Although MBC’s Lunar New Year special “Idol Star Athletics Championships” finished the first day’s filming without any injuries, the second day did not go as smoothly as the first. On January 2, EXO’s Tao participated in sports competitions such as archery, futsal, track events, and basketball. While playing basketball for his team, Tao injured his… Continue reading GOT7’s Jackson and EXO’s Tao Suffering Ankle Injuries from “Idol Star Athletics Championships”
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First Day of “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Injury Free
The “Idol Star Athletics Championships” finished its first day of filming without any injuries. During the “Idol Star Track and Archery Championships,” held on January 1, nobody suffered from an injury. Even when the male idols started playing futsal, there were only a few scrapes and scratches. An insider who participated in the filming said,… Continue reading First Day of “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Injury Free
“Idol Star Athletics Championships” Returns to TV, Recording to Take Place Today
MBC‘s Lunar New Year special “Idol Star Athletics Championships” will be once again returning to TV screens with the nation’s favorite idol stars. Concerned with the number of injuries caused to the stars due to the program, MBC previously did not plan the event in 2014. However, the special program will be once again returning for… Continue reading “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Returns to TV, Recording to Take Place Today
Idol Star Athletics Championships Filming to Be Held Next Month, Adds Basketball
MBC announced that the special program “Idol Star Athletics Championships” will be returning to screens after a one-year break. Stars from previous years like 2AM‘s Jo Kwon, KARA‘s Goo Hara, SISTAR‘s Bora, ZE:A‘s Dong Jun, SHINee‘s Minho are confirmed to be joining the show. The five idols are often referred to as the ‘legendary athletic idols,’… Continue reading Idol Star Athletics Championships Filming to Be Held Next Month, Adds Basketball
Will MBC’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Return for Lunar New Year?
Since 2010, MBC has celebrated Lunar New Year by airing its popular sports competition “Idol Star Athletics Championships.” It appears, however, that the broadcast company has yet to start planning the event, raising questions about whether the annual spectacle will return to the screen this year or not. “It is still uncertain if ‘Idol Star Athletics Championships’ will air… Continue reading Will MBC’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Return for Lunar New Year?
Idol Futsal Competition, Watch Your Favorite Girl Groups Turn into Cheerleaders
To celebrate the 2014 Brazil World Cups, MBC is planning on holding an “Idol Futsal Competition.” According to MBC, male idols will participate in the futsal (in-door five-a-side version of soccer) games, while female idols will compete in a cheerleading competition. Many popular girl groups will compete for the best cheerleader title. Some of the… Continue reading Idol Futsal Competition, Watch Your Favorite Girl Groups Turn into Cheerleaders
BTOB’s Minhyuk: “My Friends Call Me the Holiday Star”
BTOB’s Minhyuk who took home multiple medals from MBC’s Lunar New Year special, “Idol Star Athletics Championships,” expressed his thoughts about being called a “holiday star.” Minhyuk held an interview session with a Korean media outlet and shared some behind-the-scenes stories about winning a total of four medals (3 gold, 1 silver) at the 2014… Continue reading BTOB’s Minhyuk: “My Friends Call Me the Holiday Star”
Which Lunar New Year Special Earn the Best Ratings?
Kim Byung Man’s “Shaolin Fist” beat “Idol Star Athletics Championships,” and filled the spot for the highest rated Lunar New Year special. According to Nielsen Korea on January 30, SBS’ “Shaolin Fist” recorded a rating of 9.7%. It received the highest ratings among the Lunar New Year variety specials that aired on the holiday. “Idol… Continue reading Which Lunar New Year Special Earn the Best Ratings?
Who Is the MVP of the 8th Idol Star Athletic Championships? Results from Day 2
The results of Day 2 of the 8th annual Idol Star Athletic Championships are in, after some edge-of-your-seat fierce solo and team competition in the archery, track, curling, and futsal events. Check out what happened on Day 1 here! The day started off with men’s archery. The two favorites, B1A4’s CNU and MBLAQ’s Thunder, made… Continue reading Who Is the MVP of the 8th Idol Star Athletic Championships? Results from Day 2
BTOB’s Minhyuk and 4minute’s Kwon So Hyun Nab Gold Medals + Other Results from Idol Star Athletic Championships Part 1
Day 1 of the Lunar New Year special broadcast of the 8th “Idol Star Athletic Championships” has ended, resulting in some heart-pounding actions, unbelievable twists and all-time high records for the track, archery, futsal and curling events! On January 30, part 1 of the “Idol Star Athletic Championships” (henceforth, ISAC) was broadcast on MBC. The… Continue reading BTOB’s Minhyuk and 4minute’s Kwon So Hyun Nab Gold Medals + Other Results from Idol Star Athletic Championships Part 1