Super Junior member Heechul has joined the cast of variety show "Family Outing" and will make his first appearance in the program this weekend, according to broadcaster SBS.
SBS announced in a press release Thursday that the 26-year-old singer will be appearing in a special "Family" episode as a friend of Girls' Generation member Yoona, who is a regular on the show.
The pop idol, who has also acted in dramas and hosted radio programs, is said to have shown great humor and energy throughout the show's taping.
"Family Outing" had been one of the most popular variety shows in Korea since its premiere in June 2008. With Korea's top emcee Yoo Jae-seok and singer Lee Hyori leading the star-studded cast, the show had once recorded viewership ratings of over 30 percent.
However, the 'reality-based' variety show came under scrutiny early last year when one of the scripts was leaked on the Internet and fans found that the show was pre-scripted. As the show started to suffer from declining ratings, the producers abruptly ended the first season run.
In a bid to transform the show's image and regain its popularity, the second season kicked off last February with an entirely different line-up which includes TV personality Kim Won-hee, actor Yoon Sang-hyun and boy band members Taecyeon and Jo Kwon.
Heechul will be appearing in the show starting May 2.
SBS announced in a press release Thursday that the 26-year-old singer will be appearing in a special "Family" episode as a friend of Girls' Generation member Yoona, who is a regular on the show.
The pop idol, who has also acted in dramas and hosted radio programs, is said to have shown great humor and energy throughout the show's taping.
"Family Outing" had been one of the most popular variety shows in Korea since its premiere in June 2008. With Korea's top emcee Yoo Jae-seok and singer Lee Hyori leading the star-studded cast, the show had once recorded viewership ratings of over 30 percent.
However, the 'reality-based' variety show came under scrutiny early last year when one of the scripts was leaked on the Internet and fans found that the show was pre-scripted. As the show started to suffer from declining ratings, the producers abruptly ended the first season run.
In a bid to transform the show's image and regain its popularity, the second season kicked off last February with an entirely different line-up which includes TV personality Kim Won-hee, actor Yoon Sang-hyun and boy band members Taecyeon and Jo Kwon.
Heechul will be appearing in the show starting May 2.
I think MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) just lost to the 1st Melon Music Awards, as SNSD and Super Junior are officially attending.
How exciting! I'm not sure if you have forgotten but SNSD and Super Junior were two of the most active groups in the first half of 2009. Just because new groups and others took over the second half doesn't mean they deserve all the attention.
I'm mostly excited to see their special stages but this brings up a lot of questions. It's going to be hard to tell who will take the Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year awards. We know the New Artist of the Year will most likely go to 2NE1. But I see a huge battle between 2PM and SNSD for the Artist of the Year. Also, will Gee take home something this time around?
Hopefully, Melon will be a little more rational in its decision making process for the winners. Whoever the winners are, you'll find out on the 16th , December it is ..
How exciting! I'm not sure if you have forgotten but SNSD and Super Junior were two of the most active groups in the first half of 2009. Just because new groups and others took over the second half doesn't mean they deserve all the attention.
I'm mostly excited to see their special stages but this brings up a lot of questions. It's going to be hard to tell who will take the Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year awards. We know the New Artist of the Year will most likely go to 2NE1. But I see a huge battle between 2PM and SNSD for the Artist of the Year. Also, will Gee take home something this time around?
Hopefully, Melon will be a little more rational in its decision making process for the winners. Whoever the winners are, you'll find out on the 16th , December it is ..