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Sandeul
Lee Jung-hwan (; born March 20, 1992), better known by his stage name Sandeul () is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy group B1A4, that debuted on April 23, 2011. He debuted as a solo artist on October 4, 2016. Career Pre-debut Lee was known to have competed in numerous singing contests prior to training and debut. Lee was approached by a company agent after performing a song by Kim Yeon-woo in a talent show. He then underwent a training period of two years. 2011: Debut with B1A4 After years of training, Lee joined as the main vocalist of B1A4. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment unveiled Lee as the fourth member to be revealed after the release of the news of B1A4 along with Jinyoung, Baro and Gongchan's pictures. CNU was revealed the next day. On April 20, 2011, B1A4 released their debut Track "OK" and mini album ''Let's Fly'' and made their debut on April 23, 2011, on MBC Show! Music Core. After their debut, B1A4 was invited to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Mask Singer
''The King of Mask Singer'' () is a South Korean singing competition program presented by Kim Sung-joo, with introductions by voice actor . It airs on MBC on Sunday, starting from April 5, 2015 as a part of MBC's '' Sunday Night'' programming block. Format Each competition lasts for two episodes, with the singers competing one-on-one in three elimination rounds. They are given elaborate masks which are made by designer and gloves to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. In the first round, both contestants sing the same song, while in the second and third round they each sing a solo song. The winners of each pair are selected by the audience and panel of celebrities through instant live votes. The identities of the singers are not revealed until they have been eliminated. The winner of the third round challenges the previous competition's Mask King, and is either eliminated or be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B1A4
B1A4 () is a South Korean boy band formed by WM Entertainment. The group debuted on April 23, 2011 with the single "O.K" from the EP ''Let's Fly'', after being introduced to the public through a webtoon. They have released nine studio albums (four Korean and five Japanese) and seven Extended play, EPs, as well as four compilation albums. The group has had considerable commercial and critical success in both the Korean and Japanese markets. They have also toured in the United States. History Pre-debut Baro (singer), Baro, the rapper of the group, was scouted by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on the social network Cyworld. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", as well as rapping and beatboxing. The group's leader Jung Jin-young (singer), Jinyoung was similarly discovered from a photo posted on Cyworld. He received training in composition, singing, and acting. Gongchan was also d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duet Song Festival
''Duet Song Festival'' () is a 2016 South Korean television program hosted by Sung Si-kyung and Yoo Se-yoon Yoo Se-yoon (; born September 12, 1980) is a South Korean comedian and television comedy show host. He hosts and co-hosts a variety of shows, in addition to being a part of musical/comedic duo, UV. Yoo has been a part of shows such as South Kor .... It began to air on MBC on Fridays at 21:30 ( KST) beginning April 8, 2016. Last episode of season 1 was broadcast on April 7, 2017. On November 18, 2016 (episode 29), Baek Ji-young announced to leave the show as host due to her pregnancy. Format Not including pilot episodes: Seven celebrity artists choose a non-celebrity partner from a selection of people who submit performances to perform a duet of their choice. Each pair is given exactly 4 minutes to perform and earn votes from the 500 live voters in the audience and the celebrity panel. The order is selected by the current first place duo, and with the exception of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WM Entertainment
WM Entertainment (Hangul: WM 엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2008 by former singer Lee Won-min (birth name: Kim Jung-soo). The company is responsible for managing artists such as B1A4, Oh My Girl, and ONF. In April 7, 2021, the company was acquired by RBW. History WM Entertainment was founded in 2008 by former South Korean singer Kim Jung-soo, who formally changed his name to Lee Won-min before establishing WM Entertainment. The company was originally operated in a one-story building located in Bangbae-dong, Seocho District. In August 2014, Lee Won-min purchased a six-story building located in Mangwon-dong, Mapo District named Daemyung Tower Building for KR₩4.33 billion (approximately US$3.85 million), which functions as the current headquarters for WM Entertainment. Almost a year after its foundation, WM Entertainment signed up ''Battle Shinhwa'' alumnus Taegoon. H-Eugene and Baby Vox Re.V member Ahn Jin-kyung joined the company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man
''Two Yoo Project – Sugar Man'' () is a 2015 South Korean television program starring various artists. The original 2-episode pilot aired at 22:50 ( KST) on Wednesday (August 19 & 26, 2015) under the name ''Two Yoo Project Searching For Sugar Man'' (). The regular broadcast of Season 1, hosted by Yoo Jae-suk, You Hee-yeol, Kim Eana and Sandara Park, kicked off beginning October 20, 2015, every Tuesday at 22:50 (KST), ended on July 12, 2016. Season 2 airs starting January 14, 2018, every Sunday at 22:40 (KST). Park Na-rae and Joy ( Red Velvet) join as MCs alongside Yoo Jae-suk and You Hee-yeol. The last episode of season 2 was aired on May 27, 2018. Season 3 is confirmed to air from November 29, 2019, every Friday at 21:00 (KST). Kim Eana, who returns after being one of the MCs for Season 1, and Heize will join as MCs alongside Yoo Jae-suk and You Hee-yeol. The last episode of season 3 was aired on March 6, 2020. Synopsis The idea for the program began with the documentary '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yeon-woo
Kim Hak-chul, better known by his stage name Kim Yeon-woo (; born July 22, 1971) is a South Korean male singer, vocal coach, and professor at Seoul Art College ( :ko:서울종합예술학교). Nicknamed God of Vocals, he is well known for his ballads, smooth singing voice, and ability to hit high notes without difficulty. Kim recorded a number of hit ballads with the South Korean band, Toy, in the mid-to-late 1990s, gathering a sizable cult following. In 2011, Kim achieved widespread fame and recognition in South Korea through his participation on ''I Am a Singer'', along with numerous appearances on variety and entertainment shows. Career After completing his military service in the Air Force, Kim Yeon-woo participated in the 7th Annual Yoo Jae-ha Music Competition and won the gold prize. In 1996, Kim Yeon-woo became the featured vocal of You Hee-Yeol's project band Toy and adopted his stage name Kim Yeon-woo, which was the name of a café You Hee-Yeol frequented. You had felt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Jin-young (singer)
Jung Jin-young (; born November 18, 1991), professionally known as Jinyoung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was a member of boy group B1A4, being its former leader. He is currently managed by BB Entertainment. He has also gained recognition with the television series ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016) and ''Police University (TV series), Police University'' (2021). Career 2011–2018: B1A4 Jung was discovered on Cyworld through a photo of himself posted on the website. He trained for roughly two years on singing, composing and acting before joining B1A4. Jung was the first member of B1A4 revealed to the public on April 11, 2011. The group made their debut stage on April 23, 2011, on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC's ''Show! Music Core''. On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Jung and Baro had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion. In November 16, WM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baek A-yeon
Baek A-yeon (; born March 11, 1993) is a South Korean singer and songwriter signed under Eden Entertainment. She is best known as the second runner-up contestant of ''K-pop Star.'' As a soloist, she has released a total of five extended plays and a total of ten singles, after her contract with JYP Entertainment expired in 2019, she subsequently joined EDEN Entertainment. Early life and education Baek was born on March 11, 1993 in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do. During her fifth year of elementary school she underwent treatment for cancer. She is currently studying at the Department of Practical Music at Howon University. Career 2011–2012: ''K-Pop Star'' Baek participated in the first season of competition television show ''K-pop Star''. She was one of the top three contestants, along with Park Ji-min and Lee Hi. After she was eliminated she was approached by a number of entertainment agencies seeking to sign her. Baek eventually signed with JYP Entertainment, the company of ''K-pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl Spirit
''Girl Spirit'' () is a South Korean reality television singing competition that premiered on cable network JTBC on July 19, 2016. The aim of the show is to highlight the talents of the vocalists of twelve lesser-known girl groups that debuted in recent years. It airs every Tuesday at 22:50 (KST). The contestants are ranked at the end of every episode based on their performances, and their scores will be accumulated over the course of twelve weeks to determine the top four contestants, two from each team. Each week select contestants' songs will be released digitally. The winner will receive a brand new car and the runner-up will get a family vacation to Saipan; both the winner's and the runner-up's final songs will also be released digitally. Format ''Girl Spirit'' centers around twelve girl group vocalists who have yet to achieve mainstream success. Five "gurus" will judge their performances every week, as well as give them advice. In addition to the gurus, the contestants' perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show! Music Core
''Show! Music Core'' (), or simply ''Music Core'' is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 15:30 (KST). The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is broadcast from MBC Dream Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi. History Prior to the current ''Show! Music Core'', numerous music programs with similar content were aired on MBC. Below is the list in chronological order. ''Live Music Camp'' was cancelled due to a broadcast accident of revealing genitalia. After a brief hiatus, ''Show! Music Core'' began airing on October 29, 2005, with charts similar to its predecessors. However, the charts were removed on January 7, 2006, and it continues to air without any charts or awards. Even without the weekly chart award, the show was known for its special production and stages. From 2007 to 2008, a "Mobile Ranking" segment was used to rank the popularity of songs downloaded to mobile phones an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baro (singer)
Cha Sun-woo (Korean: 차선우, born September 5, 1992), better known by his stage name Baro, is a South Korean rapper, singer, lyricist, and actor. He is a former member of boy group B1A4 and is currently under HODU&U Entertainment. He made his acting debut through the hit 2013 cable drama ''Reply 1994'' and additionally received critical acclaim for his role in the television series ''God's Gift - 14 Days'' (2014) and ''Angry Mom'' (2015). Early life Baro was born in Gwangju, South Korea with one younger sister who is four years younger than him (debuting in 2017 with the stage name " I"). Career Pre-debut Baro was first discovered by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on social network service Cyworld. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", in addition to rapping and beatboxing. Baro then joined the company, training for at least 2 years before debuting. 2011−2018: B1A4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myongji University
Myongji University () is a private, Christian university founded in 1948 in South Korea. It provides higher education in the fields of engineering, sciences and humanities. It has two campuses: the Social Science Campus is located in Seoul and the Natural Science Campus is in Yongin which is south of the capital. It is made up of 10 colleges, 42 departments, seven faculties and eight specialized postgraduate programs. Myongji University has been a center for practical humanism over the past half century, and is operating various and practical globalization programs while having exchange with 150 universities in 22 countries. History Myongji University set off as Seoul Primary College of Home Economics, established by Moo-gung Institution in 1948 and in 1953, established Geunhwa Women's Primary College. In 1955, its name was changed to Seoul's Primary Women's College. In 1956, it was reorganized as a coeducation school, Seoul College of Education of Liberal Arts and Science. Then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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