K-pop group disbandments cause fans heartbreak, but not everyone is aware that there are valid reasons that forced them to do so. However, some groups had to end because of certain scandals and misapprehensions, like the 5 K-pop groups below.
Impostors who pretended to be SM Entertainment CEO obtained maximum sentences after falsifying documents and obtaining a deposit of several hundred million won (about $80,000 is one hundred million won), asserting that EXO would play at an event.
After Korean fans and netizens called for NCT's Taeyong's dismissal from the group through a lengthy statement, saying that he is unfit to be a member of the group and be an idol in general, another wave of K-netizens pointed out how Taeyong is always the member in the center, and they are not happy about it.
A tabloid in the Philippines is being criticized by Yohan's fans. News about TST's Yohan's death reached the global audience, but a Philippine print outlet published a different Yohan on its front page on June 18. Fans then took to social media to express their rage and disappointment.
BTS just created headlines for topping charts in Oricon! The Japanese music ranking on June 19 revealed that for the first quarter of 2020, BTS dominated its record sales charts.
EXO Chanyeol meets his fans as a voice actor! On June 18, Korea's first-ever audio cinema was released through a Naver audio-clip, introducing "Pit-A-Pat (My Heart is Beating)," starring Park Chanyeol of EXO.
Out of the hundreds of Korean snacks and treats, these are just some of the famous treats idols love to munch on, and you should try these out, too!
Daesangs or “Artist/ Album of The Year Award” are being awarded in numerous Korean Award Shows mostly presented as the year ended or halfway of the year. Seoul Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Mnet Asian Music Awards are some of these Korean awards shows that gives "Daesang" or the Grand Prize of all categories.
Who's going to be the "top face" this 2020? The Top 100 Nominees for “Top Face 2020” is finally out! This is then good news for K-pop enthusiasts, as within 100 contenders, 50 K-pop idols are given a chance to be hailed as the “Top Face” for this year.
#JisooDeservesBetter and #StayWithBL4CKPINK trends on various social media accounts, as fans call out the alleged mistreatment of YG Entertainment to Jisoo. Amidst the hype and excitement fans and supporters of BLACKPINK are feeling right now, their mood is ruined due to a ‘careless’ act by YG Entertainment social media admin in BLACKPINK’s official Instagram account.
The Youtube Star Edward Avila shared his "Your Turn" tropical summer remix to his 1.5 Million Subscribers on Youtube. Edward joined the Korean Pop Star Aoora, Youtube Star Come2David, and Instagram Celebrity & Youtuber Jeon Changha.
AOA's Seolhyun revealed that her bandmate, Jimin, is surprisingly a talented craftsman. On her Instagram update on June 17, Seolhyun shared a photo of two hands, wearing beautiful handmade beaded jewelries that Jimin made. SNSD's Taeyeon also reacted to it!
In your hands, sensitivity to detergents, soaps, ultraviolet radiation, and environmental conditions will put a strain. This is why using hand cream is essential to keep the skin hydrated and restore skin vibrancy.
When it comes to visuals, Red Velvet surely tops the list among K-pop girl groups. But have you ever wondered what sort of products Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Yeri, and Joy use? The list below is a sneak peek of Red Velvet's tested and proven beauty products that even non-ReVeluvs will luv!
While they do make things appear natural and easy, idols' experiences are very far from easy and convenient. TWICE's Jihyo and Mina talked about both the physical and emotional difficulties that they have experienced, and also provided uplifting words to those who are chasing their goals in life.
As many K-pop fans and KARD stans know, BM is the president of the "Big Chest Committee." The idol earlier appeared on Eric Nam's podcast "K-pop Daebak Show," wherein he revealed who the other members of the "Big T****e Committee" are.
Whoever decides the title track of an artist has mostly a difficult decision to make because B-side songs on album tracks are sometimes as great (if not stronger, according to a few) as the title song! Recently, netizens discussed various K-pop albums' title tracks that they believe are the "least impressive," though they aren't really terrible songs.
As K-pop in itself started in Korea, with idols usually being from this country, and music is made for the Korean public, you can expect the leader of K-pop groups to be Korean. But then, the genre broke into the global scene and the number of foreign K-pop idols continues to rise, so it's not unusual to see foreign members and leaders in groups.
Jisung and Chenle talked about their growth as K-pop stars in a recent interview and photoshoot for ELLE magazine for its July issue. Known to be best friends, the two NCT Dream members became the very first pair to have a pictorial for the magazine.
The NCT Taeyong Withdrawal Support Association released a long statement, demanding the idol's withdrawal, and citing numerous controversies that idol has been embroiled in prior to his debut. Numerous Korean NCT fans have signed the statement.
Becoming a K-pop idol is going to be difficult, but fraudulent agencies make it much harder to accomplish that goal. YouTuber Evangeline Pang, known as Ploopy678, deliberately auditioned for dubious "companies" and found out what separates a scam firm from a legitimate one.
BLINKs are becoming keener on what they will be expecting on BLACKPINK's comeback on June 26. Some even follow YG Entertainment employees and the members' makeup and nail artists to find out hints on the group's upcoming return. Thus, through some scrolling on the staff's SNS, eagle-eyed netizens now speculate that BLACKPINK will have an outdoor-based MV.
Some idols have such serious resting faces, while others are big and fit, which might be scary to some. But more often than not, the scary idols are the ones who are exuding cuteness and are actually human vitamins! These nine male idols have scary first impressions but are actually total sweethearts!
BlackVelvet stans, we won! BLACKPINK's Jisoo posted her teaser for their upcoming comeback "How You Like That" on her Instagram, and Red Velvet's Seulgi couldn't help but show how excited she is.
Do 2NE1 and BLACKPINK share similar concepts? YG Entertainment has been teasing fans with BLACKPINK's teaser posters for their comeback on June 26. While some say that this concept is fresh, others who have been following YG artists argue that 2NE1 and BLACKPINK have similar concepts.
Former Wonder Girl's Hyerim and her fiancé are set to tie the knot soon, and their lovely wedding invitation is something to adore! The two are scheduled to exchange their vows on July 5. On June 17, Hyerim took to her personal Instagram to show her fans a glimpse of the invitation.
Netizens, especially the ladies, couldn't get enough of the newly released Cravity "Cloud 9" video teaser! Watch the video and find out why everyone is talking about it!
Enjoying the summer is a must; but you should never forget to take care and maintain your skin from direct sunlight! In this case, here are some of the most recommended sunscreen that most Korean use, and are proven and tested to keep your skin glowing and radiant!
K-pop idols really have a massive contribution to the culture and development of South Korea. Due to them, more tourists and foreigners are showing their interest to the country. In this sense, the South Korean Government organized an award ceremony, to commend the people behind these growth in culture and arts of Korea, including some K-pop artists.
Ahgase and BLINKs are probably screaming right now! On June 17, AIS Thailand finally drops the first video teaser of BLACKPINK Lisa and Got7 BAMBAM, as they work together again for AIS, Thailand’s largest mobile network company.