PRODUCE X 101: Introducing X1

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X1 (X-One) is the four group created through the reality competition survival show Produce X 101 in the produce series. X1 consisted of the top ten trainees ranking in the last episode and finale with the eleventh members being the trainee with the most votes from the start of the competition till the finale. On July 19, 2019, the finale concert, last episode and live episode of Produce X 101, the line up to X1 have around been announce from Lee Dong Wook, the national representative. The lineup consisted of Han Seung Woo, Cho Seung Youn, Kim Woo Seok, Kim Yo Han, Lee Han Gyul, Cha Jun Ho, Son Dong Pyo, Kang Min Hee, Lee Eun Sang, Song Hyeong Jun and Nam Do Hyun.

The group's name, X1, was suggested by netizens through the official Produce X 101 website and chosen by CJ E&M, with the name taken from the show's title song 'X1-MA.' X1 means '11' in Roman numbers and also represents 10+1. The group will debut under Swing Entertainment and CJ E&M. Their contract will end five years after debut with a two and half year exclusive contract and another two and half non-exclusive contract, meaning that they members can return to co-promote with their original agencies after the first two and half years. 

PRODUCE X 101 EP 12

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PRODUCE X 101 EP 11

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PRODUCE X 101 EP 9 and 10

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Episode 9

After the second elimination, the 30 trainees move to Concept Evaluation performance and then Representative MC Lee Dong Wook announces that only six trainees are needed in each group and the trainees have to vote on who's going to stay or not. 

After the voting, the trainees head to their new teams. The teams head to the recording studio to meet with their Producers to record their song. After that, Representative MC Lee Dong Wook then reveals the X trainee. Before revealing, Lee Dong Wooks calls four candidates for the X trainee. When the X trainee was reveal, Lee Dong Wook gives each team 30 minutes in order to recruit the X trainee. If no one recruits him, he will have to choose a team randomly. Then, Team Monday to Sunday recruits the X trainee to their team and they practice in order to prepare for the stage. 

LTA KPOP 2 EP 8: Top 10 KBS Shows

KBS or Korean Broadcasting System is the national public broadcaster in South Korea. It was founded in 1927, and operates radio, television, and online services, being one of the biggest South Korea television networks. 

In today list, I am telling you about my favorite variety shows that have came out from KBS. There was a lot to choose from but I pick out my favorite one to watch, the ones I kept up with every week and ones I really miss. Let's get started.

LTA KPOP 2 EP 7: Top 10 SBS Shows

Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) is a national South Korean television and radio network company. The current logo was introduce on November 14, 2000; after its 10th anniversary celebrations. SBS has not only given us, the viewers, amazing and excellent dramas over the past years they have also given us variety show programs revolving around music, entertainment, society, culture and education.

In today list, I am telling you about my favorite variety shows that have came out from SBS. There was a lot to choose from but I pick out my favorite one to watch, the ones I kept up with every week and ones I really miss. Let's get started.

LTA KPOP 2 EP 6: Top 25 JTBC and tvN Dramas

Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company (JTBC) is a subscription network and broadcasting company. It was found in 1964 and ran for 16 years before merging with KBS. It wasn't until 2011 when JTBC started broadcasting under Channel number 15.

Total Variety Network (tvN) is a nationwide general entertainment network owned by CJ E&M. It is available on cable, SkyLife, and IPTV platforms. It launch in October of 2006. 

The reason why I put them together is because they don't have a lot of drama or TV series under each of them to get their own post but also because together I can put more together and that mean one less blog post too. Let's get started.