The love Korean entertainers have for their supporters is genuinely unique and beautiful because the connection between the two is one which merely can not be imitated. Some entertainers even took their affection a step further, by making a decision to get inked to express their dedication to the people who look up to them.
According to South Korean law, every Korean male citizen under the age of 30 has the responsibility to serve a mandatory military service for approximately two years. Fortunately, some male personalities who have brought honor to the country can be exempted, such as professional athletes and national artists. However, K-pop idols are excluded from this exemption.
Lady Gaga's "CHROMATICA," set to be released tomorrow (May 29), has been driving fans crazy (in a good way) towards the possible music video for "Sour Candy," the track that features BLACKPINK, and its release.
"Queen of Pop" Lady Gaga said nothing but positive words towards the phenomenal K-pop group BLACKPINK. BLINKs are elated as of press time as "Sour Candy," one of Lady Gaga's tracks featuring BLACKPINK in her album "CHROMATICA," is set to be released tomorrow, May 29, as announced earlier by the international pop singer herself.
One Korean fan shared the news yesterday on the social media platform Twitter about a famous fansite who scammed many people by selling unofficial merchandise and ran with their money. The account is well-known to be dedicated to the former X1 member and solo artist, Kim Wooseok.
K-pop enthusiasts, rejoice! Indeed, the May comeback and debut blew your heart enough with IU x Suga's collaboration, Baekhyun's comeback, Crush x Joy's song, etc. However, if you think that's the end of the hype amidst the coronavirus pandemic, then brace yourselves as the month of June will bring you even more major things to look forward to
Blackjacks are getting excited as Sandara Park is going to make a special cameo appearance in the newest MBC drama, "Dinner Mate." Dara is currently booked and busy as she advances in her career as an actress, especially now that she is being talked-about online for her special appearance on the new rom-com series
K-pop, or Korean pop music, has reached ridiculously high numbers of popularity. It is becoming one of the fastest-growing sensations in the world and it's impacting many cultures, uniting countless amounts of people together. The influence of K-pop can be noticed in everything, from TV dramas to movies, to cosmetic products, to clothing, and so on.
They're the biggest name in music right now - BTS. The band single-handily brought a new kind of sound, K-Pop, into the mainstream along with hordes of fans. With each new album release and public appearance, they grab headlines and rule over the hearts of idol fans everywhere.
Despite their cultural impact, South Korea isn’t all about Kdramas, Kpop, and Kbeauty. It also has one of the most influential fashion styles today. Several Korean designers and brands have attended the New York Fashion Week, for instance.
MONSTA X slayed in their online showcase on May 26 to celebrate the release of their new album, "FANTASIA X."
Once again, Ticketmaster's new refund policy is under fire. Earlier in April, concertgoers called out Ticketmaster for changing their reimbursement policies secretly in retaliation to rapidly increasing refund requests due to cancellations amid COVID-19 pandemic.
After Hanbin, popularly known as B.I. and the former leader of K-pop group iKON, has been declared negative of illegal drugs after undergoing a series of tests, Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office just recently announced that former YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk may undergo re-investigation.
The expression "the grass is always greener on the other side" implies that the lifestyles of others often seem more attractive than the lifestyle of everyone else. This was personally experienced by members of BTS.
ReVeluvs are gearing up as two of Red Velvet's muses finally revealed the first teaser for their mini-album! On May 26, SM Entertainment officially posted on their SNS the logo of Irene and Seulgi's debut mini-album as a duo, instantly generating a huge buzz on social media.
Sadly, no matter how hard we try to vanquish them all, there will still be double standards for female K-pop idols. And often, ladies have it much tougher in the K-pop world than men do.
After a long and tiring day, sometimes, the last thing on your mind is to go through your 10-step nightly skincare routine. However, letting a day's worth of makeup gunk and dirt sit on your face overnight has got your skin crawling, and suddenly you can't sleep!
The rivalry can be intense among several idol groups and artists in the Korean pop industry, causing groups to launch more mini-albums instead of full-length official ones. Here is a compilation of many idol groups, some of which have launched substantially fewer full-length releases compared to the years in the business they have all been in.
Amidst the hype and excitement to the friendly competition over the global charts between K-pop and international artists, some fans are going overboard and are taking the chart domination personally and unfairly. Recently, K-pop idols Baekhyun and Suga are receiving hate reviews on UK iTunes from KSI's fans.
Fans and netizens are amazed by Song Ji Ah's beauty! Football player Song Jong Gook and Park Yeon Soo's daughter, Song Ji Ah, continues to draw attention from fans and netizens as she grows up as a pretty young lady, showing off her various charms and talents.
EXO's Baekhyun's backup dancer is currently the center of attention among K-pop enthusiasts, especially EXO-Ls, after her adorable appearance on Baekhyun's newest title track MV! On May 25, the male idol had his major comeback as a solo artist, releasing his second mini-album, "Delight."
EXO's main vocalist Baekhyun just marked his successful solo return in the K-pop industry! Baekhyun's 2nd mini-album "Delight," launched at 6:00 p.m. on May 25, managed to sell more than 620,000 copies in less than a day after the album was released.
On May 25 SHINee celebrated their 12th anniversary in the industry! On May 25 SHINee celebrated their 12th anniversary in the industry! (Photo : Twitter) SHINee started its journey with "Replay" under SM Entertainment on May 25, 2008.
Han Sung Soo, CEO of Pledis Entertainment, is now being held liable for allegedly fraudulently taking copyright royalties. The lyricist SO JAY took an active part in eight of the tracks from IZ*ONE. She composed the lyrics for the girl band's mini-albums, five of the soundtrack, and three of the songs on their full album.
South Korea is known to be full of such great producers that debut groups and solo artists that separate from any other idols outside the K-pop music scene. Members in groups that aren't considered to be assigned as the main dancer are often incredibly skilled that we surely know that we cannot compare them with any other artists for being uniquely talented individually.
In the middle of these tough times, BLOCK B's Zico and Suzy have both rendered major donations. On May 25, Busan's Education Office announced that they had been granted permission from Zico to use "Any Song" for free to create a jingle for social awareness, concerning COVID-19.
Eyeshadows have the magic to change the vibe of one's face. Thus, it is best to pick the perfect palette to match your glow this summer! With the help of these trusty Korean Eyeshadow Palettes, there is no regret to say that these are the best ones that you should give a try.
On May 25, the official social media account of FILA Philippines uploaded the last official teaser of the global K-pop group BTS before the pre-order date of BTS x FILA items, with the members sending their uplifting messages to the country through a placard, amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
On May 26, fans were stunned by the beauty of BLACKPINK's main visual, Jisoo, following her new Instagram update. In her photos, the female idol, who is the beauty ambassador for Dior in Korea, posed prettily with Dior's perfume and bouquet in her arms, which were gifted to her by the high-end luxury brand.
ONO Entertainment responded to the Yoon Hee Seok controversial post from LIMITLESS about dropping out from the band.