Celebrities are used to being under hot lights on stage and in front of cameras. But what happens when their loved ones get a turn in the spotlight?
In celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year, KBS 2TV is airing a special variety show titled National Idol Distant Relatives Singing Contest.
Representatives for the program revealed on Jan. 13 a lineup of stars who will bring a close friend or family member on TV to showcase their talents.
AOA's Chanmi and her beautician mother, who fans may already be familiar with due to their appearance together on Great Inheritance, are included in the line up along with M.I.B's Kangnam and his three aunts who have popped up on screen during his time on I Live Alone.
BTS member Rap Monster will bring a good friend, SONAMOO's Euijin will appear with her parents, and BTOB's Eunkwang has gotten his younger brother to attend the competetion.
The variety show special began on Jan. 17 with judges will be Kim Young Chul, Song Eun Yi, and Kim Sook. The second half is scheduled for Jan. 23, with Kim Young Chul, Eun Ji Won, Kim Jong Min, Super Junior's Leeteuk, Park Sung Kwang, and Seol Oon Do taking over judging duties.
Lunar New Year is one of the biggest holidays in South Korea and is typically celebrated as a three-day family holiday where many people return to their hometowns to visit their parents and relatives. In recent years, many Korean networks have aired family-centered special programming in celebration of the holiday.
