[Soompi 2011] Variety Show Review – Revolutions, Controversies and Creaky Old Backs

2011 has been a pretty hectic year. We’ve had more natural disasters than a crazed sadist messing around with the disasters options in Sim City, we’ve seen the world economy go from bad to everyone running around like headless chickens etc. But all of that is dreary real life based issues, let’s break away from that for a bit and talk about variety shows, more specifically Korean variety shows and what they were like during 2011.

Seungri Shares Photos from First Acting Gig

On December 26, Big Bang’s Seungri shared a photo taken after his first acting experience. Under the photo taken with co-star Sung Ji Roo, Seungri wrote, “I’m filming for MBC ‘Light and Shadow’ in a cameo role. Sung Ji Roo apologized for hitting me too hard on the face and wanted to take a photo together. Hope to see more of you watch this drama.”

[Preview] MBC "Infinity Challenge" – Dec. 24 Episode

★Infinity Challenge – Infinity Express Deliveries ★

A delivery has arrived from "Infinity Challenge." The members engage in a delivery battle to get the chance to donate 10 thousand calendars. It’s their chance to give someone a surprise present and feel good about donating. The battle gradually gets more and more heated. Who will be the victor of this war?

SNSD’s Active Acting Career in 2012

Four ladies of SNSD will be more active in pursuing their acting career in the coming year. Jessica will be the first one entering the living rooms through the television in January 2012 in the drama "Wild Romance." Yuri acts in her first drama titled "Fashion King" airing in mid-March. YoonA’s "Love Rain" drama with Jang Geun Suk and Sooyoung’s "Speed" will both air in April.

Dynamic Duo and Simon D Will Perform at the Christmas Special of "Immortal Song 2"

Great news for Korean hip hop fans! The hip hop duo Dynamic Duo and Simon D will be performing on the coming “Christmas Special” episode of KBS 2TV’s “Immortal Song 2”. This festive episode will air on December 24 and will feature not only these hip hop talents, but also Kara, Clover, Lyn, Im Tae Kyung, Son Ho Young and Na Yoon Kwon. They will be forming seven separate teams who will compete against each other.

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