The following active groups are indeed praiseworthy for having members that are all solo artists. Talk about versatility! The members of these idol groups have their individuality, excelling either in the music or acting field after releasing official songs or thriving in their solo acting career.
Due to the increasing popularity of K-pop and Hallyu across the globe, several K-pop groups debuting in the third-generation era are getting the attention and support that they deserve even before their debut in the music scene. However, these K-pop groups debuted with little to no hype, but determination and perseverance guided them to achieve the success they are experiencing right now.
[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Death, Violence] On August 12, ONCEs, the fandom of TWICE, expressed their concern to member Sana after fans found a death threat directed to the idol on V Live.
Some groups take even years to achieve their significant first win, while some K-pop bands disband without reaching that milestone. However, these K-pop groups are indeed fortunate to have huge fandom who recognized their skills and talents even before debuting, leading them to gain their first music win the fastest.
The Korean wave is continuously skyrocketing not only in Asia but as well as in the Western market, thanks to these K-pop songs that created huge impact and influence through their iconic songs and music. On Mnet's "TMI News," the hosts unveiled the Top 10 Most Iconic K-Songs that became massive hits this 21st Century.
Fans can't get enough of EXO's Kai's deifying moments! In an online Korean community site, netizens brought back the K-pop idol's legendary nickname that is famous among old fans, which is "Kai is a god."
Through a V Live broadcast, the female idol shared why the K-pop idol members, including her, TWICE Mina and Jihyo, Gugudan Seojeong, BESTie Uji, EXID's Jeong Hwa, and actress Kim Sae Ron decided to withdraw from the soccer team, "FC Rumor."
Just like normal people, K-pop idols experience skin breakout as well, including having blackheads, wrinkles, and pimples, but thanks to makeup and camera angle, these flaws can be managed. However, on the latest article released by Allure Korea on August 11, the magazine editors chose seven K-pop idols with the most beautiful skin.
The collaboration between the K-pop group BLACKPINK and pop star Selena Gomez has been made official! On YG Entertainment's official blog, BLACKPINK's 'New single Release' poster was uploaded, revealing the mysterious celebrity as well who will be collaborating with them!
This BLACKPINK backup dancer has caught netizens' attention for her determination and beauty! Moon Jinsil, who debuted for the fifth time at the age of 29 years old in the K-pop group, BLASTAR, is receiving positive feedbacks from netizens due to her beauty and positivity.
Just like male groups, youngest members in girl groups are often treated like a baby, wherein older members love and take care of them just like mothers or older sisters. But behind how pure and innocent these “babies” are, they hide their inner “evil youngest member."
Most of the time, the youngest members in K-pop groups appear as the “babies” of the team. Older members tend to pay attention to them more, care for them, and even spoil them to whatever they want to have and do. However, it doesn’t mean that youngest members can always be obedient and innocent to their older members, as, at times, they can be naughty and savage, too.
Despite being recognized for their skills and visuals, K-pop idols are human too. That’s why it is not impossible for them to have insecurities about their face and body parts, as well as their unique qualities.
In the K-pop scene, these idols are always praised for having the perfect handsome faces. Due to this, they are referred to as "face genius," which is a term in Korea used to describe a person with mind-blowing visual. According to netizens, these are the K-pop male idols who are incredibly good-looking even before their debut, and netizens prove it through their elementary graduation photos.
BLACKPINK turns four this day! On August 8, fans and supporters of the biggest K-pop girl group of the new generation celebrated their 4th Debut Anniversary. In line with this, YG Entertainment shared an exclusive content of BLACKPINK in YouTube.
MONSTA X shares exciting facts about themselves with Kevan Kenney in "FANDEMIC with MONSTA X"! On RADIO.COM's official YouTube channel, the K-pop group who have skyrocketing popularity in the Western music industry joined a fun live interview on August 6, and they revealed several things about the group!
These K-pop groups are the kings and queens of album sales! In April 2018, South Korean albums surpassing 250,000 sales were being certified in accordance with Korea Music Content Association certification levels.
If these K-pop male idols who are legendary when it comes to dancing will debut in a group, who do you think will be your bias? Nevertheless, it’s going to be one of the most legendary K-pop dance group if this will come true!
ONF will be kicking off this summer with their new mini-album! The K-pop idol group, who is known to fans as the "great songs restaurant" will return in the music scene with their best title song of all time.
What's the real-life inside K-pop fandoms? Well, K-pop enthusiasts could say it's more like a family, sharing the same feelings and love for their favorite K-pop groups and idols, and who can also be their shoulders to lean on. However, just like a family, brothers and sisters do have different personalities, especially when it comes to international and Korean fans.
Kwon Mina, a former member of the K-pop idol group AOA, recently took it out on her Instagram how badly FNC Entertainment staff handled the bullying issue she revealed in July. She also a lengthy follow-up message, exposing the members who were bystanders despite seeing that she was being bullied, and the ones who helped her.
K-pop idols being in a romantic relationship with other idols still does not sit well with a lot of Koreans, but looking at how some couples are normalizing idols dating, such as Hyuna and Dawn, it is such a precious sight when couples in the Korean pop industry don't mind what people say.
Seulong (33), a member of the K-pop group, 2AM, was recently involved in a fatal car accident, taking a man's life. From the obtained footage from the scene, police are currently investigating if what the idol-actor's responsibilities are to the unfortunate event.
In partnership with Jazwares toy company, the global K-pop girl group BLACKPINK finally unveiled their first-ever collectibles, including toys and dolls!
EXO-L is the happiest fandom right now! On August 5, supergroup EXO's fandom, EXO-Ls, turned six, and the members took the precious time to express their love to their fans with birthday greetings. And the highlight of this day - *drum rolls* - Lay and Chen! They left wonderful messages to EXO-Ls, making every fan's heart crying in joy!
Fans and netizens are gushing over the rumored SM lineup this 2020! Recently, the K-pop community was surprised when an "insider" posted an unofficial photo on Weibo, consisting of rumored upcoming schedules of SM artists including EXO, SHINee, Red Velvet, NCT, and many more.
If you are going to be reborn again, which body do you want to have? On the 52nd episode of Mnet's entertainment show "TMI NEWS," which aired on July 29, Lee Jang-Joon and Kwon Hyun-bin of Golden Child looked at the rankings of "BEST 7 male and female idols with the best Wanna Be figure."
On August 4, two of the "Big 3" agencies, JYP and SM Entertainment announced Beyond LIVE Corporation (BLC), a professional company for the world's first online-only concert "Beyond LIVE."
Several K-pop idols are always seen flaunting their fantastic visuals on their SNS, but have you ever wondered who's taking these amazing shots of theirs?
Before even having BTS Jin, ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo, NU’EST Minhyun, NCT’s Jaehyun, etc. as the Most handsome idols, there are several second-generation K-pop male idols with leading visuals making every fan head over heels to them as well.