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Beyond Live Shows
On April 21, 2020, the line-up for the first four concerts in the series were announced, with the each show to be headlined – in chronological order – by the boy groups SuperM, WayV, NCT Dream, and NCT 127. Media outlets have associated the concerts' timing for NCT subunits NCT Dream and NCT 127 with their album release schedules. In May 2020, SM Entertainment announced two additional concert dates were added for the month of May, bringing the number of shows to six. It was also revealed that they would be headlined by veteran K-pop acts, TVXQ and Super Junior respectively. Concerts April 26, 2020: SuperM – Beyond the Future On April 26, 2020, SuperM was the first boy group from SM Entertainment to perform online the full-sized live concert, a follow-up to their prior sold-out tour in North America as well as an alternative to their indefinitely postponed Japan Tokyo Dome concert due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Live from Seoul, South Korea, they performed songs from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SuperM
SuperM () was a South Korean Supergroup (music), supergroup formed in 2019 by SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group. The group consisted of seven members from four SM Entertainment boy bands: Taemin from Shinee, Baekhyun and Kai (entertainer, born 1994), Kai from Exo, Taeyong and Mark (rapper), Mark from NCT 127, Ten (singer), Ten from WayV, and Lucas (rapper), Lucas, who is a former NCT (group), NCT and WayV member. The group debuted on October 4, 2019, with their SuperM (EP), self-titled EP, which entered the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 at number one, making SuperM the first Asian artist in history to top the chart with a debut release. Their debut single, "Jopping", was among ''Billboard'''s Critics' Picks for the "25 Best K-pop Songs" of 2019. SuperM went on hiatus in mid-2021 because some members began their mandatory military enlistments and later left SM Entertainment. There have been no announcements on the future of the group. History Background and formatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinee
Shinee ( ; ; ; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group consists of four members: Onew, Key (entertainer), Key, Choi Min-ho, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-piece band, Jonghyun died on December 18, 2017. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop". Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first extended play (EP), ''Replay (EP), Replay'', fronted by the single Replay (Shinee song), of the same name. The group gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, the group released their first Korean studio album, ''The Shinee World'', which won Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards. Shinee further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles "Ring Ding Dong (Shinee song), Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer (Shinee song), Lucifer" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xdinary Heroes
Xdinary Heroes () is a South Korean rock band under JYP Entertainment's sub-label, Studio J. They officially debuted on December 6, 2021, with the single "Happy Death Day". The band consists of six members: Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon. All of the members are involved in writing, composing, and producing the music of the band. The band's name is shortened form of "Extraordinary Heroes", meaning "anyone can become a hero". History 2021: Formation and debut with "Happy Death Day" On November 1, JYP Entertainment released a teaser titled "Heroes Are Coming" hinting at a new group to debut. A week later, on November 8, the logo and name of the group were revealed and the group's official social media accounts were launched. Jooyeon was officially announced as the group's first member, followed by O.de, Gaon, Jun Han, Jungsu, and Gunil from November 15–20. On November 22–27, teasers were released revealing the positions of the members, starting with Jooyeon pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NiziU
NiziU (; ) is a Japanese-Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan through the reality-survival program '' Nizi Project'' (2020). The group is composed of nine members: Mako, Rio, Maya, Riku, Ayaka, Mayuka, Rima, Miihi, and Nina. NiziU debuted on December 2, 2020, with the release of their debut single " Step and a Step". Career 2020: Formation and debut On January 29, 2019, JYP Entertainment announced their plans of creating a Japanese girl group, under their vision "K-pop 3.0", "Globalization by Localization". Auditions for this new girl group took place in eight Japanese cities, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, for females aged between 15 and 22 years old. NiziU was formed through '' Nizi Project'', featuring 26 contestants and was aired weekly on Hulu Japan Japan from January 31 to June 26, 2020. It was distributed internationally through JYP Entertainment's official YouTube channel. The show was split up into two seasons: the first season show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsta X
Monsta X (; stylized as MONSTA X) is a South Korean boy group formed through the reality survival program ''No.Mercy'' under Starship Entertainment. The group is currently composed of six members: Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M, with former member Wonho having left the group in October 2019. The group debuted with their first EP ''Trespass'' on May 14, 2015. In March 2017, Monsta X released their first studio album and the final part of ''The Clan'' series '' The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter''. Since 2018, the group had four Japanese singles certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, then since 2019, nine of their Korean albums and extended plays had been certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association. In 2020, the group's first English album '' All About Luv'', ranked number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number seven on the US ''Rolling Stone'' Top 200. Since debut, they had been known for their aggres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HKT48
HKT48 (read "H.K.T. Forty-eight") is a Japanese idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. HKT48 is named after the Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Hakata-ku ward of Fukuoka, where Akimoto originally intended to base the group. The group currently performs at City Bank HKT48 Theater in Fukuoka and has sold nearly 4 million copies of CDs in Japan. History Plans for a group entitled ''HKT48'' were first revealed by AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto on November 19, 2008. HKT48 was officially announced on May 1, 2011, at an AKB48 handshake event. The group was the fourth AKB48 sister group to be launched, after the groups SKE48, SDN48 and NMB48. While the group took its name from its proposed base location of Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, HKT48 was eventually based at a theater in the Hawks Town Mall in neighboring Chūō-ku, Fukuoka. This location is next to the Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome. In addition, it was announced that the group would be accepting applications from girls aged between 11 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WJSN
WJSN (; ), also known as Cosmic Girls, is a South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment. The group is composed of ten members: Seola (singer), Seola, Bona (singer), Bona, Exy, Soobin, Luda (singer), Luda, Dawon (singer), Dawon, Eunseo, Yeoreum, Dayoung, and Yoo Yeon-jung, Yeonjung. Originally a thirteen-member group, Wu Xuanyi, Xuanyi, Cheng Xiao, and Meng Meiqi, Meiqi departed from the group on March 3, 2023. The group debuted on February 25, 2016, with the extended play ''Would You Like?'' 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 J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonpil
Kim Won-pil (; born April 28, 1994), known mononymously as Wonpil, is a South Korean musician. He is the keyboardist of pop rock band Day6 and its sub unit Even of Day under JYP Entertainment. His debut album '' Pilmography'' debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart in February 2022. Early life Wonpil was born in Incheon, South Korea. His parents run a piano academy so he was familiar with piano since a young age, and he learned how to play it by himself. Career After signing with JYP Entertainment, Wonpil was part of JYP trainees' dance team with Young K, but was later chosen to be part of the company's first band, and, together with Jae, Young K, Sungjin and Junhyeok, he formed the acoustic ensemble 5LIVE. In 2014, he appeared in the program ''WIN: Who Is Next?'', which saw the trainees of JYPE and YG Entertainment compete against each others. In 2015, after the joining of sixth member Dowoon, Wonpil eventually debuted as a member of rock band Day6 on Septembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cho Kyu-hyun
Cho Kyu-hyun (; born February 3, 1988), referred to as Kyuhyun, is a South Korean singer, musical theatre actor, and television host. He debuted as a new member of boy group Super Junior (and later its sub-groups Super Junior-K.R.Y. and Super Junior-M as well as former member of SM Entertainment project group SM the Ballad) in May 2006. Apart from his group's activities, he has established himself as a musical actor, notably through his participation in the original and Korean versions of stage musicals including ''The Three Musketeers (musical), The Three Musketeers'', ''Catch Me If You Can (musical), Catch Me If You Can'', ''Moon Embracing the Sun'', ''Singin' in the Rain (musical), Singin' in the Rain'', ''The Days'', ''Robin Hood (musical), Robin Hood'', ''Werther'', ''Mozart!'', ''The Man Who Laughs'', ''Phantom (2023 film), Phantom'', and ''Frankenstein''. He was also cast in television shows including ''Radio Star (TV series), Radio Star'', ''We Got Married#Chinese versio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai (entertainer, Born 1994)
Kim Jong-in (; born January 14, 1994), better known by his stage name Kai (), is a South Korean singer, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Exo, its subunit Exo-K, and South Korean supergroup SuperM. He debuted as a soloist on November 30, 2020, with his first extended play (EP) '' Kai''. Apart from his musical career, Kai has also starred in various television dramas such as '' Choco Bank'' (2016), '' Andante'' (2017), and '' Spring Has Come'' (2018). He is recognized for his dancing in South Korea and K-pop, and is regarded by various publications as a fashion icon. Early life Kai was born on January 14, 1994, in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, as the youngest member of his family, with two older sisters. Despite his parents initially wanting him to learn Taekwondo and the piano, Kai began to train in ballet while in third grade after watching ''The Nutcracker'', and started jazz dancing when he was eight years old in the fourth grade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doyoung (singer)
Kim Dong-young (; born February 1, 1996), known professionally as Doyoung (), is a South Korean singer, actor, and host. He is a member of the South Korean boy band NCT through the sub-units NCT 127 and NCT DoJaeJung. Doyoung was first introduced as a trainee through pre-debut team SM Rookies in January 2015. Doyoung was introduced as the first batch member of the boy band NCT and debuted through their rotational unit NCT U in April 2016. In January 2017, he was added as a new member of the Seoul-based sub-unit NCT 127. He later debuted in the trio sub-unit NCT DoJaeJung in April 2023. In April 2024, Doyoung began his solo debut with the release of his first studio album ''Youth''. Doyoung has ventured into acting. Following his supporting role in the third season of the drama series ''Midnight Cafe – The Curious Stalker'' and the musical ''Marie Antoinette'' in 2021, he starred in the web series '' Dear X Who Doesn't Love Me'' (2022). On television, Doyoung also appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Key (entertainer)
Kim Ki-bum (; born September 23, 1991), better known by his stage name Key, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and television personality. Born and raised in Daegu, South Korea, he later moved to Seoul after a successful audition at the SM National Tour Audition Casting. In May 2008, Key debuted as a member of South Korean boy band Shinee, who later went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea. Key is widely recognized as a singer and dancer, but he has also ventured into different careers, notably as a television presenter. As a singer, he has collaborated with various artists, and formed the duo Toheart with Woohyun of Infinite. He made his debut as a soloist in November 2018 with the release of the digital single "Forever Yours", and his first studio album, ''Face'', was released later that month. Key has also contributed to songwriting for himself and Shinee. As an actor, he was cast in multiple musicals, such as '' Bonnie & Clyde'' (2013), ''Zorro'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
