Groups Monsta X and "Singer Song Raid" Jung Se-Woon showed off their shining presence at the 2020 New Year Special! In the MBC 2020 New Year Special Idol Star Championship which was broadcasted for three days on the 24th, 25th, and 27th, MONSTA X participated in the archery group, and Jung Se-Woon showed a brilliant talent. He won the runner-up.
Wheein, a member of the Korean idol group MAMAMOO was not able to attend the Seoul Music Awards on the 30th of January after announcing the threat to her physical health recently.
On the 30th of January, the official Instagram account of the home of basketball team Portland Trail Blazers (Moda Center) had released photos of the K-pop Icon G-Dragon, watching and focusing on their match against Houston Rockets while in the US.
Chaeyoung, a member of the group TWICE, has complained of damage from the cell phone number leak. "I think it is too late to wait for a moment for me to step back without saying anything," Chaeyoung said. "The 11 numbers that may not mean anything were posted on the Internet through a person with no consideration or respect Not only me but also our precious members and many other idol groups in our company."
After the successful wrapping up of 2019’s one of most loved K-drama, “Extraordinary You” starring SF9 Rowoon, Kim Hye Yoon, Lee Jae Wook, and APRIL’s Naeun, which is based from famous Webtoon (Korean comics), fans and netizens were anticipating the drama adaptation of “True Beauty” which is currently one of the most popular Webtoon.
With the group’s return, Super Junior swept the world’s music charts, showing off the 16-year-old group’s prowess. Super Junior’s repackaged album "TIMELESS," released on Friday, has topped 26 iTunes top albums worldwide.
Nothing good ever lasts forever, and this also goes with these K-pop groups that broke up over the years. Featuring new groups and the best Kpop groups, this list of disbanded Kpop groups will bring you memories of better times when they are happily performing on stage with their ever-supportive fans. Which group do you miss the most?
Ailee responds with a powerful message to those netizens who kept on commenting on her recent post with hate and criticism, wherein she posted a photo of her together with the foreigner singer Chris Brown during the 62nd Grammy Awards which is held annually.
On the 29th of January, YG Entertainment released its official statement regarding the participation of Hanbin or most popularly known as B.I. to the upcoming comeback album of iKON, the Korean idol group in which he is a former member of.
WINNER [CROSS] TOUR IN MANILA held at SM Mall Of Asia in Manila, Philippines, on the 25th, and the group impressed their fans as they finished the tour.
There are growing voices of Chen's withdrawal from the group EXO. Some EXO-Ls have begun to turn their backs as Chen earlier informed fans of his love, pregnancy, and marriage on the 13th. The agency said that Chen would repay him with his unwavering hard work as an artist, asking him to bless and congratulate Chen a lot. As a result, there has been mounting resistance as the government has taken direct collective action recently.
Girls Generation Taeyeon and Super Junior Heechul had a heart to heart talk during the Naver V live broadcast of “Petionista Taengoo” hosted by the female idol herself, released on the 28th of January. During the show, Heechul confessed about his inner thought and feelings about dating and life together with Taeyeon.
As the first Korean Pop Artist to perform for the Annual Grammy Awards, which will be celebrating their 62nd year this year, BTS surely not only brought honor to Korea but as well as to the music industry.
As we welcome the year 2020 and 2019 has come to an end, we cannot deny the fact that there have just been many rough happenings for the past years in the K-pop industry, and specifically, a lot of idols left their team. This had caused much confusion or anger among fans and also resulted in some of them feeling empty due to their departure.
Hyemin 혜민 began her adventure in Spain on March 8 2019 with her first digital single FATE, under the label Las Musas Music SL and with Luis García as manager. An incredible start, with which she managed to achieve great success thanks to her incredible voice and talent.
Entering the Hallyu world for the first time might be confusing to others, for sure, some idols have similarities, and it will take some time and effort to differentiate a celebrity to another celebrity.
On the 27th of January, fans and netizens can’t get enough of Super Junior Shindong, after the male idol shared his weight loss transformation photos in his Instagram account.
Most people are well aware of how tough it is to abide by the USDA guidelines of how much protein, carbs, sugars, fats, and different vitamins and minerals we should be consuming daily.
Due to the pressure of the overwhelming popularity of K-pop, being sick is inevitable, primarily due to the intense training for concerts, performances, and albums. Not to mention an idol’s individual activities such as interview, guesting, and other schedules where rest and time for relaxation are nowhere to be seen, added by the hate comments and bullying they can encounter as they cannot please everyone.
The Chinese fan club of BTS' Jungkook community said that they have already extended emergency donations to Wuhan, the source of the new coronavirus, and deliver donations and supplies for the residents in the area.
On January 27, SM Entertainment announced through their official website that, "NCT 127 will release their 2nd regular album 'NCT #127 Neo Zone' this upcoming March 6."
Bang Sihyuk, also known as "Hitman Bang," and the Chief Executive Officer of Big Hit Entertainment, has been listed on Billboard's "2020 Billboard Power List."
“That has to be an eating disorder.”, a netizen says in a Korean news forum (allkpop forum) after seeing Lia’s recent photos during the ITZY show in Los Angeles, America.
On the 26th of January, TWICE member Chaeyoung expressed her anger and disbelief in their official Instagram account after she confessed that her personal information, particularly her phone number had been leaked to the public.
K-pop culture is currently dominating not only the domestic market but as well as the international music industry, giving fortune and success to several Korean pop idols. However, before an idol can enjoy the recognition and popularity they are having right now, they have to undergo tons of hardships, including strict diet, training, non-stop practice, discrimination, etc., while some has to sacrifice as well and give up their current life to chase the dreams that they want to come true.
BTS Jimin fans proved again that an idol’s heart is indeed reflecting a fan’s heart for recently, Jimin fansite “Invictus” with a twitter username @Invictus1013 had a donation drive for Busan Arts High School Students, giving another ten scholarships to low-income families, which is the Alma Mater of the male idol.
It will be the first time in history for a Korean singer to perform at the Grammy Awards, which has the highest authority in the music world. Grammy also added BTS to the list of performers posted on its official website.
Apink is coming back to Hong Kong to meet the Hong Kong PANDA again! Rolemodel Entertainment Group (REG) and D-SHOW Entertainment Limited have just announced to bring all of you
Red Velvet’s Wendy is still in the hospital even after a month has passed due to injuries and fractures she had received after being in a stage accident while rehearsing for SBS year-end show.
On the 23rd of January, EXO’s leader, Suho, and Girls’ Generation visual queen Yoona posed for a photo after the female idol visited Suho on his musical stage titled, “The Man Who Laughs,” which is currently on-going until March.