Have you ever wondered how your favorite group got their name? Before debuting, most idol groups go through a bunch of name changes until they find the perfect one. Some of the pre-debut names fit the group’s image perfectly, and others not so much. Do you prefer these groups’ original names or their current ones? Oh… Continue reading 11 K-Pop Groups Who Almost Debuted Under Different Names
Tag: BTS
Kim Min Jae and BTS’s V to Show Off Their Bromance in New MBC Show
Up-and-coming actor Kim Min Jae and boy group BTS‘ V are set to appear on MBC’s upcoming mobile reality show “Flower Boy Bromance.” Fans can look forward to seeing the celebrity BFFs discuss their friendship while enjoying each other’s company. The intention of “Flower Boy Romance” is to show how stars act around their friends, and give a little insight into their real character. The cast members… Continue reading Kim Min Jae and BTS’s V to Show Off Their Bromance in New MBC Show
QUIZ: Can You Name the Debut Song of K-Pop Idol Groups?
You think you know groups well? What about well enough to know their debut songs? Some debut songs are popular and launched groups to fame straight away, and some not as much. We’ve picked some of our favorite groups and listed them below, can you remember what song they started out with? Give it a… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Name the Debut Song of K-Pop Idol Groups?
Super Junior’s Leeteuk and BTS’s V Share Adorable Hamster Conversation
Looks like there’s a new bromance to ship in the K-pop world! On January 28, Super Junior’s Leeteuk uploaded a snapshot of his conversation with BTS’s V on his Instagram account. Along with the screenshot he wrote, “BTS V’s sudden message.. keke Everyone fighting!!^^ V~ Let’s work hard and promote!!^^ But the hamster also looks… Continue reading Super Junior’s Leeteuk and BTS’s V Share Adorable Hamster Conversation
BTS’s Rap Monster and EXID’s Hani to Face Off in a Battle of Wits
SBS has released details about its Lunar New Year weekend special program, “The CEO Is Watching,” an idol competition show. Company presidents of 15 different leading entertainment companies, including those from JYP Entertainment, FNC Entertainment, and Cube Entertainment, have personally stepped forward, in light of the “strongest idol group” being decided. The CEOs of these companies,… Continue reading BTS’s Rap Monster and EXID’s Hani to Face Off in a Battle of Wits
QUIZ: Can You Guess the K-Pop MV by These Male Idols’ Hairstyles?
As K-pop fans, we often joke about knowing our favorite group’s comeback era just based on one member’s hairstyle. But can you actually guess it? It’s time to put your skills to the test! How many comebacks can you guess just from these idols’ hairstyles? Take the quiz below and find out! The quiz is temporarily… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Guess the K-Pop MV by These Male Idols’ Hairstyles?
B-Free Belatedly Apologizes to BTS for Disrespectful Comments
On November 21, 2013, B-Free, BTS, and other hip-hop artists participated in “Kim Bong Hyun’s Hip-Hop Invitational 1st Anniversary Broadcast.” During the broadcast, B-Free made some pointed comments about BTS’ status as idol rappers. He also makes fun of Suga’s name calling him seoltang (sugar in Korean). Fans that viewed this exchange considered B-Free’s comments to be disrespectful.… Continue reading B-Free Belatedly Apologizes to BTS for Disrespectful Comments
Are School Uniforms Key to K-Pop Idol Group Success?
Media outlet OSEN recently released a report about school uniform fantasies. The article focuses on how the schoolgirl and schoolboy concept has become key to securing success and popularity for many K-pop idol groups. The writer focuses on two popular groups, BTS and GFRIEND. BTS first debuted in June 2013 with lyrics directed towards students and… Continue reading Are School Uniforms Key to K-Pop Idol Group Success?
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 4
The first collaboration between JYP and SM Entertainment artists becomes our new No. 1 song this week as miss A’s Suzy and EXO’s Baekhyun “Dream” rises to the top. This song is written by veteran hitmaker Park Geun Tae and penned by Kim Ina. “Dream” is a jazz style R&B ballad about a young couple… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 4
Performances From the 30th Golden Disc Awards, Day Two
The artists from day two of the 30th Golden Disc Awards kept the excitement from day one going with another night of great performances! The two-day award ceremony took place at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, with digital single awards announced on January 20 and album awards given out on January 21. Day one’s ceremony… Continue reading Performances From the 30th Golden Disc Awards, Day Two