Hitmaker (South Korean TV series)
| Hitmaker | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Presented by |
Jeong Hyeong-don Defconn |
| Starring |
N Hyuk Jackson Sungjae Youngji Sohyun G.NA Lizzy |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | Seoul, South Korea |
| Release | |
| Original network | MBC Every1 |
| Original release | July 29, 2014 – February 27, 2015 |
| External links | |
| Website (Season 2) | |
Hyung-don and Dae-joon's Hitmaker (Hangul: 형돈이와 대준이의 히트제조기; RR: Hyeongdoniwa Daejuni-ui Hiteujejogi) is a 2014 South Korean variety television series presented by South Korean producer duo Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn. It first aired on MBC Every1 on Tuesday at 6:00 pm KST beginning July 29, 2014. It ran for two seasons in 2014 and 2015, documenting the formation and debut processes of their first boy group Big Byung (Korean: 빅병)[1] and their first girl group Chamsonyeo (Korean: 참소녀).
Season 1
In the first season, producer duo Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn find members to participate in their first boy group, later named Big Byung (Korean: 빅병), using music they wrote and composed. They recruit VIXX members Hyuk and N, Got7 member Jackson and BToB member Sungjae.[1] The group then releases two singles: "Stress Come On"[2] and "Ojingeo Doenjang" (Hangul: 오징어 된장).[3]
Season 2
In the second season, Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn find members to participate in their first girl group, later named Chamsonyeo (Korean: 참소녀), using music they wrote and composed. They recruit Kara member Youngji, After School's Lizzy, G.NA and 4minute's So-hyun.[4][5] The group released the single "Magic Words" (Hangul: 올해의 주문) on February 20.[6]
Cast
Hosts
Big Byung
| Hitmaker stage name | Full name | Role | Originating group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dol Baeki | Cha Hak-yeon (N) | Vocalist | VIXX |
| Wang Kong | Jackson Wang | Vocalist, Rapper | Got7 |
| Yook Deok | Yook Sungjae | Vocalist | BToB |
| Hyuk Di | Han Sang-hyuk (Hyuk) | Leader, Vocalist | VIXX |
Chamsonyeo
| Hitmaker stage name | Full name | Role | Originating group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bak Ha | Gina Jane Choi (G.NA) | Vocalist | solo singer |
| Kye Pi | Park Soo-young (Lizzy) | Vocalist | After School |
| Nun Ggari | Heo Young-ji | Vocalist | Kara |
| Yeot | Kwon So-hyun | Leader, Vocalist | 4Minute |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Project unit | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Big Byung (빅병) | "Stress Come On" | Non-album single |
| 2015 | "Ojingeo Doenjang" (Hangul: 오징어 된장) | ||
| Chamsonyeo (참소녀) | "Magic Words" (Hangul: 올해의 주문) |
Music videos
| Year | Project unit | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Big Byung (빅병) | "Stress Come On" |
| 2015 | "Ojingeo Doenjang" (Hangul: 오징어 된장) | |
| Chamsonyeo (참소녀) | "Magic Words" (Hangul: 올해의 주문) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | I.K.M.A Awards | Most Funny Music Video | "Stress Come On" (Big Byung) | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 "GOT7's Jackson, VIXX's N and Hyuk, and BTOB's Sungjae are the first project group for Jung Hyung-don and Defconn's new variety show 'Hitmaker'". Allkpop. 2014-07-18. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
- ↑ "Big Byung (Yook Sungjae, Jackson, N, Hyuk) Releases Goofy "Stress Come On" MV". Soompi. 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- ↑ "Big Byung Releases New MV "Ojingeo Doenjang"". Soompi. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
- ↑ 정형돈·데프콘, 걸그룹 프로듀서 변신…지나·리지·권소현·허영지 유닛 결성 (in Korean). MBN Star. December 18, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ ‘히트제조기’ 걸그룹도 만든다, 지나·리지·소현·영지 멤버 확정 (in Korean). TenAsia Hankyung. December 18, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ ‘히트제조기’ 지나-리지-영지-소현, 음원 공개 반응 후끈… ‘대박 예감’ (in Korean). Top Star News. February 24, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2015.