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ASTRO Cha Eunwoo continues to receive support for his drama “Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung” from his friends BTS Jungkook and GOT7 Yugyeom.
Jungkook and Yugyeom sent food trucks to the filming site of his new drama. And Eunwoo took to twitter his message of thanks for his friends’ show of love and support.
On July 26, 2019, Cha Eunwoo shared photos of the gift he received from Jungkook.
Trans: "Yugyeom-i, Goo Hae Ryung. Thanks to you, I enjoyed the food."
These three idols are known to be friends and are part of the ’97 liner, together with SEVENTEEN Mingyu. They remain as good friends and were sometimes seen having a meal together in the past.
From left to right: ASTRO Cha Eunwoo, BTS Jungkook, SEVENTEEN Mingyu, GOT7 Yugyeom
Visual explosion from this group of friends. Hoping for more updates of this friendship in the future!
“Love Shot” is yet another hit song from the famous K-Pop group EXO. It was released last December 2018. And even months after, it still continues to catch listeners.
Aside from its catchy beat and lyrics, EXO’s “Love Shot” is also iconic for its dance moves that even K-Pop groups can’t help but cover this hit song.
Here are some of Korean Idol groups that covered EXO’s Love Shot:
WJSN
This South Korean-Chinese girl group WJSN, also known as Cosmic Girls, did a cover for Love Shot during their fan meeting. Watch how they completely slayed their stage performance here:
Chungha
One of the famous Korean artist, Chungha, also did a short cover for EXO’s Love Shot during her guesting at Idol Room. Here is the short clip of her dance cover:
SF9
On their performance for KCON 2019 NY X M COUNTDOWN, SF9 showed an unforgettable stage performance by covering the song. Watch it here:
SF9 – Taeyang
Taeyang of SF9 also uploaded on their official twitter account a video of him dancing to EXO’s Love Shot. He is also known as a fan of EXO.
And one of the most recent and trending dance cover for EXO’s Love Shot is the collaboration of ASTRO, SF9, THE BOYZ, and CIX. This is part of SBS’ Idol Cover Dance Challenge.
Watch the trending K-Pop group collab here, behind-the-scenes are also included:
Produce X 101 Trainees
The stage performance for EXO’s Love Shot prepared by Produce x 101 trainees is added to the list of one of the legendary performances in the produce series.
The trainees who performed for Love Shot are: Kim Wooseok, Lee Hangyul, Cho Seungyoun, Keum Donghyun, Lee Sejin, Kim Sihoon, and Heong Seongjun.
Watch how the trainees owned the stage and totally nailed it:
Bonus
EXO’s Suho feat. Chen
We can’t help but add Suho’s cover, together with Chen, for their own song, Love Shot. He did amazingly well in singing the other parts of EXO members! Watch it here:
If there are any other K-Pop groups or artists that were not included here, please let us know so we can add them on the list.
Update on the members of Wanna One after their disbandment.
Here’s what the Wanna One members are up to following the K-Pop group’s disbandment and end of contract with Swing Entertainment on December 31, 2018:
Yoon Jisung
Yoon Jisung – Dear Diary
Yoon Jisung, the leader and the oldest member of Wanna One, is currently serving at the military and enlisted on May 14, 2019. He is the first to enlist among the members of Wanna One.
After his activities with Wanna One, he debuted as a solo artist and released his first mini album “Aside” with its title track “In The Rain” on February 20, 2019. And on April 25, 2019, prior to his enlistment, Yoon Jisung released his special album “Dear Diary” with its title track “I’ll Be There”.
After his enlistment, Yoon Jisung surprised his fans by releasing his single Winter Flower on May 19, 2019 as a gift to his fans.
Don’t miss Yoon Jisung’s gift to fans and watch the record making film here:
Yoon Jisung – Winter Flower Record Making Film
Ha Sungwoon
Ha Sungwoon – BXXX
Ha Sungwoon is currently active as a soloist and just had a comeback on July 8, 2019 with his second EP “BXXX.”
He also had a number of fan meetings around Asia after his release of his debut album “My Moment” which was released on February 28, 2019.
Listen and watch to Ha Sungwoon’s latest song “Blue” under his second album”BXXX”:
Ha Sungwoon – Blue MV
Hwang Minhyun
Hwang Minhyun – Universe
Following the halt of Wanna One’s activities, Hwang Minhyun returned to his group NU’EST. He appeared at their new reality show “NU’EST Road”, premiered on May 8, 2019, alongside with his members while preparing for their comeback as OT5 for the first time after 3 years.
He also recently released his single “Universe” on April 3, 2019. This also served as the prelude to NU’EST’s comeback last April 29, 2019 with their album “Happily Ever After”.
Listen to Hwang Minhyun’s sweet voice and fall in love with his acting here in Universe’s music video:
Hwang Minhyun – Universe MV
Ong Seongwu
Ong Seungwoo – Moment at 18
Ong Seungwoo is currently active as an actor with his first drama “Moment at 18” with Korean actress Kim Hyanggi. This Korean school drama premiered last July 22, 2019.
He also just recently released his single “Heart Sign” and came out last June 11, 2019. This was a collaboration with Starship Entertainment and the popular beverage brand Pepsi.
Kim Jaehwan continues to show his powerful voice as a soloist through his recent release of his debut album “Another” with the title track “Begin Again”. The album was made available on May 20, 2019.
Watch the music video for his title track “Begin Again” featuring the Korean actress Kim Yoojung:
Kim Jaehwan – Begin Again MV feat.Kim Yoojung
Kang Daniel
Kang Daniel – Color on Me
Following the success of his contract termination from his former company LM Entertainment and his hiatus from the public for a couple of months, Kang Daniel is now back as a soloist with his debut album “Color On Me” that was released on July 25, 2019. The title track for his first EP is “What Are You Up To?”. Watch the MV here:
Kang Daniel – What Are You Up To MV
He is now also the CEO of his own company KONNECT.
Park Jihoon
Park Jihoon – L.O.V.E
Another member who debuted as a soloist is Park Jihoon, who released his first album “O’Clock” on March 26, 2019. His album’s title track is “L.O.V.E”.
He will be returning as an actor, following his career as a child actor, and will appear in the upcoming Historical Korean Drama “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” together with Korean Actor Kim Minjae. The release date will be on September 16, 2019.
Watch the trailer here:
Park Jihoon – Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency Trailer
Park Woojin and Lee Daehwi
Park Woojin and Lee Daehwi, both from the same company, Brand New Music, are currently active on promoting with their group AB6IX. The rookie group recently debuted on May 22, 2019 with their debut album “B Complete”. One of the songs in their first EP is “Hollywood”, the song which they performed at Produce 101 Season 2 alongside with Lim Youngmin and Kim Donghyun, who are also part of the group AB6IX, together with the newest member Jeon Woong.
This is their music video for “Hollywood”:
AB6IX – Hollywood Performance Video
Bae Jinyoung
Bae Jinyoung – CIX
Following the disbandment of Wanna One, Bae Jinyoung promoted as a soloist and released a single album with its title track “Hard to Say Goodbye”.
Bae Jinyoung also recently returned on the stage as a member of the rookie group CIX or also known as Complete in X. They debuted last July 23, 2019 with their first EP “Hello Chapter 1: Hello, Stranger” with the title track “Movie Star”.
Watch Center Bae Jinyoung here at CIX’s music video for “Movie Star” and be introduced to the other members of the group:
CIX – Movie Star MV
Lai Kuanlin
Lai Kuanlin
Lai Kuanlin is currently on hiatus following his wish for the termination of his contract under Cube Entertainment. He filed the law suit against the company for breach of contract.
Although, prior to the news of his conflict with Cube Entertainment, he had been cast as a lead actor to the drama “A Little Thing Called First Love”, the Taiwanese version of the Thai movie hit “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”. The release date is yet to be announced.
Lai Kuanlin – A Little Thing Called First Love Teaser Poster
X1 is a group consisting of the top 11 trainees chosen by Korean Nation Producers through Produce x 101, Mnet’s well known survival show program. This is their latest and their fourth season. The rookie Korean boy group will be debuting on August 27, 2019 with their debut album titled Emergency: Quantum Leap.
With the nearing debut date of X1, here is the list of the members’ profile to familiarize them:
Han Seungwoo
Name: Han Seungwoo
Stage Name: Seungwoo
Birthday: December 24, 1994
Height: 184 cm
Position: Leader, Main Vocal
Agency or Company: Plan A
Han Seungwoo is a member and the leader of Korean Idol group VICTON, who debuted on the year 2016 before joining Produce x 101 with another member, Choi Byungchan.
He was third for the final ranking on Produce x 101 and he was well known among the trainees and judges for always exuding sexy image in his stage performances.
Cho Seungyeon
Name: Cho Seungyeon
Stage Name: Seungyeon
Birthday: August 5, 1996
Height: 183 cm
Position: Lead Vocal, Lead Rapper
Agency or Company: Yuehua Entertainment
Before joining Produce x 101, Cho Seungyeon already debuted as part of UNIQ who promoted both at Korea and China. He is also known for producing songs of some artists. He is known as WOODZ and his previous stage name LUIZY.
He ranked fifth at Produce x 101 and is known for being an all rounder – can rap, sing, and dance well.
Kim Wooseok
Name: Kim Wooseok
Stage Name: Wooseok
Birthday: October 27, 1996
Height: 173 cm
Position: Lead Vocal
Agency or Company: TOP Media
Kim Wooseok was one of the famous trainees in Produce x 101 and remained in top 11 during the show. He ranked as second during the finals.
Before joining X1, he already debuted and is a member of Korean Idol group UP10TION. He joined the produce program together with UP10TION’s leader, Lee Jinhyuk, who was also known and famous for his leadership.
He promoted under the name Wooshin during UP10TION’s activities.
Kim Yohan
Name: Kim Yohan
Stage Name: Yohan
Birthday: September 22, 1999
Height: 181 cm
Position: Center, Sub Vocal
Agency or Company: OUI Entertainment
During Produce x 101, Kim Yohan was a strong contender for always being at the top 5. He trained for a short time before auditioning at the show.
He showed not just his talent for rapping but also his good vocals. He ranked first during the finals.
He is the Center of X1.
Lee Hangyul
Name: Lee Hangyul
Stage Name: Hangyul
Birthday: December 7, 1999
Height: 176 cm
Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocal
Agency or Company: MBK Entertainment
Before appearing at Produce x 101, Lee Hangyul participated at The Unit, a survival show that consists of already debuted idols and has the goal of forming a new group or unit. He was a part of Korean boy group IM who debuted on 2017.
He showed his great dancing skills and ranked as seventh at the finals of Produce.
Cha Junho
Name: Cha Junho
Stage Name: Junho
Birthday: July 9, 2002
Height: 178 cm
Position: Sub Vocal
Agency or Company: Woollim Entertainment
Cha Junho ranked as ninth during the last episode of Produce x 101. He was known at the show for his visuals and his resemblance to INFINITE’s L.
He was often referred as a robot because of being quite reserved and shy, although he proved it to be wrong during the last episodes through showing his goofy side when paired with Yohan and Eunsang, whom he is close with.
Son Dongpyo
Name: Son Dongpyo
Stage Name: Dongpyo
Birthday: September 2, 2002
Height: 166 cm
Position: Lead Dancer, Sub Vocal
Agency or Company: DSP Media
Son Dongpyo was the first center for Produce 101’s fourth season with their title song X1-MA (_JIMA). He was put into pressure due to the fact that all first centers of the Produce series secured their place and debuted and he feared he might break the tradition, although in the end, he secured his spot at the debut group ranking at sixth.
He captured producers’ attention with his cute image. And also showed his strength in dancing, and shocked the viewers with the new image he showed at their performance for Believer.
Kang Minhee
Name: Kang Minhee
Stage Name: Minhee
Birthday: September 17, 2002Height: 182 cm
Position: Lead Vocal
Agency or Company: Starship Entertainment
Kang Minhee captured viewers’ attention with his sweet vocals. He showed his determination every evaluation and had been stable with his role as vocal. He was also known for his manhwa character-like visuals.
He secured his spot to the debuting group by ranking as tenth at the last evaluation.
Lee Eunsang
Name: Lee Eunsang
Stage Name: Eunsang
Birthday: October 26, 2002
Height: 179 cm
Position: Sub Vocal
Agency or Company: Brand New Music
Lee Eunsang was the X trainee who secured his spot to the X1 group. He caught viewers’ attention because of his prince like visual. He also showed his determination and hard work in every evaluation and showed that despite of him not being chosen as center for performances, he never gave up.
He is famous among the produce trainees for his aegyo or cute acts. One of his famous aegyo catchphrase is “I am going to eat two cups of ramyeon and no one can stop me.”
Song Hyeongjun
Name: Song Hyeonghun
Stage Name: Hyeongjun
Birthday: November 30, 2002
Height: 174 cm
Position: Lead Vocal, Sub Rapper
Agency or Company: Starship Entertainment
Together with Kang Minhee, Song Hyeongjun is yet another Starship trainee who secured his spot for X1 group. He showed his charm in the show and is known for his puppy like image that captured not just the viewers’ heart but also his co-trainees.
He was also one of the famous trainees and had always been at the top 10 during the show. He ranked fourth at the last evaluation.
Nam Dohyun
Name: Nam Dohyun
Stage Name: Dohyun
Birthday: November 2, 2004
Height: 180 cm
Position: Main Rapper, Maknae
Agency or Company: MBK Entertainment
Although one of the youngest trainee at Produce x 101, he was one of the tallest among the trainees and often referred to as the giant maknae.
Despite of the fact that he trained for a short period of time before joining Produce x 101, he caught the judges’ attention because of his skills in rapping. He was also a contestant of Under Nineteen, a survival show.