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Unpretty Rapstar 2
''Unpretty Rapstar 2'' () is a 2015 South Korean music competition program focusing on female rappers. It is the second season of ''Unpretty Rapstar'', which premiered in January 2015 on Mnet and was hosted by Korean rapper San E. It is a spin-off of '' Show Me the Money''. Contestants Winner: Truedy (Signed with MNET before show, SMTM6 contestant) First runner-up: KittiB (rapper signed with Brand New Music after the show ended) Second runner-up: Hyolyn (former Sistar member) Third runner-up: Moon Sua (former YG Entertainment Trainee. Now member of Billlie under Mystic Story) Semi-finalists: * Heize (Now with P Nation) * Yubin (former Wonder Girls member) * Jeon Jiyoon (former 4Minute member) (Joined in episode 4) *Yezi (former Fiestar member) * * * Eliminated contestants: * * * * * Kasper (former Play the Siren member, SMTM4 and SMTM6 contestant) (Eliminated in episode 8) * Exy of Cosmic Girls (Joined in episode 6, eliminated in episode 8) * Kim of Rubber Soul, (The Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reality Television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as ''The Real World'', then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series '' Survivor'', '' Idols'', and '' Big Brother'', all of which became global franchises. Reality television shows tend to be interspersed with "confessionals", short interview segments in which cast members reflect on or provide context for the events being depicted on-screen; this is most commonly seen in American reality television. Competition-based reality shows typically feature gradual elimination of participants, either by a panel of judges, by the viewership of the show, or by the contestants themselves. Documentaries, television news, sports television, talk shows, and traditional game shows are generally not clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystic Story
Mystic Story (formerly Mystic Entertainment, , abbreviated as MSTSTR) is a South Korean entertainment company established by South Korean singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin. It has four subsidiaries, including Mystic Actors (formerly Family Actors Entertainment), which manages actors and actresses. History Mystic Story, originally Mystic Entertainment, comprises the merger of three entertainment companies. Mystic89 was founded by singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin and was known for housing indie artists rather than idol groups. In March 2014 it merged with Family Actors Entertainment, which managed mostly actors and actresses, to become Mystic89 & Family, with both companies maintaining their separate focus in music and acting respectively. In July 2014, Mystic89 merged with APOP Entertainment, which houses girl group Brown Eyed Girls. Family Actors later changed its name to Mystic Actors. In February 2015, Mystic89 added veteran singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa. In March 2017, SM E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Girls
WJSN (; ), also known as Cosmic Girls, is a South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment. The group debuted on February 25, 2016, with the extended play ''Would You Like?'' and with twelve members: Seola, Xuanyi, Bona, Exy, Soobin, Luda, Dawon, Eunseo, Cheng Xiao, Meiqi, Yeoreum and Dayoung. In July 2016, WJSN added a thirteenth member, Yeonjung, to the group. History 2015–2016: Formation and debut On December 4, 2015, Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment launched a 12-member girl group called WJSN, where the Korean and Chinese members were divided into different subunits. On December 10, the first unit, Wonder Unit, was announced (Cheng Xiao, Bona and Dayoung). On December 17, the second three-member unit (Xuanyi, Eunseo and Yeoreum) was introduced: Joy Unit. On December 21, WJSN's Wonder and Joy Units released a Christmas cover of " All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey. On December 24, the third unit, Sweet Unit, was announced (Seo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exy (rapper)
Chu So-jung ( ko, 추소정; born November 6, 1995), better known by her stage name Exy, is a South Korean rapper, singer and songwriter. She debuted as a member and leader of South Korean-Chinese girl group WJSN under Starship and Yuehua Entertainment in 2016. Personal life Exy was born on November 6, 1995, in Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea. She has 2 siblings; 1 older sister and 1 younger brother. She enrolled in Dongduk Women's University along with member Soobin. In August 2020, she graduated from Dongduk Women's University. Career Pre-debut Exy was previously trained under Medialine Entertainment along with member Seola, and was part of the group Viva Girls. However, Medialine went bankrupt and both Exy and Seola left the company. 2015: Career beginnings, ''Unpretty Rapstar 2'' Exy participated in the reality survival rap program, ''Unpretty Rapstar 2'' in 2015. Exy collaborated with Crucial Star on the single "쓸어버려", released on September 1, 2015. ... [...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 rapper a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play The Siren
''Play the Siren'' (, also stylized as ''PLAY THE SIREN'') was a South Korean hip-hop group that debuted in 2014 with the single "Dream Drive". History Pre-debut Play the Siren as a hip-hop crew brought the genre of urban music to Korea by combining electronic music and hardcore rap. They made a mix tape on Baljunso's official Youtube channel and one of the members, Kasper as a solo artist did the same thing on her Youtube channel. 2014: Debut with ''Dream Drive'' and "Cypher" SM Entertainment acquired Baljunso in 2014. The two companies launched a showcase titled Baljunso World Wide Promotion in Hongdae on March 8 and it featured performances including HLIN, Love and Peace, and 015B's Jang Ho Il project band. Following the announcement, SM Entertainment assisted to debut Play the Siren in the music industry with their single album, ''Dream Drive'' in July. On July 17, they released a teaser which featured Luna of f(x). She participated in their song and music video. The son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasper (singer)
Lee Se-rin (born April 17, 1993), known by the stage name Kasper, is an American singer, rapper, and YouTuber. She is best known as a contestant of ''Show Me the Money 4'', ''Unpretty Rapstar 2'', and as a former member of co-ed hip-hop group Play the Siren. She debuted as a solo artist with her debut single, "Lean on Me", in January 2017. Career YouTube (2010–present) Kasper started a YouTube channel "KASPER 캐스퍼" on February 9, 2010. Also around 2012, she has been around YouTube sharing content on the channel "WishTrendTV". Where she talks about how it is in the industry and your go to tips on the Korean entertainment. Play the Siren (2014–2016) In 2014, Kasper joined the urban hip-hop group Play the Siren, which was managed under SM Entertainment's subsidiary indie label Baljunso. They debuted with their song "Dream Drive", featuring f(x)'s Luna in July 2014. During 2015, the group disbanded, Kasper was the final one to leave after the group and stayed with Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiestar
Fiestar ( ko, 피에스타) was a South Korean girl group formed by Kakao M. Before the group's debut, they released a duet with label mate IU titled “Sea of Moonlight” for LOEN Entertainment's collective label album. The track ended up being a domestic success and entered the top ten of the Gaon Digital Chart, earning the group attention before their debut. The group officially debuted on August 31, 2012 with the single album "Vista" and six members: Cao Lu, Jei, Linzy, Hyemi, Cheska and Yezi. The group released their second single album "We Don't Stop" on November 9, this time to mixed reviews. On March 20, 2014, member Cheska officially left the group. In July of that same year, they released a song titled "One More" to backlash and controversy due to its supposedly risqué lyrics, the song ended up being banned from broadcast by MBC, and the group had to change the lyrics for their follow up promotions. The group's first mini album was released in March 2015 titled '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yezi
Lee Ye-ji (born August 26, 1994), better known by her stage name Yezi, is a South Korean rapper and singer. She debuted as a member of South Korean girl group Fiestar in 2012. Yezi was a semi-finalist on ''Unpretty Rapstar 2'' in 2015, during which she released several singles. Her debut solo maxi single, ''Foresight Dream'', was released on January 28, 2016. Early life and career Yezi was born in Gangneung, Gangwon Province and grew up there. She was a student at Kang Won-rae Dance School and learned dancing from Clon. She traveled four hours to Seoul every weekend to perform as a backup dancer for singers such as and Hong Kyung-min. Her parents were originally against her working in the entertainment industry, but changed their minds when they saw how much Yezi was advancing, and she moved to Seoul in her second year of middle school. Yezi auditioned at LOEN Entertainment after one of their trainees saw her videos posted on Cyworld. The videos were the two most popular on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4Minute
4Minute (, often stylized as 4MINUTE) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by Cube Entertainment. The members of the group were Son Ji-hyun, Nam Ji-hyun, Heo Ga-yoon, Jeon Ji-yoon, Hyuna, Kim Hyuna and Kwon So-hyun. The group was known for its edgy dance-pop style and "girl crush" image that attracted a large female fan base. The group debuted in June 2009 with the single, "Hot Issue." They ultimately released one full-length Japanese album, ''Diamond (4Minute album), Diamond'' (2010), one full-length Korean album, ''4Minutes Left'' (2011), seven Korean extended plays, and multiple singles. The group received several major awards, including the Rookie Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Awards, the K-pop New Artist Award at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards, and the Bonsang Award at the 2011, 2012, and 2014 Seoul Music Awards. 4Minute disbanded in June 2016 after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations between Cube Entertainment and the majority of the group members. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Ji-yoon
Jeon Ji-yoon (born October 15, 1990), professionally known as Jiyoon or Jenyer, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter and actress known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group 4Minute. She debuted as a solo artist on November 2, 2016, under the stage name Jenyer, with the release of her debut digital single, "I Do". Early life Jeon Ji-yoon was born on October 15, 1990 in Suwon, South Korea. Career 2009–2012: 4Minute and solo activities Jiyoon was chosen as a member of 4Minute in 2009. The five-member girl group officially debuted on June 18, 2009 with their debut single "Hot Issue" on M! Countdown. On October 15, 2009, she was a featured artist in Woo Yi-kyung's album ''Look at Me'' with the song "Look at Me". On April 13, 2010, she was a featured artist in Lee Hyo-ri's fourth album ''H-Logic'' with the song "Bring It Back" together with After School's Bekah. She sang in the soundtrack of MBC's '' My Princess'', with the song "Oasis", release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls () was a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in February 2007 with the single "Irony" and 5 members: Yeeun, Sunye, Sunmi, Hyuna and Sohee. After Hyuna's departure in July, Yubin was added into the group prior to the release of their debut studio album, ''The Wonder Years'' (2007). The album spawned the hit single " Tell Me," which topped various South Korea's on and offline music charts. Wonder Girls further established themselves as one of the top girl groups in the country with the hit singles "So Hot" and "Nobody," released in 2008. After being released as a single in the U.S. in 2009, "Nobody" charted at No. 76 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making Wonder Girls the first South Korean act to enter the chart. The group began their entry into the American market the same year as an opening act for the Jonas Brothers' World Tour, performing English versions of their songs. In 2010, Sunmi left the group to pursue an academic care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
