kuan-lin
Lai Kuan-lin, also romanized as Lai Guanlin and better known mononymously as Guanlin, (; Hangul: 라이관린, born 23 September 2001) is a Taiwanese rapper, singer and actor based in South Korea and China. He is known for finishing seventh in ''Produce 101 Season 2'' and was a member of the South Korean boy band Wanna One. He also formed a duo with Pentagon's Wooseok as Wooseok x Kuanlin in March 2019, under Cube Entertainment. Early life Lai was born in Taipei, Taiwan. Under his English name Edward Lai, he lived in Los Angeles, US for five years until he returned to Taiwan. He attended Lin-kou High School. Career 2017–2018: Produce 101 and Wanna One Lai was recruited by Cube Entertainment during the Cube Star World Audition in Taiwan in 2016. In 2017, Lai participated in the second season of Produce 101, representing Cube Entertainment. He ranked seventh during the final episode with 905,875 votes, securing him a place in the show's project boy group Wanna One under YMC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jae-hwan (singer)
Kim Jae-hwan (Hangul: 김재환, born May 27, 1996), known mononymously as Jaehwan (Hangul: 재환), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, known for finishing fourth in ''Produce 101'' (season 2). He is a former member of the South Korean boy group Wanna One. As the group promoted for a year and a half, it achieved both critical and commercial success with all four of its albums topping South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and all five of its lead singles ranking in the top three of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. Kim debuted as a soloist with his first extended play, ''Another'', which was released on May 20, 2019. Career Early career Kim came in as a semifinalist on '' Korea's Got Talent 2'' in 2012. In 2016, he was invited to appear on a new music program about amateurs facing-off professional singers called '' Vocal War: God's Voice''. In the pilot episode, Kim earned the chance to proceed to the next round with his rendition of Boohwal's "The Beautiful Truth". He eventually e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ong Seong-wu
Ong Seong-wu (Hangul: 옹성우, born August 25, 1995) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is known for his participation in the survival reality show ''Produce 101 Season 2'', where he finished in fifth place, and is a former member of the show's derivative boy group Wanna One. Following Wanna One's disbandment, Ong made his acting debut with cast ''At Eighteen'' (2019). He also established his career as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play, ''Layers'', on March 25, 2020. Early life Ong Seong-wu was born in Incheon, South Korea. He is the youngest of two children, with one elder sister. He attended Guwol Middle School, followed by Hanlim Multi Art School, graduating in 2014. He graduated from Dong Seoul University as dance and acting major. Ong also danced professionally as part of several street and B-boy dance teams during this period. Ong was encouraged by his mother to pick up a musical instrument and started playing the drums after his sister b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Min-hyun
Hwang Min-hyun (; born August 9, 1995), known mononymously as Minhyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He began his professional career in 2012 as a lead vocalist of the South Korean boy group NU'EST. In 2017, he participated in second season of Produce 101 and finished ninth place, becoming a member of Wanna One. Following Wanna One's disbandment, Hwang re-joins NU'EST until 2022. He is currently a solo artist and actor signed under Pledis Entertainment. Career Pre-debut Hwang was scouted by South Korean entertainment agency Pledis Entertainment at the age of fifteen and became a trainee for almost two years. Prior to his debut, he became more well known after appearing in Orange Caramel's music video for their single "Shanghai Romance". He also made appearances in labelmates' music releases as a member of 'Pledis Boys'. 2012–2016: NU'EST On 15 March 2012, Hwang debuted as a member of NU'EST. He also appeared at the 2012–13 Seoul Fashion Week as a model ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jong-hyeon
Kim Jong-hyeon (; born June 8, 1995), formerly known by his stage name JR, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as the leader, main dancer and main rapper of South Korean boy group NU'EST. Following his contract expiration with Pledis Entertainment in 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract as a soloist and actor under Evermore Entertainment, debuting with the release of his first extended play ''Meridiem'' on November 8, 2022. Career Pre-debut Jonghyeon was the first male trainee at Pledis Entertainment. He was a Pledis trainee for three years before debut. His first appearance was through Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City" music video, and was first introduced toward public in the show Hello Counselor by Kahi together with Baekho. He was featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok". Jonghyeon also served as a back up dancer for After School Blue's "Wonder Boy" music video and live performances, together with NU'EST members and Seventeen's S.Coups. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never (Produce 101 Song)
"Never" is a song by contestants of ''Produce 101 Season 2''. It was re-released by Wanna One, the winning group of ''Produce 101 Season 2'' on their album ''1X1=1 (To Be One)''. Background and release ''Produce 101 Season 2'' was a South Korean survival show that aired on Mnet from April to June in 2017 where 101 male trainees from various entertainment companies competed to debut in an 11-member boy group which would promote until December 2018. On the 8th and 9th episode, the 35 remaining trainees were split into five teams and given five new songs from different producers, with different genres. They were tasked to perform these songs live in front of total audience of 2000. "Never" eventually came second during the show's on-site voting, and received praise for its exceptional stage performance. It was sung by the following 7 contestants: Hwang Min-hyun, Kim Jong-hyun, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woo-jin, Lee Dae-hwi and Lai Kuan-lin (collectively known as Nation's Son) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaon Digital Chart
The Circle Digital Chart, previously known as the Gaon Digital Chart, is the music industry standard record chart ranking the 200 most popular singles in South Korea. It provides rankings on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, which is based on an aggregate of streaming, downloads and background music from major South Korean music platforms. It is a part of the Circle Chart, previously known as the Gaon Chart. History The Gaon Digital 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. It started with compiling data from six major South Korean music platforms Melon, Dosirak, Mnet.com, Bugs, Cyworld, and Soribada. Spotify Korea was included from chart starting December 2021. It currently compiles data from Melon ( KakaoMusic), Genie, Flo, Naver VIBE, Bugs, Samsung Music, and Spotify Korea. Apple Music Korea was included from chart starting July 2022. In July 2022, G ... [...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] |
Law Of The Jungle (TV Series)
''Law of the Jungle'' () is a South Korean reality- documentary show that airs on SBS. Each episode features celebrities sent to survive in remote locations around the world. The show was first aired on October 21, 2011. The show's 300th episode aired in 2018. History South Korean comedian Kim Byung-man created the ''Kim Byung-man's Law of the Jungle ( ko, 김병만의 정글의 법칙)'' in 2011. On the show, celebrities, including actors and K-pop artists, join him in remote locations around the world to experience living in the wild. In each location, the guests are tasked to hunt, prepare meals, and create shelter for the group. Kim is the show's only regular cast member. Kim did not appear on the show's 2017 episodes in Fiji after he suffered a spinal fracture while skydiving in the United States. He returned to the show for the following season in the Cook Islands. The show first aired on Fridays at 11:05 pm KST on broadcast network SBS. On May 6, 2012, the show moved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
