Hitmaker (2014 TV program)
Hyung-don and Dae-joon's Hitmaker (Korean: 형돈이와 대준이의 히트제조기) 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) and their first girl group Chamsonyeo (Korean: 참소녀). It was renewed for another season in 2016, with Season 1 and 2 host Defconn being replaced by Beast's Yong Jun-hyung. The hosts, along with N.Flying's Cha Hun, travelled to Dublin, Ireland, to stage a performance.
| Hitmaker | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 형돈이와 대준이의 히트제조기 |
| RR | Hyeongdoniwa Daejuniui hiteu jejogi |
| MR | Hyŏngdoniwa Taejuniŭi hit'ŭ chejogi |
| Genre | Variety |
| Presented by | Jeong Hyeong-don (Season 1–3) Yong Jun-hyung (Season 3) Defconn (Season 1–2) |
| Starring | N (Season 1–2) Hyuk (Season 1–2) Jackson (Season 1–2) Sungjae (Season 1–2) Youngji (Season 2) Sohyun (Season 2) G.NA (Season 2) Lizzy (Season 2) Cha Hun (Season 3) |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Seoul, South Korea |
| Original release | |
| Network | MBC Every1 |
| Release | July 29, 2014 |
Hyung-don and Dae-joon's Hitmaker (Korean: 형돈이와 대준이의 히트제조기) 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][unreliable source?] and their first girl group Chamsonyeo (Korean: 참소녀). It was renewed for another season in 2016, with Season 1 and 2 host Defconn being replaced by Beast's Yong Jun-hyung.[2][unreliable source?] The hosts, along with N.Flying's Cha Hun, travelled to Dublin, Ireland, to stage a performance.[3][unreliable source?]
Season 1
[edit]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's Hyuk and N, Got7's Jackson and BToB's Sungjae.[1] The group then releases two singles: "Stress Come On"[4][unreliable source?] and "Ojingeo Doenjang" (Korean: 오징어 된장).[5][unreliable source?]
Season 2
[edit]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's Youngji, After School's Lizzy, G.NA and 4minute's So-hyun.[6][7] The group released the single "Magic Words" (Korean: 올해의 주문) on February 20.[8]
Season 3
[edit]In the third season, BEAST's Yong Jun-hyung takes over for Defconn as host.[2] The season was filmed in Dublin, Ireland, with Hyeong-don, Jun-hyung and N.Flying's Cha Hun.[3]
Cast
[edit]Hosts
[edit]- Jeong Hyeong-don (Season 1—3)
- Defconn (Season 1 & 2)
- Yong Jun-hyung (Season 3)
Big Byung
[edit]| Hitmaker stage name | Full name | Role | Originating group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dol Baeki | Cha Hak-yeon (N) | Vocalist, Rapper | VIXX |
| Wang Kong | Jackson Wang | Rapper | Got7 |
| Yook Deok | Yook Sungjae | Main Vocal, Rapper | BtoB |
| Hyuk Ddi | Han Sang-hyuk (Hyuk) | Leader, Vocalist, Rapper | VIXX |
Chamsonyeo
[edit]| 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, Rapper, Vocalist | 4Minute |
LUDONPH YONGJUNKO
[edit]| Full name | Role | Originating group |
|---|---|---|
| Jeong Hyeong-don | Lyrics | Hyungdon & Daejun |
| Yong Jun-hyung | Composer, Lyrics, Rapper | Beast |
| Park Sun-young (Luna) | Vocalist | f(x) |
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Project unit | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Big Byung (빅병) | "Stress Come On" | Non-album single |
| 2015 | "Ojingeo Doenjang" (오징어 된장) | ||
| Chamsonyeo (참소녀) | "Magic Words" (Korean: 올해의 주문) | ||
| 2017 | LUDONPH YONGJUNKO (루돈프 용준코) | "Tell me It's Okay" (괜찮다고 말해줘) |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Project unit | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Big Byung (빅병) | "Stress Come On" |
| 2015 | "Ojingeo Doenjang" (오징어 된장) | |
| Chamsonyeo (참소녀) | "Magic Words" (올해의 주문) | |
| 2017 | LUDONPH YONGJUNKO (루돈프 용준코) | "Tell me It's Okay" (괜찮다고 말해줘) |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | I.K.M.A Awards | Most Funny Music Video | "Stress Come On" (Big Byung) | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
- ^ a b "Season 2 of 'Hitmaker' confirmed + B2ST's Junhyung to replace Defconn!". Allkpop. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ a b "BEAST's Yong Jun Hyung To Host New "Hitmaker" Season With Jung Hyung Don". Soompi. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- ^ "Big Byung (Yook Sungjae, Jackson, N, Hyuk) Releases Goofy "Stress Come On" MV". Soompi. 2014-08-19. Archived from the original on 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- ^ "Big Byung Releases New MV "Ojingeo Doenjang"". Soompi. 2015-01-16. Archived from the original on 2015-02-03. 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.
- ^ 문, 혜림 (February 24, 2015). '히트제조기' 지나-리지-영지-소현, 음원 공개 반응 후끈... '대박 예감'. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2015.