What Korean-American singer is judging a Koran talent show?
Superstar K 2016 Superstar K 2016 (Hangul: 슈퍼스타 K 2016 ) is the eighth current season of the South Korean television talent show series Superstar K, which premiered on 22 September 2016 on Mnet and airs every Thursday night at 9:40PM KST. Eliminations are determined in every episode, based on text message votes and online votes that are open to the entire public. The winner of Superstar K 2016 will receive 500,000,000 won ($470,990 USD). Kim Bum-soo had been confirmed return to appear on the show. Gummy, Gil Seong-joon, Kim Yeon-woo, Brave Brothers, Ailee, of FNC Entertainment have joined him in the list of judges. The lineup is a mixture of veteran singers and producers in the industry.
Ko Ji-yong Ko Ji-yong (born July 1, 1980) is a member of Sechs Kies, a South Korean first generation K-pop idol dance group which disbanded in 2000 but reunited in 2016. Unlike most of the other members, Ko left the entertainment industry and started his own company. He made his first television appearance in years when he appeared at Sechs Kies' reunion special on "Infinite Challenge". Due his family and work commitments he did not sign a contract with the group's new label YG Entertainment or promote with them as a performer but is considered to be part of the group. Since January 2017 he and his son have appeared on the reality show "The Return of Superman".