Name: 2017 KBS Song Festival
Genre: Variety Show, Entertainment, Music
Released: 2017-12-29
Rating: 9.3
Cast: Kim Jae Hwan, Nayeon, Lee Dae Hwi, Dahyun, Ong Seong Wu

Kim Jae Hwan is an award-winning South Korean singer and songwriter. He was born in Seoul, South Korea on May 27, 1996 and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2017 when he participated in the popular survival reality program, “Produce 101 Season 2” (2017). Finishing fourth in the program, he debuted as a member of the subsequent K-Pop idol group, Wanna One, later that year. After promoting with the group for a year and a half, he signed with Swing Entertainment and began his career as a solo artist. In 2019, he released two solo albums, both of which won him a variety of awards. In addition to his career in music, he has appeared in a handful of variety programs, including “Wanna One Go: Zero Base” (2017), “2020 Idol Star eSports Championships - Chuseok Special” (2020), and “SEOUL PLAY” (2020).

Kim Jae Hwan

Nayeon

Lee Dae Hwi

Dahyun is a South Korean musician and TV personality who was born on May 28, 1998. She first made a name for herself in the entertainment industry while still a teenager, appearing as a contestant in the 2015 reality television show “Sixteen.” She was subsequently selected as a founding member of the K-pop girl group TWICE, which made its debut later the same year. She has since gone on to appear on a number of variety TV shows, including “Real Men” and “Weekly Idol” in 2016. She also co-hosted the 2020 Lunar New Year edition of “Idol Star Athletics Championships.”

Dahyun

Ong Seong Wu is a South Korean singer and actor. He was born in Incheon, South Korea on August 25, 1995, and took his first steps into the entertainment world in 2017 when he participated in the popular survival reality program, “Produce 101, Season 2”. Placing fifth in the competition, he made his official debut as a member of the subsequent idol group, Wanna One, that same year. Taking part in various variety programs over the years, he made his debut as an actor in the 2019 coming-of-age television drama, “Moment of Eighteen”.

Ong Seong Wu

Park Woo Jin

Park Ji Hoon is a South Korean singer and actor. He was born in Masan, South Korea on May 29, 1999 and made his debut as an actor in 2007 when he participated in the stage production of, “Peter Pan”. As a child actor he took on many roles in various stage productions, films, and television dramas. In 2017, he participated in the popular survival reality program “Produce 101” where he placed second, a ranking which earned him a position in the project boy group Wanna One. After the group’s disbandment in 2018, he continued his music career as a solo artist, releasing his first album in March 2019. Along with his music career, he has continued to pursue acting, appearing in various television dramas, including the 2019 historical romantic comedy, “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency”.

Park Ji Hoon

Yoon Ji Sung is a South Korean singer and actor. He was born on March 8, 1991, in Wonju, South Korea, and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2017 when he participated in the survival reality program, “Produce 101 Season 2”. Finishing eighth, he made his debut as a member of the program’s subsequent idol group, Wanna One, later that year. In 2019, he made his acting debut when he took a role in the musical “The Days”. That same year, he released his first solo EP and held a number of fan meetings across Japan and South Korea. Since his debut, he has appeared in a handful of theatrical performances and television dramas, including ““Let Me Be Your Knight” (2021).

Yoon Ji Sung

Lai Kuanlin is an up-and-coming Taiwanese musician and actor born in Taipei on September 23, 2001. He was spotted by K-pop talent agency Cube Entertainment at an audition in Taiwan in 2016. He first rose to fame when he participated in the South Korean survival audition show “Produce 101 Season 2” (2017), eventually finishing seventh, and later becoming a member of the K-pop boy band Wanna One. The group disbanded at the end of 2018, and Lai Kuanlin started off 2019 by making his drama debut, appearing in the mainland Chinese series “A Little Thing Called First Love.”

Lai Kuanlin

Hwang Min Hyun, also known as Minhyun, is a South Korean singer and actor who was born in Busan, South Korea, on August 9, 1995. He made his entertainment industry debut as a member of the all-male K-pop group NU'EST in 2012. He went on to appear in “Produce 101” in 2017, and became part of the project group Wanna One later the same year. He has also appeared in a number of drama titles, including “Reckless Family 3” in 2013-2014 and “Live On” (2020).

Hwang Min Hyun

Ha Sung Woon is a South Korean singer and TV personality who was born March 22, 1994. He made his entertainment industry bow as part of the group Hotshot. He rose to fame when he appeared on the reality TV show “Produce 101 Season 2” in 2017, where he finished in 11th place. He then went on to debut as part of the all-male group Wanna One, also in 2017. He later went on to launch a solo career in 2019, and has appeared on TV shows like “Two Yoo Project Sugar Man” (2020).

Ha Sung Woon

Bae Jin Young

J-Hope

Jimin

Suga

Kim Taehyung, also known as BTS’s V or simply “V,” is a South Korean singer and actor who is best known for being a member of the K-pop boy group BTS (Bangtan Boys). Born on December 30, 1995, he debuted with BTS in 2013, and the group went on to enjoy great popularity. Kim Taehyung made his acting debut in the 2016-2017 historical drama “Hwarang.”

Kim Taehyung (BTS's V)

Jungkook, born Jeon Jung Kook, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He was born in Busan, South Korea, on September 1, 1997, and made his debut in the entertainment industry as the youngest member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band, BTS. Since his debut, he has appeared in a wide variety of television music shows and reality programs, including “The Boss is Watching” (2016), “Celebrity Bromance” (2016), and the “2017 KBS Song Festival”.

Jungkook

Suho is the stage name of Kim Joon Myun, a South Korean singer and actor best known for being a member of the popular K-pop boy group EXO and its Korean subunit, EXO-K. Born on May 22, 1991, Suho was scouted on the street and became a trainee with an entertainment agency at the age of 16. He debuted with EXO in 2012 and was designated its leader. In addition to his musical activities, Suho has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “Rich Man, Poor Woman” (2018).

Suho

Baek Hyun is a South Korean singer and actor who was born on May 6, 1992 in Bucheon, South Korea. He studied at Kyung Hee Cyber University, and made his musical debut a member of talent agency SM Entertainment’s South Korean-Chinese boyband EXO in 2012. He went on to join subunits EXO-K and EXO-CBX. In 2016, he made his TV drama debut in the series “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.” In 2019, he joined the supergroup SuperM, and appeared in the show “SuperM: The Beginning” (2019).

Baekhyun (EXO)

Xiumin is the stage name of Kim Min Seok, a South Korean singer and actor who is best known for being a member of the K-pop boy group EXO and its Chinese subgroup EXO-M. Born on March 26, 1990, Xiumin won second place in the “SM Everysing Contest” in 2008 and then debuted with EXO in 2012. He starred in the musical “School OZ” in 2015 and also starred in the web drama “Falling for Challenge” (2015). He also made his big-screen debut in the 2016 film “Kim Sun Dal.”

Xiumin

D.O. is the stage name of Do Kyung Soo, a South Korean singer and actor. Born on January 12, 1993, he is best known as one of the main vocalists for the Korean-Chinese boy group EXO. D.O. was first discovered when he auditioned for a talent agency after winning a local singing festival in 2010. He then became a trainee during his last two years of high school before debuting in 2011 with EXO. D.O. made his acting debut in the film “Cart,” which premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. He also sang the soundtrack “Crying Out” for the film. He won critical acclaim when he then starred in the 2014 television drama “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” winning “Best New Actor” at the 3rd APAN Star Awards. Critics also ranked him as No. 1 on a list of 40 idol-actors who appeared in dramas in 2014. D.O. continued to receive praise for his acting in the 2015 drama “I Remember You.”

D.O.

Tzuyu

HyunA

Hwang Chi Yeol

Kang Daniel is a South Korean singer best known for winning the music competition show “Produce 101 Season 2” and being the first member to be cast in the new boy band “Wanna One.” Born on December 10, 1996, as Kang Eui Geon, he legally changed his name to Kang Daniel because people had a tough time pronouncing his birth name. In 2017, Kang Daniel became a cast member of the reality show “It’s Dangerous Beyond the Blankets.”

Kang Daniel

KBS, KOCOWA

Artists who shone the music industry of 2017 gather to present fantastic performances. 2017 has been a special year for Korea's music industry as many new talented artists were discovered while numerous famous songs were introduced. Starting from Red Velvet to Mamamoo, Twice, and Wanna One, K Pop artists are ready to present warm and happy memories at the end of 2017. Moreover, there are special stages prepared by the artists dedicated to this wonderful festival, and you can expect to see performances that will bring you joy and excitement. Tune in to 2017 KBS Song Festival, and enjoy the last moment of 2017 by singing and dancing along to the famous songs with the idol star hosts, Kang Daniel, Chan Yeol, Irene, Sana, and Jin.

2017 KBS Song Festival

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