Name: K-POP GENERATION
Genre: Variety Show, Music, Documentary
Released: 2023-01-26
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Kang Ta, Leeteuk, Choi Minho, BEAST, Suho

Kang Ta is a South Korean singer, TV personality, and actor who was born on October 10, 1979, in Seoul, South Korea. He debuted as a singer in 1996, when he joined the all-male “first generation” K-pop group H.O.T. The group disbanded in 2001, and later the same year Kang Ta made his solo debut with the album “Polaris.” He has also appeared in a number of drama titles, including “Magic Touch of Fate” (2005) and “Happy Ending” (2012). Also in 2012, he appeared in the Chinese version of “Secret Garden.”

Kang Ta

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

Choi Minho is a South Korean singer, actor and model. Born on December 9, 1991, he is best known for being a member of the boy band SHINee. Choi Minho was discovered during a casting call in 2006 and was chosen to become a part of SHINee, which debuted in 2008. He has been credited for writing or co-writing many of the rap songs on SHINee’s albums. Choi Minho made his acting debut in the 2010 television drama “Pianist” and has acted in a number of dramas since, including “To the Beautiful You” (2012), “Medical Top Team” (2013), “Because It's the First Time” (2015) and “Hwarang” (2016-2017). Choi Minho’s father, Choi Yun Gyeom, is a famous South Korean soccer coach.

Choi Minho

BEAST is a critically acclaimed South Korean boy band that is considered one of the most commercially successful K-pop groups of the past decade. The original six members – Doojoon, Hyunseung, Junhyung, Yoseob, Gikwang and Dongwoon – have numerous Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Bonsang awards since their debut in 2009. After Hyunseung officially left the group in 2016, the group changed management agencies and renamed itself Highlight in 2017.

BEAST

Suho is the stage name of Kim Joon Myun, a South Korean singer and actor best known for being a member of the popular K-pop boy group EXO and its Korean subunit, EXO-K. Born on May 22, 1991, Suho was scouted on the street and became a trainee with an entertainment agency at the age of 16. He debuted with EXO in 2012 and was designated its leader. In addition to his musical activities, Suho has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “Rich Man, Poor Woman” (2018).

Suho

Hwasa, born Ahn Hye Jin, is an award-winning South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, and television personality. She was born on July 23, 1995 in Jeonju, South Korea, and made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2014, as a member of the K-pop girl group, Mamamoo. In 2019, she made her debut as a solo artist, with her digital single, “Twit” which successfully topped the charts, earning her the coveted “Triple Crown” and multiple awards including, “Best Solo Artist” and “Artist of the Year”. Making her reality show debut in 2017, she has continued to participate in various reality programs, including “Home Alone: Girl’s Secret Party” (2020).

Hwasa

Doyoung is the stage name of Kim Dong Young, a South Korean singer, MC and actor who debuted as a member of the K-pop boy group NCT U in 2016. Born on February 1, 1996, he began his career as the MC of the television show “Show Champion” in 2015 and appeared in his first television drama “Lipstick Prince” in late 2016. In February 2017, Doyoung became a regular MC of the popular music variety show “SBS Inki Gayo.”

Doyoung (NCT)

Tomorrow X Together, or TXT, as they’re commonly known, is a South Korean boy band formed by BigHit Entertainment. Made up of five members: Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai, the group debuted on March 4, 2019 with the release of their EP, “The Dream Chapter: Star”. After the release of the music video of their debut single, “Crown”, the group set a new record for the most viewed K-pop debut music video within 24 hours for a boy group. A week after the release of their debut album, the group debuted at number one on the “Billboard” Emerging Artists, World Albums, and World Digital Song Sales chart. In addition, they debuted at No. 140 on the “Billboard” 200 chart, making them the fastest K-Pop group to appear on the charts and the highest-charting debut album by any male K-Pop group. In April that same year, the group announced their first ever tour, a six-show showcase in the U.S., which sold out tickets to all shows in less than 24 hours. Nominated for, and winning several awards, the group has met with overwhelming success. Busy with performances and promotions, the group has appeared on various reality shows and at various music festivals, including the “2019 Changwon K-POP World Festival” (2019).

Tomorrow x Together

ENHYPEN is a South Korean seven-member, all-male K-pop group that comprises members Sunoo, Heeseung, Jake, Sunghoon, Jay, Jungwon, and Ni-ki. The members were former rookies at Big Hit Entertainment, the agency that represents BTS. The group took part in the music-themed survival talent contest “I-LAND” in 2020 and debuted later the same year. Also in 2020, the group featured in the pre-debut variety-reality show “ENHYPEN&HI” (2020).

ENHYPEN

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

AleXa is an American singer, dancer and actress who found fame after winning “Rising Legends: Season 2,” an audition competition program sponsored by Soompi and Cube Entertainment. Winning the top prize in the show in 2017 gave AleXa the opportunity to travel to Seoul, South Korea, to officially audition for Cube Entertainment and record her debut song and music video. She also stars in “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” a 2017 Viki Original series that follows her trip to Seoul to experience the K-pop star treatment for the first time. She debuted as a K-pop singer in October 2019 and released her single album titled "Bomb" on. In 2022, she won NBC's American Song Contest with the song "Wonderland" where she represented her home state Oklahoma.

The daughter of a Korean adoptee, AleXa grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She began taking dance classes at 18 months and has taken ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, lyrical and tap. She joined a competitive dance team in 5th grade and has been involved in her high school pom team and elite show choir. AleXa says she was first exposed to K-pop in 7th grade, when she and her best friend had to do a group project about a Chinese celebrity for their Chinese class, and they chose Henry from Super Junior. She has been a big fan ever since.

AleXa

With the rise of K-pop’s fourth generation, it’s time to take a step back and appreciate just how far this beloved genre of music has come.&nbsp;

Join a number of the industry’s leading artists, including EXO, Stray Kids, Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, Mamamoo, and more, as they take us back to the origins of K-Pop and walk us through the progression of the industry over the years. Giving us a glimpse of the industry from the perspective of the artists, the media, and the fandom, learn how K-pop has grown from its humble origins into a global phenomenon.

Providing an in-depth look at one of the world’s most popular music genres, “K-POP GENERATION” is a 2023 South Korean documentary produced by CJENM.

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