Name: 2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special
Genre: Variety Show, Entertainment, Sports
Released: 2018-02-15
Rating: 8.8
Cast: Jaehyun (NCT), Solbin, Ravi (of VIXX), Dahyun, Yoojin (of CLC)

Jaehyun, born Jung Jae Hyun and also known as Jeong Yuno, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actor. He was born on February 14, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2016, as a member of the K-Pop boy group, NCT. A member of both the rotationional group unit, NCT U, and fixed unit NCT 217, he has participated in both unit’s promotions, hosted various variety programs, including “SBS Inkigayo” (2019), and joined bandmate, Johnny, as a DJ for the group’s radio show, “NCT Night Night” (2017). In 2021, he made his debut as an actor, taking the lead role in the television drama, “Dear M” (2021).

Jaehyun (NCT)

Solbin is a South Korean singer, actress, and model who was born on August 19, 1997, in Seongnam, South Korea. She made her entertainment industry debut as a founding member of the all-female K-pop group LABOUM in 2014, releasing the hit single “Pit-A-Pat” from the single alim “Petit Macaron.” She studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and has also appeared in a number of hit drama series titles as an actress, such as “Solomon’s Perjury” (2016), “Touch” (2020), and “Backstreet Rookie” (2020).

Solbin

Ravi, born Kim Won Sik, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He was born on February 15, 1993 and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2012 when he participated in the Mnet survival reality show, MyDOL. One of the six finishing contestants of the program, he debuted as a member of Jellyfish Entertainment’s first idol group, VIXX, that same year. An active member of both VIXX, and the group’s first sub-unit, VIXX LR, he has played a part in writing and producing over 46 of the group’s songs, and in 2016, he released his first solo mixtape. In 2016, he made his official debut as a solo artist and in 2019, he revealed the name of his own hip-hop label. Along with his music career, he has participated in various reality programs over the years, including “Idol King of Cooking” (2016), “Asia, Where VIXX Loves” (2017), and “The Real Men 300” (2019).

Ravi (of VIXX)

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

Yoojin, born Choi Yu Jin, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was born on August 12, 1996 in Jeonju, South Korea, and made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2015 as a member of the K-Pop girl group, CLC. She made her acting debut in 2016 and has appeared in a number of variety programs and a handful of television dramas since, including “Fan Heart Attack Idol TV” (2016) and “Green Fever” (2017).

Yoojin (of CLC)

Seo Eun Kwang

Kwon Eun Bin, also known simply as Eunbin, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, on January 6, 2000, and made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2016, as a member of the idol girl group, CLC. In 2018, she made both her runway debut and her acting debut, taking her first role in a television drama. Since then, she has appeared in a handful of television dramas, including “Bad Papa” (2018) and “Dear M” (2021).

Kwon Eun Bin (CLC)

Kei (1995)

Minhyuk

Tzuyu

Jooheon

About Cha Eun Woo: 
Cha Eun Woo has become an admired Korean celebrity recognized for his massive talents across the world of kpop and kdrama. Born March 30, 1997, you might be surprised to learn that Cha Eun Woo’s real name is actually Lee Dong Min. After receiving plenty of attention for his role in “To Be Continued”, a 2015 web series, he decided to adopt the name of his character full-time.
 
Following his graduation from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2016, Cha Eun Woo continued to forge his career in the industry via several minor roles. However, it didn’t take long for fans to take notice, as Cha Eun Woo soon
established himself as a sought-after singer, actor, and model.
 
Nowadays, he has one of the biggest profiles in the entire Korean entertainment industry. Cha Eun Woo was named GQ Korea's ‘Man of the Year’ in 2018, while he has also worked as a global ambassador for leading brands like Burberry, LizK, TikTok, and more.
 
Stream Cha Eun Woo Movies and TV Shows: 
Cha Eun Woo’s undeniable good looks and acting talent have helped him appear in a range of much-loved Korean dramas and movies over the years. He made his first movie appearance in 2014's "My Brilliant Life” with a small cameo before going on to make a big name for himself in the music world as part of the boy band ASTRO, which debuted in 2016.
 
As Cha Eun Woo’s profile amongst audiences has grown, so has the stature of his roles. For instance, he starred in the popular kdrama series “The Best Hit” (2017) before captivating fans in “My ID Is Gangnam Beauty” the following year. During this time, he also appeared in hit shows like "My Romantic Some Recipe” (2016) and “Revenge Note” (2017).
 
Most recently, you can find Cha Eun Woo in the lead role of “True Beauty” (2020) as the smart, handsome and secretive Lee Su Ho.

Cha Eun Woo

Kim Sejeong is a South Korean singer and actress. Born on August 28, 1996, she launched her career in music after coming in second place in the K-pop girl group survival reality show “Produce 101.” The top 11 finishers formed the girl group I.O.I, which disbanded in January 2017. Kim Sejeong became a member of the new girl group Gugudan in June 2016. She also served as host of the show “Talents for Sale” in 2016 and was named a permanent MC for the show “Get it Beauty” in January 2017. She made her acting debut in the 2017 television drama “School 2017,” which is the seventh installment in the popular “School” franchise.

Kim Se Jeong

Nayeon

Ken, born Lee Jae Hwan, is a South Korean singer and actor. He was born on April 6, 1992, in Seoul, South Korea and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2012 when he participated in the Mnet survival reality program, MyDOL. As one of the six finishing contestants, he debuted as a member of Jellyfish Entertainment’s first idol group, VIXX, that same year. In 2013, he made his first appearance in a television drama and in 2015 he made his debut as a theatrical performer. Since then, he has taken roles in quite a few theater productions. In addition to his theater performances, he has appeared in several variety shows and a handful of television dramas, including “Boarding House 24” (2014) and “Asia, Where VIXX Loves” (2017).

Yook Sungjae is a South Korean singer, dancer and actor. He was born on May 2, 1995, in Korea but was educated in the Philippines. He is best known for being a member of the popular K-pop boy group BTOB. Even before his debut with BTOB in 2012, Yook Sungjae made his acting debut in the television series “Living in Chungdamdong.” He went on to star in the popular dramas “Monstar” (2013), “Reply 1994” (2013), “Plus Nine Boys” (2014), “Who Are You: School 2015” (2015), “The Village: Achiara’s Secret” (2015) and “Goblin” (2016-2017). In 2014, Yook Sungjae became an MC for the music variety program “A Song for You” and also appeared on the popular reality series “We Got Married Season 4” with pretend wife Joy of Red Velvet (2015).

Yook Sungjae

Chanyeol, born Park Chan Yeol, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and model. He was born in Seoul, South Korea on November 27, 1992 and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2012 as a member of SM Entertainment’s idol group, EXO. He made his debut as an actor in 2015 and has appeared in various films and television dramas since, including the 2016 romantic comedy film, “So I Married My Anti-Fan”.

Chanyeol

Vernon

Lee Sang is a South Korean singer and actor. He was born on October 17, 1995 and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2016, as a member of the idol group, IMFACT. In 2017, he made his acting debut, taking his first role in a television drama. Since then, he has appeared in a handful of television dramas and a number of variety shows, including “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017) and “Wish You” (2020).

Lee Sang

Jun Hyun Moo is a South Korean announcer and television host. Born on November 7, 1977, he is a well-recognized face on many popular variety shows. Some of his current shows where he serves as a host or regular cast member include “Hidden Singer,” “Good Morning FM,” “I Live Alone,” “Non-Summit,” “Brave Writers,” “Problematic Man,” “Happy Together,” “Fantastic Duo” and “Hit the Stage.”

Jun Hyun Moo

Yoon Bomi is a South Korean singer and actress who is best known for being a member of the K-pop girl group Apink. Born on August 13, 1993, she debuted as one of the six members of Apink in 2011. She made her acting debut in a small cameo role in the 2012 television drama “Reply 1997” and also appeared in the 2015 web drama “Love Detective Sherlock K.” Yoon Bomi also has been active on Korean variety shows, serving as the MC of “Weekly Idol” (2013 to 2015), a cast member of “The Human Condition” (2014), on the cast of the female edition of “Real Men” (2015) and MC of “Shikshin Road 2” (2016). In late 2016, she also joined the cast of “We Got Married” with actor Choi Tae Joon as her pretend husband.

Yoon Bomi

Leeteuk is a South Korean singer and television personality born in Seoul on 1 July, 1983. He debuted in 2005 with K-pop group Super Junior and promoted with two of the act’s sub-units, Super Junior-T and Super Junior-H. In 2009, he began to appear on TV variety shows and became co-host of “Star King” in 2011. He has also co-hosted shows such as “I Can See Your Voice” (2015) and “Star Show 360” (2016).

Leeteuk

MBC, KOCOWA

Idol Star Athletics Championships is back again to celebrate 2018. The hottest idol stars attend to shine the event and compete against each other to win the games. Not only track and field, but also bowling tournament is ready for the very first time to entertain everyone. Will your favorite star be the winner?

2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special

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