Name: 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special
Genre: Variety Show, Entertainment, Sports
Released: 2020-01-24
Rating: 9.3
Cast: AOA, AB6IX, ITZY, N.Flying, NCT Dream

AB6IX is a South Korean boyband whose members include: Donghyun, Woong, Woojin, and Daehwi. Members Woojin and Daehwi first made a name for themselves as part of Wanna One, the group formed on survival audition TV show “Produce 101 Season 2.” Youngmin and Donghyun made their debut as two-piece K-pop act MXM in 2017. AB6IX made its full-group musical debut in 2019 with talent agency Brave New Music, releasing an EP entitled “B Complete.” The group has also featured in reality TV shows, including “Brand New Boys” (2019) and “School Attack 2019.”

AB6IX

ITZY is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. Made up of five members: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna, the group made their debut on February 12, 2019 with the release of their single album, “It'z Different”. Releasing their first EP in July that same year, the group has met with overwhelming popularity. In November 2019, the group’s single, “Dalla Dalla” earned the group their first platinum certification, making it the first debut song by a K-Pop group to do so. Nominated for numerous awards, the group has brought home several new artist awards including the 2019 Genie Music Award for “The Female New Artist”. Busy with performances and promotions, the group has appeared on various reality programs and made appearances at several music festivals, including the “2019 Changwon K-POP World Festival” (2019).

ITZY

N.Flying is a South Korean rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2013. They made their debut in late 2013, with the release of their indie single in Japan. In 2014, they released their second Japanese indie single and tmade their official debut in Korea on May 20, 2015. In 2019 the band’s popularity skyrocketed as their single, “Rooftop” went viral, topping every major Korean music chart, months after the track’s initial release. The winner of several awards, the band has performed both at home and abroad, and has appeared on various music shows, including the “SBS Super Concert in Incheon” (2019).

N.Flying

NCT Dream is the third sub-unit of the South Korean boy group, NCT, formed by SM Entertainment. The group debuted on August 25, 2016 with the release of their single, “Chewing Gum”. In 2017, the group released their first single album, which debuted at number one on the Gaon chart. That same year, they were named as the official ambassadors for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea. In 2018, they were listed on “Billboard’s” “21 Under 21 2018: Music’s Next Generation” as well as “TIME” magazine’s “25 Most Influential Teens of 2018”. In 2019, the group was named as the first global ambassadors of the World Scout Foundation. The recipient of multiple award nominations and wins, the group has appeared on numerous music shows, including the “SBS Super Concert in Incheon” (2019).

NCT Dream

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NOIR

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.”

MAMAMOO is a South Korean girl group formed in 2014 that is known for its retro, jazz and R&B sounds. The group has released one studio album and five extended plays since its debut, as well as other singles, collaborations with other popular artists, and original soundtracks to television dramas. The four members of the group are Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein and Hwasa.

MAMAMOO

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

MOMOLAND is a seven-member South Korean girl group under MLD Entertainment. Formed in 2016 through the reality show, “Finding Momoland” the members, Hyebin, Yeonwoo, Jane, Nayun, JooE, Ahin, and Nancy, made their debut in November of that same year with the release of their EP, “Welcome to Momoland”. In 2017, two new members, Daisy and Kim Taeha, were added to the group. Since their debut, the group has been nominated for and won numerous awards, including the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards Discovery of the Year and the 2019 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Award.

MOMOLAND

Golden Child

APRIL is a South Korean girl group that debuted on August 24, 2015. The act’s debut EP was named “Dreaming,” and featured the lead track “Dream Candy.” The group’s six members are Chaekyung, Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, Rachel, and Jinsol. The group has featured on TV shows including “Here Goes April” (2015) and “SMUF K-POP 2019,” and member Naeun was made the co-host of TV music show “Inkigayo” in October 2019.

April

Apink is a popular South Korean girl group that has enjoyed tremendous success since it formed in 2011. The current six members of the group are Park Cho Rong, Yoon Bo Mi, Jung Eun Ji, Son Na Eun, Kim Nam Joo and Oh Ha Young. When the group first debuted in 2011, it started with seven members but Hong Yoo Kyung left the group in 2013 to focus on her studies.

Apink

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 is a 13-member South Korean-Chinese all-female pop group that is also known as Cosmic Girls. The group made its debut on February 25, 2016, with the EP “Would You Like?” The group’s members are Seola, Xuanyi, Bona, Exy, Soobin, Luda, Dawon, Eunseo, Cheng Xiao, Meiqi, Yeoreum, Dayoung, and Yeonjung. The act appeared on the TV show “Queendom 2” (2022).

WJSN

MONSTA X is a popular K-pop group formed in 2015 from the winners of the music survival show “No.Mercy.” The seven members of the group are Shownu (leader, vocalist), Wonho (vocalist), Minhyuk (vocalist), Kihyun (main vocalist), Hyungwon (vocalist), Jooheon (rapper) and I.M (rapper). Since releasing its first EP “Trespass” in 2015, the group has produced two studio albums, six EPs, one compilation album, one video album and many hit singles. It also has provided soundtracks for popular Korean dramas and one mobile game. In 2018, MONSTA X starred in the Viki Original series “When You Call My Name” about the meeting and shared stories between MONSTA X and Gallant, the American singer and songwriter. The mini-documentary features a must-see acoustic duet of MONSTA X’s song “Beautiful.”

MONSTA X

SEVENTEEN is a South Korean all-male K-pop act that debut in 2015. The group has 13 members and released its debut EP “17 Carat” in late May 2015. The group released its first full-length studio album – entitled “Love & Letter” on April 25, 2016. SEVENTEEN has since gone on to release a number of chart-topping songs and has appeared in a range of TV variety shows – including “Seventeen’s One Fine Day” in 2016.

SEVENTEEN

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

Jin Kwon is a South Korean singer and actor who was born on January 31, 2001. He debuted as the leader of the all-male K-pop group Newkidd in 2017. He is also a member of the group’s subunits: Newkidd – Lemme Spoil U and Newkidd02. He has also featured in the 2020 drama series “To My Star.”

Jin Kwon

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

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

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

MBC, KOCOWA

Idol Star Athletics Championships is back for the new year of 2020. Jun Hyun Moo, Dahyun, and Leeteuk are the MCs. Sportscasters and judges of each category provide their expertise for a more solid game. 44 teams including SEVENTEEN, MONSTA X, OH MY GIRL, ITZY, MOMOLAND, SF9, VICTON join the show. This year, archery, track and field, pitching, penalty shootout, equestrian are the major events. Also, e-sports is part of the lineup since it garnered popularity last Chuseok. The floor MCs will be JooE and Lee Dae Hwi. They will add more entertainment to the events with their fun interviews happening live on the very site. 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships - New Year Special will be filled with the sportsmanship of various idol groups and legendary experts. Don't miss out and stay tuned.

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