Name: Weekly Idol
Genre: Variety Show, Entertainment, Comedy
Released: 2013-04-03
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Kwanghee, Jo Se Ho, Nam Chang Hee, BTS, BLACKPINK

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

Jo Se Ho is a South Korean comedian. Born on August 9, 1982, he starred in the popular television drama “My Love From the Star” in 2013. Since then, he has appeared in the popular reality shows “Roommate” (2014-2015) and “Bachelor Party” (since 2015). He also coupled with Chinese actress Cao Lu in “We Got Married Season 4“ (2016) and currently serves as host of the reality series “Happy Together.”

Jo Se Ho

Nam Chang Hee is a South Korean actor, comedian, and television personality. He was born on July 27, 1982 and made his acting debut in 2002. Since his debut, he has made appearances in films, television dramas, and a growing number of variety programs including the hilarious, idol-filled, fan favorite, “Weekly Idol” (2019).

Nam Chang Hee

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene”, is a seven-member South Korean boy band under Big Hit Entertainment. Debuting in 2013 with their single album, “2 Cool 4 Skool”, the group, consisting of members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, has gained a steady following, both domestically and internationally, capturing the heart of their fans with their authentic music, social conscious, and stellar performances. Breaking several records and winning numerous awards, with their chart-topping songs and sold-out shows, BTS has become a global icon. In 2018, “Time” magazine named them one of the 25 most influential people on the internet, while “Forbes” Korea Power Celebrity named them one of the most influential celebrities of Korea. In 2019 the group was named one of “Time 100”’s most influential people.

BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group under YG Entertainment. The four-member group, consisting of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, made their debut on August 8, 2016, with the release of their single album, “Square One”. The two lead singles, “Whistle” and “Boombayah” charted at numbers one and two on the “Billboard” World Digital Songs chart and won the group the record for the most-viewed debut music video by a Korean act. Since debut, the group has continued to top charts, both domestically and internationally, landing on both the “Billboard” Hot 100 and “Billboard” 200, as well as “Billboard”’s Emerging Artists chart. Winning numerous awards since debut, the group continues to be met with success, topping charts, selling out stadium tours around the world, and finding themselves listed as one of the most influential celebrities of Korea in 2019 by “Forbes” Korea Power Celebrity.

BLACKPINK

TWICE is a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment. Formed through the 2015 survival reality show “Sixteen”, the members, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, rose to fame with the release of their 2016 single, “Cheer Up”. Charting at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, the track became the best-performing single of the year, allowing the group to bring home both the Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards “Song of the Year” award. With the release of subsequent chart-topping tracks, TWICE has become one of South Korea’s most popular and widely recognized K-Pop groups, gaining an incredible following the world over. In 2017 the group was included in both “Forbes” Korea Power Celebrity ranking and “Billboard”’s 21 Under 21 2017: Music’s Next Generation.

TWICE

SHINee is a South Korean boy band under SM Entertainment. The group debuted in 2008 with the release of their first EP, “Replay”, which hit number eight on the Korean music charts. Winning multiple awards in their first year alone, SHINee has become one of K-Pop’s most influential groups, setting trends in not just music, but fashion and dance as well, earning them the title, “Princes of K-Pop”. Originally a five-member group consisting of Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin, the group now promotes as four after the passing of Jonghyun in late 2017. Despite hardship, the group has rallied well, releasing both group and solo albums, making television appearances, holding a successful Japan tour in 2018, and winning the Popularity Award at the 2019 Seoul Music Awards.

SHINee

Wanna One was a South Korean all-male pop group whose membership was composed of the 11 highest-placing contestants on the audition-based reality TV show “Produce 101 Season 2” (2017). The group debuted on August 7, 2017, and disbanded after it last appeared on stage at a concert held on January 27, 2019. The act scored hits with songs such as “Energetic” and “Beautiful.”

Wanna One

IU is the stage name of Lee Ji Eun, a popular South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. Her stage name is derived from the combination of the words “I and You,” symbolizing her hope that people come together through music. IU debuted in 2008 with her single “Lost Child” and gained widespread popularity after her follow-up debut studio album “Growing Up.” After making her acting debut in 2011 in the television drama “Dream High,” she quickly graduated to leading roles with the 2013 dramas “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin” and “Beautiful Man.”

Sunmi is a South Korean singer and TV personality who was born in Iksan, South Korea, on May 2, 1992, in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. She made her debut as a member of the pioneering all-female K-pop group Wonder Girls in 2007. She left the group in 2010 to study, but then returned to the fold in 2015, having also released a solo project titled “Full Moon” in 2013. She scored a chart smash with the song “Gashina” in 2017 and has also appeared on variety TV show titles such as “Secret Unnie” (2018).

Sunmi

Chungha, born Kim Chan Mi, is a South Korean singer, dancer, songwriter, and choreographer. She was born in Seoul, South Korea on February 9, 1996 and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2016 when she placed fourth in the Mnet survival reality series, “Produce 101” and joined the subsequent girl group, I.O.I. In 2017, she released her first solo EP and has been working as a solo artist ever since. The winner of multiple awards, she has made appearances on various reality programs and music shows, including the “SBS Super Concert in Incheon” (2019).

Chungha

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K-pop fans around the world, unite and watch Weekly Idol! See a new side to your favorite idol group members with exciting segments where they participate in challenges, take on intriguing competitions, and show us their best moves as they dance to their debut songs. Weekly Idol is the first Korean variety show for K-pop fans, by K-pop fans. Hosts Hwang Kwang Hee and Eunhyuk guide fans through all the irresistible charms of idol groups.

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