Series synopsis
Make Mate 1, also known as 메이크메이트원 is a South Korean reality television series that premiered on KBS2 on May 15, 2024. It ended on July 17, 2024. It was created by Han Kyung-cheon. It stars Xiumin, Lim Han-byul, Kim Sung-eun and Vata.
36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut. These "Mates" must rely on each other as they face different challenges, but how far will their camaraderie go when everything is on the line? Who has what it takes to impress an all-star panel of celebrity judges including Solar, Onestar, Kim Seung Eun, Hanhae, Vata, and Ingyoo? Find out in the 2024 South Korean reality K-pop competition series hosted by EXO's Xiumin, and directed by Hwang Min Gy ...
Premise
36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut. These "Mates" must rely on each other as they face different challenges, but how far will their camaraderie go when everything is on the line? Who has what it takes to impress an all-star panel of celebrity judges including Solar, Onestar, Kim Seung Eun, Hanhae, Vata, and Ingyoo? Find out in the 2024 South Korean reality K-pop competition series hosted by EXO's Xiumin, and directed by Hwang Min Gyu, Park Ho Sin, and Jang In Hye.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Xiumin as MC
- Lim Han-byul as Vocal Coach
- Kim Sung-eun as Vocal Coach
- Vata as Dance Coach
- Ingyoo as Dance Coach
- Hanhae as Rap Coach
- Solar as Special Judge
- Yoon Jae-yong as Contestant / self
Supporting cast
- Jo Seung-hyeon as Contestant / self
- Jang Hyun-jun as Contestant / self
- Takuma as Contestant / self
- Arno as Contestant / self
- Fan as Contestant / self
- Han Yu-Seop as Contestant / self
- Miraku as Contestant / self
- Noh Gi-hyeon as Contestant / self
- Kim Hak-seong as Contestant / self
- Lin as Contestant / self
- An Xin as Contestant / self
- Jeong Hyeon-uk as Contestant / self
Guest cast
- Lee Gi-kwang as Special MC
- Choi Hyo-jung as Special C Mate
- Lee Mi-joo as Special C Mate
- Simeez as Special C Mate
- Youngbin as Special C Mate
- HARIMU as Special C Mate
- Kwon Eun-bi as Special C Mate
- NI-KI as Special C Mate
- Heeseung as Special C Mate
- Jungwon as Special C Mate
- Kim Se-gon as Contestant / self
- Choi Min-jun as Contestant / self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | May 15, 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 22, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 29, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 15, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 17, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:10:00 |