The calendar year may have already started, but the Lunar New Year is still to come in Korea.
As with any new Lunar New Year, K-pop fans can look forward to celebrations from their favorite artists. This time around SBS has planned a special competition for the holiday entitled "Watching You." The special will air at some point during the Lunar New Year celebrations that last from Feb. 7 to Feb. 10.
Korea Herald reports that 20 idol groups (about 100 or more idols in total) and their CEOs from companies big and small will make appearances. According to Kpopfighting, EXO, EXID, AOA, BTOB, BTS, Super Junior and TWICE have all been confirmed to compete in activities for the program until an eventual winner is crowned.
"There's a staggering line-up of 140 people on the program, including the artists and their CEOs. The idols will be giving their all, under the watchful eyes of their CEOs. Viewers will derive joy from watching them working together on the program," said an SBS producer.
Company CEOs that have been confirmed for the SBS Lunar New Year "Watching You" event includes Shinhwa's Andy and Brave Brothers. The CEOs that attend the event will give real-time advice to their groups as they show off their talents in the program.
For those interested in other planned Lunar New Year celebrations, KBS2TV has announced several guests for its "National Idol Signing Contest." The confirmed guests include BTOB's Eunkwang, AOA's Chanmi, and Sonamoo's Euijin.
The "National Idol Singing Contest" program will be hosted by Kang Ho Dong and Kim Shin Young, with the final round set for Jan. 23.
