Producer Cho PD praised the talents of Big Bang while revealing that he was training his own boy band, Block B, with the support of big name hip hop veterans. The producer revealed that wanted to ensure that his boys would debut with all the right skills.

In his interview with Newsen, Cho PD stated, “Any idol singer should have the competence of musicians like Big Bang.”

Cho PD followed up by explaining how he trained the members of Block B to work on writing and composing about 100 songs over the course of their training period. In training them to become singer-songwriters, Cho PD hoped to expand their experience and competence level, as well as promote ‘expert ease’.

Composer Assbrass, who was praised as being a ‘prodigy’ before Cho PD scouted him, is in charge of Block B’s title and follow-up tracks, while hip hop veteran Rhymer is the producing head for the entire album.

Cho PD stated, “SM Entertainment has Yoo Young Jin and YG Entertainment has Teddy. The two companies are known for their in-house producers, and the sounds they produce have become trademarks for the labels. Under the support of Assbrass and Masterkey, Block B learned how to become musicians themselves and developed their own essence and sound.”

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At the end of the April 23rd broadcast of KBS’s “100 Points out of 100“, a preview of next week’s special episode was revealed. In the preview, it looks like idol members from B2ST, MBLAQ, 4minute, T-ara, Dalmatian, Secret, Block B, ZE:A, and more are coming together for “The National Idol Star Sports Festival”.

The idols will compete in several challenges such as pull-ups, sit-ups, rollerblade races, and the classic footrace. Park Myung Soo, Lee Gwang Yong, Kim Tae Hyun, and Kim Shin Young will be acting as the commentators, which will add a fun and witty twist to the show.

Fans have shown much interest in the past during the special Chuseok and Lunar New Year episodes of MBC’s “Idol Athletics Championship“. Although this is a much smaller scale to the holiday specials, fans are, nonetheless, showing much anticipation for this episode.

This episode is scheduled to air on Saturday, April 30th, so be sure to check it out to see idols compete in rigorous physical challenges. Until then, you can check out the preview below!

Credits : Allkpop

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Cho PD’s Block B finally unveiled themselves earlier today, and much attention is now being put on the individual members. Brand New Stardom was informed that all seven members endured their fair share of hardships before they came together to be the group they are today.

The group’s oldest, Jaehyo, was actually a trainee for B2ST but eventually had to give up his dreams and return home after injuring his knee with heavy rehearsals. When he received surgery for his knee, he was later encouraged by MBLAQ’s Lee Joon to stand up and try again. Under his support, Jaehyo mustered the bravery to try out once more, and fortunately passed.

Maknae P.O. was actually eliminated during the group’s first official audition. He tried out again a year later after losing 10 kg and training intensively to improve his vocals and dance skills. Cho PD watched over his progress, and decided to include him in the final line-up, opposing the voices encouraging him to drop P.O.

Cho PD’s personal ‘dark horse’, member U-Kwon, was also a trainee that failed his camera test in the beginning of their training. After the shock of the experience, he geared up his determination and came back for a second audition, essentially stunning everyone in the room with his favorable profile.



Kyung was chosen as a trainee while he was studying abroad in New Zealand, and is also one of the most experienced members of the group. He was dropped from the final line-up for Block B because Cho PD felt that he would be a better fit as a leader for another group. However, Kyung fasted for 10 days afterwards, and worked to prove himself once more in order to become a member of Block B, which eventually led Cho PD to give into Kyung’s determination.

Leader Zico, like the rest, was also dropped from the initial line-up because they felt that he didn’t have enough what it took to be a leader. According to Cho PD, a true leader needed to have the will to stand up eight times after failing seven. After suffering a brief period of depression, Zico picked himself up again and returned to wow the crowd for a second time.

Main vocalist Taeil is already well-known for being eliminated from MBC’s “Birth of A Great Star“. Taeil didn’t let that stop him, though, as he later tried out for Cho PD’s audition and passed, managing to go straight into recording for Block B’s title track.

Rounding out with member B-Bomb, the industry has their eyes set on these seven members and are already anticipating what they’ll be bringing to the table.

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Episode 618
2011.04.24 - 3:30 pm KST (GMT +9)
SBS Inkigayo Jeju Special


# Comeback Special #
- f(x) [Pinocchio]


# Take 7 #
- Big Bang [Love Song]
- Orange Caramel [Bangkok City]
- CN Blue [Intuition]
- K. Will [My Heart is Beating]
- 4Minute [Mirror Mirror]
- Rainbow [To Me]


# Hot Music #
- ZE:A [Here I Am]
- Rania [Dr. Feel Good]
- U-Kiss [0330]
- Clover [La Vida Loca]
- Dal Shabet [Pink Rocket]
- Lee Hyun [Although You Said So]
- Infinite [Nothing's Over]
- Tony An [Top Star]
- Kim Tae Woo [Echo]
- Yangpa [It Hurts]
- Wheesung [Heart Aching Story]


# Special Stage #
- DBSK [Before U Go, Why]
- SNSD [Hoot]
- Moony [소랑아 올레길]


# Fresh Music #
- A Pink [I Don't Know]


# Greetings Song - B2ST, 4Minute #


Source : Inkigayo Official Website

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