The Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute recently revealed the K-Pop girl group member brand reputation rankings for the month of December 2023! These rankings are determined by collecting data on consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of K-Pop boy groups from November 17 to December 17. Here are the top 10 out of 100 girl […]
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 […]
“The Internet Is Forever” — 5 Times K-Pop Idols’ Deleted Posts Sparked Controversy
A phrase that has been repeated worldwide is that “the internet is forever,” meaning things posted and shared online will likely never disappear, even when deleted. This has held true for K-Pop idols as well, as several have shared something, deleted it, and still caused controversies or heated discussions among fans. Here are five idols […]
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 […]
“Are You Taekook Shipper?”: HOLLAND Addresses Fans Who Attempt To Out Gay K-Pop Idols
Openly gay K-Pop idol HOLLAND addressed a comment regarding shipping. HOLLAND “Shipping” is a term popularized in fandom culture. It’s a verb to describe when one wants two persons to be in a romantic relationship. Fans ship fictional characters and even real people, especially if they’re members of the same music group. | Urban Dictionary […]
“Your Delulu Is Trulu” — Acting “Delusional” Over K-Pop Idols Actually Improves Life, According To Science
As with any form of fandom, the ideas of “celebrity worship” have often been looked at negatively. K-Pop fandoms, set up to foster the bond between idols and fans, often have been subjected to talk of parasocial relationships. Parasocial relationships are relationships where a person feels much closer to another than they are. Usually, these […]
10 K-Pop Idols That Fans Think Will Be In The Industry For The Long Run
While all K-Pop idols have a passion for music and performing to some degree, there are a few who really stand out as seeming to live to be on stage and it’s hard to imagine them ever not being a performer. These are the idols that, even if they’re in a group that eventually disbands, […]
The Least To Most Even Line Distributions For The 15 Most Popular K-Pop Songs In October 2023
October 2023 was a month full of tons of fun comebacks, from new and old K-Pop artists alike! However, as is the case when comparing the lines of any K-Pop songs, there is a difference in how evenly the lines were distributed among the most popular songs of the last month. Here are the least […]
All The K-Pop Idols Who Attended Day 1 Of WOODZ’s Seoul Concert
Solo artist WOODZ kicked off his world tour OO-LI And on October 28. Here are all the K-Pop idols who showed support by attending day one of the Seoul concert dates. WOODZ | @c_woodzofficial/Twitter 1. MONSTA X’s I.M Dress casually and blending in with the audience, MONSTA X’s I.M was spotted as one of the guests. […]
K-Pop Fan Hilariously Shares How They “Debuted” While Trying To Buy Concert Tickets
A lot of K-Pop fans dream about becoming an idol themselves someday. The idol life can seem so fun and exciting and rewarding, it’s no wonder that so many people audition to try to get into the industry! BTS | BIGHIT MUSIC Of course, only a select few who try to become an idol end […]
Fans Name 10 K-Pop Songs That Are Forgotten Bangers
There are plenty of iconic K-Pop songs that pretty much every fan knows no matter what time they got into the music genre — for example, “Sorry Sorry” by Super Junior, “Fantastic Baby” by BIGBANG, and “I Am The Best” by 2NE1, to name just a few! However, there are some songs that were absolute bangers when they […]
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 […]
K-Pop Fans Name 7 Choreographies That Only Look Good With Fancy Camerawork
Choreography is a huge part of K-Pop, especially these days with so many groups that are arguably more performance-heavy than just reliant on vocals. And while the majority of popular dances that K-Pop artists perform look great no matter if there’s fancy camerawork or not, there are some that definitely look more interesting and dynamic […]
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 […]
“Allowing This Face To Flop Is A Talent”—The Handsome K-Pop Group Netizens Say Is Being Wasted On “Nugudom”
GHOST9 is a boy group under MAROO Entertainment who is currently a hot topic on Korean forums. GHOST9 | @official.ghost9/Instagram A fan of the group recently uploaded a community post bemoaning the lack of popularity of her favorite group. She described them as “flop-dols” (“flop idols”) due to their low social media engagement, low first week […]
4 K-Pop Idols Who Almost Fooled Fans By Wearing Wigs
While using wigs in K-Pop often earns mixed opinions, especially when done poorly, there are a few cases where they’ve almost fooled fans. See four idols who pulled them off so well that everyone couldn’t initially decide if they were fake. 1. IVE’s Jang Wonyoung In preparation for IVE’s “Either Way” comeback, Jang Wonyoung shocked […]
Beomhan Has Plans In Store For His Future, But Do They Involve K-Pop?
Until recently, Beomhan was a trainee at FM Entertainment and a pre-debut member of M.O.N.T Arena. On September 5, FM Entertainment released a shockingly “aggressive” statement, revealing they had terminated their contract with the promising artist, who has amassed an impressive fandom of his own through his world tour, talents, and extensive efforts to stay connected with fans. […]
30 K-Pop Songs That Include 3+ Languages In The Lyrics
It’s more common than not for K-Pop songs to include more than just Korean lyrics in them, especially as the music genre has become more popular internationally. Most of the popular K-Pop hits released today include lyrics in English, Japanese, or another language, but it’s rarer that they include more than one language besides Korean […]
The Latest Female Idol To Have Debuted In 3 Different K-Pop Generations Is Just 25 Years Old
As K-Pop grows and evolves, defining moments set apart each generation. There are currently five generations of K-Pop, with many regarding the debut of ZEROBASEONE as the start of the fifth generation: 1990’s — 2004 — 1st Generation 2005 — 2011 — 2nd Generation 2012 — 2017 — 3rd Generation 2017 — Summer 2023 — […]
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 […]
The Unexpected Reason Why Epik High’s Tablo Buys Every Rookie K-Pop Artist’s Album
It’s no secret Epik High‘s Tablo is a K-Pop fan, but he’s even more dedicated than some might realize. Tablo | DIVE Studios’ MINDSET Recently, Tablo posted a photo via Instagram Stories. He revealed his K-Pop album haul, including BOYNEXTDOOR, among others. He wrote, “I legit might be the biggest supporter of kpop.” | @blobylo/Instagram […]
10 K-Pop Songs That Are Ruined By Their Rap Part, According To Fans
Have you ever started listening to a new K-Pop song that sounds amazing, until you reach a certain part that just breaks the enjoyment? Recently on Reddit, K-Pop fans discussed songs that they think are incredible except for the rap part of the song that ends up ruining it, or at least makes that part […]
Only One K-Pop Song Made It To TikTok’s Top Summer Hits Globally
Summer always brings a unique soundtrack, and this year, TikTok has played a huge role in defining which tracks get the limelight. | TikTok Surging to the fourth position on TikTok’s global “Song of the Summer” list is none other than the sensational K-Pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY‘s hit “Cupid.” The world has once again […]
K-Pop Fans Name 8 Pairs Of Idols From The Same Group That They Couldn’t Tell Apart At First
Sometimes when you’re just starting to get into a new K-Pop group, it can be hard to learn all the members’ names and faces, especially with larger groups. It’s even more difficult when a couple of the members bare a strong resemblance to each other, which is the case for some groups! Recently on Reddit, […]
A Popular Third-Generation K-Pop Idol Admits To Facing Financial Hardship, Surprising Netizens With HIs Vulnerability
While it is easy to assume being a popular celebrity means your life is generally stress-free, this is not the case. Recently, GOT7‘s Yugyeom discussed a difficult period in his life, including his financial difficulties. GOT7’s Yugyeom GOT7 debuted in 2014, and are one of the many third-generation groups credited with helping to spread K-Pop around […]
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