Song Kang is set to headline one last show before his military enlistment. The South Korean actor, best known for Netflix hits like Sweet Home, Still and My Demon, will soon step into the role of a storyteller. As of March 11, she has been confirmed to host Mnet’s upcoming girl group survival show I-Land Season 2, which will air the following month. Read on to know more.
Mnet’s new reality survival show
The first season of Mnet marked the rise of K-pop boy group Enhypen. The show was started in collaboration with Haibe. However, this time, it will be a collaboration with longtime YG Entertainment producer Teddy and his agency THEBLACKLABEL. The upcoming season will be looking for a new girl group for the label.
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Song Kang to host I-Land season 2
On March 11, Sports Kyunghyang reported that the Sweet Home franchise star will host the new survival show. However, with the actor set to begin his mandatory military service in April, this will likely be his final project before returning after serving his country. As previously announced, he will be inducted on April 2, 2024.
I-Land Season 2 Release Date Update
The first season of I-LAND featured 23 male contestants competing day and night for a spot in the HYBE label’s new boy band. By the end of the show, we saw seven finalists emerge: Haesung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunu, Jungwon, and Ni-ki, together they formed the K-pop group we know today as Enhypen.
Now, Season 2 is set to focus on the creation of a new girl group. Scheduled for release on April 18, 2024, this season will be a collaboration between YG Entertainment producer Teddy and his label, The Black Label, which is home to Jeon Somi, Taeyang, and other artists.
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Song Kang’s latest activities
Fans around the world recently enjoyed Song Kang’s unique charisma and extraordinary acting skills in Netflix’s supernatural drama My Demon and zombie-themed series Sweet Home 2, raising anticipation for the upcoming third season. The South Korean actor originally debuted in the romantic comedy television series The Liar and His Lover and has since emerged as one of the top-tier actors in the industry with a global presence.
