If you're a K-pop fan, companies and their harsh contractual agreements are not old news. Young aspirants sign contracts to be trainees in entertainment companies in the hopes of making their debut as an idol, whether in a group or as a soloist. Many contracts have intense clauses, and this is the reason why.
With the first half of 2020 already gone, let's take a long at which K-pop songs had the most streams on Spotify for the first half of the year!
In K-pop, all-kill aka PAK means that an artists' song or album ranked first simultaneously on every realtime K-pop chart. This includes daily music charts and Instiz weekly charts, which are updated almost every hour. If a song or an album gets an all-kill, it means that it's an instant hit. Also, rookie groups who get an all-kill during their debut indicate that they're off to a great start!
Male K-pop idols have flawless glass skin that makes girls envious. In Korea, "pretty" boys are a thing, since men also look after their skin. Today we share with you skincare tips from some of the prettiest boys in the industry.
Seven years ago, BTS announced the name of their official fandom. ARMY, which stands for "Adorable Representative and MCs for Youths," was born, making July 9 the BTS ARMY Day. Today, ARMYs all over the world are celebrating their 7-year-long journey with the group.
While people always talk about Korean food and fashion, one of the most underrated topics of conversation is Korean drinks. Koreans have a wide array of unique beverages that suit every taste. If ever you visit a Korean supermarket or go to Korea, make sure to grab these drinks for a quick refresher!
Despite how these groups saw moderate success and had their own fan bases, they were unable to achieve their breakthrough and disbanded without any music show win.
Brand New Music composer DJ Juice has revealed that his son, who has developmental delays, was being abused at his daycare. DJ Juice has claimed that the daycare's director has tried to cover up the abuse DJ Juice's son was withstanding.
Former 2NE1 member and current soloist Gong Minzy recently revealed on "Video Star" that she auditioned at SM Entertainment the same day she auditioned for YG Entertainment, and actually chose to audition at SM Entertainment first!
K-pop group CRAVITY showed off its innocent charm with angel wings.The skyrocketing group is indeed one of the hottest topics in social media! Recently, CRAVITY's agency, Starship Entertainment released a video clip of the Angel version of "Cloud 9", the b-side track of their debut album, on its official YouTube and Naver V LIVE channels.
Korean netizens and K-pop fans are sharing photos of THE BOYZ's Juyeon, with many saying that he is slowly becoming their favorite male idol nowadays.
Female Korean idols are known for their unwavering talents and visuals — petite figure, charming eyes, and flawless glass skin while hitting hight notes and moving gracefully.
SM Entertainment is one of the "Big 3s" in the Korean music industry alongside YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment. They handle famous K-pop groups like Girls' Generation, EXO, NCT, Super Junior, Red Velvet, etc.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or MBTI test is gaining popularity among Korean idols lately. It's based on C.G Jung's theory of psychological types, and it attempts to group people according to their mental functions.
On July 7, Big Hit Entertainment announced that all BTS members, except for the youngest Jungkook, are now enrolled in Hanyang Cyber University's graduate school programs. The Bangtan boys are taking classes for a degree in Master's of Business Administration in Advertising and Media.
On July 7, former 2NE1 member Minzy was invited as a guest in "Video Star." She opened up about her personal experiences with malicious comments and her career.
CRAVITY successfully wrapped up its b-side song "Cloud 9" with SBS' "Inkigayo" on July 5. In addition, the music video for the performance of their song "Cloud 9", which is a b-side track from their debut album was released on their official YouTube and Naver V live channels, drawing attention from fans.
Koreans are known for having an insane spice tolerance, so it's no surprise that a number of their instant noodles are spicy! Whether you're a spicy lover yourself or if you just want to take on the challenge, these instant noodles have a kick with every bite.
SM Entertainment has confirmed on July 8, Wednesday, that Onew will be taking his final leave today and will be discharged without returning to the base. Onew had enlisted in the military on December 10, 2018. In July 2019, he joined the military musical, titled "Shingeung Military Academy."
If you've been into K-pop for a while, then you might have heard the word "sasaeng" thrown around one time or another. But would you believe that there are actually some idols who have been revealed to be sasaengs themselves?
Numerous Chinese idols travel far from their home country to make their debut as K-pop stars. May it be because they wanted to promote themselves back in China or for more personal reasons, many have decided to compete on Chinese survival shows to earn them a chance to debut in a Chinese group.
SM Entertainment earned the ire of fans and netizens (again!) after the company revealed they would be delaying the release of Red Velvet's Irene and Seulgi's "Monster" music video. The music video was meant to be released at 6:00 p.m. KST on the 6th, and Irene and Seulgi even held a V Live to mark their debut and the release of their MV.
With half of the year over, let's take a look back to see which albums that were released around this time sold the most. Take note: These numbers come from the Hanteo charts.
Recently, BTS RM's past profile from 2015 resurfaced and took a viral round on the Internet. In 2015, during the group's "I NEED U" comeback, each BTS member was asked to fill out a questionnaire-type form that included personal details like why they wanted to be a musician and what they are looking for in a girl!
On March 9, 1993, a boy was born into a humble family living in Daegu, South Korea. Together with his older brother, he finished his primary education in Taejoon Elementary School and continued to attend middle school in Apgujeong High School.
Being an entrepreneur and a mother are two of the world's toughest jobs that even the best fail to ace. Some balance and manage both of these duties together. One might think such mothers should be conferred a medal. Still, the truth is, they deserve to be admired for setting an example so valuable. A lot of women think that the role of raising their children is so demanding and intense that pursuing anything on the side is impossible. California-based interior design consultant and entrepreneur, Desiree Busnelli, has raised a family and excelled as an entrepreneur.
Having a brother-in-law is said to be fun, especially as a groom. Some even get closer with their in-laws than their actual siblings, but how does it feel when your brother-in-law is one of the most famous K-pop idols in the world?
The conflict between AOA members Jimin and Mina have made rounds on the internet lately. It became one of the hottest topics on social media websites after the latter posted a series of mysterious messages on Instagram.
Korean beauty and skincare products are praised internationally for their organic origins and mild formulations that actually work! Many idols endorse these beauty products allowing Korean beauty and skincare brands to be known all over the world!
Dull and damaged hair? Looking for something to bring your hair back to life? These Korean hair masks are here to help! For those who don't know, a hair mask is a deep condition treatment that heals damaged hair. They contain natural ingredients that are meant to be left in your hair for an extended period of time.