K-Pop groups often emphasize what makes them stand out to capture the public’s attention. For one girl group, it was their height. While Star Empire Entertainment‘s 9MUSES became the tallest girl group in K-Pop—thanks to their backgrounds as models—another group came along in 2012 for being the exact opposite. Girl’s Generation standing next to 9MUSES. […]
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 […]
Legendary SM Entertainment Idol Confesses He Has Not Dated For 15 Years
Singer Brian from SM Entertainment duo Fly To The Sky recently guested on SBS Power FM’s Cultwo Show. There, he revealed that he had not dated anyone for 15 whole years. MC Kim Tae Gyun brought up a ship from the past, where the public used to bring Brian and soloist Solbi together on reality […]
The Idol Who Has Been On 7 Years Of Hiatus But Is Still Signed To SM Entertainment
Kangin was once part of the visual-line of Super Junior. Known for his dashing looks, he debuted in 2005 as part of the team. | theqoo Kangin’s career was fraught with hardships. He was on the rise as a variety star and MC, hosting M!Countdown, Reckless Radio, and Good Friend Radio. He was later brought […]
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 […]
How The Ideal Type Of Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Changed Throughout The Years
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon is the latest guest on BamHouse, a YouTube series hosted by GOT7‘s BamBam. The latter is known as one of her biggest fans in the industry and was especially curious to know her ideal type. Taeyeon replied that the characteristics that she looks for in men changed throughout the years. When I was […]
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 — […]
ATEEZ Takes Home Their First Win For “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)” Exactly Four Years After Their First-Ever Win
On June 16, ATEEZ had their most recent comeback with the album The World EP.2: OUTLAW and its title track, “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)”. Since then, the group has been promoting their new music with phenomenal stage performances and tons of collaborations for the #BOUNCY_challenge with fellow K-Pop idols. ATINYs have been loving all of the content […]
Fans Furious As K-Pop Concert Ticket Prices Rise By 60% In 10 Years
K-pop enthusiasts worldwide are expressing their dismay and frustration as concert ticket prices continue to skyrocket. Recent reports from Thailand reveal that the average cost of a K-pop concert ticket now stands at approximately 5,270 baht ($ 155.6), as reported by local media outlet MGR Online. Comparing the figures to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, concert […]
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 […]
Actor Returns After Four Years And Shocks Fans With His Incredible Physique In Revealing Scene
Actor Ahn Jae Hyun, who made his drama return after four years, shocked audiences with his revealing scenes. Ahn Jae Hyun | @aagbanjh/Instagram On the March 26 episode of The Real Has Come!, Ahn Jae Hyun’s character Gong Tae Kyung is shown taking a shower. In the scene, the actor is shown wearing a towel […]
GOT7’s Jackson Wang Plans On Getting Married In The Next Few Years But Has One Huge Obstacle
GOT7‘s Jackson Wang was recently in Thailand for the opening of his Magic Man world tour, where he performed 3 nights of concerts in Bangkok. GOT7’s Jackson Wang | @JacksonWang852/Twitter | @JacksonWang852/Twitter During his time in the country, Jackson participated in a special interview with the popular WOODY FM radio show. He discussed various topics in front of […]
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, […]
KARA Seungyeon’s Dream Comes True 15 Years Later, And She Couldn’t Be More Proud
As KARA reunites for their fifteenth anniversary Move Again promotions, they stopped by IU’s Palette, where Seungyeon shared a wish from their debut days that finally came true. Seungyeon | @thesy88/Instagram When the members shared a group photo shoot for their fifteenth anniversary, they were shocked by the outpouring of love from fans. Seungyeon remembered […]
BoA Confirms Comeback After Two Years With “Forgive Me”
Singer BoA will be making a comeback with her third mini-album, Forgive Me. This is her first new release since her 20th debut anniversary album, BETTER, which was released in 2020. BoA 보아 The 3rd Mini Album 〖Forgive Me〗 ➫ 2022.11.22 6PM KST#BoA #보아 #Forgive_Me pic.twitter.com/9j0p3cQU4R — BoA Official (@BoA_Official) November 7, 2022 This album will […]
The Tweet From BTS’s Jungkook That’s So Iconic It’s Included In A List Of “Twitter’s Greatest Hits In 16 Years”
The members of BTS have a habit of sending ARMYs into meltdown when they post something on social media, whether it’s Twitter, Weverse, or Instagram. Recently, Jungkook‘s influence was on show when one of his tweets made it onto a list of the most iconic posts since the platform was created. BTS’s Jungkook | @bts_twt/Twitter […]
Crush Will Be Holding Solo Concerts For The First Time In 3 Years, Fans Are Anticipating BTS’s J-Hope To Make An Appearance
On October 29, PNation announced that Crush is preparing to hold a 2022 year-end concert tour throughout different cities in South Korea. The 2022 Crush On You: Crush Hour tour will start in Gwangju in December. | @crush9244/Instagram Crush will kick off his concerts at the Kim Dae Joon Convention Center in Gwangju on December 10. Next, he […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin Looks Back On Her Harsh Trainee Years And Opens Up About The Many Regrets That She Has From That Time
LE SSERAFIM‘s Yunjin was the latest member to be featured on Weverse Magazine. It was her second interview with the site, and like before she was nothing but honest in her responses to each question. At one point, the interviewer brought up the pre-debut documentary of the group called The World Is My Oyster, saying, […]
10 Years Younger — The K-Pop Idol Who Faked Her Age For A Fresh Start
There are a variety of things that go into determining the success of a K-Pop idol outside of talent. Appearance and age have always played a significant role in deciding how an idol’s career will play out. Stars like SISTAR‘s Bora and Hyorin are known to have changed their age by one year when they […]
5 Years Later: Here’s What The Wonder Girls Members Have Been Up To Since Disbanding
The Wonder Girls officially debuted as JYP Entertainment‘s first girl group in February 2007 with their first title track, “Irony.” (From left to right) Wonder Girls’ Sunmi, Sohee, Yeeun, Hyuna, and Sunye in 2007 | @wondernostalgia/WordPress The group debuted as a five-member girl group; their original lineup consisted of Sunye as the leader, Yeeun, Sunmi, Sohee, and HyunA (formerly stylized as Hyuna). HyunA […]
Here’s What The Cast Of “Boys Over Flowers” Look Like 14 Years Later
The classic Korean drama Boys Over Flowers began filming in 2008 and went on to become an international sensation, helping to accelerate the Hallyu Wave around the world. Some cast members, like Lee Min Ho, blew up from the drama, while others continued on to successful careers in film, TV or theatre. Others are married or dating fellow […]
THE BOYZ’s Kevin Has Been Openly Supporting The LGBTQIA+ Community For Years — Here Are 8 Times He Proved He’s A True Ally
THE BOYZ‘s Kevin has received much praise from fans for openly showing support for the LGTBQIA+ community on several occasions. | @WE_THE_BOYZ/Twitter Though many K-Pop idols choose to steer away from topics that are still considered controversial by some, others are now beginning to speak out in support, pointing out that, as role models, idols […]
BTS’s 8 Years Of No Dating Scandals Is Going To Blow Up In Their Faces, According To Fans
Most K-Pop groups that last several years, at some point, end up having some kind of dating announcement or scandal with one or more of the members. Depending on a lot of different factors, such as the evidence, reactions from the idol’s label, who the other person is, and many others can play a huge […]
Korean Jeweler Behind HyunA And DAWN’s Engagement Rings Says The Pair Cost “A Year’s Rent”
Jewelry designer Yueun Esther Shin, the mastermind behind the brand Diligems, revealed some details about HyunA and DAWN‘s engagement rings in the latest Instagram post. HyunA and DAWN’s engagement rings. | @hyunah_aa/Instagram On February 3, 2022, DAWN proposed to HyunA in an Instagram story showing off their matching rings with the caption asking, “MARRY ME?” HyunA […]
Dispatch’s 2022 New Year’s Couple: T-ARA’s Hyomin And Soccer Star Hwang Ui Jo
Dispatch has an annual tradition where they reveal a pair of top celebrities who have been dating in secret. And this year, Dispatch’s New Year’s Couple for 2022 was announced as T-ARA‘s Hyomin and Hwang Ui Jo. According to Dispatch, have been dating long distance for three months. Dispatch were able to spot the two together […]
