Sports Chosun recently released their Best in K-pop 2020 list, in which 50 K-pop agency officials voted for who they think are dominating this 2020 within their respective categories.
The Korean Business Research Institute has released their brand reputation rankings for the 50 most popular girl group members for the month of June.
Stone Music Entertainment just released IZ*ONE's latest MV for "Secret Story of the Swan." But even though the song garnered immediate prominence, the official music video also received criticisms for what netizens claim as a poor editing job. Internet users noticed one error that took place after Chaeyeon's dance break.
Ever wondered which are the best-selling girl groups of all time? Here they are! This list takes note of information of sales from Gaon Chart in Korea as well as Oricon Chart in Japan. It also takes notes of the group albums, solo member albums, unit albums, live albums, and OST albums.
These seven pairs of idol siblings were once signed under the same company and trained together. Some even debuted with each other! Which K-Pop sibling duo is your favorite?
Netizens have recently uncovered some pre-debut photos of IZ*ONE's Jang Wonyoung, and it proves she is flourishing beautifully. For those who may not know who Jang Wonyoung is, she is IZ*ONE's maknae and center who won her place in the group after competing on Mnet's Produce 48, taking the first spot.
With a range of people from all around the world - people of all nationalities and ages - auditioning and debuting as K-Pop idols, there are bounds to be sizeable age gaps between members within their respective groups. Here are 10 groups with huge age gaps between the oldest and the youngest member.
Earlier in May, KCON:TACT (the week-long 24-hour K-Pop concert experience) was announced to fans. From Instagram posts to professional coverage, more and more exciting news is being revealed regarding the artists, fan engagements, schedules, and even guest panelists! Although it won't be the same this virtual experience will be one unforgettable KCON experience!
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
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.
As K-pop domination continues to expand in the global market, the competition is becoming tough as well, given the escalating number of K-idols entering the industry. Due to the realm's diversity, it is impossible to capture everyone's interest, especially when various fans have their preferred genres to listen to and support.
There are days when female idols receive so much hate online whether or not they do the tiniest things that would automatically appear like a bother for their career. Unfortunately, while it's true that male and female idols suffer a form of hardship as artists, the difference varies significantly for female idols.
The month of June is fast approaching as fans gear up for their favorite idols' comebacks amid many other groups and solo artists unveiling and promoting their newest releases. Noticeably, June 2020 is looking booked, busy, and sizzling with all the famous girl groups notifying their respective fandoms and dropping hints of their return to the center stage this summer!
While watching MVs or live performances of your favorite K-pop groups, are you even looking at the back-up dancers? Maybe not. Undoubtedly, your focus is on your idols. However, this list might make you pay attention more to them, as your faves, before rising to fame, are actually back-up dancers first!
Dance choreography is one of the elements that will make a K-pop idol's performance stand out. Undeniably, K-pop choreographies are known for being upbeat and synchronized. Every idol has undergone rigid training prior to officially debuting - proving that each is not a half-baked talent.
Netizens were amazed by the photos posted by an online user, summarizing the visuals of the third generation girl groups. Online users were amused at the kind and amount of visuals the faces of each member of the various groups can create when all mixed up.
Vietnamese girl group SGO48 is currently under fire after Korean netizens noticed the uncanny similarities of their newly released photo teaser to the photo concept of the K-pop group IZ*ONE. They claimed that SGO48 plagiarized the concept of the album "BLOOM*IZ."
Pledis Entertainment CEO Hang Sung Soo will be signing off as the K-pop girl group IZ*ONE's Producer next month. He released his announcement through his personal Instagram account and explained to girl group's fans that his time their producer will meet its end officially by next month, April.
IZ*One Sells More Than 170,000 Copies of 'Vampire' in Japan, making them at the top at Oricon in three consecutive times.
As announced on May 2, KCON USA is adding two more performers to its list of performers for the anticipated KCON New York 2019. Joining fellow K-pop groups ATEEZ, EVERLOW, TXT, SF9, and NU’EST are girl group IZ*ONE and all-boys quintet AB6IX.