1theK Originals, formerly LOEN TV (Hangul: 로엔 TV), is a South Korean web series, produced by Kakao M. It is shown on the label's official YouTube channel.

History

2011: Debut

LOEN TV started in 2011, also going under the name LOEN Bangsong (로엔 방송, LOEN broadcast). At first, it only covered IU. It has six episodes.

2012: Comeback

In 2012, LOEN TV came back with three new episodes covering IU's Japanese tour.

2012: Introduction of segments

In the same year, LOEN TV launched segments. Ask in a Box started in October 2012 with Gain as debut star followed by CSI: Coming Soon Interview (Girl's Day), Let's Dance (November 2012, Girl's Day), LOEN TV Live (December 2012, Sunny Hill and Yoon Hyun-sang), Special Feature (December 2012, Kim Sung-kyu), Run to You (March 2013, Kim Tae-woo), I'M: Introduce Myself (April 2013, Yoo Ji-ae) and Wonder Live (September 2013, Lyn).

2014

Due to the change of LOEN's music distribution brand from LOEN Music to 1theK, the web series became "1theK Originals".

Background

Segments

As of 2015, it has 14 segments.

Ask in a Box

It is about asking guest artists different questions. LOEN gets the questions from "likers" (subscribers) of its Facebook page (fb.me/1theK).

List of Ask in a Box guests

2014

2013

2012

CSI: Comeback Special Interview

It shows interviews on guest artists and their new releases (album, single etc.). It was formerly called CSI: Coming Soon Interview until October 10, 2013.

List of CSI: Comeback Special Interview guests

2014

  • 2014.2.5 - Ga-in (with Show Lo) Truth or Dare
  • 2014.2.2 - B.A.P 1004 (Angel)
  • 2014.1.26 - Sunny Hill Don't Say Anything
  • 2014.1.17 - Gary No Cut Special: Gary's Special Confession
  • 2014.1.15 - Gary Shower Later / Zotto Mola
  • 2014.1.12 - B1A4 Lonely

2013

2012

Let's Dance

It teaches viewers moves from the latest K-pop dance crazes.

List of Let's Dance performances

2014

2013

2012

LOEN TV Live

It features live performances and interviews on artists.

List of LOEN TV Live guests

2014

2013

2012

Special Feature

It features interview on an artist, with a twist. The twist is that the interviewer is the same artist.

List of Special Feature guests

2013

2012

Run to You

It features a special live event presented by a K-pop artist.

List of Run to You guests

I'M: Introduce Myself

It aims to introduce "rookies" (new singers) of K-pop.

List of I'M: Introduce Myself guests

2014

  • 2014.2.9 - Soyou, Junggigo

2013

Wonder Live

It is a mini-concert from an artist.

List of Wonder Live guests

2014

  • 2014.1.28 - Zia Have You Ever Cried and three more songs
  • 2014.1.16 - MC the Max Wind That Blows and three more songs

2013

  • 2013.12.18 - Bumkey, Verbal Jint Only for You and three more songs
  • 2013.11.21 - Park Ji-yoon Mr. Lee (featuring San E) and four more songs
  • 2013.10.29 - K.Will You Don't Know Love, Lay Back, I'll Be with You and three more songs
  • 2013.9.3 - Lyn I Like This Song, Song for Love and a short medley of five songs

Mini-Programs

History's ToryTory BangBang

Called a "short-com" (comedy short film), it starred the boy band History and premiered on June 6, 2013. It tackles about the group members' lives before their debut. It had five episodes and ended on July 4, 2013.

Fiestar's A-HA! For the Global K-pop Fan

It is an educational show featuring Fiestar's leader Jei, vocalist Cao Lu and lead rapper Cheska. It caters for international viewers who wants to learn the Korean language. The first video is released on July 26, 2013, with their main topic, "Daebak", with Jei speaking Korean, Cheska in English, and Cao Lu translating it in Chinese. The last video, "Kkuljaem", was uploaded on October 24, 2013.

List of Fiestar's A-HA! For the Global K-Pop Fan episodes
  • 2013.7.26 - Daebak
  • 2013.8.1 - Deuktem
  • 2013.8.8 - Tteokbap
  • 2013.8.15 - Jjal
  • 2013.8.22 - Doljikgu
  • 2013.8.29 - Anseup
  • 2013.9.5 - Menbung
  • 2013.9.12 - Real
  • 2013.9.26 - Dotne
  • 2013.10.3 - Bolmae
  • 2013.10.10 - Cri
  • 2013.10.17 - Gaenso
  • 2013.10.24 - Kkuljaem

Oven Radio

It is a five-minute program resembled to a radio show, airing for five days.

It was supposed to start in October 2013 and to be hosted by Jung Joon-young, but was cancelled. It finally started the following month with Lee Juck as host.

List of Oven Radio episodes

EXO's Oven Radio

  • 2013.12.9 - Episode 1 Miracles in December, Episode 2 Christmas Day
  • 2013.12.10 - Episode 3 The Star
  • 2013.12.11 - Episode 4 My Turn to Cry
  • 2013.12.12 - Episode 5 The First Snow

Lee Juck's Oven Radio

  • 2013.11.10 - Episode 1 Before Sunrise
  • 2013.11.11 - Episode 2 20 Years After
  • 2013.11.12 - Episode 3 What Do You See
  • 2013.11.13 - Episode 4 Is There Anybody
  • 2013.11.14 - Episode 5 Lie Lie Lie

References

  1. ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (2014-03-18). "[Video] Orange Caramel Teaches You How to Dance the 'Catallena' Way". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
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