“Weekly Idol” held a press conference on January 2 featuring its new lineup of MCs. The MBC every1 idol variety show announced an upcoming change in its hosts last November, with Lee Sang Min, Kim Shin Young, and Yoo Se Yoon departing as MCs after taking on the role in April 2018. The new MCs are Jo Se Ho, ZE:A’s Kwanghee, and… Continue reading New “Weekly Idol” MCs Name Who They Want To Invite As Guests
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TVXQ’s Changmin To Travel With EXO’s Xiumin On “I Live Alone”
TVXQ’s Changmin will be returning to “I Live Alone”! On January 2, a source from the MBC program confirmed, “Changmin is appearing on ‘I Live Alone.’” According to Sports Chosun, an industry representative reported that Changmin will be traveling to Jeju Island with his close friend EXO’s Xiumin for this upcoming appearance. The broadcast date for Changmin’s episode… Continue reading TVXQ’s Changmin To Travel With EXO’s Xiumin On “I Live Alone”
BIGFLO’s Ron And Lee Sa Gang Tell All About Marriage Proposal And Relationship, Share Photos From Wedding Photo Shoot
On the January 1 broadcast of MBC Every1’s “Video Star,” Lee Sa Gang and BIGFLO’s Ron, whose wedding is coming up on January 27, told all about their relationship, marriage proposal, and more. Lee Sa Gang said she feels pretty calm about the whole affair, but that Ron is extremely excited. Ron said, “For things… Continue reading BIGFLO’s Ron And Lee Sa Gang Tell All About Marriage Proposal And Relationship, Share Photos From Wedding Photo Shoot
January Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has released its brand reputation rankings for variety stars for the month of January! The rankings are determined by analyzing data across different indexes including consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness. This month’s rankings are based on big data collected from December 2 to January 1. Lee Young… Continue reading January Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Performances From 2018 MBC Gayo Daejejun
Some of K-pop’s hottest artists rang in the New Year together at the 2018 MBC Gayo Daejejun! The event began on the evening of December 31 and featured the hosts, performers, and their fans counting down to the New Year together. It was hosted by SHINee’s Minho, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, and Noh Hong Chul. Performers included Apink, BTOB, BTS,… Continue reading Performances From 2018 MBC Gayo Daejejun
EXO’s Kai To Appear On “Under 19” To Support And Guide Contestants
EXO’s Kai will be appearing on MBC’s “Under 19”! “Under 19” is an idol debut survival show where aspiring singers, rappers, and dancers under the age of 19 learn from celebrity mentors and compete against one another for spots in a new nine-member boy group. On December 31, MBC’s “Under 19” said, “The contestants will… Continue reading EXO’s Kai To Appear On “Under 19” To Support And Guide Contestants
PD Yoo Il Yong Denies Reports Of Him Leaving KBS After Stepping Down From “2 Days & 1 Night”
Yoo Il Yong, who stepped down from his position as producing director (PD) of KBS’s “2 Days & 1 Night” has denied reports that he is leaving the broadcasting station entirely. PD Yoo Il Yong explained the situation as he said, “I’ve been running non-stop on ‘2 Days & 1 Night’ so I plan to… Continue reading PD Yoo Il Yong Denies Reports Of Him Leaving KBS After Stepping Down From “2 Days & 1 Night”
“Law Of The Jungle” Confirms Lineups For First Trip Of 2019
The next “Law of the Jungle” lineups have been confirmed! On December 31, the lineups were revealed for the upcoming season in Chatham Islands and Tasman in New Zealand. The first group, departing in early January, will include Kim Jong Min, NU’EST’s Baekho, Hello Venus’s Nara, Kim In Kwon, Moon Gabi, and Don Spike. The… Continue reading “Law Of The Jungle” Confirms Lineups For First Trip Of 2019
Hong Jin Young And Her Sister Set New Record For Highest Viewership Ratings On “My Ugly Duckling”
Trot singer Hong Jin Young and her sister Hong Sun Young are soaring on SBS’s “My Ugly Duckling“! Hong Jin Young is the first female celebrity to have her life documented for the show, and viewers are loving her. According to statistics released by Nielsen Korea, the episode of “My Ugly Duckling” that aired on… Continue reading Hong Jin Young And Her Sister Set New Record For Highest Viewership Ratings On “My Ugly Duckling”
Song Ji Hyo, Jun So Min, And More Reveal Stories About Their Love Lives On “Running Man”
On the latest episode of SBS’s “Running Man,” the cast members and guests spilled the beans about their love lives! During the variety show’s December 30 episode, the cast and guests participated in a talk battle where they swapped stories about memorable dates on Christmas in order to earn a hint for the mission. Jun So Min went… Continue reading Song Ji Hyo, Jun So Min, And More Reveal Stories About Their Love Lives On “Running Man”