On November 3, Tuesday, it was confirmed that VIXX member N has departed from his company of eight years, Jellyfish Entertainment. Keep on reading to read the company's statement and more.
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.
In K-pop, it is normal for groups to switch different concepts from time to time. This can be done for numerous reasons, such as wanting to try something new or trying a new sound because their old music was not gaining that much attention. While it sometimes has little to no effect, these six groups saw massive success with the sound change. Want to know who they are? Then keep on reading!
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.
Though performance and dance have become one of the charm points of K-pop, there is one thing that is in the core of the genre that cannot be missed - rap and singing. In the industry, idol trains to specialize in one or the other and shows skills in one of the said fields. However, these eight idols proved that they can do both and are both skill rappers and vocalists. Wanna know who they are? Then keep on reading!
With their piercing gaze and stage presence, these idols have captured the hearts of fans everywhere with their charisma whenever they perform on stage. Whenever they show their craft on stage, these idols show off their explosive charms, impressing audiences from all around the world. Here are 7 idols who match this description perfectly.
Notwithstanding reactions to it, male idols almost always look like princes that have jumped straight out of a manga when they sport long hair. Some have even been reported to say that they do not want to cut it short once again. Of course, for fans who love the long hair, that would be a dream come true.
These K-pop idols are indeed great artists! Aside from their skills in dancing, rapping, singing, etc., the following K-pop idols excel in drawing and painting as well! Here are the idols who are known to be genius in drawing, and their skills will really amaze you!
Even though idols often have the responsibility of maintaining a particular body image and physique and might even have to opt for dieting at times, making eating their favorite food a luxury they shouldn't indulge in, these idols have professed their love for food time and time again.
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. In this regard, here's a list of idols with the shortest stage names!
An essential component of K-Pop is concepts, and K-Pop can get creative and innovative with these concepts - starting from horror to sci-fi to food-related concepts, K-Pop has it all.
K-Pop has a varied number of concepts ranging from sweet to bizarre. Here are some of the most unique ones.
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.
Due to the increasing popularity of K-pop and Hallyu across the globe, several K-pop groups debuting in the third-generation era are getting the attention and support that they deserve even before their debut in the music scene. However, these K-pop groups debuted with little to no hype, but determination and perseverance guided them to achieve the success they are experiencing right now.
Most of the time, the youngest members in K-pop groups appear as the “babies” of the team. Older members tend to pay attention to them more, care for them, and even spoil them to whatever they want to have and do. However, it doesn’t mean that youngest members can always be obedient and innocent to their older members, as, at times, they can be naughty and savage, too.
VIXX Hongbin leaves his group following rumors speculated by netizens. On the 7th, VIXX Hongbin's agency Jellyfish Entertainment said in an official press release that the KPOP idol decided to leave his band on the 7th. They revealed that they have gone through a careful discussion among members and Hongbin and have decided to respect the opinion of the team. Thus, VIXX will continue their future activities with OT5 and asked fans for an apology for such an event.
Earlier this year, Hongbin was caught in hot waters after appearing on his Twitch live stream drunk. During the stream, Hongbin was seen flipping off the viewers. He then went on to make multiple rude comments towards other idol groups, such as SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, and INFINITE.
The prize of fame is shockingly and unfortunately accompanied by certain dangers, and some K-pop idols have come across such fate. It's not even unusual to hear about sasaengs and their obsession urge them to do the extreme: kidnapping.
K-Pop dances are one of a fan's favorite part of a song and many can't wait to see their favorite groups perform the song live. However, some broadcasting agencies (namely the three majore ones: MBC, SBS, and KBS) have deemed certain choreographies to be unsuitable for broadcasting, leading artists to change the dance or be banned from performing altogether.
Some idols have such serious resting faces, while others are big and fit, which might be scary to some. But more often than not, the scary idols are the ones who are exuding cuteness and are actually human vitamins! These nine male idols have scary first impressions but are actually total sweethearts!