Name: Celebrity Bromance
Genre: Variety Show
Released: 2016-02-04
Rating: 9.2
Cast: Lee Gi Kwang, Son Dongwoon, Kim Taehyung (BTS's V), Kim Min Jae, Jungkook

Lee Gi Kwang is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on March 30, 1990, he is best known for being a member of the K-pop boy band BEAST, which debuted in 2009. He made his acting debut in the 2009 television drama “High Kick! 2.” He has since starred in “My Princess” (2011), “Me Too, Flower!” (2011) and “Mrs. Cop” (2015). He also has gone by the stage name Ace Junior (AJ) in the past.

Lee Gi Kwang

Son Dongwoon, known also as simply Dongwoon, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. Born in Busan, South Korea, on June 6, 1991, he made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2009, as a member of the K-Pop boy band Highlight, formerly known as Beast. In 2010, he launched his career as a solo artist with the release of his first digital single, “Udon”. In 2012, he made his debut as an actor, taking the role of Frank Abagnale Jr. in the theatrical production of “Catch Me if You Can”. Since his debut, he has released a number of albums, as both a member of Highlight and as a solo artist. He has also appeared in a variety of theatrical productions and television variety shows, including “Celebrity Bromance” (2017).

Son Dongwoon

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)

Kim Min Jae is a South Korean actor and singer. Born on November 1, 1996, he made his acting debut in the 2015 television drama “Persevere, Goo Hae Ra.” He has since starred in “Twenty Again” (2015), “Because It’s the First Time” (2015), “My Little Baby” (2016), “Romantic Doctor Kim” (2016-2017) and “Tempted” (2018). Kim Min Jae also has sung the soundtracks to “Twenty Again” and “Because It’s the First Time.”

Kim Min Jae

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

Lee Min Woo, also known mononymously as M, is a South Korean singer, actor, and entrepreneur. He was born in Jeonju, South Korea, on July 28, 1979, and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 1998 as a member of the boy band, Shinhwa. In 2003, under the stage name M, he made his debut as a solo artist, becoming the first member of Shinhwa to do so. In 2007, he set up his own agency M Rising Entertainment, to manage his solo career and in 2011, he became the co-CEO of Shinhwa Company, alongside bandmate, Eric Mun. He made his debut as an actor in 2000, and has appeared in various television dramas and reality programs since, including “Celebrity Bromance” (2016).

Lee Min Woo

Zico is a South Korean rapper who was born on September 14, 1992, in Seul, South Korea. He studied at Seoul Music High School and made his debut as the leader and main rapper for the K-pop boy band Block B in 2011. He made his solo debut in November 2014, releasing the track “Tough Cookie,” featuring Don Mills. He is also a variety and reality TV show star and has appeared in “Fashion King Korea” (2014), as well as “Produce X 101”(2019) and “I-LAND” in 2020.

Zico

Choi Tae Joon is a South Korean actor who won a Best New Actor award for his role in the 2014 television drama “Mother’s Garden.” Born on July 7, 1991, he started his career as a child actor in the 2001 television drama “Piano.” HIs other well-known roles include the dramas “Padam Padam” (2011), “The Great Seer” (2012), “Adolescence Medley” (2013), “The Girl Who Sees Smells” (2015), “All About My Mom” (2015-2016), “The Flower in Prison” (2016), “Suspicious Partner” (2017) and “109 Strange Things” (2018). Choi Tae Joon also became the host of the variety show “Hello Counselor” and joined the cast of “We Got Married” with Yoon Bomi of Apink in 2016.

Choi Tae Joon

Nam Joo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor. Born on February 22, 1994, he broke into entertainment as a model when he worked the runway of the SONGZIO Homme Spring/Summer 2014 collection in 2013. He went on to make his acting debut in the 2014 television drama “Surplus Princess” and also starred in “Who Are You: School 2015” (2015), “Glamorous Temptation” (2015-2016), “Cheese in the Trap” (2016) and “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (2016-2017).

Nam Joo Hyuk

Ji Soo is the stage name of Kim Ji Soo, a South Korean actor. Born on March 30, 1993, he made his acting debut in the 2009 stage production of “Bong-sam Wasn’t There” and then appeared in a series of short films. He gained fame after appearing in the television drama “Angry Mom” (2015) and “Sassy Go Go” (2015) and then got his first starring role in the drama special “Page Turner” (2016) opposite Kim So Hyun. He also appeared in “Fantastic” (2016) and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017).

Ji Soo

Yook Sungjae is a South Korean singer, dancer and actor. He was born on May 2, 1995, in South Korea. 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

Yoo Young Jae is a South Korean singer and actor who was born in Seoul, South Korea, on January 24, 1994. He debuted as a founding member idol of the all-male K-pop group B.A.P in 2012, remaining on board until the group finally disbanded in 2019. He released his debut solo EP in April 2019, and has also appeared in drama series titles, including “Woman of 9.9 Billion” (2019) and “Mr. Queen” (2020).

Yoo Young Jae

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).

Kim Ji Suk is a South Korean actor. Born on April 21, 1981, he attended middle school and high school in England and majored in German at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He also has a master’s degree in Cultural Contents Planning from Kyung Hee University. Kim Ji Suk started his career as a rapper in the boy band LEO but the group disbanded after only eight months. His agency recommended he take his stage name because his birth name, Kim Bo Seok, could be confused with two other veteran actors. Kim Ji Suk began his acting career in the 2004 music video for Kim Hyung Joong’s “She’s Laughing,” followed by several minor roles. But he became a household name after he appeared in the successful 2009 film “Take Off.” He has starred in many other films and television dramas since, including “Slave Hunters” (2010), “I Need Romance 2” (2012), “Cheongdam-dong Alice” (2012), “Angel Eyes” (2014), “Unkind Women” (2015), “Cheer Up!” (2015) and “Oh Hae Young Again” (2016) and “20th Century Boy and Girl” (2017).

Kim Ji Suk

L is the stage name of Kim Myung Soo, a South Korean singer and actor. Born on March 13, 1992, he debuted as a member of the boy band INFINITE in 2010 and is the main vocalist for its subunit INFINITE F. 

L made his acting debut in the 2011 Japanese drama “Jiu.” He has since appeared in two films about INFINITE, television variety shows and dramas, including “Shut Up! Flower Boy Band” (2012), “Master’s Sun” (2013), “Cunning Single Lady” (2014) and “She’s So Lovable” (2014). 

In 2013, L published the bestselling photo essay book L’s Bravo Viewtiful, which featured photos from a 93-day journey, in both Korean and Japanese. A follow-up book, L’s Bravo Viewtiful Part 2, also was a bestseller.

Kim Myung Soo (L)

Kim Min Suk is a South Korean actor. Born on January 24, 1990, he got his start in entertainment when he competed in the reality show “Superstar K3” but was cut before the televised portion of the competition. He made his acting debut in the 2012 television drama “Shut Up! Flower Boy Band.” He has since appeared in “Hi! School: Love On” (2014), “Who Are You: School 2015” (2015), “Imaginary Cat” (2015-2016) and “Descendants of the Sun” (2016). Since July 2016, Kim Min Suk has been one of the hosts of the music variety show “SBS Inki Gayo.”

Kim Min Seok

Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on November 16, 1991, he also is known by his stage name Hyungsik as part of the boy band ZE:A. Park Hyung Sik debuted as part of the nine-member group in 2010 and made his solo debut in 2015. He broke into acting with minor roles starting in 2010 but gained recognition for his supportive role in the hugely successful television drama “Heirs” in 2013. He then starred in a main role in the award-winning drama “What Happens to My Family” in 2014, “High Society” (2015), “Hwarang” (2016-2017) and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” (2017).

Park Hyung Sik

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

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.”

Lee Won Geun is a South Korean actor and model. Born on June 27, 1991, he made his acting debut in the 2012 popular historical television drama “The Moon Embracing the Sun.” He has since starred in many popular dramas, including “Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion” (2014), “Secret Door” (2014), “Hyde Jekyll, Me” (2015) and “Sassy Go Go” (2015).

Lee Won Geun

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

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

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What are the stories hidden behind the shining lives of celebrities? The most famous celebrity best friends appear to share their candid friendship stories and their innermost feelings. The program uses a paparazzi format to reveal what celebrity friends actually talk about and how they spend their time. Which celebrities will make an appearance and what will be the heartfelt stories?

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