Idol School (아이돌 학교) was a 2017 girl group reality survival show broadcast on Mnet. It was a large-scale project in which the public "produces" a unit girl group by choosing members from a pool of 41 trainees. The aim of the show is to create a 9-member girl group named fromis_9.
Mentors[]
MC[]
- Lee Soonjae (School Principal)
Judges[]
- Heechul (Homeroom Teacher)
Trainers[]
- Bada (Vocal & Performance Teacher)
- Jang Jinyoung (Vocal Teacher)
- Park Jun-hee (Dance Teacher)
- Stephanie (Dance Teacher)
Contestants[]
| Name | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Nayeon (김나연) | 22 | Former JYP Entertainment trainee and Berry Good member. |
| Kim Myungji (김명지) | 21 | Former Tiny-G member. |
| Kim Eungyul (김은결) | 13 | N/A |
| Kim Eunseo (김은서) | 18 | Former JYP Entertainment trainee and SIXTEEN contestant. |
| Kim Juhyun (김주현) | 17 | Daughter of singer and chairman of Korea Singers Association, Kim Heung Gook. |
| Natty (나띠) | 16 | Former JYP Entertainment trainee and SIXTEEN contestant. |
| Roh Jisun (노지선) | 20 | N/A |
| Park Sun (박선) | 14 | N/A |
| Park Somyung (박소명) | 21 | N/A |
| Park Jiwon (박지원) | 20 | Former JYP Entertainment trainee and SIXTEEN contestant. |
| Bae Eunyoung (배은영) | 21 | N/A |
| Baek Jiheon (백지헌) | 15 | Former Woollim Entertainment trainee. |
| Bin Haneul (빈하늘) | 19 | Former Duble Kick Entertainment trainee. |
| Seo Herin (서헤린) | 16 | Former SM Entertainment trainee and member of the SM Rookies project. |
| Som Hyein (솜혜인) | 22 | A model. |
| Song Hayoung (송하영) | 21 | N/A |
| Snowbaby (스노우 베이비) | 22 | Taiwanese YouTuber. |
| Shin Sia (신시아) | 19 | Former Duble Kick Entertainment trainee and Finding Momoland contestant. |
| Yang Yeonji (양연지) | 22 | Former Bloomy member. |
| Yoo Jina (유지나) | 21 | N/A |
| Yoon Jiwoo (윤지우) | 17 | N/A |
| Lee Nagyung (이나경) | 18 | N/A |
| Lee Dahee (이다희) | 22 | Former Awe5ome Baby member. |
| Lee Saerom (이새롬) | 21 | Former Dancing 9 contestant. |
| Lee Seoyeon (이서연) | 18 | Former YG Entertainment trainee. |
| Lee Seul (이슬) | 17 | Former pre-debut member of HIGHTEEN. |
| Lee Sian (이시안) | 19 | N/A |
| Lee Youngyu (이영유) | 20 | Former 7Princess member, actress and Woollim Entertainment trainee. |
| Lee Yujung (이유정) | 21 | Former MyB member. |
| Lee Chaeyoung (이채영) | 18 | Former JYP Entertainment trainee. |
| Lee Haein (이해인) | 24 | Former SS Entertainment trainee, Produce 101 contestant and I.B.I member. |
| Jang Gyuri (장규리) | 21 | N/A |
| Jeong Somi (정소미) | 19 | N/A |
| Jo Serim (조세림) | 18 | N/A |
| Jo Youngju (조영주) | 23 | Soloist singer who debuted on December 17, 2016. |
| Jo Yuri (조유리) | 17 | N/A |
| Cho Yubin (조유빈) | 19 | Former Jellyfish Entertainment trainee. |
| Chu Wonhui (추원희) | 19 | Former BlockBerryCreative trainee. |
| Tasha (타샤) | 25 | Former Dancing 9 contestant and SKarf member. |
| Hong Siwoo (홍시우) | 20 | N/A |
| Michelle White (화이트 미셸) | 18 | N/A |
- Kang Yejin (강예진) was also a contestant, however she left the show before it aired and was edited out of all episodes.[1]
Rankings[]
Overall rankings by episode[]
| Name | Overall Rankings by Episode | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP1 | EP2 | EP3 | EP4 | EP5 | EP6 | EP7 | EP9 | EP11 | Final Result | |
| Roh Jisun | 23 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | fromis_9 |
| Song Hayoung | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | fromis_9 |
| Lee Saerom | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | fromis_9 |
| Lee Chaeyoung | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | fromis_9 |
| Lee Nagyung | 14 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | fromis_9 |
| Park Jiwon | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 6 | fromis_9 |
| Lee Seoyeon | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | fromis_9 |
| Baek Jiheon | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | fromis_9 |
| Jang Gyuri | 28 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | fromis_9 |
| Yoo Jina | 17 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | Eliminated |
| Lee Haein | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | Eliminated |
| Park Somyung | 27 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | Eliminated |
| Natty | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | Eliminated |
| Kim Eunseo | 20 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | Eliminated |
| Jo Yuri | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | Eliminated |
| Lee Sian | 15 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 16 | Eliminated |
| Bin Haneul | 12 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 17 | Eliminated |
| Bae Eunyoung | 22 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | Eliminated |
| Shin Sia | 19 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | Eliminated | |
| Kim Nayeon | 40 | 36 | 38 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 12 | 20 | Eliminated | |
| Chu Wonhui | 10 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 21 | Eliminated | |
| Seo Herin | 4 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 22 | Eliminated | |
| Tasha | 39 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | Eliminated | |
| Lee Dahee | 35 | 38 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 24 | Eliminated | |
| Jo Youngju | 36 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | Eliminated | |
| Lee Yujung | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | Eliminated | |
| Kim Myungji | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 27 | Eliminated | |
| Kim Juhyun | 32 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | Eliminated | |
| Cho Yubin | 18 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | Eliminated | |||
| Park Sun | 24 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 30 | Eliminated | |||
| Kim Eungyul | 6 | 15 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 31 | Eliminated | |||
| Lee Youngyu | 16 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | Eliminated | |||
| Snowbaby | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | Eliminated | |||||
| Michelle White | 30 | 33 | 35 | 34 | Eliminated | |||||
| Lee Seul | 33 | 34 | 33 | 35 | Eliminated | |||||
| Jeong Somi | 31 | 37 | 40 | 36 | Eliminated | |||||
| Yoon Jiwoo | 26 | 30 | 30 | 37 | Eliminated | |||||
| Yang Yeonji | 38 | 35 | 34 | 38 | Eliminated | |||||
| Hong Siwoo | 41 | 39 | 39 | 39 | Eliminated | |||||
| Jo Serim | 37 | 40 | 37 | 40 | Eliminated | |||||
| Som Hyein | 29 | Left the show | ||||||||
Final results[]
| # | Final Results (Total votes) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Votes | ||
| 1 | Roh Jisun | 71,834 | |
| 2 | Song Hayoung | 71,549 | |
| 3 | Lee Saerom | 71,037 | |
| 4 | Lee Chaeyoung | 65,318 | |
| 5 | Lee Nagyung | 64,001 | |
| 6 | Park Jiwon | 63,816 | |
| 7 | Lee Seoyeon | 61,083 | |
| 8 | Baek Jiheon | 59,577 | |
| 9 | Jang Gyuri | 57,230 | |
Aftermath[]
- fromis_9 released their first digital single "Glass Shoes" on November 30, 2017. It acted as a pre-debut track prior to their official debut on January 24, 2018 when they released their first mini album To. Heart.
Other contestants
- Lee Seul retired from Kpop and moved to the Philippines where she became a YouTuber (Channel: Jessica Lee).
- Snowbaby retired from Kpop and moved to Taiwan to pursue a career as an actress. She made her debut as an actress in 2018.
- Jeong Somi debuted as an actress in late 2017 with the release of Because This Is My First Life.
- Kim Eungyul joined YG Entertainment sometime in 2018. However, she left the company sometime in 2020.
- Cho Yubin joined MyDoll Entertainment and on October 24, 2018, she debuted as 'Yubeen', a member of PinkFantasy. In 2020, she left PinkFantasy but remained with her agency.
- Bae Eunyoung joined Stone Music Entertainment and in 2018, appeared as a contestant on Produce 48. She was eliminated in the eight episode with her final rank in 36th place.
- Lee Sian joined Stone Music Entertainment and in 2018, appeared as a contestant on Produce 48. She was eliminated in the eleventh episode with her final rank in 30th place. By 2020, she had quit pursuing a career in K-pop and is now a model.
- Jo Yuri joined Stone Music Entertainment and in 2018, appeared as a contestant on Produce 48. She finished in 3rd place and debuted as a member of IZ*ONE on October 29, 2018.
- After IZ*ONE's disbandment, Yuri debuted as a soloist on October 7, 2021, with the single album "Glassy".
- Jo Serim joined Yue Hua Entertainment and on March 18, 2019, she debuted as 'Onda', a member of EVERGLOW.
- Lee Yujung joined BRICKWORKS Company and on April 18, 2019, she debuted as 'Haru', a member of API. API disbanded in 2021.
- Som Hyein debuted as a soloist on May 23, 2018 with the digital single "Mini Radio".
- Kim Myungji debuted as an actress in July 2019 with the release of Class of Lies in which she played the role of Na Yeri.
- Park Sun joined Starship Entertainment sometime in 2019 and on September 26, 2019 was revealed as a trainee member of their trainee group STARSHIPZ.
- By 2021, she had left STARSHIPZ and joined King Kong by Starship, to pursue a career as an actress.
- Natty joined Swing Entertainment in 2020 and debuted as a soloist on May 7, 2020 with her debut single album "NineTeen".
- She later departed from Swing Entertainment and joined S2 Entertainment and became a member of their girl group KISS OF LIFE. She debuted with them on July 5, 2023 with their self-titled debut mini album KISS OF LIFE.
- Lee Haein joined The Groove Company (later merged to become Big Ocean ENM) in 2020 and debuted as a soloist on November 27, 2020 with the debut single album "Santa Lullaby (We Used To Sing)".
- By 2021, she had departed from Big Ocean ENM and joined S2 Entertainment and AURA to work as a producer. She is currently the creative director for KISS OF LIFE, the agency of her former fellow contestant.
- In late 2021, Shin Sia decided to focus on her career as a producer for K-pop. Her first professional work as a producer was for Weki Meki for whom she produced the song "Who Am I", released in their album I Am Me. on November 18, 2021.
- Kim Nayeon debuted as a soloist on December 13, 2021 with the digital single "Merry Solo Christmas".
Vote manipulation investigation[]
It was reported on September 6, 2019, that Idol School was also under investigation by police for possible voting manipluation.[2]
On July 6, 2020, two producers on the show were indicted for charges that included obstruction of business and fraud.[3] On November 9, 2020, the trial began for the two producers. Kim Tae Eun, the chief producer of the show, admitted to all charges including manipulating the paid votes but pleaded not guilty.[4]
Discography[]
Digital singles[]
- "Idol School - Pretty" (2017)
- "Idol School - High Five" (2017)
Gallery[]
Final lineup
References[]
- ↑ [일반] [분석]아이돌학교 기초실력평가 미스터리
- ↑ Soompi: Police Reportedly Investigating “Idol School” For Suspicions Of Vote Manipulation
- ↑ Soompi: “Idol School” Producers Indicted Over Suspicions Of Vote Manipulation
- ↑ Soompi: “Idol School” Producers Admit To Vote Manipulation But Plead Not Guilty On Related Charges