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Xander (South Korean Singer)
Alexander Lee ( ko, 알렉산더, Alleksandeo; zh, t=亞歷山大, s=亚历山大, first=t), known as Alexander or Xander, is a singer, actor and host based in South Korea. He is a former member of the South Korean boy band U-KISS. In 2017, he debuted in the Philippines as the main character in the 105-episode television series My Korean Jagiya. He is currently active as a television host on Arirang TV's #StyleCast 2017 and is also a daily radio host for the Double Date show on tbs eFM. Music 2008–2011: U-KISS Alexander made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band U-KISS in 2008 and released four mini albums and one full album with U-KISS. During his time with the band, he also featured in other singers' works; the rap for Brave Brothers' "Finally" and Hye Ji's "Your Love". On February 23, 2011, NH Media confirmed and released a statement that Alexander and his bandmate Ki Bum had left the group. Alexander's last released song with the group is "Shut Up!!", the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Anza College
De Anza College is a public community college in Cupertino, California. It is part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, which also administers Foothill College in nearby Los Altos Hills, California. The college is named after the Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza. Academics The average class size at De Anza is 35, and approximately 2,800 students transfer per year. It also attracts a heavy international student population. Puente Project The Puente Project is a program offered at De Anza that helps underserved students transfer to 4-year institutions. "Puente" means "bridge" in Spanish, which symbolizes the bridge the program builds for the students to reach higher education. Puente is made up of three key components: English, individualized counseling, and individual mentoring. Puente students transfer from De Anza at a much higher rate than non-Puente Latino students—61% of De Anza's Puente students transfer within six years. Career Technical Edu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparkle (talent Agency)
Sparkle (formerly GMA Artist Center, also known as Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Talent Management and Development Department) is the talent agency owned by GMA Network Inc. based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 1995. History GMA Artist Center conducted several auditions prior to launching its first batch of talents in 1998. It also launched the "Metropop Star Search" from 1996 to 1998 where winners automatically became part of GMAAC. It was originally headed by veteran talent manager Wyngard Tracy until 2000. When Felipe Gozon took over as GMA Network's president and CEO in 2000, the Artist Center was placed under the network's Entertainment Division led by Wilma Galvante. In 2003, GMAAC hired Ida Henares as their newest head. Under her leadership, GMAAC launched the reality artista search " Starstruck" which became the main launching pad for most star hopefuls since then. In 2007, GMA Artist Center invoked the exclusivity clause. For 2011, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel A (TV Channel)
Channel A Corporation (), known as Channel A (Hangul: 채널A, typeset CHANNEL A), is a nationwide generalist cable TV network and broadcasting company in South Korea. The company's largest shareholder is Dong-A Media Group (DAMG), which consists of 12 affiliate companies including The Dong-a Ilbo. Channel A was launched on 1 December 2011. Channel A's management philosophy is 'Open & Creative' and the company slogan is 'Channel A, A Canvas that Holds Your Dreams.' JaeHo Kim currently serves as the chief executive officer of Channel A. Channel A is one of four newly launched South Korea nationwide generalist cable TV networks alongside JoongAng Ilbo's JTBC, Chosun Ilbo's TV Chosun and Maeil Kyungje's MBN in 2011. The four new networks supplement existing conventional free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, SBS, and other smaller channels launched following deregulation in 1990. History 1963–1980: Dong-A Broadcasting Station (radio) Dong-A Broadcasting System (DBS, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3 Peas In A Pod
''3 Peas in a Pod'' (), is a 2013 Singaporean romantic drama film directed by Michelle Chong. The film was the acting debut of Jae Liew. Plot Singaporean Penny, Korean Peter, and Taiwanese Perry are schoolmates at an Australian University. Just before graduation, they decide to take a road trip together. Cast * Jae Liew as Penny Yang * Alexander Lee Eusebio as Peter * Calvin Chen as Perry * Michelle Chong as hotel staff Release The film released in theatres in Singapore and Japan on 14 November 2013. Reception Gwendolyn Ng of ''My Paper'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5, writing "Chong's sophomore film turns out to be a rather bumpy ride. This is especially so when the plot takes an abrupt, miscalculated turn towards the end that leaves viewers bewildered." Boon Chan of ''The Straits Times'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5, criticising the characters, the casting and the final act of the film. Jocelyn Lee of ''The New Paper ''The New Paper'' is a Singaporean newspaper in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and sharing a Korean Demilitarized Zone, land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of South Korea, adjacent islands. It has a Demographics of South Korea, population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the List of metropolitan areas by population, fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its Gojoseon, first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Unified Silla, Silla and Balhae in the ... [...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] |
Jaeson Ma
Jaeson Ma ( Chinese: 馬正遠; pinyin: Mǎ Zhēngyuǎn; born November 11, 1980) is an American serial entrepreneur, artist, and media executive. He is the founder of the east-west talent, brand strategy & investment firm East West Ventures (formerly known as East West Artists), a co-founder of 88rising, and a co-founder of Stampede Ventures. Ma is a strategic advisor and financier of the social music video app Triller, ASH Global Media and general partner at aravan Digital Studios During his career, he has raised capital and advised on transactions totaling over $1 billion. He is also a Senior Advisor to Tencent Music Entertainment & KKBox fund KFarm parklabs Foundry Street Advisory Group a Venture Partner for consumer tech fund oodWater Capital and a board member of public SPACs. His other investments include Musical.ly (TikTok), Grab, Dark Horse Comics, Slock.it, Brain, Oursong, XiaoPeng, Coinbase, Kind Heaven, and OneOf. Early life and education Ma was born in Lu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chloe Wang (Taiwanese Actress)
Chloe Wang Le Yan (born 8 July 1986), formerly known as Cynthia Wang Xin Ru, is a Taiwanese actress, singer and host. She is currently managed by label Universal Music Group, Universal Music Taiwan and Taiwanese artiste management company Phoenix Talent, which is owned by Taiwanese television station Formosa Television, also better known as FTV. Biography Wang made her debut as Cynthia Wang at the age of 13 in 1999, starring in her first television advertisement. Subsequently, she hosted several television shows and appeared in music videos and television commercials. In 2005, she became part of Taiwanese girl group Yummy, which disbanded one year later. On 17 July 2009, Wang released her first album, entitled ''Copenhagen's Fairy Tales'' (哥本哈根的童话). Wang rose to fame, especially in Singapore, after starring in MediaCorp MediaCorp Channel 8, Channel 8 dramas ''Devotion (TV series), Devotion'' and ''Joys of Life'' in 2011 and 2012 respectively. She was nominated a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superstar K7
Superstar K7 () is the seventh season of the South Korean television talent show series Superstar K, which premiered on 20 August 2015 on Mnet and aired Thursday nights at 11PM KST. Eliminations are determined in every episode, based on text message votes and online votes that are open to the entire public. The winner of Superstar K7, Kevin Oh received 500,000,000 won (US$470,990), a Jaguar XE, and other benefits. This was the largest prize offered in the history of the show so far, in hopes of regaining their audience share. Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Bum-soo, & Baek Ji-young returned as judges. The season also saw the addition of Sung Si-kyung as a judge following the departure of Lee Seung-chul Lee Seung-chul (; born December 5, 1966) is a South Korean singer best known for the hit songs, "My Love", "Never Ending Story", and "Girls' Generation". Currently an artist of Kakao Entertainment's label Flex M, he debuted in 1985 as the voc .... References External links * {{DEF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladies' Code
Ladies' Code () is a South Korean girl group formed by Polaris Entertainment in 2013. The group's original lineup consisted of leader Ashley and members Kwon Ri-se, RiSe, EunB, Lee So-jung (singer), Sojung, and Zuny. They made their debut with the mini-album ''Code 01 Bad Girl, Code#01'' and the lead track "Bad Girl", which were released on March 7, 2013. On September 3, 2014, the group was involved in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of EunB and Rise. Ladies' Code returned as a trio in February 2016 with the extended play ''Myst3ry''. In October 2016, they issued "The Rain" from their EP ''Strang3r''. The group left Polaris in February 2020 following the expiration of their contracts. The group is currently on indefinite hiatus, with the members pursuing solo careers. History Pre-debut Before the establishment of the group, most of the members had some experience in the entertainment industry. Kwon Ri-se, Rise participated in Miss Korea 2009 as a representative of Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Choi
Ladies' Code () is a South Korean girl group formed by Polaris Entertainment in 2013. The group's original lineup consisted of leader Ashley and members RiSe, EunB, Sojung, and Zuny. They made their debut with the mini-album '' Code#01'' and the lead track "Bad Girl", which were released on March 7, 2013. On September 3, 2014, the group was involved in a car crash that resulted in the deaths of EunB and Rise. Ladies' Code returned as a trio in February 2016 with the extended play '' Myst3ry''. In October 2016, they issued "The Rain" from their EP '' Strang3r''. The group left Polaris in February 2020 following the expiration of their contracts. The group is currently on indefinite hiatus, with the members pursuing solo careers. History Pre-debut Before the establishment of the group, most of the members had some experience in the entertainment industry. Rise participated in Miss Korea 2009 as a representative of Japan, and won the Korean Abroad Award. She gained popularity by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showbiz Extra
''Showbiz Korea'' is a daily television entertainment news show that covers the South Korean entertainment industry broadcast in South Korea and throughout Asia on Arirang TV, which premiered on April 10, 2002. The show is produced in Korea, but broadcast in the English language English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, with its earliest forms spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. It is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the .... It's also available on Viki with subtitles in multiple languages. The show features segments that include “Showbiz Today” about the latest issues facing the Korean entertainment industry; "K-Chitchat" that features a panel of experts discussing the latest Korean entertainment issues; "Stars' Big Match" that highlights stars gaining worldwide fame; "Fashion 101" that explores fashion and beauty trends of Korean celebrities' "Issue Makers" that spotlights ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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