Netizens are left in awe after an idol was revealed who would participate in “Starlight Boys,” a survival show that will feature 100 male trainees to debut in a 9-member boy group. | iQIYI The idol was none other than BAE173‘s Lee Hangyul who posted a photo of himself as a “Starlight Boys” trainee on […]
“Boys Planet” Favorite To Compete In New Survival Show…Months After Declaring Intentions To Stop Pursuing His Idol Dreams
Ma Jingxiang was one of the most popular contestants on Boys Planet. Known for his deer-like visuals and model-like height, he made a buzz from the first episode of the show. The idol hopeful did not make it to the final debut lineup and was eliminated at 30th place. In February 2024, he announced to […]
Actor Lee Soo Hyuk Will Host JTBC’s Latest Boy Group Survival Show “PROJECT 7”
Actor Lee Soo Hyuk has been confirmed as the host for JTBC’s upcoming idol survival program, PROJECT 7. According to YG Entertainment, the actor will take on the role of MC in the interactive audition show, set to air its first episode on October 18. | Elle Korea Unlike typical idol survival shows, PROJECT 7 […]
TWICE’s Survival Program SIXTEEN Was 9 Years Ago — Where Are All The Contestants Now?
Any ONCE will immediately know what you’re talking about when you mention SIXTEEN. It was a survival show run by JYP Entertainment in 2015 where he pitted the company’s trainees against each other to decide the members of a seven-person girl group. I know what you’re thinking, TWICE has nine members right? The reason for […]
BTS J-Hope’s Sister Jung Jiwoo Makes A Surprising Appearance On New Netflix Survival Show
BTS J-Hope‘s sister Jung Jiwoo is starring in a new Netflix show. J-Hope and his sister Jung Jiwoo | @bts_twt/Twitter Jung Jiwoo might be known to ARMYs as J-Hope’s sister, but she’s a celebrity in her own right. Not only is she a huge social media influencer, with nearly 11 million Instagram followers and 2 […]
KBS’s New Idol Survival Show Set To Feature North Korean Defectors
KBS 2TV is ready to launch a new idol show, which will feature North Korean defectors. According to reports, on May 8, KST, the network announced its upcoming survival show, Make Mate 1 (MA 1 hereon). The media event was attended by all the participants, along with the producers and the show’s writer. EXO’s Xiumin, who […]
“Korean Bridgit Mendler”: All-Rounder Participant On JTBC’s Survival Show Already Wins The Internet
JTBC’s new survival show, Girls On Fire, is scheduled to start premiering on April 16. A contestant on the show, however, has already attracted quite the attention with her impeccable resume. | JTBC Girls On Fire aims to create a new female vocal group in the same fashion as Big Mama, Davichi, and MAMAMOO. Any […]
“The Screaming Wouldn’t Stop” — The Harrowing Story Of A Little Girl’s Survival
A 26-year-old Korean woman, surnamed Kang, was getting ready to leave her apartment in Incheon, Korea, when she heard a cry for help outside her door. Your browser does not support video. Kang recalled, “I thought I heard someone cry for help.” She ran to her home intercom, where her video doorbell showed the view […]
GOT7’s Jackson Calls Security On His Co-Judge On New Idol Survival Show
GOT7 member Jackson is going viral for calling the security on one of his co-judges on an idol survival show. Jackson is currently the lead mentor on the Thai idol survival show CHUANG ASIA, a show aimed at creating idol groups across Asia. The line-up of the other mentors includes stars from across the continent, […]
Rain’s Comment About Trainees On A New Survival Show Has Netizens Outraged
K-Pop singer Rain recently left netizens angered by his comments on a new survival show. Rain On November 25, the Hong Kong-based trainee survival show Asia Super Young premiered, introducing viewers to 65 young men competing to debut in a new 9-member group. | Youku Like other survival programs, the show has a host of industry […]
3rd Generation Girl Group Lead Vocal Receives Criticism For Poor Performance On Survival Show “Universe Ticket”
DIA’s Eunchae shocked when it was announced that she would be joining SBS’s new survival program, Universe Ticket. Most of the contestants were still in their teens. Eunchae is the oldest contestant at 24 years old internationally. She entered under her real name, Kwon Chaewon. She performed Sunmi’s “Heroine.” Despite giving it her all, the […]
Are The Songs Being Performed On Survival Show “R U Next?” Inappropriate For Underage Contestants? Netizens Weigh In
R U Next?, BELIFT Labs‘ latest survival show, first aired on June 30, and with 10 episodes total, the series is half over at this point. With 22 contestants total, the show boasts a diverse group of Korean, Japanese, and Thai competitors, though they’ve already come under some scrutiny for the very young ages of some […]
Former IZ*ONE Members Yabuki Nako And Honda Hitomi Will Reportedly Compete On Mnet’s New Survival Show “Queendom Puzzle”
Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi, who both previously were part of IZ*ONE, will reportedly compete in another Mnet survival show. According to an exclusive report from Seoul Kyungje, former IZ*ONE members Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi will be two of the contestants for Mnet’s new survival show Queendom Puzzle. Queendom Puzzle is Mnet’s new twist […]
Trapped On An Idol Survival Show — Where Is Lelush Now?
For many K-Pop trainees, survival shows like Mnet‘s Produce 101 are the best shot they have at achieving their dream of debuting. I.O.I debuted from the first season of Produce 101 Wanna One debuted from the second season of Produce 101 And while survival shows are always grueling, the trainees work hard for the chance […]
Where Are The 16 Contestants Of TWICE’s Survival Show SIXTEEN Now?
Any ONCE will immediately know what you’re talking about when you mention SIXTEEN. It was a survival show run by JYP Entertainment in 2015 where he pitted the company’s trainees against each other to decide the members of a seven-person girl group. I know what you’re thinking, TWICE has nine members right? The reason for […]