On Saturday, Dec. 26, the Korean Brand Research Institute released their brand reputation rankings for idol groups in December. See who made the top rankings here.
Lee Ho-Won, the all-around performer also known as Hoya, will be returning to his career in music shortly after he finished his mandatory military service.
On Saturday, Dec. 12, the Korean Brand Research Institute dropped their brand reputation rankings for boy groups in December. See who rose above the ranks and is considered one of South Korea's top boy groups here.
These five male idols have the highest chance of delaying their military enlistment. Hallyu stars are now able to delay their military enlistment until they are 30 years old.
INFINITE's Kim Sung Kyu will be having his first online solo concert called 'The Day,' which will take place in November.
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.
For one reason or another, a K-pop group might have a comeback that doesn't make it to fruition despite much preparation. Here are seven comebacks that fans looked forward to that got cancelled.
Whenever we see idols, we see them in their best. We see the glitz and glamour of K-pop, with perfectly done make-up and expensive stage outfits. Despite how rich and luxurious these idols look, not every idol has grown up so comfortably. Here are six K-pop idols who came from poor backgrounds.
Stage names are an essential part of K-Pop performances or any performances for that matter. For as long back as one can remember, artists have used stage names to express their artistic persona better. While some stage names and the story behind them are quite popular, some are not so much.
While idol life is still hard after being immensely successful, it is even harder for trainees who oftentimes have to make life-altering decisions to get started on their dream journey. As such, many idols who are incredibly successful today had to make the sometimes difficult and sometimes obvious decision of having to drop out of school to pursue their dreams.
Fans selected who they think are K-pop's visual kings for the year 2020 through King's Choice. Want to know who made it to the TOP 10? Check them out here!
While the BIG 3 Entertainment including SM, YG, and JYP Entertainment offers a high percentage of becoming successful after debut, these following K-pop groups from small and not that popular companies, at least before, rose from being ignored to becoming massively popular.
In K-pop, an idol needs confidence. Confidence does not equate to extroversion, however. These are idols who are well-known introverts in the industry. Though they may look cold and haughty at first glance because of how quiet they are, they are actually kind-hearted, eccentric, and have lovely charms.
Though the K-pop industry already transitioned from second-gen to third-gen and now launching fourth-generation idols, several K-pop groups are still active or didn't officially disband yet, that fans are still waiting to come back.Here are the male K-pop groups with the longest hiatus since their last comeback, and let's see if they are to disband or comeback after many years.
Korean mandatory military service for men aged between 18 and 28 has existed ever since 1957. Exceptions are made for no one, not even our favorite idols! Most Korean men complete their military service in the early 20s. Typically, they will first graduate high school and complete one or two years of university and then start their military service.
K-pop idols born from 1990 to 1999 indeed produced the best visuals in the K-pop industry! However, several K-pop idols are considered as the ones with the leading visuals among other artists, and let's see if which year produced the most idols rocking the K-pop world as of now with their good-looks from 90-liners to 99-Liners.
Coming from humble beginnings, these idols struggled with financial difficulties growing up but persevered and in the end, paid off the debts of their parents.
The following active groups are indeed praiseworthy for having members that are all solo artists. Talk about versatility! The members of these idol groups have their individuality, excelling either in the music or acting field after releasing official songs or thriving in their solo acting career.
After noticing numerous lists on YouTube, selecting which K-Pop dances are the hardest, K-Pop YouTuber and dancer "fultimeKfangurl" decided to make her own list with her dancing experience in mind.
Despite being recognized for their skills and visuals, K-pop idols are human too. That’s why it is not impossible for them to have insecurities about their face and body parts, as well as their unique qualities.