NCT 127 is a 10-member subunit of South Korean boy group NCT. Its members were previously part of the talent agency SM Entertainment’s SM Rookies group. NCT 127 made its debut in 2016, releasing the EP “NCT #127.” The act initially consisted of seven members – Taeyong, Taeil, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, and Haechan. Two more members, Johnny and Doyoung, joined at the end of 2016, with Jungwoo joining in 2018. The act has appeared on long-running TV shows such as “Weekly Idol” and made an appearance on the “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.”

NCT 127

SF9 is a nine-member South Korean boy group created by FNC Entertainment. The group debuted in 2016, releasing the single album “Feeling Sensation.” The group’s members are Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Rowoon, Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani. SF9 won the Rising Star prize at the Asia Artist Awards in 2018. The act appeared in the survival music show “Dance or Band (D.O.B)” in 2016, and also competed at the “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.”

Stray Kids is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment through a 2017 survival reality program of the same name. Composed of eight members: Bang Chan, Changbin, Felix, Han, Hyunjin, I.N., Lee Know, and Seungmin, the band released a series of music videos, EPs, and singles, prior to their official debut. On March 26, 2018, the band released their second EP and made their official debut. Since then, the band has released a number of albums and singles and has frequently charted on both the Korean and World music charts. In addition to their music, the group has appeared in a number of variety programs, including “2019 KBS Song Festival” (2019), “2020 Idol Star eSports Championships - Chuseok Special” (2020), and “SEOUL PLAY” (2020).

Stray Kids

(G)I-DLE is a six-member South Korean girl group that debuted under talent agency Cube Entertainment in 2018, releasing the EP “I Am” – which featured the hit track “Latata.” (G)I-DLE’s members are Miyeon, Minnie, Soojin, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua. In 2018, the group was nominated for the Best Korean Act prize at the MTV Europe Music Awards and won the Best New Female prize at the Melon Music Awards. The group has also featured in reality TV shows, including “Queendom” (2019) and the “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.”

(G)I-DLE

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

Dreamcatcher

Red Velvet is a South Korean girl group that debuted in 2014 with the single “Happiness.” The group was formed by talent agency SM Entertainment and has enjoyed considerable chart success, scooping the Golden Disc New Artist Award in 2015 and the Mnet Asian Music Awards prize for Best Female Group in 2017. The group began as a four-piece, with founding members Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Joy. a fifth member, Yeri, joined in 2015. Red Velvet has appeared on numerous TV programs, including “Level Up Project!” (2017-2018) and the “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.”

Red Velvet

IZ*ONE is a twelve-member South Korean-Japanese girl group managed by Off the Record Entertainment. The group was formed in 2018 through Mnet’s reality competition show, “Produce 48” and made their debut that same year with the release of their first EP, “Color*Iz”. With both the EP and its lead single, “La Vie en Rose” charting on Billboard’s World Albums and World Digital Songs, the group was met with immediate success. This initial success allowed the group to bring home the title New Artist of the Year from several awards shows, including the Golden Disc Awards and the Seoul Music Awards. The release of the group’s Japanese single, “Suki to Iwasetai”, early in 2019, found the track peaking at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

IZ*ONE

Oh My Girl is a South Korean pop girl group that debuted in 2015 as a sister group to the popular boy group B1A4. The seven members of the group are Hyojung, Mimi, YooA, Seunghee, Jiho, Binnie and Arin. An eighth member, JinE, went on hiatus in 2016 to get treatment for a medical condition and then was dropped from the group in 2017. Oh My Girl won Best New Artist at the 2015 SBS Power FM Cultwo Show Awards.

Oh My Girl

WJSN

Weki Meki is a South Korean girl group that was assembled by talent agency Fantagio in 2017. The group’s eight members are: Ji Suyeon, Elly, Choi Yoojung, Kim Doyeon, Sei, Lua, Rina, and Lucy. The act made its debut with the EP “Weme” in August 2017. Members Choi Yoojung and Kim Doyeon are former members of I.O.I, the group formed by the reality TV show “Produce 101” (2016). Weki Meki has appeared in TV reality shows such as “Weki Meki, What’s Up?” (2018), as well as televised concerts including “SMUF K-POP 2019.”

Weki Meki

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Pentagon

ASTRO is a six-member South Korean boyband that debuted in 2016 with the EP “Spring Up,” featuring the hit track “Hide & Seek.” The act was nominated for the Best New Artist prize at the Melon Music Awards in 2016, and the Gaon Chart Music Awards in 2017. The group’s members are JinJin, MJ, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Bin, Rocky, and Yoon San Ha. ASTRO has appeared on TV shows, including the 2017 drama series “Sweet Revenge,” as well as the “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.”

ASTRO

LOONA

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

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

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

For 2019's Chuseok, Idol Star Athletics Championships returns with the slogan, “10th Festival Everyone's Idol Star Athletics Championships”! With the likes of ITZY, TWICE, MOMOLAND, Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, and PENTAGON, a total of 231 members of 44 boy and girl idol groups participate in the competition. It's a festival where you can observe these stars' talents and athleticism. Including track and field, archery, and wrestling, e-sports, horseback riding, penalty kicks, and even a special spacing out competition will be held as it's the 10th-anniversary special. Don't miss out on the chance to meet your favorite idol stars' passionate moments that will be commentated by professional sports stars!

2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships - Chuseok Special

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2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships - Chuseok Special

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