Mama The Idol

Mama The Idol (엄마는 아이돌) is a South Korean reality show program which premiered on tvN on December 10, 2021. A reality show surrounding six female idols who had chosen to leave the stage to become mothers. Through various trainings and evaluations (plus fulfilling the criteria of more than 20,000 followers on Instagram and more than 2,000 members in the show's fancafe in 1 month), they return to stand on stage again to perform, debuting together as an idol group.

Creator:
tvN
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Release:
Dec 10, 2021 - Feb 4, 2022
6 contestants
6 survivors
0 votes
8 episodes
56 day(s) duration

Rank of Mama The Idol

Rank Name Company Votes 1st Evaluation 2nd Evaluation
Hyun Jyu-ni Hyun Jyu-ni BH Entertainment
Byul Byul Quan Entertainment

The Moms Are Back

Aired: Dec 10, 2021

Episode: 1


They were once legendary idol stars, but they’ve been living a life as mothers for many years. This program invites those stars back to the stage to form a girl group. Park Jung A, Kahi, and Sun Ye appear on stage after taking breaks for almost ten years. They will be evaluated by the experts and be trained to become girl group members again.

The First Mission

Aired: Dec 17, 2021

Episode: 2


The rest of the members are revealed in this episode. Hyun Ju Ni who has been appearing on many dramas challenges herself to become an idol singer. Byul is one of the best ballad singers, but she wants to be on a team with other members. Yang Eun Ji has been away from the stage for 13 years, but she’s back to show her kids a new side of her. Meanwhile, the first mission is revealed.

The Main Dancers

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

Episode: 3


Everyone is eager to become the main dancer of their group after the first mission. In this episode, the three teams will compete to win the final dance mission. The moms have been practicing so hard for this. While practicing, an unfortunate accident occurs to Byul and Sun Ye’s team.

Main Vocalist Selection

Aired: Jan 7, 2022

Episode: 4


In this episode, the members compete to become the main vocalist of the team. They are assigned to songs that are known for their high notes. The members struggle to find their singing voices and overcome the pressure. An idol group appears as the evaluator for a blind evaluation of the members. With their advice, the members put their best efforts to win.

Complete Group Mission

Aired: Jan 14, 2022

Episode: 5


In this episode, Yang Eun Ji, Byul, and Park Jung A will sing to become the main vocalist. When all six performances are done, the masters will vote to choose the main vocalist of the team. Meanwhile, the members must work together for the new mission. They must cover the 1st verse of a popular K-Pop song within 10 hours. Also, their debut song is finally revealed in this episode.

Best Friends Concert

Aired: Jan 20, 2022

Episode: 6


In this episode, close friends of members appear for the Best Friends Concert. Na Yoon Kwon and Byul sing a duet song from Byul’s second album. All four members of Jewelry are gathered to support Jung A. SUNMI and Park Jin Young perform with Sun Ye. Sun Ye talks about the days when she was a member of Wonder Girls. Meanwhile, the team’s debut is finally decided in this episode.

The Debut of M.M.D

Aired: Jan 28, 2022

Episode: 7


In this episode, the members prepare for the official debut performance. They will be performing during the break time of a basketball match. They practice hard to learn the choreography of their song and shoot the official music video. The members gather various ideas from their fans to decide the official name of the group. Meanwhile, special guests appear to support the members.

M.M.D’s First Concert

Aired: Feb 4, 2022

Episode: 8


In this episode, M.M.D appears in a music show for the first time. Since they are a rookie group that just made its debut, they meet other senior singers before the show. Meanwhile, M.M.D holds a concert for the fans who have been supporting them for the last three months. Families of the members also visit the concert hall, and the members put their best effort into their performances.

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