The Rising Trend of Survival Shows in Kpop
- Marc Joshua Lozano
- Oct 19, 2017
- 4 min read
The survival shows we're talking about is the creation of boy/girl groups in Korea. Numerous idol groups have debuted since then but this crazy trend has been shaking up the entertainment industry in South Korea and across the globe. Many idols have been created and became popular by joining survival shows, it started off with YG's "WIN: Who Is Next?" which gave birth to the ever popular WINNER now. Since then, the birth of other survival shows caught a stir in the eyes of the viewers. From Produce 101, to SIXTEEN and everything in between.
In this article, we will discuss to you the new and upcoming survival/idol-group shows you shouldn't miss!!!
1. JYP's Stray Kids
Stray Kids is a reality show created by JYP Entertainment and Mnet. It is a male idol debut project with the concept of winning the "trainees versus JYP" survival. The first episode was aired on October 17, 2017 at 11:00 pm KST. Many fans exclaimed that this program is another season of Sixteen. Sixteen is the survival show that lets TWICE to debut under JYPE. However, compared to Sixteen, the trainee members of Stray Kids will debut a fixed member and they will be given various missions to be accomplished in able to be formed and developed their skills. The Stray Kids consist of 9 members that includes Bang Chan, Kim Woo-Jin, Lee Min-Ho, Seo Chang-Bin, Hwang Hyun-Jin, Han Ji-Sung, Lee Felix, Kim Seung-Min, and Yang Heong-In. The team consists of three groups according to the members' position: Bang Chan, Seo Chang-bin and Han Ji-sung for rap, Lee Min-ho, Hwang Hyun-jin and Lee Felix for dance and Kim Woo-jin, Kim Seung-min and Yang Jeong-in for vocal. On October 6, 2017, Stray Kids dropped their first single entitled Hellevator for the project program under the Youtube account of JYPE and Mnet. Stray Kids will represent the company of JYP Entertainment among the new generation of kpop idols. The artists under JYPE such as TWICE and GOT7, and DAY6 gives love and support to their hoobaes. Check out their music video 'Hellevator' and watch their reality show to know more about them.
2. YG's Mix Nine
Are you a fan of YG Entertainment? If yes, then this idol survival show is a must watch for you! "Mix Nine" is YG Entertainment's upcoming survival program which will air on JTBC. The title is very similar to YG's 2014 survival show, Mix & Match, which documented the creation of iKon. The reality competition program will feature YG Entertainment's CEO, Yang Hyun Suk, who will visits directors across the country to discover new stars. The trainees appearing in the program are fiercely confronted regardless of gender. They consist of 9 men and 9 women, and aim to make Boy Group and Girl Group debut. It will be produced by Han Dong Chul, who previously worked on popular shows like "Produce 101" and "Show Me the Money". There are also YG Entertainment's singers and producers who will participate in the program as well. "Mix Nine" will be hosted by Noh Hong Cheol, a broadcaster, along with Yang Hyun Suk. More than 400 idols and trainees from over 70 companies have confirmed their appearances. KNK and LOONA who already make their debut are also confirmed to participate in new YG audition program. The survival program is about to launch its first broadcast at 4:50 PM KST on Sunday, October 29. The show will be in competition with JYP Entertainment's survival show to find their next boy band, as well as the KBS survival show for 'failed idols', The Unit.
3. KBS' The Unit
This survival show would probably be the 2nd largest idol-group show ever conducted this year, following Produce 101 Season 2's success. The concept of the show is very interesting compared to the audition-survival shows produced. It'll be a show giving a chance to already debuted idols who haven't reached the peak of their respective careers. The sad truth is that they are dubbed as "failed idols." Over 126 participants that will compete to be in a "unit" of two, one unit for boys and one for girls, roaming around rookies, former members of groups, actors/actresses and idol groups who debuted but didn't taste the success, KBS is giving them the second chance.
With its crazy lineup, the set of judges are also one to watch out, first in the list is Rain (I mean, who doesn't know Rain????), the main MC of the show and the head mentor for the contestants. Other mentors confirmed to be mentoring the contestants are former 4minute member, Hyuna, Taemin, balladeer Hwang Chi Yeol and many more.
The show is set to air in KBS on October 28, 2017. So don't miss out and support these idols on the show and even after the show has ended!!!
What's your favorite show so far? Leave your comments on the comments section below! Annyeong!!!
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