AleXa is an American singer, dancer and actress who found fame after winning “Rising Legends: Season 2,” an audition competition program sponsored by Soompi and Cube Entertainment. Winning the top prize in the show in 2017 gave AleXa the opportunity to travel to Seoul, South Korea, to officially audition for Cube Entertainment and record her debut song and music video. She also stars in “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows her trip to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time. She debuted as a K-pop singer in October 2019 and released her single album titled "Bomb" on. In 2022, she won NBC's American Song Contest with the song "Wonderland" where she represented her home state Oklahoma.

The daughter of a Korean adoptee, AleXa grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She began taking dance classes at 18 months and has taken ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, lyrical and tap. She joined a competitive dance team in 5th grade and has been involved in her high school pom team and elite show choir. AleXa says she was first exposed to K-pop in 7th grade, when she and her best friend had to do a group project about a Chinese celebrity for their Chinese class, and they chose Henry from Super Junior. She has been a big fan ever since.

AleXa

JRE, which stands for Just Random Everyday, is the stage name of an American YouTube star who has produced the JREKML channel with his cousin KML since 2011. The channel focuses on news and reactions to K-pop and music and also offers a series called “Blind K-Pop Reviews.” In addition to the music-focused JREKML channel, JRE also produces a gaming channel called JREGaming. He co-stars on “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows Alex Christine, the winner of “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she travels from her hometown in Oklahoma to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time.

Amber Liu is an Asian American rapper, singer and songwriter who is active in South Korea. Born on September 18, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, to parents who are originally from Taiwan, Amber attended high school in LA before moving to South Korea to become a music trainee in 2008 after winning an international casting audition. After a year and a half of training, she debuted as part of the K-pop girl group f(x) in 2009. In addition to her music activities, Amber has become a popular participant in Korean reality and variety shows, including appearing on “Invincible Youth” (2011-2012), hosting “Show Champion” (2013), “A Song for You” (2014) and “We Got Married Global Edition” (2014). She also appeared on the travel series “One Fine Day” and the all-female special segment of “Real Men.” Amber made her official debut as a solo artist in 2015.

Amber Liu

Cory the stage name of Hong Joo Hyun, is a Korean-American singer. Born on November 25, 1990, in Oregon in the United States, he is best known for being the leader and lead vocalist for the South Korean boy group 24K, which debuted in 2012. He also makes a guest appearance on “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows Alex Christine, the winner of “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she travels from her hometown in Oklahoma to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time.

Cory

Jang Moon Bok is a South Korean rapper. Born on April 11, 1995, he had been a music trainee for two years before he competed in the “Produce 101 Season 2” reality show in 2017. He also makes a guest appearance on “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows Alex Christine, the winner of “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she travels from her hometown in Oklahoma to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time.

Jang Moon Bok

Euna Kim is a Korean-American rapper. Born on October 27, 1994, in New York, she participated in the singing competition show “Superstar K Season 3” in 2011. She was a member of the K-pop girl group The Ark, which debuted in April 2015 and then disbanded in March 2016. Euna also makes a guest appearance on “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows Alex Christine, the winner of “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she travels from her hometown in Oklahoma to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time.

Euna Kim

Lee Jin Hyuk is a South Korean rapper and singer. Born on June 8, 1996, Wei is the main rapper and vocalist for the K-pop boy group UP10TION, which debuted in 2015. In 2017, Wei starred in “UP10TION Please,” a Soompi Original series where the members of UP10TION compete in fun challenges.

Lee Jin Hyuk

Xiao is the the stage name of Lee Dong Yeol, a South Korean singer. Born on December 13, 1998, Hwanhee is a vocalist and the youngest member of the K-pop boy group UP10TION, which debuted in 2015. In 2017, Xiao starred in “UP10TION Please,” a Soompi Original series where the members of UP10TION compete in fun challenges.

Xiao

Gyujin is the the stage name of Han Gyu Jin, a South Korean singer. Born on November 21, 1997, Gyujin is the lead vocalist for the K-pop boy group UP10TION, which debuted in 2015. In 2017, Gyujin starred in “UP10TION Please,” a Soompi Original series where the members of UP10TION compete in fun challenges.

Gyujin

Seong Hyun Woo is a South Korean singer. He rose to fame after competing in the reality show “Produce 101 Season 2.” He also makes a guest appearance on “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows Alex Christine, the winner of “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she travels from her hometown in Oklahoma to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time.

Seong Hyun Woo

K-Tigers is the common term used to refer to the Korean Tigers Taekwondo Demonstration Team, a leading world taekwondo demo team that was established by Hak Sun An in 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. The group combines martial arts, acrobatics and choreographed modern dance moves. There is a men’s team, women’s team and the Little Tigers children’s team. The group competes in international competitions and also does performances that cross over into the entertainment industry. The K-Tigers also makes a guest appearance on “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows Alex Christine, the winner of “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she travels from her hometown in Oklahoma to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time.

K-Tigers

Hwanhee is the the stage name of Lee Hwan Hee, a South Korean singer. Born on May 6, 1998, Hwanhee is the main vocalist for the K-pop boy group UP10TION, which debuted in 2015. In 2017, Hwanhee starred in “UP10TION Please,” a Soompi Original series where the members of UP10TION compete in fun challenges.

Hwanhee

"Legendary: Making of a K-Pop Star" follows Alex Christine, a talented dancer who won the "Rising Legends: Season 2" competition and is now pursuing her K-pop dreams in Seoul, South Korea. Accompanied by YouTube K-pop fan JRE, she experiences the full journey of becoming a K-pop trainee at Cube Entertainment, including an official agency audition, dance and vocal training, a complete makeover, and her first professional photo shoot with "KWAVE" magazine. The series captures her behind-the-scenes preparation, featuring guest appearances from K-pop personalities like Amber from f(x), Jang Moon Bok from "Produce 101", and the K-Tigers taekwondo team. The special documentary culminates with Alex Christine shooting her debut music video and releasing her first single "Strike It Up". This 2024 South Korean documentary series offers an intimate look into the making of an international K-pop star.

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