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  Famous Trainees Who Left Their Agencies Before Debut + Pursue Different Careers

  Despite their popularity even before their debut, these former trainees left their agencies and completely pursued a different career. Can you still remember these trainees?

  01.28.21 | 8:11PM EST

• BIGBANG T.O.P. Garners Attention after Ordering Bread Using a Black Card + Random Message to Bakery Owner

  BIGBANG's T.O.P randomly amassed netizens' attention after ordering bread, and that is because of two things: one is for his black card and the other is due to his random message to the bakery owner!

  01.28.21 | 4:09AM EST

• These are the Only K-Pop Groups with Streaming Certifications in Japan So Far

  To date, there are only five K-pop groups that have songs certified for streaming in Japan. Only five K-pop groups so far have earned one or more streaming certifications from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for their songs.

  01.28.21 | 12:30AM EST

• 2PM, SHINee, & More: Which Second-Gen K-pop Artists' Comebacks Do You Anticipate the Most This 2021?

  The most anticipated lineup of iconic second-generation K-pop idols will be coming back this 2021, including EPIK HIGH, SHINee, 2PM, Highlight, and more!

  01.19.21 | 8:30PM EST
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  EXO Sehun, BLACKPINK Jennie, and More: Elle Japan Selects K-Pop Stars Who are Fashion Icons

  Elle Japan released a list of K-pop idols who, just like they do on stage, wear the latest collection of high-end brands on the daily and captivate fans with their powerful aura. Keep on reading to see who made it to their list!

  01.15.21 | 9:13PM EST

• BTS Tops January Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings + See Who Comes Next

  The Korean Brand Research Institute has released the boy group brand reputation ranking for this month. Check it out to see if your favorite idol group made it to the list!

  01.08.21 | 8:42PM EST

• BTS Jungkook Ranks No. 1 on YouTube's '100 Worldwide Most Searched K-Pop Idols 2020' + See Full List

  BTS Jungkook claimed the No. 1 spot on the "Top 100 YouTube Worldwide Most Searched K-pop Idols 2020." Did your favorite idol/s make it to the rankings?

  01.04.21 | 8:03PM EST
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  Music Critic Chooses The Best K-Pop Albums of the 2010s

  As we welcome the new year, it is time we take a trip down memory lane and look back into the best albums of K-pop from the years 2010 to 2019, as selected by a music critic. Keep on reading to see if your favorite album made the list!

  12.29.20 | 9:31PM EST

• Music Critic Selects the Best K-Pop Songs of the 2010s

  As 2020 comes to a close, it is time we take a look at all the amazing songs that came out from 2010 to 2019. Famous music critic Sheldon Pearce has named the best K-pop songs to come out of this time period. Keep on reading to see if your favorite K-pop song from this time made it to the list!

  12.29.20 | 7:50PM EST

• From BLACKPINK to EXO: Korean Media Names the Top K-Pop Stars Who are the Face of Luxury Brands

  Luxury brands have fallen in love with Hallyu stars this 2020. A Korean media outlet named the top K-pop stars who perfectly represent luxury brands this year. Did your favorite idol make the list?

  12.29.20 | 3:01AM EST

• BTS V, ASTRO Eunwoo, and More: The 100 Reveals The ‘Most Handsome Faces of K-Pop’

  The 100 released their annual "The Most Handsome Faces of K-Pop" list. Curious to see which male K-pop idol made it to the top 100? Then keep on reading here!

  12.27.20 | 7:57PM EST

• BTS, BLACKPINK, and More: Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings for December Released

  On Saturday, Dec. 26, the Korean Brand Research Institute released their brand reputation rankings for idol groups in December. See who made the top rankings here.

  12.25.20 | 8:14PM EST

• BTS V, BLACKPINK Jennie, and More: AiMan Commercial Index Reveals the Most Popular K-Pop Idols in China

  China's AiMan Commercial Index reveals the most popular K-pop idols and South Korean celebrities in China are. See who made it to the rankings here.

  12.17.20 | 8:03PM EST
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  BIGBANG, Red Velvet, BTOB and More: MelOn Chart Unveils the Most Streamed Idol Groups in History

  These prominent K-pop groups dominated the charts of MelOn and entered the Top 10 for "Most Streamed Idol Groups" of all-time!

  12.17.20 | 7:03PM EST

• BTS Tops December Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings — See Who Else Made the List

  On Saturday, Dec. 12, the Korean Brand Research Institute dropped their brand reputation rankings for boy groups in December. See who rose above the ranks and is considered one of South Korea's top boy groups here.

  12.11.20 | 10:46PM EST

• Here Are The 15 Most Financial-Savvy Idols, According to Idol Chart

  Idol Chart conducted a survey asking which idol is the most financial-savvy and would be most likely to have an affinity for stocks and real estate. Here are the fifteen idols who received the most votes.

  12.07.20 | 12:54AM EST
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  These Idols Debuted in Groups But are also Famous Soloists

  Here are seven idols who successfully done both and have earned fame as a soloist and as an idol group member.

  11.21.20 | 7:56PM EST
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  Korean Netizens Have Divided Opinions Over G-Dragon's Comeback News

  On November 2, Monday, it was reported that BIGBANG member G-Dragon was preparing to make his solo comeback. While international fans were ecstatic with the news, Korean netizens were not as pleased. Keep on reading below!

  11.02.20 | 8:08PM EST
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  BTS Jimin Selected As The King of K-Pop — See The Rankings Here

  On October 31, Sunday, King Choice has finally dropped the results of their much-anticipated 'King of K-Pop' poll. For the second year in the row, BTS's Jimin ranked at the top, officially making him the 'King of K-pop 2020'. Check out the rest of the results here to see who rose above the ranks.

  11.01.20 | 9:26PM EST
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  The Korean Business Research Institute Drops Brand Reputation Rankings for K-Pop Groups in October

  Following data analyzed by The Korean Business Research Institute, the most popular K-pop groups for the month of October 2020 have been determined. Want to know what groups made it to the top? Then keep on reading!

  10.23.20 | 10:30PM EDT