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Choi Yu-ree
Choi Yu-ree (; born November 24, 1998) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. Choi is known as the winner of the 29th Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest in 2018 and as one of the 23rd CJ Azit TuneUp Musicians. Her most famous single is ''Wish'', original soundtrack of Netflix original series ''Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'' (2021). Early life and education Choi was born on November 24, 1998, in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, South Korea, and raised there. Choi attended a piano academy from a young age and naturally began singing while playing the piano. When she was in her third year at Pyeongchang High School, her mother suggested that she go to a music university. Choi entered an entrance exam hagwon and learned jazz piano and music theory. Choi moved to Seoul when she was accepted to the Department of Applied Music at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts. She graduated with a Bachelor in Composition. Career 2017–2020: Career beginnings In 2018, Choi competed in the 29th Yoo Jae-ha Music Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi (Korean Surname)
Choi is a Korean family surname. As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were around 2.3 million people by this name in South Korea or roughly 4.7% of the population. In English-speaking countries, it is most often anglicized ''Choi'', and sometimes also ''Chey'', ''Choe'' or ''Chwe''. Ethnic Koreans in the former USSR prefer the form ''Tsoi'' (''Tsoy'') especially as a transcription of the Cyrillic Цой. Origin *According to Samguk Sagi, the Gyeongju clan originates from chief Sobeoldori (소벌도리, 蘇伐都利) of Goheochon (고허촌, 高墟村), one of six villages that united to found Silla; The Gyeongju clan traces their origin back to Choi Chiwon (857–10th century), a noted Korean scholar, philosopher, and poet of the late Unified Silla period (668–935). *One theory of origin suggests that Haeju clan's progenitor Choi Choong (최충, 崔沖, 984–1068) was given the surname 崔 during the reign of Goryeo king Mokjong. *The progenitor of the Chungju cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IU (singer)
Lee Ji-eun (; born May 16, 1993), also known by her stage name IU (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She signed with LOEN Entertainment (now Kakao Entertainment) in 2007 as a trainee and debuted as a singer at the age of fifteen with her first extended play (EP) '' Lost and Found'' (2008). Although her follow-up albums, '' Growing Up'' and '' IU...IM'', brought mainstream success, it was only after the release of " Good Day" ( ko, 좋은 날), the lead single from her 2010 album '' Real'', that she achieved national stardom. "Good Day" went on to spend five consecutive weeks at the top of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart, and in 2019, it was ranked number one on ''Billboard''s "100 Greatest K-Pop Songs of the 2010s" list. With the success of her 2011 albums, '' Real+'' and '' Last Fantasy'', IU established herself as a formidable force on the music charts of her native country and further cemented her girl next door image as Korea's "little ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting Stars (South Korean TV Series)
''Shooting Stars'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Sung-kyung, Kim Young-dae, Yoon Jong-hoon, Kim Yoon-hye, Lee Jung-shin, and Park So-jin. It premiered on tvN on April 22, 2022, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 22:40 ( KST) with 16 episodes. It is also available for streaming on iQIYI in selected regions. Synopsis The series is about the romantic and comedy love story of top star Gong Tae-sung sharing a love-hate relationship with Oh Han-byul, the PR team leader of his management agency Starforce Entertainment. Cast Main * Lee Sung-kyung as Oh Han-byul : Head of the public relations department of Star Force Entertainment. She is a person with extraordinary eloquence and excellent crisis response ability. She is also in charge of various departments such as public relations, crisis response, and communication, and dominates the industry. * Kim Young-dae as Gong Tae-sung ** Moon Seong-hyun as teenage Gong Tae-sung : A top star actor who i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newsis
Newsis News Agency (Newsis) ( ko, 뉴시스통신사) is a privately owned news agency in 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 .... Newsis' news is only available in Korean. References External links * 2001 establishments in South Korea News agencies based in South Korea Mass media companies established in 2001 Mass media in Seoul {{Media-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Mi-do
Jeon Mi-do (; born August 4, 1982) is a South Korean actress and singer. She is known for her role as Dr. Chae Song-hwa in ''Hospital Playlist''. In 2022, Jeon appeared in lead role alongside Son Ye-jin and Kim Ji-hyun in JTBC's TV series '' Thirty, Nine'', a romantic drama about three friends. Career 2006-2018: Beginnings Jeon made her acting debut in the musical ''Mr. Mouse'' in 2006 and has had a long career since then acting in plays and musicals. Jeon made her television debut in the 2018 series ''Mother'' in which she played a minor role. The following year, she made her big screen debut in the fantasy film ''Metamorphosis''. 2019–present: Rise in popularity and lead roles Jeon landed her first lead role in a television series with the medical drama ''Hospital Playlist''. When she first auditioned, she thought it was to play one of the patients but director Shin Won-ho (director), Shin Won-ho told her he was considering her for the lead role. During an interview ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirty-Nine
''Thirty-Nine'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Kim Sang-ho and starring Son Ye-jin, Jeon Mi-do, and Kim Ji-hyun. The series revolves around the life, friendship, romances, and love of three friends who are about to turn forty. It premiered on JTBC on February 16, 2022 and aired every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 ( KST) for 12 episodes. It is available for streaming on Netflix. The last episode of the series logged its highest ratings national wide: of 8.1%. Additionally, it was listed for four weeks in the Global Top 10 weekly list of the most-watched international Netflix TV shows as of April 3. Cast and characters Main * Son Ye-jin as Cha Mi-jo, 39 years old, physician and director of Gangnam Dermatology Clinic. ** Shin So-hyun as young Cha Mi-jo. * Jeon Mi-do as Jeong Chan-young, 39 years old, a drama coach. ** Ha Seon-ho as young Jeong Chan-young. * Kim Ji-hyun as Jang Joo-hee, 39 years old, a cosmetics saleswoman at a department store. ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JTBC
JTBC (shortened from ''Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company'' (; stylized as jtbc) is a South Korean nationwide pay television network. Its primary shareholder is JoongAng Holdings, with a 25% stake. It was launched on 1 December 2011. JTBC is a generalist channel, with programming consisting of television series, variety shows, and news broadcasting; its news division is held in similar regard to the three main terrestrial networks in South Korea. JTBC was one of four new South Korean nationwide generalist cable TV networks alongside Dong-A Ilbo's Channel A, Chosun Ilbo's TV Chosun and Maeil Kyungje's MBN launch in 2011, to serve as supplementary networks to the existing conventional free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, SBS and other smaller channels launched following deregulation in 1990. History The JoongAng Ilbo, which used to be a part of the Samsung, had owned a TV station before. In 1964 it founded the Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mnet Asian Music Awards
The MAMA Awards (formerly Mnet Asian Music Awards) is a major music awards ceremony presented annually by entertainment company CJ E&M. First held in South Korea, the majority of prizes has been won by K-pop artists, although there are other Asian artists winning in various award categories, such as for Best Asian Artist and other professional-related awards. The awards ceremony was first held in Seoul in 1999, being aired on Mnet. MAMA has also been held in various Asian countries and cities outside of South Korea since 2010 and now airs internationally online beyond Asia. History Ceremony The event was launched in 1999 as a music video awards ceremony, modeled after the MTV Video Music Awards, called the Mnet Music Video Festival. It merged with the KMTV Korean Music Awards in 2004 and was renamed the Mnet KM Music Video Festival. By the mid-2000s, the awards ceremony had attracted some international interest due to the spread of Hallyu, and it aired in China and Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards
The 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony, also known as 2021 MAMA, organized by CJ E&M and broadcast through its music channel Mnet, took place live on December 11, 2021. The ceremony was held at CJ ENM Contents World in Paju, South Korea. The theme for the ceremony was titled as "Make Some Noise". The ceremony was the 23rd in the show's history. Background On July 20, 2021, it was reported by Ilgan Sports the ceremony is undergoing discussion to be held in Hong Kong despite the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions. On September 7, it was announced the ceremony would be held at CJ ENM Contents World in Paju, South Korea. This will be the second consecutive year, the ceremony will take place in South Korea only. On October 13, Mnet announced that Lee Hyori will be hosting the ceremony. She will be the first female host for Mnet Asian Music Awards. In addition, Mnet also announced that the theme of the ceremony titled as "Make Some Noise". Mnet also announced that it will be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mnet Asian Music Award For Best OST
The Mnet Asian Music Award for Best OST (베스트 OST) is an award presented annually by CJ E&M Pictures ( Mnet). It was first awarded at the 1st Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony held in 2004; Jo Sungmo won the award for his song "By Your Side" in '' Lovers in Paris'' series, and it is given in honor for the performers with the best soundtrack contribution in a television series."2004 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" ''MAMA''. Retrieved 2014-06-13. Winners and nominees Each year is linked to the article about the Mnet Asian Music Awards held that year.Gallery of winners [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stone Music Entertainment
Stone Music Entertainment (Hangul: 스톤 뮤직 엔터테인먼트), is a South Korean music distribution company under CJ ENM, along with music streaming store Genie Music. It was one of the largest co-publisher companies in South Korea. The company was also formerly a music production and management company and managed artists such as SG Wannabe, Davichi, Roy Kim, Son Ho-young, Eric Nam, Fromis 9, HEDY, and TO1, before the business closed in April 2021. Stone Music Entertainment (formerly CJ E&M Music) was named ''Music Distributor of the Year'' at the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards in 2014. History The company was originally established as Mediopia in May 1993 and later renamed as Mediopia Technology Co., Ltd in June 1994, as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic devices. In January 2002, the company was listed on KOSDAQ. In August 2004, Maekyung Hudson was incorporated as a subsidiary. In July 2006, the largest shareholder changed from Poibos Co., Ltd. to CJ Corporatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea Creative Content Agency
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is a South Korean government agency which is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and is charged with governing cultural content. As part of its partnership the Export-Import Bank of Korea, the agency provides loans for small companies producing cultural products such as TV shows, films, games and animated series. History In 1978–2009, the Korea Creative Content Agency was established with the merger of several South Korean government organizations such as the Korea Broadcasting Institute, the Korean Game Industry Agency and the Culture and Content Agency. In 1986–2013, the agency signed a memorandum of understanding with King Sejong Institute (a state-supported institution that teaches Korean) to introduce '' hallyu'' content as part of Korean language classes. In 2017, The Korea Creative Content Agency was used by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
