1theK Originals

1theK Originals, formerly LOEN TV (Hangul: 로엔 TV), is a South Korean web series, produced by LOEN Entertainment. It is shown on the label's official YouTube channel.

History

2011: Debut

LOEN TV started in 2011, also going under the name LOEN Bangsong (로엔 방송, LOEN broadcast). At first, it only covered IU. It has six episodes.

2012: Comeback

In 2012, LOEN TV came back with three new episodes covering IU's Japanese tour.

2012: Introduction of segments

In the same year, LOEN TV launched segments. Ask in a Box started in October 2012 with Gain as debut star followed by CSI: Coming Soon Interview (Girl's Day), Let's Dance (November 2012, Girl's Day), LOEN TV Live (December 2012, Sunny Hill and Yoon Hyun-sang), Special Feature (December 2012, Kim Sung-kyu), Run to You (March 2013, Kim Tae-woo), I'M: Introduce Myself (April 2013, Yoo Ji-ae) and Wonder Live (September 2013, Lyn).

2014

Due to the change of LOEN's music distribution brand from LOEN Music to 1theK, the web series became "1theK Originals".

Background

Segments

As of 2015, it has 14 segments.

Ask in a Box

It is about asking guest artists different questions. LOEN gets the questions from "likers" (subscribers) of its Facebook page (fb.me/1theK).

CSI: Comeback Special Interview

Not to be confused with CSI (franchise).

It shows interviews on guest artists and their new releases (album, single etc.). It was formerly called CSI: Coming Soon Interview until October 10, 2013.

Let's Dance

It teaches viewers moves from the latest K-pop dance crazes.

LOEN TV Live

It features live performances and interviews on artists.

Special Feature

It features interview on an artist, with a twist. The twist is that the interviewer is the same artist.

Run to You

It features a special live event presented by a K-pop artist.

I'M: Introduce Myself

It aims to introduce "rookies" (new singers) of K-pop.

Wonder Live

It is a mini-concert from an artist.

Mini-Programs

History's ToryTory BangBang

Called a "short-com" (comedy short film), it starred the boy band History and premiered in June 6, 2013. It tackles about the group members' lives before their debut. It had five episodes and ended in July 4, 2013.

Fiestar's A-HA! For the Global K-pop Fan

It is an educational show featuring Fiestar's leader Jei, vocalist Cao Lu and lead rapper Cheska. It caters for international viewers who wants to learn the Korean language. The first video is released on July 26, 2013, with their main topic, "Daebak", with Jei speaking Korean, Cheska in English, and Cao Lu translating it in Chinese. The last video, "Kkuljaem", was uploaded on October 24, 2013.

Oven Radio

It is a five-minute program resembled to a radio show, airing for five days.

It was supposed to start on October 2013 and to be hosted by Jung Joon-young, but was cancelled. It finally started the following month with Lee Juck as host.

References

  1. ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (2014-03-18). "[Video] Orange Caramel Teaches You How to Dance the ‘Catallena’ Way". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2016-03-09.

External links

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