The Korean Business Research Institute has released its brand reputation rankings for K-Pop girl groups for the month of October. To determine which groups make the list, consumer participation, community awareness, and news coverage were analyzed.
You surely heard of the “Generation of K-pop” that includes the first, second, and third-gen groups. However, are you aware that we are currently in the fourth-gen K-pop?In this sense, IDOLOGY, one of the longest-running critic website-magazines in Korea, had a full analysis of the genealogical theory of the K-pop’s four generations based on the paradigm shifts overseas of these K-pop groups, trends, and many more.
The chaebol heir is usually the latest generation supposed to succeed in the previous generation and inherit their wealth and possibly their company. It is no news that some K-Pop idols have humble backgrounds. However, it is also not a shock that some come from really well off families, qualifying the term "chaebol."
On the recent poll from Naver that circulated on various social media platforms, Korean netizens chose the K-pop female groups of all time, which debuted from 2007 up to 2020. There are 29 female idol groups who were selected and they were ranked through six levels.
The Celebrity genes of these K-pop idols are indeed incredible! On an online Korean community site, K-netizens and K-pop fans collected K-pop idols with amazing family lines!
If you're a K-pop fan, then you'll know the industry has produced numerous bangers that fans love. There is always a song that captures your heart and causes you to think that the track was perfect for the group. However, not all songs were made with that artist in mind. Here are 10 iconic K-pop songs that were originally made for other artists.
As a non-Korean speaker, some may have difficulties understanding the lyrics of the song just by listening to it, that’s why fans are always looking at the romanization and English of the song to get and understand the concept deeper.
On October 1, Jessica posted various celebratory photos of herself as she wrote in the captions "Shine is finally out!"
While some of these idols still show great resemblance, others have outgrown their features. Can you guess these idols just from their baby photos?
Recently, Korean netizens on an online community forum selected which members from some of K-pop's most popular groups would form a "Bermuda Visual Line" - meaning they are the three top visuals in the group. Wondering who they chose? Keep on reading below!
Recently, data concerning K-pop groups and soloists was released concerning how many streams they have on Spotify. Here are the top 10 soloists with the most streams on Spotify, as well as the top three most-streamed songs. Want to know who they are? Keep on reading!
Entering a relationship for K-pop idols is never easy. Aside from the possibility of facing backlash and negative feedback from K-netizens, it is also not impossible to get unwanted attention from the media and fans.
Fans selected which K-pop debuts are the most legendary. From dozens of choices like EXO's "MAMA" and 2NE1's "Fire," these are the songs that made it to the list!#EXO #2NE1 #BIGBANG #BTS #FTISLAND #MONSTAX #SuperM #GirlsGeneration #SNSD #SS501 #SHINee
Aegyo is derived from the Korean word "aegi," which means baby, and therefore, it makes sense that while doing aegyo, one is supposed to look childlike, innocent, and cute. While some idols are just effortlessly able to show their aegyo, others are way too shy to be engaging in fanservice like this.
You must have seen actors wearing the hanbok in period dramas and historical portrayals. K-Pop idols too, have worn the hanbok on several special occasions and they looked absolutely wonderful in doing so. Here are some of our favourite idols that have perfected the hanbok look.
Korean netizens on an online community forum discussed which idols would suit which Greek god or goddess. See who they chose here!
Which K-pop group has the best vocal line? According to fans, these 15 K-pop group vocal lines are truly the best among other K-pop groups!Did your favorite group make it to the list?
You may ask, are members of K-pop groups really treating one another genuinely? Or are they only doing it for business or show? You can't really tell, but the following idols in this list prove that not everyone in a team gets along with each other really well, and their "beef" became known to the public after some unfortunate events.
Wanna know which Korean female act (soloists and groups) are gaining the most streams on Spotify for the month of September? Then keep on reading!
Often, right after debut, artists are met with immense amounts of hate. At that time, low self-esteem can let haters walk all over them. However, not all idols hold back. Here is a list of the times idols coolly gave the best comeback ever to their haters.