Invincible Youth
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Invincible Youth is a South Korean variety show which aired its first season on KBS2 from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls (collectively known as G7) from K-pop
idol groups wherein they experience how it is to live and survive in the rural Korea outdoors. It has started its second season on November 12, 2011 featuring eight girls.
, enter produce in food competition
, and promote environmentally conscious farming. Some of the products were sold within the local community, to the general public, or distributed as gifts.
The 7 girls initially included Narsha of Brown Eyed Girls
, Han Sunhwa of Secret
, Hyuna
of 4minute
, Hyomin
of T-ara
, Sunny and Kwon Yuri
of Girls' Generation
, and Goo Hara of Kara
.
On Friday, May 14, 2010, the PD of the show Kim Ho Sang announced that Sunny, Yuri, and Hyuna
would be leaving the show due to scheduling conflicts with their respective groups' overseas promotions. Their replacements were decided through private auditions with members of other K-pop girl groups.
On May 30, it was confirmed that After School
’s Jooyeon, f(x)
’s Victoria
and Kim Sori will become the three new members of G7 on Invincible Youth. Kim Jong Min
(of Koyote) also became a semi permanent member for a month under the moniker of being a "Variety show mentor" for the new members.
On the August 27th Episode, it was announced that Kim Tae Woo will be taking a temporary leave of absence due to a surgery he is to receive for his throat. He vowed to come back to the show as soon as he makes a full recovery. Starting episode 44, Song Eun Yi filled in as a semi-permanent MC in Kim Tae Woo's absence. On the 8th of December 2010, it was revealed that Invincible Youth has wrapped up recording of their finale episode. They have filmed over one year, starting in October 2009.
Kim Sang Ho PD revealed to Star News on December 10th, “We’re not discontinuing the show because of low viewer ratings. There’s been a lot of conflicting schedules due to girl groups like KARA expanding their activities overseas. It was difficult to take out some of the fixed members, so we decided to end season one for now. There’s a lot of trust being placed on the worth of the ‘Invincible Youth’ brand. After discussions with other producers, everyone agreed to end season one and go ahead with season two next year.”
, Ansan
, Gyeonggi province.
G8 members will include Amber (f(x)), Suzy, (miss A
), Bora (Sistar
), Yewon (Jewelry
), Woori (Rainbow), Jiyoung (KARA
) as well as Girl's Generation's Hyoyeon and Sunny. Lee Soo Geun, Ji Hyun Woo and Boom
will serve as MC's. Sunny is the only returning member from Season 1, although Hyoyeon, Jiyoung and Bora were guests during the previous season.
The first episode of ‘Invincible Youth 2′ premiered on November 12th,2011 in South Korea,While International Premiere on KBS World
will be on December 2nd,2011.
is played at the start of each episode. "Rockstar" by Miley Cyrus
was used as an opening theme for a number of early episodes. The ending theme of every episode is a track titled "All About You" by an English pop rock
group named Mcfly
, which was released on 2005 and included in their Wonderland
album.
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
idol groups wherein they experience how it is to live and survive in the rural Korea outdoors. It has started its second season on November 12, 2011 featuring eight girls.
Season 1
The first season of the show involved Korean entertainers meeting weekly to work and learn about farming in a Yuchi-ri village in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do in South Korea. This involved both agricultural work, interacting with members of an aging rural community, and competing in challenges involving agrarian or domestic tasks. As the show's popularity grew, the cast and crew began work to make their filming location a sustainable site for agritourismAgritourism
Agritourism, as it is defined most broadly, involves any agriculturally-based operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch. Agritourism has different definitions in different parts of the world, and sometimes refers specifically to farm stays, as in Italy...
, enter produce in food competition
Food competition
-Food competitions – Drink competitions:Food or drink competitions reward products primarily for their gustative worth in the form of an award or a medal. These competitions can be classified into different categories. Most awards are product-specific such as for wines, beers, and cheeses. Others...
, and promote environmentally conscious farming. Some of the products were sold within the local community, to the general public, or distributed as gifts.
The 7 girls initially included Narsha of Brown Eyed Girls
Brown Eyed Girls
The Brown Eyed Girls , often abbreviated as B.E.G., is a South Korean girl group managed by Nega Network. The group consists of four members: Jea, Miryo, Narsha, and Ga-in. They've debuted as an R&B/ballad vocal group in 2006 and challenged themselves with different music genres. Rising to...
, Han Sunhwa of Secret
Secret (Korean band)
Secret is a four-member South Korean girl group formed in 2009. The group consists of Jeon Hyosung, Jung Hana, Song Jieun and Han Sunhwa. The group is signed under TS Entertainment and released their debut single, "I Want You Back", in 2009...
, Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
of 4minute
4minute
4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
, Hyomin
Hyomin
Park Sun-Young , better known by her stage name Hyomin, is a South Korean idol, singer, dancer, rapper and actress. Like fellow teammates Jiyeon and Eunjung, she rose to prominence as a member of K-Pop girl group T-ara. In the group, she is a vocalist, rapper, and as of June 14, 2011, the current...
of T-ara
T-ara
T-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut....
, Sunny and Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
of Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
, and Goo Hara of Kara
Kara (band)
Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
.
On Friday, May 14, 2010, the PD of the show Kim Ho Sang announced that Sunny, Yuri, and Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
would be leaving the show due to scheduling conflicts with their respective groups' overseas promotions. Their replacements were decided through private auditions with members of other K-pop girl groups.
On May 30, it was confirmed that After School
After School (band)
After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where members are added or withdrawn in a “natural” manner...
’s Jooyeon, f(x)
F(x) (band)
f is a five member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2009. The name is a play on the mathematical notation for function, and when input with different 'x', there can be many different outcomes. f strives to be the kind of girl group that can change and adapt to many situations....
’s Victoria
Victoria Song
Song Qian , better known as Victoria Song or mononymously as Victoria was born February 2, 1987, is a Chinese singer, dancer and model, leader of the 5 member South Korean girl group f....
and Kim Sori will become the three new members of G7 on Invincible Youth. Kim Jong Min
Kim Jong Min
Kim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
(of Koyote) also became a semi permanent member for a month under the moniker of being a "Variety show mentor" for the new members.
On the August 27th Episode, it was announced that Kim Tae Woo will be taking a temporary leave of absence due to a surgery he is to receive for his throat. He vowed to come back to the show as soon as he makes a full recovery. Starting episode 44, Song Eun Yi filled in as a semi-permanent MC in Kim Tae Woo's absence. On the 8th of December 2010, it was revealed that Invincible Youth has wrapped up recording of their finale episode. They have filmed over one year, starting in October 2009.
Kim Sang Ho PD revealed to Star News on December 10th, “We’re not discontinuing the show because of low viewer ratings. There’s been a lot of conflicting schedules due to girl groups like KARA expanding their activities overseas. It was difficult to take out some of the fixed members, so we decided to end season one for now. There’s a lot of trust being placed on the worth of the ‘Invincible Youth’ brand. After discussions with other producers, everyone agreed to end season one and go ahead with season two next year.”
Season 2
Chairman Producer (CP) Kim Ho Sang, who is planning the second season of "Invincible Youth" told Star News on August 31 that the show will take place in a fishing village in Daebu IslandDaebu Island
Daebu Island is an island in the Yellow Sea, within the municipal borders of Ansan city, Gyeonggi province. It has a population of roughly 7,114 people and an area of 41.98 km². Due to rising mudflats, the island has merged with neighbouring Seongam-do and Tan-do...
, Ansan
Ansan
Ansan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies south of Seoul, and is part of the Seoul National Capital Area. It is connected to Seoul by rail via Seoul Subway Line 4....
, Gyeonggi province.
G8 members will include Amber (f(x)), Suzy, (miss A
Miss A
Miss A , commonly stylized as miss A, is a four member South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through their sub-label AQ Entertainment in 2010. The group consists of members from both China and South Korea...
), Bora (Sistar
Sistar
SISTAR is a four-member South Korean girl group under the management of Starship Entertainment. The members are: Hyorin, Bora, Soyu and Dasom. On June 3, they released their debut single "Push Push" and made their debut on Korean Broadcasting System Music Bank...
), Yewon (Jewelry
Jewelry (band)
Jewelry is a South Korean girl group. After releasing their first album with low sales, the group eventually rose to prominence via their second album and reached their commercial peak with their fourth album Superstar, which spawned a number-one hit for them...
), Woori (Rainbow), Jiyoung (KARA
Kara
-Given name:* Cara , an alternative spelling for Kara* Kara Kennedy Allen, professional board member and a television producer* Kara Mahmud Bushati, a noble of the Bushati family* Kara Edwards, an American voice actress...
) as well as Girl's Generation's Hyoyeon and Sunny. Lee Soo Geun, Ji Hyun Woo and Boom
Boom (entertainer)
Lee Min Ho , better known as Boom , is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter.He has made numerous Television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well....
will serve as MC's. Sunny is the only returning member from Season 1, although Hyoyeon, Jiyoung and Bora were guests during the previous season.
The first episode of ‘Invincible Youth 2′ premiered on November 12th,2011 in South Korea,While International Premiere on KBS World
KBS World
KBS World is a name of Korean Broadcasting System's international broadcasting service. It consists of KBS World Radio and a KBS World television channel.- History :...
will be on December 2nd,2011.
Hosts
| Cast (Hangul) | Date | Nicknames | Notes |
| Nam Huiseok | 23 October 2009–12 December 2009 | Nam MC Uncle Huiseok |
Left for personal reasons |
| Noh Juhyeon | 23 October 2009–24 December 2010 | Village Chief | |
| Kim Taewoo Kim Tae Woo Kim Tae-Woo is a K-pop singer, originally the lead singer of popular boy band g.o.d.. Kim was born in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, the third in a family of one son and two daughters. He attended Kyunghee University in the Post Modern Music Department.He debuted in the K-pop industry as the... |
23 October 2009–24 December 2010 | Bear Taewoo | Went on temporary leave after episode 44 in order to undergo throat surgery |
| Kim Shinyeong | 23 October 2009–24 December 2010 | Pig (Don) Chef Korea's Famous Comedian |
|
| Song Euni | 10 September 2010–24 December 2010 | Song Senior | Temporary replacement for Kim Taewoo |
G7 Members
| Cast (Hangul) | Date | Group |
| Narsha Narsha Narsha , born Park Hyo-jin, is a Korean singer and dancer, who is part of the Korean girl group Brown Eyed Girls. She made her solo debut in 2010. -Career:... (/) |
23 October 2009–24 December 2010 | Brown Eyed Girls Brown Eyed Girls The Brown Eyed Girls , often abbreviated as B.E.G., is a South Korean girl group managed by Nega Network. The group consists of four members: Jea, Miryo, Narsha, and Ga-in. They've debuted as an R&B/ballad vocal group in 2006 and challenged themselves with different music genres. Rising to... |
| Hyomin Hyomin Park Sun-Young , better known by her stage name Hyomin, is a South Korean idol, singer, dancer, rapper and actress. Like fellow teammates Jiyeon and Eunjung, she rose to prominence as a member of K-Pop girl group T-ara. In the group, she is a vocalist, rapper, and as of June 14, 2011, the current... (/) |
23 October 2009–24 December 2010 | T-ara T-ara T-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut.... |
| Sunhwa | 23 October 2009–24 December 2010 | Secret |
| Hara Goo Ha-ra Goo Hara is a South Korean idol singer and actress, known for being a member of girl group Kara formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.- Biography :... |
23 October 2009–24 December 2010 | Kara Kara (band) Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara... |
| Juyeon After School (band) After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where members are added or withdrawn in a “natural” manner... |
18 June 2010–24 December 2010 | After School After School (band) After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where members are added or withdrawn in a “natural” manner... |
| Victoria Victoria Song Song Qian , better known as Victoria Song or mononymously as Victoria was born February 2, 1987, is a Chinese singer, dancer and model, leader of the 5 member South Korean girl group f.... (//) |
18 June 2010–24 December 2010 | f(x) F(x) (band) f is a five member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2009. The name is a play on the mathematical notation for function, and when input with different 'x', there can be many different outcomes. f strives to be the kind of girl group that can change and adapt to many situations.... |
| Sori | 18 June 2010–24 December 2010 | Solo Artist |
Former G7 Members
| Cast (Hangul) | Date | Group |
| Sunny (/) | 23 October 2009–11 June 2010 | Girls' Generation Girls' Generation Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun... |
| Yuri | 23 October 2009–11 June 2010 | Girls' Generation Girls' Generation Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun... |
| Hyuna Hyuna HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea... |
23 October 2009–11 June 2010 | 4minute 4minute 4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown... |
Hosts
| Cast (Hangul) | Date | Nicknames | Notes |
| Boom Boom (entertainer) Lee Min Ho , better known as Boom , is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter.He has made numerous Television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well.... |
12 November 2011— | Minho | |
| Ji Hyun Woo | 12 November 2011- | Hyung Tae | |
| Lee Soo Geun | 12 November 2011- | Uncle Soo Geun |
G8 Members
| Cast (Hangul) | Date | Group |
| Woori | 12 November 2011— | Rainbow |
| Sunny (/) | 12 November 2011— | Girls' Generation Girls' Generation Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun... |
| Hyoyeon Hyoyeon Kim Hyo-yeon , better known by her first name Hyoyeon, is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and model. She is a member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, formed by SM Entertainment in 2007 and is the support vocalist and main dancer.... |
12 November 2011— | Girls' Generation Girls' Generation Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun... |
| Yewon | 12 November 2011— | Jewelry Jewelry (band) Jewelry is a South Korean girl group. After releasing their first album with low sales, the group eventually rose to prominence via their second album and reached their commercial peak with their fourth album Superstar, which spawned a number-one hit for them... |
| Bora | 12 November 2011— | Sistar Sistar SISTAR is a four-member South Korean girl group under the management of Starship Entertainment. The members are: Hyorin, Bora, Soyu and Dasom. On June 3, they released their debut single "Push Push" and made their debut on Korean Broadcasting System Music Bank... |
| Amber Amber Liu (singer) Amber Josephine Liu , better known mononymously as Amber, is a singer active in South Korea that holds dual citizenship in South Korea and The United States. She is of Taiwanese descent. Her parents are from Tainan City,Taiwan. She is a member of SM Entertainment's quintet pop girl group f... (//) |
12 November 2011— | f(x) F(x) (band) f is a five member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2009. The name is a play on the mathematical notation for function, and when input with different 'x', there can be many different outcomes. f strives to be the kind of girl group that can change and adapt to many situations.... |
| Jiyoung Kang Jiyoung Kang Jiyoung is a South Korean idol singer, member of the Korean girl group Kara.-Biography:Kang Jiyoung was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, Republic of Korea. She debuted at the age of 15 as a third grade middle school student. She is one of the 2 members that joined after member Kim Sung Hee... |
12 November 2011— | Kara Kara (band) Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara... |
| Suzy Bae Suzy Bae Soo Ji , commonly known by her stage name Suzy, is a South Korean idol singer, actress, model and MC. She is a member of the Korean girl group miss A, which debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2010.... |
12 November 2011— | miss A Miss A Miss A , commonly stylized as miss A, is a four member South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through their sub-label AQ Entertainment in 2010. The group consists of members from both China and South Korea... |
Season 1
- Episode 6 (2009 November 28): Minho (SHINeeSHINeeShinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
). - Episode 10 (2009 December 25): (Christmas Special) (Couple) Ko Se-won with Sunhwa, Park Hui-soon with Hyomin, Son Ho YoungSon Ho YoungSon Hoyoung is a K-pop singer, known for being part of the popular group g.o.d.-Life and career:Son was born in New Jersey, United States....
(G.O.D) with SunnySunny (Korean singer)Sunny is a Korean singer, radio DJ, music show host and member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, in which she is one of the lead vocalists. The group was formed by SM Entertainment in 2007.- Biography :...
, OnewOnewLee Jinki , better known by his stage name Onew , is a South Korean idol singer, host and actor...
(SHINeeSHINeeShinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
) with Hara, Im Seul-ong (2AM2AM2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jo Kwon, Jinwoon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music...
) with YuriKwon YuriKwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
, Heo Kyung-hwan with Narsha. - Episode 18 (2010 February 19): Heechul (Super JuniorSuper JuniorSuper Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
), B2ST, Yun Jung HoonYun Jung HoonYun Jung Hoon is a Korean actor, best known for his role in East of Eden and Vampire Prosecutor . He is married to fellow actor Han Ga In.-Television series:* Vampire Prosecutor *Jejoongwon...
, Lee Gye-in, Nicole JungNicole JungNicole Jung , better known mononymously as Nicole, born on October 7, 1991, is an Korean-American idol singer, and rapper. She was raised in Glendale, California but she moved to Seoul, South Korea...
(KaraKara (band)Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
), HyoyeonHyoyeonKim Hyo-yeon , better known by her first name Hyoyeon, is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and model. She is a member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, formed by SM Entertainment in 2007 and is the support vocalist and main dancer....
(Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
) - Episode 19 (2010 February 26): Roh Yoo-min (formerly a part of NRGNRG (group)NRG is a South Korean boyband. Their name is an acronym for New Radiancy Group. Originally a five-member group, they became a three-member group when the leader Lee Sungjin left to pursue a career in acting and as an announcer and Chun Myung Hoon left to produce music...
), ShindongShindongShin Dong-hee , better known by his stage name Shindong, is a South Korean idol singer, actor, presenter, and one of the four lead dancers of the boy band Super Junior. He is a dancer but also a rapper, often co-writing rap lyrics with Eunhyuk...
(Super JuniorSuper JuniorSuper Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
) → Substituted Kim Tae-woo who held a concert in the United States - Episode 20 (2010 March 5): Lee Gye-in, the man and his family from the movie Old PartnerOld PartnerOld Partner is a 2008 South Korean documentary film directed by Lee Chung-ryoul regarding a relationship between a 40-year-old cow and an old farmer in his 80s. The film is set in the small rural town of Hanul-ri in Sangun-myeon, Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province...
- Episode 22 (2010 March 19): SooyoungSooyoungChoi Soo-young , commonly known as Sooyoung , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, dancer, spokesmodel, TV presenter, and RJ. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, Her position is Vocalist and Lead Dancer.- Early life :...
(Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
) → Substituted Yuri who could not participate due to swine influenza2009 flu pandemicThe 2009 flu pandemic was an influenza pandemic, and the second of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus , albeit in a new version... - Episode 23 (2010 March 26): SooyoungSooyoungChoi Soo-young , commonly known as Sooyoung , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, dancer, spokesmodel, TV presenter, and RJ. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, Her position is Vocalist and Lead Dancer.- Early life :...
(Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
(during the first half), Koo Jun-yupClonClon is a South Korean dance music duo. Some of their songs, such as "Funky Tonight", "Cho Ryun" and "Come To Me" appear in Pump It Up, ez2Dancer and Korean versions of Dance Maniax.- Musical career :...
, Ock Ju-hyunOck Ju-HyunOck Joo-hyun is a K-pop singer and musical theatre actress, known mostly for her role as the lead singer for the South Korean girl group Fin.K.L... - Episode 24 (2010 April 9): Koo Jun-yup
- Episode 26 (2010 April 30): Ham Eunjung (T-araT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut....
) → Substituting for Goo Hara, who did not appear due to Kara's sponsorship promotions in Thailand, Kim Jong MinKim Jong MinKim Jong Min is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer and the leader of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min , who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's...
(Koyote) - Episode 27 (2010 May 7): Lee Joon (MBLAQMBLAQMBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir...
), Jeong Jun-haJeong Jun-haJeong Jun-ha is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. His well-known motto is " gives love or not, always gives love, Jeong Jun-ha" .-History:...
. - Episode 29 (2010 May 21): and Episode 30 (2010 May 28): Gag 7 (Cast of Gag ConcertGag ConcertGag Concert is a Korean sketch-comedy TV show shown on the KBS2 network competing with SBS's People looking for a laugh and MBC's Ha ttang sa .-History:*Season 1...
) - Episode 36 (2010 July 9): SecretSecret (Korean band)Secret is a four-member South Korean girl group formed in 2009. The group consists of Jeon Hyosung, Jung Hana, Song Jieun and Han Sunhwa. The group is signed under TS Entertainment and released their debut single, "I Want You Back", in 2009...
and ShinjiShinji-People:*Shinji Aoyama , a Japanese film director*Shinji Aramaki , a Japanese anime director and mechanical designer*Shinji Hashimoto, a Japanese game producer*Shinji Harada, a Japanese pop music artist*Shinji Higuchi , a Japanese storyboard artist...
(Koyote) → Surprise guests for G7's Special Army Concert - Episode 37 (2010 July 16) and Episode 38 (2010 July 23): SunnySunny (Korean singer)Sunny is a Korean singer, radio DJ, music show host and member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, in which she is one of the lead vocalists. The group was formed by SM Entertainment in 2007.- Biography :...
→ Special invitation for the G7's trip to Japan - Episode 39 (2010 July 30): Chun Myung-Hoon (formerly of NRGNRG (group)NRG is a South Korean boyband. Their name is an acronym for New Radiancy Group. Originally a five-member group, they became a three-member group when the leader Lee Sungjin left to pursue a career in acting and as an announcer and Chun Myung Hoon left to produce music...
), Ko Ju-Won - Episode 40 (2010 August 6): MBLAQMBLAQMBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir...
- Episode 41 (2010 August 13): (Summer Vacation Special) MBLAQMBLAQMBLAQ is a South Korean quintet boy band created by Korean entertainer Rain under J.Tune Camp. The group consists of Seung Ho , G.O , Joon , Cheondoong/Thunder , and Mir...
, JiyeonPark Ji-YeonPark Ji-yeon , better known as simply Jiyeon, is a South Korean idol, singer, model and actress. She is best known as a member of girl group T-ara.-1993–2008: Childhood and youth:...
(T-araT-araT-ara is a South Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. Before their debut, there was a high level of interest in the group as they were called "Super Rookies" and had been training for three years prior to debut....
), Lee Seok-Hoon (SG WannabeSG WannabeSG Wannabe is a popular South Korean ballad trio that debuted in 2004 with their song, "Timeless". The three members are Kim Yong Jun , Kim Jin Ho , and Lee Seok Hoon...
), Park Hyun-Bin - Episode 42 (2010 August 20): Yuri → Special invitation for G7 Farm Products Exhibition, Gag 7
- Episode 43 (2010 August 27): 2PM2PM2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
, Lizzy (After SchoolAfter School (band)After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where members are added or withdrawn in a “natural” manner...
), Jea (Brown Eyed GirlsBrown Eyed GirlsThe Brown Eyed Girls , often abbreviated as B.E.G., is a South Korean girl group managed by Nega Network. The group consists of four members: Jea, Miryo, Narsha, and Ga-in. They've debuted as an R&B/ballad vocal group in 2006 and challenged themselves with different music genres. Rising to...
) → Substituting for Goo Hara and Victoria Song who were absent due to their respective group's promotions in Japan - Episode 44 (2010 September 10): Karam (Dae Guk Nam AhThe Boss (band)The Boss , is a South Korean boy band with five members, formed under Open World Entertainment in 2010.Their official fancolor is Pearl Terracotta,as it was revealed on February 2011 by their official website.In South Korea they are known as Dae Guk Nam Ah, literally meaning The Boys of...
), Kim Young-Chul - Episode 48 (2010 October 8): Park Gwang Hyun
- Episode 51 (2010 October 29): (1 Year anniversary special; Part 1): SunnySunny (Korean singer)Sunny is a Korean singer, radio DJ, music show host and member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, in which she is one of the lead vocalists. The group was formed by SM Entertainment in 2007.- Biography :...
, HyunaHyunaHyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
, Ko Ju-Won, Lee Gye-In, Chun Myung-Hoon and Kim Taewoo - Episode 52 (2010 November 5): (1 Year anniversary special; Part 2): f(x)F(x) (band)f is a five member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2009. The name is a play on the mathematical notation for function, and when input with different 'x', there can be many different outcomes. f strives to be the kind of girl group that can change and adapt to many situations....
(Luna, Sulli, Krystal), Song Ji-Eun (SecretSecret (Korean band)Secret is a four-member South Korean girl group formed in 2009. The group consists of Jeon Hyosung, Jung Hana, Song Jieun and Han Sunhwa. The group is signed under TS Entertainment and released their debut single, "I Want You Back", in 2009...
), Kang Ji-Young (KaraKara (band)Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
) - Episode 54 (2010 November 26): Bora (SISTARSistarSISTAR is a four-member South Korean girl group under the management of Starship Entertainment. The members are: Hyorin, Bora, Soyu and Dasom. On June 3, they released their debut single "Push Push" and made their debut on Korean Broadcasting System Music Bank...
)→ Substituting for Goo Hara and Narsha who were absent due to their respective group's promotions in Japan - Episode 55 (2010 December 03): Taemin (SHINeeSHINeeShinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
) → Substituting for Victoria
Music
During Season 1, a short clip of "I Can Do Better" by Avril LavigneAvril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more...
is played at the start of each episode. "Rockstar" by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
was used as an opening theme for a number of early episodes. The ending theme of every episode is a track titled "All About You" by an English pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
group named Mcfly
McFly
McFly are an English pop rock band who first found fame in 2004. The band consists of Tom Fletcher , Danny Jones , Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd . They were signed to the Island Records label from their 2004 launch until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records...
, which was released on 2005 and included in their Wonderland
Wonderland (McFly album)
Wonderland is the second album by English pop rock boyband McFly. It was released in the UK on 29 August 2005 and was a success, certifying platinum after selling over 300,000 copies in the UK...
album.