Seoul, Korea – An idea that the groups HOT and TVXQ, two idol groups who represent Korea, are going on parallel paths has gained attention.
The entertainment channel Y-Star’s popular program Goongumta compared the similar paths taken by the two idol groups.
First off, the activity period of HOT, who debuted in 1996, and TVXQ, who debuted ten years later in 2006, is very similar. HOT separated after 5 years together and 10 years later, TVXQ have gone their separate ways after 5 years together. Also, after separating, Jang Woo Hyuk, Tony An, and Lee Jae Won formed the group JTL, using their initials as their names. TVXQ’s Hero Jae Joong, Mickey Yoo Chun, and Xiah Jun Soo have formed a trio called JYJ.
Goongumta, along with finding common traits among the two groups to back up their parallel theory, will also dig through the groups’ debut years, activity period, activity concept and other evidence to prove their parallel theory.
Also, they will feature JYJ’s successful showcase on location along with a revealing interview made with the group.
Meanwhile, the episode of Goongumta dealing with the parallel theory of HOT and TVXQ will air on the 21stat 10pm on Y-Star.
By Cheon Gyeong Jin (idsoft3@reviewstar.net)
Source: ReviewStar (Original article in Korean)
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Translated by Timothy Nam / Korea.com