For several weeks, the popular Brazilian entertainment website Dabeme has been holding a poll for K-Pop fans to vote for who they think are the best third-generation K-Pop groups out of over 100 nominees. The poll closed recently, and the results were shared on Dabeme’s official Twitter. These are the top 25 best K-Pop artists of the […]
ENHYPEN’s Fans Call Out HYBE Over New Boy Group’s Slogan
When it comes to K-Pop groups, branding is a big thing. This can include lightsticks, official colors, hand symbols, and even nicknames given to fans. GOT7’s Jackson holding GOT7’s lightstick. ITZY’s Lia doing their hand pose. SEVENTEEN’s official color announcement. | Pledis Entertainment Another big part of a K-Pop group’s branding is the phrases they […]
9 K-Pop Groups That Disbanded In 2023
Dozens of new K-Pop groups debuted this year while, unfortunately, some established groups disbanded. Here are 9 groups that will not be continuing in 2024. 1. Jinjin & Rocky Jinjin & Rocky was the second sub-unit formed by Fantagio for ASTRO. In February, Rocky left Fantagio and ASTRO after not renewing his contract, ending the sub-unit. Jinjin & Rocky […]
The Shortest To Tallest Average Heights Of The 11 Most Popular K-Pop Rookie Girl Groups
For the most part, the height of a K-Pop idol doesn’t seem to make too much of a difference in whether or not they’ll debut or be successful, since there is a wide range of heights in the most popular K-Pop groups. On average, though, there are definitely some groups that are taller overall than […]
OnlyOneOf Joins Short List Of K-Pop Groups With Their Maknae As The Leader
On December 13, OnlyOneOf finally announced their new official leader! OnlyOneOf | 8D Entertainment Until he left the group in 2021, former member Love acted as leader of OnlyOneOf, and in the past two years, the group hasn’t had an official leader, though oldest member Kyubin has been the stand-in leader during that time. Kyubin (OnlyOneOf) However, maknae Nine had […]
A K-Pop Group’s “Ugly” Hairstyles Made Them Lose Fans
One aspect of K-Pop that fans hotly discuss and love is hairstyles. An idol appearing with a new haircut, color, or style can often go viral for how good or bad it looks. aespa’s Karina went viral after going blond. Sandara Park had a variety of different hairstyles during 2NE1’s active days. Weird and eclectic […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Points Out The Challenge Current K-Pop Boy Groups Face
TXT‘s Yeonjun was the most recent guest on GOT7 BamBam‘s talk show Bam’s House, during which they discussed some of the differences between K-Pop’s third and fourth generations. TXT’s Yeonjun (left) and GOT7’s BamBam (right) | 뱀집/YouTube BamBam debuted in the third-generation K-Pop group GOT7 in 2014, and Yeonjun debuted five years later in the […]
Several K-Pop Groups Make Submissions For The “2024 Grammy Awards” But One Is Drawing Mixed Reactions
Winning a Grammy is considered a huge accomplishment for any musician. Due to K-Pop’s recent growth in popularity over the last few years, it should be no surprise that many artists submitted their work for consideration. | Grammys While submissions are currently ongoing, more than a dozen K-Pop artists submissions have been made, including every […]
The Unglamorous MV Shooting Location That Has K-Pop Groups In A Chokehold
While many K-Pop music videos take place in expensive sprawling sets and pricey overseas destinations, you’ll be surprised to find out just how many of your favorite idols filmed music videos in this totally unglamorous location. Nestled in South Korea, totally unassuming, is Donga Land Transport Company. Across two sites, this transportation and logistics warehouse […]
FIFTY FIFTY Versus Other Rookie Girl Groups: Netizens Compare Their Living Conditions
FIFTY FIFTY, a K-Pop girl group that the public was rooting for even a few days ago, has now fallen from grace following a series of controversies with its agency ATTRAKT. The group is fighting a legal battle to terminate its contract with the agency, citing cloudy accounting practices and the disregard for the members’ health. In […]
The Return Of Second-Generation Idol Groups: Will They Be Able To Relive Their Glory Days
Second-generation K-Pop idols, such as U-KISS, INFINITE, TEEN TOP, are continuing to make comebacks. HIGHLIGHT and SHINee, currently active as a complete group, have also started new album activities around the same time. Much attention is focused on whether these second-generation idol groups will be able to recreate their glory days. Tango Music U-KISS is […]
The Average Number Of Songs Released Each Year By 15 Third Generation K-Pop Boy Groups, From Least To Most
When it comes to K-Pop artists, there isn’t any set number of songs that they’re expected to release each year. While fans of a group will always be excited for new music from their favorite artists, most of them also like to see a balance of work and rest so idols can stay healthy and […]
Fans Discover A K-Pop Boy Group’s Tour Transportation Is A Literal School Bus
Over the last week, fans attending E’LAST‘s 2023 Thrill North American Tour have reported many alleged issues with the tour’s management. E’LAST | E Entertainment The group’s performance in LA was chaotic from the start, with fans saying they were kicked out of the venue a little more than an hour after the concerts start, which […]
Netizens Name The “Objective” Top 3 Fourth Generation K-Pop Boy Groups
When it comes to the most popular and successful K-Pop groups of the fourth generation, it seems that girl groups, in general, are appealing more to the Korean general public than boy groups. Artists like IVE, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, and more have quickly risen to be big names in the industry, especially when it comes to ranking on […]
K-Media Are Focusing Attention On Who Will Open The Fifth Generation Of Idol Groups
What are the criteria for classifying idol generations? Opinions about which group ushered in a new generation have always been controversial among music fans. However, if you look at it after time has passed, the general division of idol groups is usually clear. It becomes naturally reorganized according to the appearance of idols representing a […]
SEVENTEEN’s Woozi Gains Attention After His Response To The Group’s Dating Situation
One of the most controversial topics within K-Pop is dating. While more idols and celebrities are speaking about the issue, it can shock fans when interviewers are so direct with their comments about dating and relationships. Recently, SEVENTEEN‘s Woozi gained attention for his iconic way of swerving a question about the members’ dating lives. SEVENTEEN […]
Why TXT’s Soobin Doesn’t Find It Difficult To Be The Group’s Leader
During TXT‘s Esquire Korea interview, leader Soobin gushed about what made the members an excellent team to lead. Yeonjun, Taehyun, Beomgyu, Hueningkai, and Soobin. | @TXT_bighit/Twitter Because the life of an idol can be tough, especially if they’re responsible for others, the magazine asked Soobin about the “most difficult part of being a leader.” Your […]
The Top Five Most-Watched K-Pop Groups In 9 Different Countries Over The Past Year
Certain K-Pop artists are more popular and well-known than others on a worldwide scale, but when you look at individual countries, there is quite a bit of variety! Similar artists do tend to take up the top positions for most places, but the order is often fairly different, and some artists show up in the […]
TWICE Spills On How They Feel About “SIXTEEN” Eight Years After The Show Determined The Group’s Line-Up
TWICE recently sat down with GQ in the midst of their “Set Me Free” promotions to answer ONCEs’ burning questions. (From left to right) TWICE’s Jihyo, Jeongyeon, Momo, Tzuyu, Nayeon, Dahyun, Mina, Sana, and Chaeyoung | @twicetagram/Instagram TWICE is currently promoting their twelfth mini-album, Ready To Be, and took time to film a fun segment on […]
BABYMONSTER: 6 Controversies That Unfairly Cast A Shadow On The Group’s Debut
YG Entertainment‘s upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER hasn’t debuted yet but has already been the victim of multiple controversies—none caused by the members themselves. Here are the details on all the controversies surrounding the group, which cast a negative light on their upcoming debut. | @YGBABYMONSTER_/Twitter 1. Underage Members The topic of K-Pop idols’ ages continues […]
10+ Girl Groups That Couldn’t Escape The “7-Year Curse”
Most groups’ 7th year brings along with it something that fans dread: contract negotiations. Idol contracts are usually set for 7 years, and after that the idols are free to renew or cancel their contracts with their companies. The “7-Year Curse” is when, for whatever reason, a group can’t successfully get through contract negotiations. Here […]
Aespa’s Sydney Vlog Exposes The Group’s Expensive Habit
aespa recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at their Sydney, Australia travels, and it was just as fun and chaotic as MYs would expect. (From left to right) aespa’s Karina, Giselle, NingNing, and Winter | @aespa_official/Twitter In November, aespa quietly traveled to Australia to reportedly film content for the group and a new music video, according […]
KARA Shares Their True Feelings About The Group’s Concepts Over The Years
KARA has reunited after six years to commemorate the group’s 15th anniversary, and the reunion is proving to be a special and emotional moment for both the group and Kamilias. (From left to right) KARA’s Nicole, Jiyoung, Gyuri, Seungyeon, and Youngji | @young_g_hur/Instagram Not only did the group announce they would be coming back together, […]
ONEUS’s Hwanwoong Sends A Bittersweet Message To Former Member Ravn During The Group’s Seoul Concert
Earlier this month, shocking allegations revolving around now former member of Oneus, Ravn, were spread by an anonymous account claiming to be an ex-girlfriend. Following a period of investigation, it was announced that Ravn decided to voluntarily leave the group. RBW shared that it will continue the investigation and that ONEUS would continue on as […]
Netizens Notice Something Upsetting About YG Entertainment Artists While Looking At List Of Most-Streamed K-Pop Boy Groups On MelOn
It’s no secret that, compared to other K-Pop girl groups around the same age, YG Entertainment‘s BLACKPINK has very few songs in their entire discography. BLACKPINK | YG Entertainment In fact, if you take their total number of songs — which is 32, not including solo songs — and divide it by the number of years that […]
