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On May 18, YG Entertainment made a huge announcement regarding their plans for BLACKPINK's upcoming major return, which created various reactions from the fans. However, most BLINKs are extremely upset for not revealing any follow-up plans regarding the members' solo debut and comeback.
Two K-pop male idols, with amazingly radiant skin and beautifully brushed-up 'do, are munching the same candy stick on a lit stage. As they nibble, they move closer, and the stick becomes smaller - and finally, the two sealed a smooch. Such sorts of scenarios are not unusual in South Korea's flashy, heavily industrialized entertainment industry. That is, as long as it is for display only.
In one of the most recent news of Dispatch, the news agency allegedly revealed how they were able to spot some K-pop idols bar hopping on the night of April 25 until the dawn of the following day, despite the intensified reminder of South Korea about Social distancing.
The news network The Fact authored on May 18 an article about the media industry's source that is presumed to be intimately acquainted with Big Hit Entertainment's internal affairs and Pledis Entertainment.
On May 17, fans got furious after OH MY GIRL allegedly fat-shamed their senior idol, Super Junior's Shindong, and at the same time, for showing racist gestures. The controversy started during the broadcast of the SBS KPOP's YouTube show, "Shindong Gayo," wherein the Super Junior member is the MC.
Dispatch disclosed that the speculated "Itaewon Idols" were the 97-liners BTS's Jungkook, ASTRO's Eunwoo, NCT 127's Jaehyun, SEVENTEEN's Mingyu. The media outlet stated that the four idols went to a restaurant and a couple of entertainment facilities in Itaewon
Many K-pop stars, before debuting, had various ways to take the path of becoming an idol. Some were scouted and had to train for months to years before they can finally be introduced to the public. For instance, these K-pop idols, even before debut, already marked their identity to the fans and viewers through their appearance to the national television or music programs with other artists.
Former EXO member Tao, who is currently making a huge buzz after claiming a seat as one of the mentors of the Chinese Show "Produce Camp 2020," is alleged to have something for IU. It was in April that Tao followed IU on Instagram. Then, netizens recently noticed that Tao is frequently liking her posts, and even commented on IU's SNS!
K-pop idols always give their best shot while on stage, but in some instances, unforeseen emergency events happen among artists while performing. K-pop idols are highly applauded for their awesome stage performances, which is why their fans always anticipate seeing them sing and dance live.
Majority of these groups deserved fair treatment. Some K-pop bands receive unequal treatment from their firms, as an agency can make choices that can potentially harm certain groups. Several other K-pop groups also eventually wind up disbanding because of certain unwise company decisions that break the fans' hearts.
On May 17, a hot topic in an online Korean community site created discussion between fans, talking about the K-pop groups which are approaching a contract expiration months or a few years from now.
Fans of IU and Lee Joon Gi are screaming for a second season of their love team after the famous South Korean actor greeted the K-pop star and actress on her birthday. IU celebrated her 28th birthday on the 16th and as expected a lot of her fans, as well as celebrities, greeted her on social media.