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God's Voice
''Vocal War: God's Voice'' () is a 2016 South Korean television show. It aired on Seoul Broadcasting System, SBS from March 30 to August 15, 2016. The show involves amateur singers who wish to challenge a legendary singer of South Korea, "God's voice", and will have the opportunity to do so when the audience gives them 100 votes to go on to the next round. The show first started as a New Year's special, acting as a pilot for the show which aired on February 10, 2016. Hosts * Lee Hwi-jae (–) * Sung Si-kyung (–) Legendary singers Format Round 1 Stage 1 The contestant sings their chosen song, but without their appearance being shown to the audience. From an audience of 200, the contestant has to earn at least 100 votes from them in order to reach stage 2, otherwise they will be eliminated. Stage 2 The contestant's appearance is now revealed. With the remaining length of the contestant's song, they need to obtain at least three votes from the legendary singers to move onto roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hwi-jae
Lee Hwi-jae (born Lee Young-jae on December 29, 1972) is a South Korean TV presenter, comedian, actor, and singer. Lee studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then made his TV debut in 1992 as a comedian after working as a floor director for MBC's entertainment program '' Sunday, Sunday Night''. He shot to stardom in the program ''Life Theater''. Since then, he has expanded his career to hosting variety shows such as ''Sang Sang Plus'', ''Sponge'' and '' Quiz to Change the World''. He was the third highest-paid entertainer at MBC in 2008, earning . Personal life Hwi-jae married florist Moon Jeong-won at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on December 5, 2010. Their twin Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ... sons, Lee Seo-eon and Lee Seo-jun, were born on March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Kyung-ho
Kim Kyung-ho (; born June 7, 1971) is a South Korean singer who is often referred to as a "legend of rock" for his efforts in bringing rock music to South Korea and his four octave vocal range. He makes frequent appearances on South Korean variety shows. Biography Kim was born in Mokpo, South Korea. He is known as the ''National Rock Star'' with charismatic presence on stage and later on called as ''Rock Unnie'' or ''National Sister'' because of his long hair and feminine look. He made his first appearance on Korea's music scene in 1989 on an annual competition for talented youths hosted by KBS. In 1991, he also joined on MBC's University Music Festival where he got bronze award for his self-composed song ''Long Goodbye'' which was also included on his first album. His debut album released in 1995 entitled '' Kim Kyung Ho'', and while not commercially successful earned him some recognition among Korean rock music fans. His more novel second album, '' Kim:kyungho 1997'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April (band)
April () was a South Korean girl group formed by DSP Media. The group debuted on August 24, 2015, with their EP '' Dreaming'' and its title track "Dream Candy". The group's final lineup was composed of six members: Chaekyung, Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, Rachel and Jinsol. The group officially disbanded on January 28, 2022. Name The group name is made up of 'A' and 'pril'. 'A' means 'the best girl group' and 'pril' means lovely girls. As combined, 'April' makes the meaning of 'the best, lovely girls'. Also known as 'Sa-wori' (사월이, April), 'Apple' (에플, pun of April) or 'Pril-e' (프릴이, pun of pril). After their debut, fans started calling them 'Chung-jeong-dol' (청정돌, pure idol). History 2015: Debut and Somin's departure April's formation was first announced by DSP Media on February 9, 2015, following their previous girl groups Fin.K.L, Kara and Rainbow. The six-member group (Somin, Chaewon, Hyunjoo, Naeun, Yena, and Jinsol) debuted on August 24 with the EP '' Dream ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (South Korean Band)
Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a South Korean pop girl group formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group's final lineup was composed of Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara and Youngji. Members Nicole and Jiyoung officially departed from the group in 2014, but rejoined the group for their 15th anniversary in 2022, while ex-member Sunghee left in 2008. The group originally started off as a quartet and made their debut in March 2007 with their first studio album ''The First Blooming'' and its single "Break It" while displaying a strong female image and a mature R&B sound. Expectations for the group were big because they were considered as successors to their senior labelmate, Fin.K.L. However, their debut was not well received by the public and was a commercial failure. The following year, Kim Sung-hee departed the group due to parental pressure, and members Goo Hara and Kang Jiyoung were brought in. After their addition, the group also changed their musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hur Youngji
Heo Young-ji (born August 30, 1994), better known mononymously as Youngji, is a South Korean singer, dancer, entertainer and television personality. She is best known as a member of girl group Kara after winning the TV show '' Kara Project'' in 2014, which saw her become the newest member of the group. Heo began her solo music career in August 2017 with her first single, "Memory Clock". Career Pre-debut Heo attended School of Performing Arts Seoul. She was a former trainee at Core Contents Media alongside T-ara's ex-member Areum. She was about to debut in a new girl group but left before the girl group debuted. Later, she became a trainee at KeyEast before becoming a trainee at DSP Media. 2014–2015: Debut with Kara and solo activities In May 2014, after former Kara members Nicole Jung and Kang Ji-young left the group, DSP Media launched a reality TV show called '' Kara Project'' which revolved around seven trainees competing to become the new member of the group. Eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation (), also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the prominent South Korean figures and most popular K-pop groups worldwide, Girls' Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country. Girls' Generation debuted on August 5, 2007, with the single " Into the New World" from their eponymous Korean album. The group rose to fame in 2009 with the single " Gee", which claimed the top spot on KBS's ''Music Bank'' for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks and was Melon's most popular song of the 2000s decade. The group cemented their popularity in Asia with follow-up singles "Genie", " Oh!", and " Run Devil Run", which were released between mid-2009 and early 2010. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny (singer)
Susan Soonkyu Lee (born May 15, 1989), known professionally as Sunny, is a Korean-American singer and entertainer based in South Korea. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group's activities, Sunny has participated in numerous side projects including original soundtracks, television variety shows, musical acting and radio hosting. Life and career 1989–2007: Early life and career beginnings Sunny was born on May 15, 1989, in Orange County, California. Her family consists of her parents and two older sisters who are ten and fifteen years older than her. She and her sisters share the same birthday. Sunny's paternal uncle is Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment. While she was still an infant, her family moved to Kuwait, then moved again shortl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Seok-cheon
Hong Seok-cheon (born February 3, 1971) is a South Korean actor, television personality, restaurateur and member of the dissolved Democratic Labor Party. He caused considerable controversy in his home country when he came out as gay in 2000, and remains the most prominent openly gay celebrity in Korea. Career Hong Seok-cheon was born in Cheongyang County in South Chungcheong Province. He began his entertainment career as a male model, and made his screen debut in 1994 as a reporter for ''Live TV Information Center''. In 1995, he won the bronze prize at the KBS Comedian Festival (for college students). Due to his versatility and comic timing, Hong went on to a prolific career on South Korean television, appearing in children's programs and variety shows, as well as sitcoms and dramas. In 2000, Hong was asked a question regarding his sexuality on a variety show, and he chose to answer honestly that he was gay. Though the show's producers initially edited out the exchange, a j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaeyoung
Son Chae-young (; born April 23, 1999), known mononymously as Chaeyoung, is a South Korean rapper and singer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment. Early life Chaeyoung was born in Seoul, South Korea on April 23, 1999. She took interest in performing arts from a young age and used to model for a children's magazine. Chaeyoung decided she wanted to become a singer before joining JYP Entertainment and took dance lessons for over one year. Career 2015–present: ''Sixteen'', Twice, and solo activities Chaeyoung participated in the reality television competition '' Sixteen'' in 2015. Ranking sixth place out of the nine debut spots, she went on to join the newly formed girl group Twice as one of its rappers and singers. On October 20, 2015, Twice officially debuted with the release of their first extended play (EP) ''The Story Begins''. Chaeyoung became the first member of the group to receive writing credits when she wrote a rap ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mina (Japanese Singer)
, known mononymously as Mina (; ja, ミナ), is a Japanese singer and dancer based in South Korea. She is one of the three Japanese members of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. Early life Mina was born on March 24, 1997, in San Antonio, Texas, U.S, to Japanese parents Sachiko (née Terao) and Akira Myoi. She moved to Japan as a toddler and grew up in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Her father is an orthopedic surgeon at Osaka University Hospital in Suita. She has one brother named Kai, who is five years older than her. Mina trained in ballet from a young age, having practiced it for eleven years before debuting with Twice. She attended in Takarazuka, Hyōgo. In 2017, it was reported that Mina held dual Japanese and American citizenship. However, as of 2019, she no longer holds U.S. citizenship, as confirmed by the ''Quarterly Publication of Individuals Who Have Chosen to Expatriate'' list published by the U.S. Internal Revenue S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nayeon
Im Na-yeon (; born September 22, 1995), known mononymously as Nayeon, is a South Korean singer. She became a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, under JYP Entertainment, in 2015 as a winning contestant of the reality survival television show '' Sixteen''. In 2022, her eponymous debut extended play (EP), ''Im Nayeon'', peaked at number 7 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, making her the first South Korean soloist to enter the chart's top 10. Life and career Early life As a child, Nayeon participated in a modeling contest and was cast by JYP Entertainment (JYPE). Although her mother initially prevented her from entering show business given her young age, Nayeon secretly attended the agency's open audition on September 15, 2010, after which she became a trainee. In 2013, she was added to the lineup of 6mix, a planned JYPE girl group that never debuted. She also made an appearance in the second episode of the 2012 television series '' Dream High 2''. 2015–present: ''Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twice
Twice (; Japanese: トゥワイス, Hepburn: ''To~uwaisu''; commonly stylized as TWICE) is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. Twice was formed under the television program '' Sixteen'' (2015) and debuted on October 20, 2015, with the extended play (EP) ''The Story Begins''. Twice rose to domestic fame in 2016 with their single " Cheer Up", which charted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, became the best-performing single of the year, and won "Song of the Year" at the Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards. Their next single, " TT", from their third EP '' Twicecoaster: Lane 1'', topped the Gaon charts for four consecutive weeks. The EP was the highest selling Korean girl group album of 2016. Within 19 months after debut, Twice had already sold over 1.2 million units of their four EPs and special album. As of December 2020, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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