Name: 2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special
Genre: Variety Show, Entertainment, Sports
Released: 2015-02-19
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Baekhyun (EXO), Sehun (EXO), Jinyoung (GOT7), Woohyun, Gongchan

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)

Sehun, born Oh Se Hun, is an award-winning South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, model, dancer, and actor. He was born on April 12, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea, and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2012 as a member of the K-pop idol group, EXO. He made his acting debut in 2016 and has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas since, including “Dokgo Rewind” (2018) and “Now, We Are Breaking Up” (2021).

Sehun (EXO)

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)

Woohyun

Gongchan is the stage name of Gong Chan Sik, a South Korean singer and actor. Born on August 14, 1993, he is best known as a vocalist and the youngest member of the K-pop boy band B1A4. Gongchan was first discovered online when he won an “eoljjang challenge” in middle school. “Eoljjang,” also written as “ulzzang,” is a Korean slang term that means “best face” and is used to refer to people who are considered to have a pretty face. After two years of training, Gongchan debuted with B1A4 in 2011. After many appearances on television variety shows since 2011, Gongchan was named as an MC for the music variety “A Song for You Season 4” in 2015, along with f(x)’s Amber and SuperJunior’s Kangin.

Gongchan

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)

Han Seung Yeon is a South Korean singer and actress who was born in Seoul, South Korea, on July 24, 1988. She studied at Kyung Hee University and made her debut in 2007 as a member of the four-piece, all-female pop group KARA. The group made its debut in March 2007 with its first studio album “The First Blooming.” In 2009, she joined the supergroup 4Tomorrow, alongside Uee of After School, HyunA of 4MINUTE, and Gain of Brown Eyed Girls. She has also appeared as an actress in hit drama titles such as “Jang Bo Ri Is Here!” (2014) and “Hello, My Twenties!” (2016-2017).

Han Seung Yeon

Sojin, or Park So Jin, as she's also known, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born in Daegu, South Korea on May 21, 1986 and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2010 as a member of the idol girl group, Girl’s Day. In 2014, she made her debut as an actress, taking her first role in a television drama. Since then, she has appeared in numerous variety shows as well as various films and television dramas, including “Family is Coming” (2015), “Her Private Life” (2019), and “Stove League” (2019).

Sojin

Minah is the mononymous stage name of Bang Minah, a South Korean singer and actress who is best known for being a member of the K-pop girl group Girl’s Day. Born on May 13, 1993, she debuted with Girl’s Day in 2010 and also made her solo singing debut in 2015. Minah made her acting debut in the 2011 television series “Roller Coaster” and then had her first starring role in the 2013 film “Holly.” She also starred in the 2015 television drama “Sweet, Savage Family.” Minah has been popular on Korean reality shows, including hosting “The Music Trend” (August 2013 to January 2014) and “God of Food Table (2014) and being a cast member of “Eco Village” (2014) and “Law of the Jungle” (2015).

Minah

Yura is the stage name of Kim Ah Young, a South Korean singer and actress who is best known for being a member of the K-pop girl group Girl’s Day. Born on November 6, 1992, Yura joined Girl’s Day in 2010 along with Lee Hyeri to replace two departing members. In addition to her musical activities, Yura made her acting debut in the 2012 Chinese drama “Secret Angel.” She has since appeared in a number of television dramas, including “Radio Romance” (2018).

Yura

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

Park Chorong

Jung Eun Ji is a popular South Korean singer and actress. Born on August 18, 1993, as Jung Hye Rim, she first gained attention after winning first place in the reality program “Excited Day Enjoyable Day” in 2004. In 2010, Jung Eun Ji passed the audition process and became the main singer for the girl group Apink after only training with the group for six months. She made her acting debut in the hugely successful 2012 television drama “Answer Me, 1997,” which brought her many awards, including Best New TV Actress at the 49th Baeksang Arts Awards. She also gave well-received performances in “That Winter, The Wind Blows” (2013), “Trot Lovers” (2014) and “Sassy Go Go“ (2015). Jung Eun Ji has contributed soundtracks to “Answer Me, 1997” and “Three Days.”

Jeong Eun Ji

Naeun is the stage name of Son Na Eun, a South Korean singer and actress. Born on February 10, 1994, she made her debut with the K-pop girl group Apink in 2011. Naeun made her acting debut in 2012 in a minor role in the television drama “Salamander Guru and the Shadow Operation Team” and the film “Return of the Mafia. She has since appeared in the dramas “The Great Seer” (2012-2013), “Childless Comfort” (2012-2013), “Second Time Twenty Years Old” (2015) and “Cinderella and Four Knights” (2016).

Son Naeun

Kim Nam Joo is a South Korean musician and actress who was born on April 15, 1995. She studied at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, and made her entertainment industry debut as a founding member of girl group Apink in 2011. She has appeared in a number of variety TV shows, including "Law of the Jungle in Sabah" (2018). She made her acting debut in the drama series "Detective Alice" (2015), and followed up with "Detective Alice 2" in 2016.

Kim Nam Joo (Apink)

Oh Ha Young

Kwon So Hyun is a South Korean singer and actress. Born on August 30, 1994, she is best known for being a member of the popular K-pop girl group 4Minute from 2009 to 2016, when the group disbanded. She also was a member of the girl group Orange in 2005 when she was 12 years old, but the group disbanded due to cyberbullying. Kwon So Hyun started doing cameos in television dramas in 2003 and then starred in the films “Hwanggu” (2014) and “My Last Love” (2017).

Kwon So Hyun

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

Seol Hyun, who is known as Kim Seolhyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. Born on January 3, 1995, she is best known as a member of the K-pop girl group AOA. Seolhyun was first discovered when she won the 8th SMART Model Contest. She debuted with AOA in 2012. That same year, she made her acting debut in the 2012 television drama “My Daughter Seo Young.” She made her big-screen debut as Lee Min Ho’s younger sister in the 2015 film “Gangnam Blues,” beating out 500 other people for the role. She also starred in the popular television dramas “Brave Family” (2015) and “Orange Marmalade” (2015).

Seolhyun

Lee Hongbin, who also goes simply by Hongbin, is a South Korean singer and actor. Born as Lee Hong Bin on September 29, 1993, he is best known for being a member of the K-pop boy group VIXX, which debuted in 2012. He made his acting debut in the 2014 television drama “Glorious Day” and then landed his first leading role in the 2016 drama “Moorim School” and also starred in “Witch's Love” (2018). Hongbin also served as an MC of the reality program “The Show” in 2015.

Lee Hongbin

N is the single-letter stage name of Cha Hak Yeon, a South Korean singer, actor and radio host. Born on June 30, 1990, he is best known for being the leader and main dancer of the K-pop boy band VIXX, which debuted in 2012. Prior to his debut, N had an extensive dance background, winning many competitions that included the Grand Prize at the Korean Youth Dance Festival. He was chosen for VIXX after he competed in the music reality show “MyDOL.” N made his acting debut in the 2014 television drama “Hotel King” and also starred in “Family Is Coming” (2015) and “Sassy Go Go” (2015). In 2015, N also began hosting his own radio show called “VIXX N K-Pop.”

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).

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)

Krystal Jung, known simply as Krystal, is a popular South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a member of the K-pop girl group f(x) since 2009 and as the younger sister of Jessica Jung, a former member of the girl group Girls’ Generation. She also is a member of the ballad group S.M. The Ballad. Born as Chrystal Soo Jung on October 24, 1994, in San Francisco, California, Krystal was discovered at the age of 5 by a representative of SM Entertainment when she and her sister visited Korea in early 2000. Krystal made her acting debut in the 2010 sitcom “More Charming by the Day,” but she solidified her status as an up-and-coming lead actress with her roles in “Heirs” in 2013 and “She’s So Lovable,” co-starring with Rain, in 2014.

Krystal Jung

Taemin is a South Korean singer, actor, and variety TV star. He was born in Seoul, South Korea, on July 18, 1993. He made his debut as one of the founding members of SM Entertainment boyband Shinee in May 2008, while still in his early teens. He made his acting debut the next year, appearing in the comedy series “Tae Hee, Hye Kyo, Ji Hyun.” In 2019, he joined the supergroup SuperM, and took part in the showcase program “SuperM: The Beginning” (2019).

Taemin

Kang In Soo is a South Korean singer and actor. He was born on March 10, 1988 in Sunwon, South Korea, and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2011, as a member of the idol group, Myname. In 2013, he made his acting debut and has appeared in various films, variety shows, and television dramas since, including “Handsome Tigers” (2020) and “Wish You” (2020).

Kang In Soo

Kim Sung Joo is a South Korean announcer and host. Born on October 10, 1972, he began his career as the host of a live talkshow called “TAXI” in 2011. He now wears many hats as the host, judge or regular cast member of such popular variety shows as “Superstar K,” “Car!Center,” “The List,” “Please Take Careof My Refrigerator,” “King of Masked Singer,” “Show Me the Receipt Please” and “WE KID.” He also appeared on the first two seasons of “Dad! Where Are We Going?” (2013 and 2014).

Kim Sung Joo

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

Kwanghee is a South Korean singer, actor, and television personality. He was born in Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea on August 25, 1988 and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2010 as a member of the idol group ZE:A. That same year he made his first appearance in a television drama. Since then, he has appeared in both films and television dramas, including “To the Beautiful You” (2012). While dramas and films may be on his resume, it’s his participation in variety programs that has brought him the most attention, particularly his joining the cast of “Infinite Challenge” in 2015; a role that would win him an Achievement Award at the 2015 MBC Entertainment Awards. In 2019 he signed on as one of three new MCs to host the ever-popular, idol-filled variety show, “Weekly Idol”.

Kwanghee

Kim Jeong Geun

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

Stay tuned for various sports events the idol star fiercely compete one another. For the 2015 New Year Special, more events are prepared. From track and field to basketball to archery, this is the chance for idols to show off their athletic charms. Many artists have been preparing their skills for this moment. Who will be the ace on the basketball court? Who will be the star of futsal? Some of fan's favorite stars like EXO, Infinite, GOT7, 2AM, VIXX, BTOB, B1A4, AOA, 4minute, and SHINee participate in the show.

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