Name: 2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships - Chuseok Special
Genre: Variety Show, Entertainment, Sports
Released: 2016-09-15
Rating: 9.4
Cast: Jungkook, Nayeon, Jimin, Tzuyu, Jin

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

Nayeon

Jimin

Tzuyu

J-Hope

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)

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)

Baro is the stage name of Cha Sun Woo, a South Korean rapper, lyricist and actor. Born on September 5, 1992, he is best known as the main rapper for the boy band B1A4. Baro made his debut on “MBC Show! Music Core” with B1A4 in 2011 and then took part in the MTV reality show “Match Up With Block B.” After gaining much recognition for his acting debut in the popular 2013 television drama “Reply 1994,” he also received critical acclaim for his role of a mentally challenged teenager with the mental capacity of a 6-year-old in the 2014 drama “God’s Gift – 14 Days.” His other roles include the television dramas “Angry Mom” (2015) and “Manhole” (2017). He left the group on 2018.

Baro

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).

Seo Eun Kwang

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

Bang yong Kook

Jinyoung is the stage name of Park Jin Young, a South Korean singer and actor. Born on September 22, 1994, he was first scouted after an open audition by JYP Entertainment. Jinyoung debuted as part of duo JJ Project with JB in 2012, and the two members joined the hip-hop boy group GOT7 in 2014. Prior to his music debut, Jinyoung made his acting debut in the 2012 television drama “Dream High 2” and has since starred in “When a Man Loves” (2013) and “My Love Eun Dong” (2015). He also is a popular guest on variety shows.

Jinyoung (GOT7)

Jinyoung is the stage name of Jung Jin Young, a South Korean singer-songwriter, music producer and actor who is best known for being the leader of the K-pop boy group B1A4. Born on November 18, 1991, Jinyoung debuted with B1A4 in 2011 after being discovered by a photo posted on the Cyworld website and then training for two years. Jinyoung made his acting debut in a small cameo in the 2012 television drama “The Thousandth Man” and has since appeared in the popular dramas “Persevere, Goo Hae Ra” (2015), “Warm and Cozy” (2015) and “Moonlight Drawn by Clouds” (2016), as well as the blockbuster hit film “Miss Granny” (2014). Jinyoung also has been a popular guest on Korean variety shows since 2011.

Jinyoung (B1A4)

Jackson Wang is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, actor and host who is active in South Korea. Born on March 28, 1994, he is best known as a member of the K-pop boy band GOT7. Prior to his entertainment career, Jackson was a former national fencer with the Hong Kong fencing team who won first place in the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship in 2011. When Jackson was first scouted by a Korean talent agency in 2010, his parents only gave their permission on the condition that he become the best fencer in Asia. After winning the championship in 2011, Jackson went to Korea to become a trainee, and he trained for two and a half years before his debut with GOT7 in 2013. In addition to his music activities, Jackson has become a popular guest on Korean variety and reality shows and an MC of popular music shows. In 2015, he made a couple of appearances in memorable cameo roles in television dramas and became a permanent host of the music program “SBS Inki Gayo.”

Jackson

JB, born Im Jae Bum, is an award-winning South Korean singer, songwriter, producer, model, and actor. He was born in Siheung, South Korea, on January 6, 1994, and made his acting debut in 2011. The following year, he debuted as one-half of the duo, JJ Project, alongside fellow trainee, Jinyoung. In 2014, he debuted as leader of the K-Pop boy band, Got7. In 2019, he and fellow bandmate, Yugyeom, debuted as members of the Got7 sub-unit, Jus2. That same year, he launched a collection of summer themed clothing, in collaboration with Represent and in 2020, he held his first photo exhibition. In 2021, he signed with H1ghr Music and made his debut as a solo artist not long after. Since his debut, he has appeared in a variety of television dramas and reality programs, including “Dream High 2” (2012), “When a Man Falls in Love” (2013), and “Celebrity Bromance” (2016).

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

Hani, born Ahn Hee Yeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was born on May 1, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2012, as a member of the K-Pop girl group, EXID. Appearing in numerous variety shows over the years, she made her official acting debut in 2015. Since then, she has continued to appear in various variety shows, films, and television dramas, including “The Boss is Watching” (2016), “The Master Key” (2017), and “XX” (2020).

Hani

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

Cheng Xiao is a Chinese singer and actress who was born on July 15, 1998, in Shenzhen, China. She studied at Shenzhen Art School, and then went on to graduate from the School of Performing Arts in Seoul, South Korea, where she studied Dance. She made her debut as part of the K-pop girl group WJSN, also known as Cosmic Girls, in February 2016. She has since gone on to appear in a number of variety TV shows, movies, and drama series titles, including the film “Detective Chinatown 3” (2020) and the drama “Legend of Awakening” (2020).

Cheng Xiao

Jooheon

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

Hyeri is the mononymous stage name of Lee Hyeri, a South Korean singer and actress. Born on June 9, 1994, she is best known for being the youngest member of the K-pop girl group Girl’s Day. In addition to her musical activities with Girl’s Day since 2010, Hyeri made her acting debut in the 2012 television drama “Tasty Life.” She has since starred in the dramas “Seonam Girls High School Investigators” (2014), “Hyde Jekyll, Me” (2015), “Reply 1988” (2015-2016) and “Entertainer” (2016).

Hyeri

Yang Se Hyung is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. He was born August 18, 1985 as is best known for his work on "Comedy Big League" and "Infinite Challenge". A frequent guest on Korean reality programs, his most recent works include “Love Me Actually” (2019), “Village Survival, the Eight 2” (2019), and “Try It” (2019).

Yang Se Hyung

Lee Soo Geun is a South Korean comedian and MC. Born on February 10, 1975, he began his career on the comedy variety show “KBS Gag Concert” in 2000 and worked on the program for 13 years. His popularity rose when he began appearing on the variety show “2 Days 1 Night” in 2007. In 2013, an illegal gambling conviction disrupted his career for two years, but Lee Soo Geun has made a comeback and remains just as popular as ever. He became a cast member of the variety shows “Knowing Brothers” in 2015 and “Secretly Greatly” in 2016.

Lee Soo Geun

MBC, KOCOWA

Idol Star Athletics Championships is here with a Chuseok Special. Popular idol groups such as GOT7, EXID, TWICE, Block B, GFRIEND, AOA, B1A4, BTOB, and more are here to have a friendly competition with each other. They will be competing against each other in various fields such as track and field, archery, rhythmic gymnastics, and futsal. Will your favorite idol team win the gold medal? Tune in to find out!

2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships - Chuseok Special

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