(G)I-DLE's Miyeon and aespa's WINTER will showcase their talents as guests on the new variety show "City Z Went to the Countryside."
August/28/2024 19:32
(G)I-DLE's Miyeon and aespa's WINTER will appear as guests on the first episode of "City Z Went to the Countryside," showcasing their talents. The new variety show on ENA and E Channel, "City Z Went to the Countryside," features Z-generation entertainers from urban areas living in the countryside and transforming into "rural Z-generation" through a real hip-tro (hip + retro) variety format. The members, eager to enjoy the countryside in a Z-generation style, will share their unique new-tro MZ (Millennial + Z-generation) travel experiences, bringing laughter and relatability. The two will appear as special guests in the show’s premiere, showcasing their versatility as entertainers with visuals, talent, and style. Miyeon, the strong lead vocalist and visual of (G)I-DLE, has been active as a regular member in various variety shows such as "GOSSIP IDLE," "Love Siblings," and "HYEMILEEYECHAEPA," demonstrating her hosting skills and talent. Attention is drawn to how she will showcase her approachable charm and slightly clumsy yet reliable persona. WINTER, a member of aespa, has become a representative girl group of Korea this year, starting with "Supernova" and culminating in "Armageddon," creating a syndrome with their unique worldview and music. Expectations are high for WINTER's performance in the variety show, showcasing her innate idol qualities with excellent singing and dancing skills, adorable visuals, and stunning performances. The production team stated, "Since 'City Z Went to the Countryside' depicts the unique rural experiences of the trendsetting MZ generation, we are grateful to have Miyeon and WINTER, members of the recently popular girl group, appear as special guests from the premiere." They added, "We hope everyone looks forward to the first episode of 'City Z Went to the Countryside,' where the two will charm the rural town with their outstanding sense." The show, co-produced by ENA and E Channel, will start airing in Korea on September 8 at 8:30 PM. - (G)I-DLE's Miyeon travels to Japan with her mother during her vacation, saying, "I want to go to a deserted island next" (video available) - aespa's WINTER captivates with her cute blonde bob... shares recent photos.
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