It's obvious how a group's name plays a big part in introducing and establishing themselves in the music industry, especially in South Korea, where the competition is tough due to the increasing number of idols debuting each year.
Many K-pop stars, before debuting, had various ways to take the path of becoming an idol. Some were scouted and had to train for months to years before they can finally be introduced to the public. For instance, these K-pop idols, even before debut, already marked their identity to the fans and viewers through their appearance to the national television or music programs with other artists.
Despite the global popularity of K-pop, some netizens remain skeptical about the talent and skills of K-pop groups and artists due to the advanced technology that can potentially fix an artist's flaws, particularly in terms of vocal prowess.
It's not really a negative thing to get turned down by your dream company because certain people benefit a lot from these types of experiences. Trainees can also find an employer that suits them better. Below is the list of the K-pop idols that JYP Entertainment rejected.
The South Korean music industry is known to have such competitive companies, fighting for the top spot that there was even a time that the realm was reigned by the Big 3, namely, JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and SM Entertainment. As time went by, there have been changes in the ranking, and more agencies have gained attention due to these K-pop groups that helped their company rise.
On a K-pop community site, K-netizens recently talked about Korean idols who people often mistook as siblings, and which pair of idols they think really do resemble each other.
These K-Pop idols wore clothes with such confusing English phrases that they may not have known what their real meanings are.
According to the big data analysis released by the Korea Institute of Corporate Reputation, idol groups BTS, LOONA and BLACKPINK topped the list of brand value ranking among K-pop groups for the month of March.
Weverse officially announced that SEVENTEEN will be joining Big Hit's artists, BTS, TXT, and its affiliate group GFRIEND on Weverse. Earlier, it was reported that SEVENTEEN will be an affiliate group of the agency.
Record label Source Music, home to girl group GFRIEND, is now a subsidiary of Big Hit Entertainment — the agency behind K-pop superstars BTS and monster rookie group TXT. In a statement, Big Hit said that the driving force behind them acquiring the company is their “shared philosophy” when it comes to managing and promoting their artists.
It's Gfriend 'Fever' Season In Singapore (Photo : Source Music) As confetti rained down on Singaporean Buddies (Gfriend's official fan-club name), there was a explosion of strobe lights.
2019 GFRIEND ASIA TOUR [GO GO GFRIEND!] in SINGAPORE At The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre on 20 July 2019
GFRIEND, TWICE and CNBLUE are confirmed to be appearing in KCON USA. It has finally been confirmed that GFRIEND will be joining TWICE and CNBLUE in the much anticipated KCON USA that will be held in New York City.
Hit girl group, Gfriend, has just revealed their ideal man. Continue to read on to know more about the revelation.
KCON USA has added GFRIEND on their lineup of artists to perform in their New York convention. KCON confirms adding GFRIEND to their lineup of artist for their New York leg.
Unlike other female idols, Eunha refuses to go on a diet because she simply doesn't like to lose her curves and chubby cheeks.
There are K-pop idols in the Korean music industry who were born to a wealthy family, such as: 2PM's Nichkhun, Super Junior's Kyuhyun and Siwon, and the list goes on.
GFRIEND and TWICE, are two of the hottest girl groups in the K-pop industry. Now, they battle each other, but with a friendly twist to it.
GFRIEND just held an official meeting for the first time and it was really successful as the tickets were sold out in a short time.
Umji of GFRIEND, Choi Tae Joon, Park Jin Joo, Lee Se Young, and Jun So Min are now in Gongju, South Chungcheong province in the middle of filming, since they will be appearing on the upcoming episode of SBS’s “Running Man.”