Cho Yong Pil will make an appearance on MBC’s "Sunday Night – I Am a Singer (IAAS)." Known as the "godfather of singers," Cho Yong Pil held many sold-out concerts and stopped appearing on variety shows since the early 90s.
Category: Variety
K-Pop Stars to Visit Peru for Volunteer Work
In celebration of their 50th anniversary, MBC will be running a special program titled, "KOICA’s Dream: Peru," with six celebrity teams participating in a volunteer trip to Peru. Participating celebrities include Park Bo Young, MBLAQ’s G.O. and Mir, Park Jung Ah, Goo Jun Yub, and Kim Ho Jin. They will be leaving for Peru on September 14 for two weeks to help rebuild schools and bathrooms with 20 medical staff who will also provide medial treatment and vaccine services. They’ll also teach Korean and spread Korean culture like Taekwondo to local people. The group will return to Korea on Sept. 28.
KBS’s "Hello" Is Monday Night’s Number One Variety Show
KBS’ show "Hello" has kicked off MBC’s "Come to Play" from the throne as Monday night’s number one variety show. On September 12, it was reported that "Hello" had a viewer rate of 9.1% (according to AGB Nielsen Media Research), while "Come to Play" followed behind at 7.6%. On the special Chuseok episode of "Hello", Super Junior’s Eun Hyuk, Shin Dong, Dong Hae, and Kyu Hyun appeared on the show. This episode featured regular citizens as well, who discussed topics starting from underwear size to fear of bugs.
MBLAQ Performs a Laser Light Magic Show
Idol group MBLAQ performed a surrealistic magic show. On September 13 KBS 2TV aired a Chuseok special “Competition Between Idols: Lord of Magic” in which MBLAQ used laser lights to perform their incredible magic show.
Lee Hyun Jin and Other "Brainy" Actors Are Leads in Upcoming Medical Drama
Lee Hyun Jin, the drama department’s gifted-but-stage-fright-plagued Ki Young in “Heartstrings” is likely to star in the upcoming KBS medical drama “Brain.” Early reports say he will play a doctor, the rival to Lee Sang Yoon’s neurosurgeon character, who is looking to rise very quickly to the position of university hospital director.
Check Out the Gold Medalists from the Third MBC "Idol Star Athletics Championships"
The athletic abilities of your favorite stars were put to the test on September 13 at the third run of MBC’s hit sports show, "Idol Star Athletics Championships!" The three-hour special was recorded on August 27th, which saw a gathering of 10,000 fans of all different idol groups. The show was hosted by MC Kim Je Dong, comedian Boom, and Oh Sang Jin.
Rocker Kim Kyung Ho to Join MBC “I Am a Singer”
After the elimination of R&B singer Kim Jo Han last week from “I Am A Singer,” rocker Kim Kyung Ho joins the show, bringing new competition to the group of talented singers on the show. He recorded his first stage on September 12, joining his colleagues Bobby Kim, Insooni, Yoon Min Soo (VIBE), Jaurim, Jo Kwan Woo, and Jang Hye Jin.
DBSK’s Yunho Wins Praise for His Acting on KBS "Poseidon"
The drama’s production company, Annex Telecom, has stated that, “Amidst his busy schedule, Jung Yunho took the time out to take part in the filming of ‘Poseidon.’ Compared to anybody else, he possessed great enthusiasm and immersed himself into acting. Despite the fact that Jung Yunho is only a special guest for ‘Poseidon,’ he has made the first half of the story robust. Please show lots of love for ‘Poseidon,’ which is now being filmed at an intense pace."
SNSD’s YoonA and Park Myung Soo Put Up Items for Auction on MBC “Star Auction Show”
On September 13 in MBC’s Chuseok special, “Star Auction Show,” YoonA and Park Myung Soo put up their treasured items for auction in a competition to see who gets the highest bid. YoonA put up for auction a costume worn over 10 times during SNSD’s “Genie” promotions.
The “Tru-Gary Show” or “The Usual Running Man”? Who was the True Winner of “Running Man”?
It was a twist upon twist for the latest episode of the SBS variety show “Running Man,” which left viewers in shock and surprise at the unexpected ending.