While K-Pop groups disbanding can be very sad, some fans consider groups staying in limbo and “quietly” disbanding or remaining on indefinite hiatus to be a worse fate. Fans can be left wondering if their faves will ever promote together again. 4th Gen Girl Group Basically Confirms Disbandment, Fans Ask Their Company For Answers Recently, […]
Everything K-Pop Fans Need To Know About aespa Karina’s Boyfriend Lee Jae Wook
Following the recent reveal of aespa Karina‘s relationship with actor Lee Jae Wook, there’s been a burgeoning curiosity among K-Pop fans about who Lee is, beyond his new-found status as Karina’s boyfriend. Born on May 10, 1998, Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model who has quickly risen through the ranks to […]
The 25 Best Third-Generation K-Pop Groups, According To Fans
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 […]
13 K-Pop B-Side Songs That Should Have Been Title Tracks, According To Fans
It would be interesting to know what goes into choosing the title track of a K-Pop album. Most of the time, it seems the majority of fans approve of the choice of the title track for K-Pop albums, but there are plenty of B-side songs that end up being loved just as much (if not […]
The Chaebol Rumored To Be In THE BLACK LABEL’s New Girl Group — Her K-Pop Idol “Connections” Are Gaining Attention
On February 4, photos of THE BLACK LABEL‘s newest girl group became a hot topic online. The alleged members of the new group from THE BLACK LABEL | theqoo | theqoo Along with some familiar faces, one stood out, and it was none other than Annie Moon (also known as Moon Seo Yoon). Annie is […]
The Biggest Month For K-Pop Birthdays? Here Are 15+ Major Female Idols Born During February
January has come to a close, which means February is here, and along with it comes a month of new K-Pop idol birthdays to celebrate! There seem to be a particularly high number of major idols that were born in February, so there will be a lot to celebrate in the next month. Here are […]
The Identity Of The Third-Generation K-Pop Idol In The “Waist Photo” Currently Going Viral Among Fandoms
Recently, a photo has been going viral amongst several fandoms as they try to think which member of their group would suit an outfit seen in the picture. The person modeling the outfit showcases a perfect waist and figure that complements the cropped jacket. hear me out zhang hao in this pic.twitter.com/hIV0ylHXZr — ᴍᴀʏ 🎀 […]
The 15 Biggest K-Pop Music Videos Of January 2024
Believe it or not, we’ve already made it through the first month of 2024! January had some great K-Pop releases, with major comebacks, interesting debuts, and overall just a lot of highly anticipated new music. Because of this, there are several music videos released in the last month that have already gained millions (or even […]
ATEEZ Is The Only Non-“Big Four” K-Pop Artist To Reach The 2023 Top 10 Pure Album Sales In The U.S.
Though the K-Pop music genre has become more popular in the U.S. over the past several years, it’s still a challenge for a lot of artists to make album sales in the country. It’s easier for those that have also signed with an American music label, but for those that haven’t and are from smaller […]
Chungha Almost Retired From The K-Pop Industry
After achieving massive success as a solo artist, Chungha left MNH Entertainment and took a hiatus from being an idol. She told LACHICA‘s Gabee about how rough that time was and recently went into detail about who prevented her from retiring from the K-Pop industry altogether. Chungha | @chungha.art/Instagram During an episode of Omniscient Interfering […]
The Biggest Change SISTAR19 Has Noticed In The K-Pop Industry—After Their First Comeback In 11 Years
When SISTAR19 And Kim Jaejoong looked back on the past during Jaefriends, they pointed out how differently things are done in the K-Pop industry now. Your browser does not support video. And out of all those changes, there was one Bora and Hyolyn were shocked by most after making a comeback for the first time […]
Why Vogue Is Right To Crown These 4 K-Pop Idols As “Babygirls”
In a recent article that’s caused quite the conversation, Vogue Business has endorsed the term “babygirl” for a unique breed of style icons who defy conventional norms. Among them, four K-Pop idols – BTS‘s RM and Jimin, Stray Kids’ Felix, and SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu – have been fittingly christened with this label. These stars have given […]
5th Gen Idol Earns Attention For Resembling Two Fellow K-Pop Artists
Fantiago Entertainment, home of K-Pop groups Weki Meki and ASTRO, debuted their newest idol group, LUN8, in June 2023. The eight-member boy group is the company’s first new idol group in six years, and they’re already earning attention for their talent and handsome visuals. LUN8 at the “2023 Asia Artist Awards” | @LUN8_official/Twitter One of […]
The First K-Pop Group Ever To Have Official Photocards
K-Pop fans these days are extremely lucky. In the current day and age, a wide range of merchandise is available for fans to purchase and show off their love for their idols. Back in the day, fans did not even have lightsticks! They would use colored balloons to cheer on their biases. Super Junior and […]
Are Pre-Release Singles A Good Promotional Strategy In K-Pop?
Dropping a pre-release single before the main album has become a common strategy for many companies in the K-Pop industry — especially among 4th generation artists. Music labels across the globe have used this tactic to build excitement for an artist’s album release. But is this approach as effective as many think in the world […]
Are Non-Korean Idols Considered K-Pop? BTS Offers Their Opinion
In recent years, there have been many debates about what constitutes K-Pop and what does not. On the one hand, there has been an increasing trend of Korean idol groups releasing English songs to cater to their global audiences while being accused of moving away from K-Pop. On the other, multi-national groups like BLACKSWAN have faced questions […]
The “Big Four” K-Pop Label That Didn’t Rank On The “2023 MelOn Yearly Chart”
The “2023 MelOn Yearly Chart” was recently released, which lists the most popular songs in South Korea based on streaming numbers. This list usually looks quite a bit different than the most popular international K-Pop songs, and this year is no different, with artists like YOUNHA, Lim Young Woong, and Parc Jae Jung charting alongside NewJeans, IVE, and (G)I-DLE. NewJeans alone […]
Who Is The Best Vocalist in K-Pop, According To Science
Recent scientific facts have come out that — according to a professor at Kyung Hee University — prove why none other than Girls’ Generation‘s renowned main vocalist, Taeyeon, is the best vocalist K-Pop has ever seen. | SM Entertainment In the ever-evolving world of K-Pop, the Girls’ Generation star has remained a constant, shining example of vocal prowess. […]
K-Netizens Shocked At The Lengths K-Pop Fans Will Go To Meet Their Idols
Now we all know that K-Pop, if treated the right way, can become a positive influence for many. But it looks like some people are taking it a bit too far. Recently, an online community board gained attention after a fan revealed how far they would go to meet their idol. I want to take […]
K-Pop Fans Upset As Idols “Promote” Starbucks Amidst Boycott For Palestine… But Should They Be?
K-Pop fans are upset as many of their favorite idols appear to be endorsing American coffee chain Starbucks. While Starbucks has been historically a popular go-to choice for coffee, as there are shops across the world, many are currently boycotting. Media coverage of the Israel-Palestine crisis has increased after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7. More […]
The Mysterious K-Pop Idol Who Disappeared Right After Debuting
January 2, 2009, was the date Ori, real name Baek Ji Hyun, made her stage debut on KBS‘s Music Bank. It was her first and last performance before disappearing, never to be seen again. Your browser does not support video. Ori was also known by her Japanese name Tanaka Sori, which is where her stage name […]
OG K-Pop Group Under Massive Fire For “The Worst” Concert
Celebrating 25 years together, first-generation K-Pop group g.o.d has been on tour since November, performing in three cities around South Korea for their long-time fans. g.o.d | Interpark On December 23 (KST), g.o.d fans reported to EXCO for the first night of the Daegu leg of the tour. Despite the excitement to see the “OG […]
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 20 Most-Searched K-Pop Artists On Google Over The Last 20 Years
Over the last two decades, the K-Pop music industry has expanded tremendously, going from a fairly unknown genre to most international music listeners to being a worldwide-renowned phenomenon. Throughout those 20 years, different K-Pop artists have come and gone, with different performers peaking at different times and one generation leading into the next. Recently, a […]
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 […]
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