There are some themes and scenes that are familiar in K-pop music videos: idols posing in fancy cars, partying the night away, and even dancing in parking garages. But there are also some more obscure and downright odd tropes that have, for whatever reason, become inexplicably pervasive in K-pop MVs. They may be a bit nonsensical, but don’t be… Continue reading 8 Weird K-Pop Tropes That You Didn’t Realize Happen In Almost Every MV
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QUIZ: Create Your Own Female Supergroup And We’ll Tell You Your K-Pop BFF
After creating your own male supergroup, it’s time for the boys to step aside and let the ladies of K-pop take over. Because yes, having the boys around is fun, but when it comes to BFF stuff, no one can relate like a girl. Who’s the K-pop idol you’d have wellness days with? Who would… Continue reading QUIZ: Create Your Own Female Supergroup And We’ll Tell You Your K-Pop BFF
QUIZ: Which Girl Group Are You Based On Your Life As A K-Pop Fan?
K-pop wouldn’t be what it is today without girl groups’ major impact on the music industry, as they represent their respective generations and stand out via their unique concepts. Throughout the years, we were introduced to various themes that ranged between delicacy and boldness, but also embodied femininity all the way. The styles that captivated our hearts are… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Girl Group Are You Based On Your Life As A K-Pop Fan?
Watch: Apink’s Jung Eun Ji Touches Hearts With Her Voice In MV For “Suits” OST
Apink’s Jung Eun Ji has released an OST for KBS2’s newest drama “Suits”! “When the Wind Blows” (literal translation) is a ballad with an acoustic melody that incorporates a beautiful whistling sound. This is Jung Eun Ji’s first OST release in approximately a year and three months. Jung Eun Ji tenderly sings with her powerful voice as the… Continue reading Watch: Apink’s Jung Eun Ji Touches Hearts With Her Voice In MV For “Suits” OST
Tough But Rewarding: What It Takes To Be A K-Pop Leader
Behind every great K-pop group is a great leader! There are many positions within an idol group: the main singer, the lead dancer, the maknae, and so on; but one of the hardest positions within a K-pop group is the position of the leader. While we might not always see it on stage, leaders take on… Continue reading Tough But Rewarding: What It Takes To Be A K-Pop Leader
April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of 100 idol groups using data from April 1 to April 30. Wanna One maintained its spot at No. 1 on the list,… Continue reading April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
April Female Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has announced this month’s rankings for female advertisement models! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the media coverage, participation, communication, and community awareness indexes of 50 female advertisement models, using data from March 27 to April 28. Red Velvet’s Irene rose to the top of this month’s list… Continue reading April Female Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Apink’s Hayoung And Go Yoon To Play Leads In New Romantic Web Drama
Apink’s Hayoung and actor Go Yoon have been confirmed as the leads on upcoming web drama “Love, Stay in Time” (literal translation). “Love, Stay in Time” is a sequel to “Love, Stay in Memory” that aired in February of 2018. Just as in the first drama, Hayoung plays the role of female lead Yoo Ha… Continue reading Apink’s Hayoung And Go Yoon To Play Leads In New Romantic Web Drama
Watch: Apink Slays With Dance Covers Of BTS’s “Fire” And BIGBANG’s “Bang Bang Bang”
Apink wowed their fans with dance covers of BTS’s “Fire” and BIGBANG’s “Bang Bang Bang” at a recent fan meeting! On April 21, Apink held their fifth fan club fan meeting “Pink Cinema” at Sejong University in Seoul. In addition to performing their own songs, the girl group surprised their fans by showing off their… Continue reading Watch: Apink Slays With Dance Covers Of BTS’s “Fire” And BIGBANG’s “Bang Bang Bang”
Apink’s Bomi Opens Her Own YouTube Channel
Apink’s Bomi is taking another step closer to fans with her personal YouTube channel! On April 19, Bomi posted a teaser clip titled “Hello, This is Bbom-Bbom-Bbom Bbomi” on YouTube, revealing her decision to open her own channel. “I really enjoy watching YouTube in my daily life and I wanted to try it,” Bomi says in the short… Continue reading Apink’s Bomi Opens Her Own YouTube Channel