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.
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.
Idols often branch out into the acting career, gaining amazing success. It improves their overall appeal as well as opens up whole new avenues for their creative expression. This only proves how versatile idols can be as complete artists and entertainers. But while many idols get into K-Drama acting, quite a few also opt for independent films.
On September 23, 2020, KCON:TACT Season 2, also known as KCON:TACT 2020 Fall announced its first lineup of artists! KCON Global announced via Twitter that Park Ji Hoon, MAMAMOO, KARD, Ha Sung Woon, LOONA, Sunmi, and AB6IX are part of the first lineup performers for the event, raising expectations sky-high for the event for fans worldwide.
From singing to dancing to overall stage presence, these K-pop female idols are leading when it comes to oozing charisma mixed with powerful skills and talents onstage, according to Korean netizens.
Despite controversies and backlash that K-pop idols encounter once announced their relationship in public, these idols still took the risk to find romance with fellow stars. Some of these former couples were exposed by the media, while some courageously admitted to the public their relationship status.
K-pop idols being in a romantic relationship with other idols still does not sit well with a lot of Koreans, but looking at how some couples are normalizing idols dating, such as Hyuna and Dawn, it is such a precious sight when couples in the Korean pop industry don't mind what people say.
Choi Jong Bum, the controversial ex-boyfriend of the late idol Goo Hara, finally received his sentence. On July 2, the 29-year-old Choi Jong Bum received one-year imprisonment as declared by the Seoul's Central District Court.
Goo Hara's brother Goo Ho In continuously seeks justice for the late K-pop idol. A new witness will stand in court in the person of former KARA member, Jiyoung. Ho In referred three witnesses: their biological aunt who has raised them while young, Hara's friend, and Jiyoung's father.
A Korean journalist evaluated K-pop groups throughout the years and deemed these artists to be the top groups during their eras. Find out who they are!
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.
Cosmetic surgery in K-pop is really nothing new because many celebrities courageously confessed that certain operations had been performed on their faces. However, several K-pop stars also talked about being advised to go under the knife.
Choi Jong Bum, Goo Hara's ex-boyfriend, apologized at his appeal proceedings and pleaded guilty to allegations he had initially repeatedly denied.
On May 18, there's a hot topic in an online Korean community site that fueled a heated discussion among K-netizens and K-pop fans about involving idols. Several idols, whether male or female, were involved in various scandals and controversies, such as the most recent "Itaewon Club" controversy.
Following the "Itaewon Club" controversy of former KARA member Park Gyuri and the live performance of WINNER's Song Mino in an alleged club in Gangwon-do, netizens are discussing the reports that idols coming from top K-pop groups went to an Itaewon bar as well amidst the resurgent of coronavirus pandemic in South Korea.
Goo Hara's passing shocked the online world and K-pop realm, yet her mother's alleged persistence to claim her wealth baffled the mob - and "MBC True Story" took the leap to take her side of the story.
The late K-pop stars Johnhyun of SHINee, Goo Hara, and Sulli may have left this earth, yet fans never fail to remember them.
Prominent idol-turned-actress, Han Seung Yeon, recently signed a contractual deal with YGX. On April 14, YGX confirmed the agreement through a statement.
Former KARA member Kang Ji-young is currently under treatment after her vehicle was hit by a drunk driver. On April 3, KeyEast revealed the news about the K-pop star and also released an official statement.
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.