1theK Originals


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

2011: Debut

LOEN TV started in 2011, also going under the name LOEN Bangsong. 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, Let's Dance, LOEN TV Live, Special Feature, Run to You, I'M: Introduce Myself and Wonder Live.

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" of its Facebook page.
2016
  • 2016.10.15 - BTS
2014
2013
2012

CSI: Comeback Special Interview

It shows interviews on guest artists and their new releases. It was formerly called CSI: Coming Soon Interview until October 10, 2013.
2014
  • 2014.2.5 - Ga-in Truth or Dare
  • 2014.2.2 - B.A.P 1004
  • 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.
2014
2013
2012

LOEN TV Live

It features live performances and interviews on artists.
2014
2013
2012

Special Feature

It features interview on an artist, with a twist. The twist is that the interviewer is the same artist.
2013
2012

Run to You

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

I'M: Introduce Myself

It aims to introduce "rookies" of K-pop.
2014
  • 2014.2.9 - Soyou, Junggigo
2013

Wonder Live

It is a mini-concert from an artist.
2014
2013

Mini-Programs

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Called a "short-com", 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.
  • 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.
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''