INFINITE & APink to star on new animal variety show 'Birth of a Family'

Earlier, it was reported that KBS's 'SECRET' would be coming to an end and replaced by an animal variety show. Although it was announced earlier that the show would be titled, 'My Pet', the name has since been changed to 'Birth of a Family'. The new show will document various�idol groups taking care of abandoned animals for 8 weeks or so - until the animal is adopted by a new family. In addition, the show will also feature rare animals that are not commonly seen in the company of people. The show hopes to raise�awareness about issues involving animal neglect. It hopes that by bringing in celebrities on the show to care after these animals, they may help increase awareness and capture the hearts of citizens. As the celebrities laugh and cry raising these animals, the show hopes to inspire citizens to take a deeper interest in abandoned and homeless animals. MBLAQ and APink were announced as the first idol groups up to take part in the upcoming show. However, due to scheduling issues, MBLAQ has now been replaced by INFINITE. INFINITE and APink will become the first idol groups to participate in the show emceed by Boom, Lee Hui Jae, and Kim Byung Man. �The first day of filming will start on November 1st, and the first episode will air on November 12th. Source + Photo: Newsen