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3 unusual facts about K-pop Star


K-pop Star

The original three judges for the series have been Yang Hyun-suk, founder of YG Entertainment and former member of the popular South Korean act Seo Taiji & Boys, Park Jin-young, singer/song-writer and founder of JYP Entertainment, and Korean pop icon BoA, from SM Entertainment.

Park Jin-young represents JYP, who is the founder and Executive producer of JYP Entertainment, as well as songwriter and a singer himself.

Founder and CEO of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo-man, was originally planned to have represented SM but was replaced by BoA, in which PD Park Sung-hoon explains having a female singer would fit in with the other two CEOs and producers for a different synergy effect than three CEOs and producers.


Arland Bruce III

In 2009, he received two objectionable conduct penalties and an undisclosed fine from the CFL for a touchdown celebration against the Tiger-Cats on July 1, in which he removed his helmet, jersey, and shoulder pads, and laid down in the end zone in what he said was a tribute to the recently deceased pop star, Michael Jackson.

Marriage in Japan

The first pivotal moment was the wedding of Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles, and the second—among the Japanese—was the televised wedding of the pop star Momoe Yamaguchi.

Under My Spell Tour

The Under My Spell Tour was an international concert tour from 1991-1992 by pop star Paula Abdul.


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