K-pop rumors are either true or baseless. Whether there are facts laid or simply speculations, some are just downright silly. According to netizens, these are the 5 most ridiculous K-pop rumors.
One of the mostly annoying arguments ARMYs and BLINKs encounter are idol ships, with photos of their faves edited, and these have been since among the reasons of disagreements between both parties. Yes, BTS and BLACKPINK ships exist, and they are annoying and cringey for many. Let's take a look at five of the most notable reasons why some netizens simply hate it.
Idols usually go on diets, whether it be because they want to or if their agencies tell them to. While most go through healthy diets with balanced meals and exercise, numerous idols go through extreme lengths to get the bodies they want. Here are some of the most extreme diets idols have gone through.
In a video, titled "7-Seconds Interview", BTS members answered questions within seven seconds, and as part of the video, they were asked what they wanted to accomplish before 2020 ends.
Jimin, who is described by the entertainment media as "one of the most recognized and one of the most loved singers by the public," is a member of the world-renowned K-pop group BTS, and his various attractive points will surely draw music enthusiasts' attention.
When you're a fan of a K-Pop group, it's hard to imagine having one or two members not being part. However, many K-Pop trainees end up being kicked out of the debut line-up or never get included at all. These K-Pop idols were originally not meant to debut with their group but ended up taking the stage.
Former AOA member Kwon Mina revealed in early July that she was bullied by then-leader Shin Jimin for ten years while promoting with the group. Since then, numerous allegations have been made and Kwon Mina had even shared posts of self-harm.
Following former AOA member Kwon Mina's apology for her recent behavior, fans who have visited her page have noticed that her Instagram account has been deleted. On August 12, Wednesday, Mina's agency Woori Actors spoke up on the deletion of her Instagram account.
Following Jimin's announcement of her withdrawal from AOA and retiring from the entertainment industry after Kwon Mina's allegations of bullying, Shin Jimin has deleted every form of content from her YouTube channel.
Former AOA member Kwon Mina has shared an apology on her Instagram account, in which she apologized for her recent actions.
Following revelations that former AOA member Kwon Mina was bullied by fellow member and leader Jimin for ten years, one fan decided to stand up for Kwon Mina and filed a complaint, requesting a police investigation.
K-pop idols are struggling to fit in the entertainment industry's stigma of sexy and healthy. That's why they do their best to maintain a perfect figure based on the South Korean standards.
Park Inbee was spotted on July 31, 2020, alongside a BT21 Chimmy baby plushie on her golfset during the LGPA Tournament. Chimmy is BTS's Jiminn BT21 character that he designed himself for the group's collaboration with LINE FRIENDS.
BTS member Jimin's solo song "Promise" is now the second most streamed song on SoundCloud! The song had replaced "1.5- XO TOUR Lif3 (Produce By TM88) by Lil Uzi Vert with over 225 million streams. The song is just one spot behing XXXTENTACION's song "F*ck Love (feat. Trippie Redd).
While K-Pop companies sign on numerous trainees every year, they let go of many as well. Whether it be because they didn't make the cut in their assessments or they broke a rule, any trainee can be kicked out at any moment.
Netizens recently shared who they believes are the current best male and female K-Pop dancers in the game right now. They believe that these idols shine on stage and raise the overall quality of the group's performance.
BTS's Jimin, the septet's lead vocalist and main dancer, is making headlines as his song "Filter" topped the charts both internationally and locally. He recently added another record under his belt - snagging triple crown in iTunes, Amazon, and Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, proving his immense popularity in the United States!
Korean netizens shared who they think is the "stan attractor" from their group a.k.a the member of the group that attracts people to become fans of their respective groups.
[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Bullying] Following the news that former AOA leader Shin Jimin used to bully fellow former member Mina, netizens unearthed an old video that could have hinted at Jimin's behavior. The video is a clip from the "4 Things Show," in which the AOA members appeared together to talk about Jimin.
AOA's Shin Jimin generated social media frenzy after she was revealed be have bullied former member Kwon Mina for a decade. While Jimin has been receiving multitudes of hate from netizens and Elvis, the other Jimins of K-pop confused plenty of fans, thus they wrongfully received online detestation, too.