Beautiful, talented, and composed, K-pop idols are often seen as images of perfection. But this is rarely the full picture, and even our favorite idols have insecurities and struggles that make them feel vulnerable, whether it’s how they look, their past mistakes, the pressure of the spotlight, or something else entirely. The artists in this list… Continue reading 10 Candid Songs In Which Idols Showed Us Their Vulnerable Sides
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TWICE Stays On Top With “What Is Love?”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, May Week 1
TWICE’s “What is Love?” has risen above the rest of the competition, easily repeating as our No. 1 song this week! For the second straight week, “What is Love?” swept all music show wins. Despite scoring fewer points than last week, its closest competitors are dropping even further behind, and with no major new challengers this… Continue reading TWICE Stays On Top With “What Is Love?”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, May Week 1
Watch: iKON Works At BIGBANG’s Seungri’s Ramen Shop For A Day
On the latest episode of “iKON TV,” iKON’s Junhoe and Chanwoo spent a day working at their labelmate Seungri’s ramen restaurant! During the May 5 broadcast of iKON’s reality show, all seven members of the group took on various part-time jobs in order to earn money to put toward the production costs of their next… Continue reading Watch: iKON Works At BIGBANG’s Seungri’s Ramen Shop For A Day
8 Weird K-Pop Tropes That You Didn’t Realize Happen In Almost Every MV
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
10 K-Pop Groups Who Are The Masters Of Teasing Each Other
Friendly banter between group members is always something worth waiting for, and there are some K-pop groups out there who have mastered their teasing skills. You can’t watch a variety show without some of them making fun of the others, and there are some iconic moments that are still running jokes in fandoms. Watching your favorites… Continue reading 10 K-Pop Groups Who Are The Masters Of Teasing Each Other
(G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon Reveals She Decided To Become An Idol Because Of BIGBANG
On May 2, Cube Entertainment’s new girl group (G)I-DLE held a press showcase for their debut album “I am.” Jeon Soyeon, who previously appeared on “Produce 101” and “Unpretty Rapstar,” was asked how she decided to become an idol. In response, she shared, “I did ballet until my third year of elementary school. In third… Continue reading (G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon Reveals She Decided To Become An Idol Because Of BIGBANG
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
TWICE Takes No. 1 Spot With “What Is Love?”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 4
Just like last week, our new No. 1 song is coming from outside of the top 10. Moving up 11 spots to take over No. 1 is TWICE’s “What Is Love?” It is no surprise at all that this song has come out on top. “What Is Love?” won all the music shows last week, and… Continue reading TWICE Takes No. 1 Spot With “What Is Love?”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 4
Korean Celebrities Who Have Uncommon Last Names
Of the 50 million people in Korea, more than half have the last name of Kim, Lee, Park, or Choi, accounting for variations in spelling. However, some of our favorite Korean celebrities are known for their rare last names. Here’s a list of 10 Korean stars with unusual last names! Wanna One’s Ong Seong Woo On the March… Continue reading Korean Celebrities Who Have Uncommon Last Names
The Beginning Of An End: 9 Emotion-Filled K-Pop Songs About Falling Out Of Love
The end of a relationship is never easy, no matter what the ultimate reason for the breakup is. But sometimes nothing in particular goes wrong, and two people simply find that they are no longer in love. There’s something especially poignant about this type of ending, and these K-pop artists have given voice to those feelings of emptiness and… Continue reading The Beginning Of An End: 9 Emotion-Filled K-Pop Songs About Falling Out Of Love