How do idols break onto the K-pop scene? For some, it’s a straightforward process of auditioning for an agency, training, and making a debut. But many K-pop idols owe their career starts to more serendipitous events, from encounters with agency scouts to risky career-change decisions. The casting process for these stars can be riddled with surprises that make for some… Continue reading From Amazing To Absurd: 14 Funny And Surprising Ways Idols Were Cast
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BoA, Yoo Hee Yeol, And More Explain What Sets “The Fan” Apart From Other Survival Shows
The cast of SBS’s “The Fan” shared their thoughts on the upcoming survival show. On November 14, a press conference for the show was held with Yoo Hee Yeol, BoA, Lee Sang Min, Kim Eana, and producing directors (PD) Park Sung Hoon and Kim Young Wook in attendance. “The Fan” is a new kind of music audition… Continue reading BoA, Yoo Hee Yeol, And More Explain What Sets “The Fan” Apart From Other Survival Shows
SM Artists Share The Common Experience They’ve All Had With TVXQ’s Yunho
On the November 8 episode of KBS’s “Happy Together,” several SM artists appeared as guests. This included special MC Lee Soo Geun (SM C&C), BoA, SHINee’s Key, EXO’s Baekhyun and Sehun, and NCT’s Taeyong and Jaehyun. During the show, they talked about their casting experiences, their agency, SM’s famous Halloween party, and more. At one… Continue reading SM Artists Share The Common Experience They’ve All Had With TVXQ’s Yunho
SM Artists Joke About Their Contributions To Agency Via Hit Songs
On the most recent episode of KBS’s “Happy Together,” several SM artists appeared on the show as special guests. During the broadcast, SHINee’s Key was introduced as “the gossip boy of Cheongdam [ward of Gangnam district].” As Key entered the room, he joked, “I will catch all the gossip in Cheongdam.” When asked if there… Continue reading SM Artists Joke About Their Contributions To Agency Via Hit Songs
Watch: Yoo Jae Suk And “Happy Together” MCs Take On EXO’s, SHINee’s Key’s, And NCT 127’s Latest Choreo
On the latest episode of “Happy Together,” Yoo Jae Suk and the other MCs got in touch with their inner idols! The November 8 broadcast of the KBS variety show featured a special lineup of SM Entertainment artists, including BoA, SHINee’s Key, EXO’s Sehun and Baekhyun, and NCT’s Taeyong and Jaehyun. Host Yoo Jae Suk,… Continue reading Watch: Yoo Jae Suk And “Happy Together” MCs Take On EXO’s, SHINee’s Key’s, And NCT 127’s Latest Choreo
BoA Shares What She Thought Of Yoo Jae Suk Performing “Dancing King” With EXO
While on KBS 2TV’s “Happy Together,” BoA talked about how she saw Yoo Jae Suk performing “Dancing King” with EXO. On November 8, BoA, SHINee’s Key, EXO’s Baekhyun and Sehun, and NCT’s Taeyong and Jaehyun appeared on the variety show for an “SM special” episode. Following the new format of the program where the MCs go… Continue reading BoA Shares What She Thought Of Yoo Jae Suk Performing “Dancing King” With EXO
SM Artists Share Stories About How They Were Cast By The Agency
SM artists BoA, SHINee’s Key, EXO’s Baekhyun and Sehun, and NCT’s Jaehyun and Taeyong appeared as guests on the November 8 episode of “Happy Together 4” and talked about how they were cast by the agency. EXO’s Sehun shared his story first, saying that when he was an elementary student, some women started following him,… Continue reading SM Artists Share Stories About How They Were Cast By The Agency
BoA Describes What Makes Her Envious Of Artists Today
BoA shared some of her struggles in Japan as an artist while appearing as a guest on the SM artist special of KBS’s “Happy Together,” which aired on November 8. Considered to be a pioneer of the Korean Wave in Japan following her debut there in 2001, BoA achieved huge success and paved the way for many artists… Continue reading BoA Describes What Makes Her Envious Of Artists Today
Chic And Cozy: 11 Styles Stars Rock During The Transition From Fall To Winter
It’s almost the tail end of 2018, signaling the final days of Fall and the official start of winter in Korea. Everywhere, the leaves turn wonderful combination of yellows, reds, and browns, and the refreshing cold breeze by day turns into freezing winds at night. It’s the window where the season transitions from Fall to Winter, and this… Continue reading Chic And Cozy: 11 Styles Stars Rock During The Transition From Fall To Winter
Watch: IU Takes 6th Win For “BBIBBI” On “Music Core”; Performances By EXO, MONSTA X, IZ*ONE, And More
Congratulations to IU for winning first place with “BBIBBI” on MBC’s “Music Core”! Second place was VIBE’s “Fall in Fall” and third place went to Yang Da Il’s “Sorry.” This week’s performers include EXO, BoA, MONSTA X, IZ*ONE, Stray Kids, APRIL, Golden Child, Kim Dong Han, Sohee (ELRIS), JBJ95, Soya, ATEEZ, The Ade, 14U, Park Seong Yeon, and TST. Watch performances… Continue reading Watch: IU Takes 6th Win For “BBIBBI” On “Music Core”; Performances By EXO, MONSTA X, IZ*ONE, And More