Idol School
Description
One of Korea’s leading broadcasting companies, MBC, announced that their new variety show, Idol School is already on works! “We would air our new variety show, Idol School starting next week. It will run for two months and would air from Monday to Friday each week” a representative stated at the company’s official press release.
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The show’s cast is made up of idols, solo artists, models, actors and actresses! Another representative described and explained Idol School’s mechanics. “We are going to put ten pairs in the special school we made. They will have 10 subjects and each week that 10 subjects will hold a test each week, failure to pass 6 out of 10 tests will get the pair eliminated. The two remaining pairs will battle for the grand prize. Not only that, all that ten pairs will live with each other on one house and each pair will stay together in one room. We’ve installed cameras everywhere in the house and that also will be included in the broadcast”.
It’s also stated that Idol Show will run for an hour and a half which can satisfy the viewer’s eyes and variety show cravings. “We’ve put a lot on effort in it. I hope viewers and netizens alike will support us” Idol Show’s director stated.
The cast are also star-studded! As said, the cast does not consist of only idols but models and actors as well. The female cast includes FIESTAR’s Juni, model Irene Cheung, top actress Im Sunhee, AOA’s Jenny, top actress Shin Yoojung, solo artist Gyeoul, model Son Minha, KARA’s Senie, rookie actress Goo Ae, and model Jeon Soyeon. The male cast includes model Jang Kiyong, Seo In Guk, BTS’ V, actor Kim Woobin, GOT7’s Mark, top actor Kim Soo Hyun, EXO’s Kai and Lay, model Nam Joohyuk and Royal Pirates’ James.
The pairs will be revealed in the first episode next week. Stay tuned!
Foreword
THE STUDENTS
Real Name:
Jung Lina
Age:
18
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position: FIESTAR’s main vocalist
Trivia:
She wants to have a collaboration with Jay Park.
Real Name:
Irene Cheung
Age:
22
Nationality:
Taiwanese-American
Profession:
Model
Modeled for:
UNIQLO, STYLENANDA, Bean Pole
Trivia:
Aside from Mandarin (her native language) and Korean, she speaks fluent English and basic French.
Im Sunhee
Real Name:
Bang Sunhwa
Age:
22
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Actress
Acted in:
Princess Hours, Rooftop Prince, You’re Beautiful, Fashion King
Trivia:
She is famous for acting the antagonist in her dramas.
Real Name:
Jenny Hwang Joohyun
Age:
20
Nationality:
Korean-American
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position:
AOA’s Lead dancer
Trivia:
Aside from being active in dance battles with AOA's main dancer, she also acted a supporting role in Reply 1997.
Shin Yoojung
Age:
19
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Actress
Acted in:
The Heirs, Reply 1994, Flower Boy Next Door, You’re The Best Lee Soon Shin
Trivia:
She wants to learn English and be fluent in it.
Kim Eunha
Age:
22
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Solo Artist
Trivia:
Her stage name means winter, her favorite season.
Son Minha
Age:
21
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Model
Modeled for:
Banila B, BangBang, NII
Trivia:
She frequently models for playful brands.
Meng Senie
Age:
19
Nationality:
Chinese
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position: KARA/Lead Vocalist
Trivia:
She is KARA’s only Chinese member and also the latest addition.
Baek Jihae
Age:
19
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Actress
Acted in:
That Winter The Wind Blows, You’re All Surrounded
Trivia:
Having just debuted last year, she has now just acted in two dramas but it isn’t major roles, being only a rookie in the industry.
Jeon Soyeon
Age:
23
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Model
Modeled for:
Who.A.U, Codes Combine, BSX, Crux
Trivia:
She is a fluent English speaker.
Real Name:
Jang Kiyong
Age:
22
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Model
Modeled for:
Beyond Closet, General Idea
Trivia:
He starred in IU’s Red Shoes & Friday music videos.
Seo In Guk
Age:
26
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Actor/Singer
Acted in:
Reply 1997, No Breathing, Master's Sun, Love Rain
Trivia:
He won Superstar K in 2009.
Kim Taehyung
Age:
19
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position:
Bangtan Boys’ vocalist
Trivia:
He is the group’s moodmaker & 4D.
Kim Woobin
Age:
24
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Actor/Model
Acted in:
The Heirs, School 2013
Trivia:
He is close friends with fellow model/actor, Lee Jong Suk.
Mark Yi-En Tuan
Age:
21
Nationality:
Taiwanese-American
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position:
GOT7’s lead dancer & lead rapper
Trivia:
He is one of GOT7’s ‘martial arts tricking’ representative & also the group’s oldest member.
Kim Soo Hyun
Age:
26
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Actor
Acted in:
Dream High, You Who Came From The Stars, Moon Embracing the Sun, 7th Grade Civil Servant
Trivia:
He is friends with miss A’s Suzy.
Zhang Yixing
Age:
23
Nationality:
Chinese
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position: EXO/EXO-M’s Lead dancer & vocalist
Trivia:
He composed a few songs prior to debut.
Nam Joohyuk
Age:
20
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Model
Modeled for:
Season Seoul, Cotton USA, Songzio Homme
Trivia:
He acted in Akdong Musician’s 200% & Give Love music videos.
Kim Jongin
Age:
20
Nationality:
Korean
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position: EXO/EXO-K’s main dancer & main rapper
Trivia:
He is close friends with SHINee’s Taemin.
James Joohyun Lee
Age:
26
Nationality:
Korean-American
Profession:
Idol
Group & Position:
Royal Pirates’ bassist
Trivia:
He is the last member to join Royal Pirates.
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