When you look at K-idols’ pre-debut photos, it’s impossible to escape without cringing at least once. Their strange hairstyles, questionable fashion, and derpy expressions never fail to make us laugh and remind us that, yes, they are indeed human. Isn’t that what makes idols’ dark pasts so fun? To discover which K-pop idol’s pre-debut photo resonates with your soul, go… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Pre-Debut K-Pop Idol Photo Are You?
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Talented Vocalist Dedicates Performance To Close Friend SHINee’s Jonghyun On “King Of Masked Singer”
MBC’s “King of Masked Singer” revealed the identity of “Vocal chords that never shake, Matrix” to be a talented vocalist who dedicated her performance to her close friend, SHINee’s Jonghyun. The episode of “King of Masked Singer” that aired on March 11 had four challengers battle it out to see who would battle against the reigning… Continue reading Talented Vocalist Dedicates Performance To Close Friend SHINee’s Jonghyun On “King Of Masked Singer”
March Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
On March 11, the Korean Business Research Institute published the newest results for brand reputation rankings among boy groups. The ranking is based on the analysis of consumers’ participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of big data on 50 boy groups from February 9 to March 10. Wanna One rose one spot to top this month’s brand reputation… Continue reading March Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Legends Of Variety: Shinhwa-Ha-Ha-Ha!
There some things in this world that are just too difficult for the average person to accomplish – solving string theory, finding a K-drama that doesn’t have a wrist grab, and compiling a list of memorable moments from Shinhwa’s maaany variety show appearances. With 20 years of activity under their belt, they have been on… Continue reading The Legends Of Variety: Shinhwa-Ha-Ha-Ha!
March Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has published the idol group brand reputation rankings for the month of March. The Institute analyzed 157,290,415 sources of data and 100 idol groups from January 27 to February 28 in the categories of participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. This is a 15.17 percent increase in data from December, which was the last time that… Continue reading March Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
BIGBANG, TWICE, And More Win At 2018 Japan Gold Disc Awards
The Japan Gold Disc Awards has announced this year’s winners! BIGBANG took Best Asian Artist for the second year in a row. They also won Best 3 Albums (Asia Division) for “MADE” and Best Music Videos for the “0. TO 10. – THE FINAL -” concert DVD. The group responded on winning Best Asian Artist,… Continue reading BIGBANG, TWICE, And More Win At 2018 Japan Gold Disc Awards
SHINee’s Key, Hanhae, And More To Join Upcoming tvN Variety Show
New tvN program “Amazing Saturday” has unveiled its full cast! Previously, Shin Dong Yup, Girl’s Day’s Hyeri, Park Na Rae, and Moon Se Yoon were announced for the show. Now it has been revealed that SHINee’s Key, rapper Hanhae, and MMA fighter Kim Dong Hyun will round up the cast. “Amazing Saturday” will be made up of several different corners including… Continue reading SHINee’s Key, Hanhae, And More To Join Upcoming tvN Variety Show
NBC’s “Today Show” Puts Spotlight On K-Pop, Featuring Interview With SHINee’s Taemin
As the world focuses on South Korea during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, NBC’s news and talk show “Today Show” featured a segment on K-pop! The February 21 show highlighted SHINee’s Taemin during the promotions of his track “Move” last year. Viewers were shown what it looks like behind the scenes at a music show as Taemin performed for… Continue reading NBC’s “Today Show” Puts Spotlight On K-Pop, Featuring Interview With SHINee’s Taemin
HOTSHOT’s Timoteo Talks About His Close Group Of Friends And Getting To Know Ji Hansol On “The Unit”
HOTSHOT’s Timoteo recently opened up about his budding friendship with Ji Hansol on “The Unit,” as well as his close group of friends who are affectionately called “Friendship Parkas” by fans. During “The Unit,” Timoteo had the opportunity to become friends with many other idols, but he spent much of his time with NewKidd’s Ji Hansol. He… Continue reading HOTSHOT’s Timoteo Talks About His Close Group Of Friends And Getting To Know Ji Hansol On “The Unit”
SHINee’s Key, EXO’s Xiumin, And Red Velvet’s Seulgi Call BoA To Support Her During First Live Broadcast
SM artists showed their support for BoA during her first live broadcast on Naver’s V Live. On February 19, BoA held a broadcast for the upcoming release of her mini album “One Shot, Two Shot.” She asked fellow SM Entertainment artists for tips on how to do a V Live well and received three phone… Continue reading SHINee’s Key, EXO’s Xiumin, And Red Velvet’s Seulgi Call BoA To Support Her During First Live Broadcast