It's no brainer that K-pop fans also closely observe their idols and biases' updates. In fact, some can even predict what could happen in the future through fandom-data platforms and communities. But while there were predictable moments in the K-pop scene this year, there were also events that we all didn't see coming that turned the table completely upside down.
Here are the 5 Plot Twists in the K-pop Scene in 2021:
1. 2PM Chansung and Choi Tae Joon Respective Marriage & Pregnancy News Instead of SNSD Sooyoung and Jung Kyung Ho's
In 2021, SNSD Sooyoung, 2PM Chansung and actor Choi Tae Joon starred in the Korean adaptation of the Chinese hit movie, "So I Married the Anti-Fan."
In the same year, since the SNSD member has been dating actor Jung Kyung Ho for a decade, there were rumors that the two are planning to finally tie the knot.
so i married the anti fan -> so i’m getting married real quick 😆
— sohee’s lover 🦋 (@kdramaluvrr) December 15, 2021
taejoon and chansung will get married early next year with their gfs, sooyoung you’re next! ㅋㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/U1xpK6TFT4
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To fans' surprise, Sooyoung's co-actors Choi Tae Joon and 2PM Chansung consecutively announced their marriage and pregnancy news, which were truly unexpected.
2. T-ara Comeback as Four-Member Group
Despite the unspeakable past, second-gen K-pop fans were delighted to see T-ara's reunion after four years with their first independent album, "Re: T-ara."
To recall, T-ara was heavily criticized in 2012 for the reason former member Hwayoung departed from the group due to being bullied by co-members. As the allegations circulated, evidence surfaced, and T-ara was "canceled" by the industry and fans.
Around that time, the group was at the peak of their career, but with the sudden controversy, a lot of fans turned their back on T-ara.
In 2017, the truth came out that Hwayoung wasn't bullied, and testimonies then exposed her as the one who "bullied" T-ara along with her twin sister, Hyoyoung.
Hwayoung admitted to this and faced huge backlash for deceiving fans.
3. Brave Girls Reverse-Driving Popularity with 'Rollin'
In February, Brave Girls track "Rollin," released in 2017, unexpectedly rose to No. 1 in multiple music charts following a viral video edit of the group performing the song.
Due to popular demand, the on-hiatus singers at that time decided to promote on music shows with the song - it was the start of their reverse-driving popularity.
Since then, Brave Girls experienced skyrocketing fame as singers, models and ambassadors.
Plot twist! Member Yuna confessed that a week before their viral song, Brave Girls were actually in discussions to disband, and she even decided to work as a barista to make ends meet!
4. Red Velvet Joy & Crush Dating News
In 2021, Red Velvet Joy and Crush shocked the K-pop industry after their dating announcement. Although fans were extremely happy for them, some fans couldn't believe the news as it was a major plot twist for them.
In particular, Joy has been linked to BTOB Sungjae for a long time and although there had been no confirmation from both sides, "SungJoy" shippers believed there was a chance for the two idols to take their relationship to the next level after they both starred in virtual marriage program, MBC's "We Got Married."
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As for Crush, he initially revealed that Red Velvet Irene was his ideal type way back in 2018. But in 2020, he revealed that rather than Irene, his ideal type changed to Red Velvet Joy, whom he had collaborated with in May of the same year!
From collaboration to dating, what a plot twist indeed!
5. BTS Becomes the Biggest Boy Group in the World
Would you believed that there are still those who consider BTS becoming the biggest boy group in the world as the most fulfilling plot twist that happened in the K-pop scene, even in 2021?
From being a small group from a small company, Big Hit Entertainment (hereinafter HYBE), BTS rose as the top boy group in the music scene, helping their company as well to become one of the biggest companies in the industry!
How about you? What do you consider a huge plot twist in K-pop this 2021? Let us know in the comments!
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Written by Eunice Dawson
