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  It's Virgo Season! Here Are 10 Virgo Idols Who Are Just Like Their Zodiac Sign

  It is officially Virgo season! Numerous famous K-pop idols are Virgos and many of them have the personality traits their zodiac sign said to have.

  August 27, 2020 12:08 AM EDT

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  Kim Yohan Reveals His First Impression of Jessi

  On August 26, former X1 member Kim Yohan appeared on MBC's "Radio Star." There, he spoke about how he first met Jessi and his impression of her. He appeared on the episode alongside HyunA, Jang Yong Nam, and Shin So Yool.

  August 27, 2020 12:08 AM EDT

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  HyunA Explains Why She Chose to Reveal Her Depression and Panic Disorder

  On August 26, HyunA appeared on the MBC show "Radio Star". There, she spoke about why she revealed she was struggling with depression and a panic disorder.

  August 26, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

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  Here Are Some Of The Most Famous Mixed Race Idols In K-Pop Right Now

  The more global K-pop gets, the more we see idols from different backgrounds enter the scene. We have seen many K-pop idols from foreign countries, but many have noticed there has been a rise of mixed-race idols.

  August 26, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

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  These Scandals Ended Up Ruining K-Pop Comebacks

  You never know what life throws at you. Even while preparing for something important, one random event can bring that all tumbling down. This happens in the music industry as well, with scandals popping here and there with numerous groups. Here are some K-pop scandals that ended up hurting a group of music acts' comebacks.

  August 26, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

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  Jessica Jung is Revlon's New Brand Ambassador!

  Global beauty brand Revlon has recently announced that singer, author, actress, model, and fashion designer Jessica Jung is their latest Global Brand Ambassador! This multi-talent beauty, known for her starts in the K-pop industry, will be the face of Revlon's campaigns for Super Lustrous and ColorStay franchise, along with their new launches such as the Total Color permanent hair color.

  August 26, 2020 02:08 AM EDT

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  ARMYs Send Truck To Big Hit Entertainment Demanding Fair Treatment for BTS Jin

  Following the release of BTS's music video for their all-English single "Dynamite", fans have flooded social media, pointing out that Jin was not given the same treatment as the other members. Taking matters into their own hands, ARMYs sent a truck to Big Hit Entertainment, demanding proper treatment for Jin.

  August 26, 2020 02:08 AM EDT

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  BTS V Has Broken Yet Another Record, This Time on TikTok

  BTS's history maker V has once again proven that he can smash any record he wants. This time, he has broken a record on the popular video-sharing platform, TikTok!

  August 26, 2020 12:08 AM EDT

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  BTS Has Been Invited to The World Health Organization's World Health Assembly

  Tedro Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the current Director-General of the World Health Organization, took to Twitter to invite the BTS members to the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly.

  August 25, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

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  7 of The Weirdest and Unusual Merchandise K-Pop Groups Have Sold

  It is not uncommon for idols to sell merch items. However, there are times people think out of the box and sell some weird and unheard of K-pop merchandise.

  August 25, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

• These Are Some of the Most Dangerous Idol Diets Ever [Updated 2022]

  Idols usually go on diets, whether it be because they want to or if their agencies tell them to. While most go through healthy diets with balanced meals and exercise, numerous idols go through extreme lengths to get the bodies they want. Here are some of the most extreme diets idols have gone through.

  August 25, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

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  IU Is a Talented Queen, But There's One Thing She Isn't Good At

  Known as South Korea's "Little Sister", it's no surprise that IU has become famous for her amazing talents. The singer has flaunted her numerous abilities numerous times, but there is one thing that IU happens to not be the best at!

  August 25, 2020 01:08 AM EDT

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  Korean YouTuber Under Fire for Saying Joy Should Leave Red Velvet After She Wore a Feminist Shirt

  South Korean YouTuber PPKKa is currently under fire after saying Joy from Red Velvet should be kicked out of the group. This comes after Joy was spotted wearing a shirt that says "We Should All Be Feminists."

  August 24, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

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  Super Rookies CRAVITY Held Their First Online Showcase

  Super rookies CRAVITY just released their latest mini-album "CRAVITY Season 2. Hideout: The New Day We Step Into" on August 24, Monday, and held their first-ever online showcase on Naver V Live at 8 PM that same day.

  August 24, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

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  These Are The 15 Most Popular Korean Artists for August

  The Korean Business Research Institute released its brand reputation rankings for Korean musical artists for the month of August. To determine which group ranks on the list, they analyzed trends such as consumer participation, community awareness, and news coverage. This list contains both K-pop groups and Korean soloists.

  August 24, 2020 12:08 AM EDT

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  These Are The 15 Most Popular Idols Groups for August

  The Korean Business Research Institute revealed the K-Pop groups' brand reputation rankings for the month of August. As per the analysis of the trends, participation, and more, these idol groups dominated the list.

  August 23, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

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  These Are The Things Each BTS Member Wants to Achieve by The End of The Year

  In a video, titled "7-Seconds Interview", BTS members answered questions within seven seconds, and as part of the video, they were asked what they wanted to accomplish before 2020 ends.

  August 23, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

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  This is Every Record BTS Broke With "Dynamite" in The First 24 Hours

  In case you've been living under a rock, the world-renowned K-pop boy band BTS earlier unveiled their much-anticipated comeback single, "Dynamite," and boy they did not disappoint! Upon its release, ARMYs gave the song and MV a lot of love, so much love that both the song and music video broke records almost instantly!

  August 23, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

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  These K-Pop Idols Cleared Their Parents' Debts

  Coming from humble beginnings, these idols struggled with financial difficulties growing up but persevered and in the end, paid off the debts of their parents.

  August 23, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

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  These K-Pop Songs Bring to Light Important Issues We Need to Talk About

  While many K-pop songs have funky beats that make you want to dance and sing, many have deeper messages that some overlook. Check out these six K-Pop songs with deep messages that more people need to be talking about.

  August 21, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

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  OSR Entertainment Announces HINAPIA Has Disbanded + Members Release Personal Statements

  On August 21, Friday, OSR Entertainment announced girl group HINAIA has disbanded. The company shared the news with fans through the group's official fan cafe.

  August 21, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

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  WATCH: BTS Releases Disco-Themed Music Video for Their Latest Single "Dynamite"

  On August 21, Friday, BTS released the music video for their first all-English single "Dynamite"! The music video shows the boys dancing in front of a "Disco" storefront and a beautiful, pink lemonade sunset. Just the video alone gives off feelings of joy and happiness. The dancing of the music video notably has simpler movements that allow each member to sing and express themselves to their heart's content!

  August 21, 2020 01:08 AM EDT

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  Teen Top Reveal How They Really Feel About Their Song "No More Perfume On You"

  During a recent episode on Mnet's "TMI News", Teen Top revealed how they really feel about their controversial 2011 song, "No More Perfume On You".

  August 20, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

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  Check Out The Diets of Each ITZY Member Here!

  Ever since Ryujin revealed in "Letters to MIDZY" that the group stays thin not only for aesthetics but to put on an eye-catching, clean performance, fans have been wondering what the girls' diets look like to help them stay fit. The girls revealed what their daily diet looks like in a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar.

  August 20, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

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  Seven ANS Members Terminate Their Contract Amidst The Haena Bullying Controversy

  [Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Bullying, Self-Harm, and Suicide] Following news that ANS member Haena was being bullied by her own group members, seven out of the eight members have taken legal action to terminate their contracts with their agency, ANS Entertainment.

  August 20, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

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  These Are The MBTI Types of Each GOT7 Member

  MBTI, also known as the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator, is a self-report inventory used to identify someone's personality type, strength, and preferences. It has become a trend in South Korea to figure out their MBTI type, and numerous idols have taken tests to figure out theirs. These are the MBTI type of each member from the JYP Entertainment boy group, GOT7.

  August 20, 2020 09:08 PM EDT

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  Here Are The 7 Most Searched K-Pop Groups of 2020

  Seeing who tops the Google searches can help determine which groups are popular this year. Check out the seven most searched K-pop groups for 2020, with points given based on the data collected. Did your favorite group make it?

  August 20, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

• These Were What The BLACKPINK Members Wanted to be When They Grow Up

  Before pursuing their dreams of being idols and musicians, the girls of BLACKPINK had different dreams in mind. During their interview back in 2019 for Star Road, the girls shared what they originally wanted to when they grew up.

  August 20, 2020 12:08 AM EDT

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  H1GHR Music Releases Music Video for "How We Rock"

  "How We Rock" is a collaborative track featuring H1GHR Music rappers Jay Park, Sik-K, pH-1, Woodie Gochild, HAON, BIG Naughty, and Trade L, the maknae of the agency. The song shows each rapper's unique style, with hints of nostalgia from the past years, and how they continue to stand out.

  August 19, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

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  These Are The Ideal Types of Each TWICE Member

  The girls of TWICE have shared what their ideal type of partner is, describing what kind of person they'd want to date. Want to see if you have the characteristics of their dream significant other? Check it out here!

  August 19, 2020 11:08 PM EDT