Members from some of the top 90s idol groups such as H.O.T, Sechskies, g.o.d and Shinhwa have sent messages of support to fellow 90s idol group, R.ef. These support messages have been compiled into a video clip and has been uploaded onto YouTube and other various community sites. In this clip, H.O.T’s Tony An, Sechskies’… Continue reading 90s Idol Stars Send Support Messages for Re.f’s Come Back
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Pictures of Jeon Ji Hyun and Yoon Do Hyun from 1998 Surface
Past pictures of actress Jeon Ji Hyun and singer Yoon Do Hyun have been gaining attention after being broadcasted on television. On August 22 SBS TV’s “Night TV Celebrity” came up with a section in which clips of stars from the 1990’s were shown. There were a variety of celebrities shown from idol groups such… Continue reading Pictures of Jeon Ji Hyun and Yoon Do Hyun from 1998 Surface
1st Generation K-Pop Idols: Then and Now
They might be more known for their drama, variety TV, and/or solo activities now, but you’ll be surprised to see just how many of today’s top stars were once idols like Girls’ Generation and Big Bang. Check out how these celebrities have changed over the years by clicking on the arrows at the bottom right… Continue reading 1st Generation K-Pop Idols: Then and Now
Hierarchy of K-Pop Idols by Debut
Recently, many netizens were amazed to see a post detailing the debut of idols from 1996 to 2008. The post is currently the hottest trending article on various Korean portals and lists all the idols by debut period starting with H.O.T. in 1996. The nineties group, also known as the “first generation idols,” include H.O.T. Sechskies,… Continue reading Hierarchy of K-Pop Idols by Debut
Upbeat K-Pop Songs for Falling in Love
It looks like a lot of people enjoyed the previous compilation, Blissful K-Pop Songs for the Broken Heart. So I decided to do a new one with a different concept. This time as a comment suggested on the last compilation, here are songs for when you are falling in love! Not the sad type, the… Continue reading Upbeat K-Pop Songs for Falling in Love
Spin Chooses H.O.T’s “Candy” As K-Pop Song of All Time
Spin Magazine recently posted a list titled “The 21 Greatest K-Pop Songs of All Time” on their website www.spin.com. (Here is the link to the article itself) H.O.T.’s “Candy” made #1 on the list. It was followed by HyunA’s “Bubble Pop!” and 2NE1’s “I Am the Best.” H.O.T.’s “Candy” was picked as number one because… Continue reading Spin Chooses H.O.T’s “Candy” As K-Pop Song of All Time
7 Worst K-Pop Group Names of All Time
Last week, Shin Bora of the Brave Bastards made a playful diss on TaeTiSeo’s group name during KBS “Gag Concert.” She called the name “childish” and “old-fashioned,” poking fun at the way TaeTiSeo sounded. But as a huge fan of TaeTiSeo, I felt extremely upset watching Shin Bora’s skit. I couldn’t help but keep thinking… Continue reading 7 Worst K-Pop Group Names of All Time
Kangta, Hyoyeon, Sulli, and Krystal Regretted Joining SM At One Point
Kangta, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, f(x)’s Sulli and Krystal recently confessed that they regretted joining SM Entertainment at one point in their careers.
On April 30, the showcase for SM Town’s new movie, "I Am" started at the CGV theater in Seoul. The whole SM Town family was gathered, including Kangta, DBSK, Super Juinior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, and f(x).
H.O.T and Shinhwa Explain Tense Dynamics between Each Other
On March 20, the second art of the Shinhwa special on “Win Win” will be airing. On the episode, Shinhwa’s unexpected guests were former members of H.O.T, Tony An and Moon Hee Jun. The two said, “The group that made H.O.T the most nervous was Shinhwa.”
What Is the Difference Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation Male Idols?
Recently as Tony An from H.O.T. joined a relatively new and young idol group Smash as a member, there has been growing interest in first generation male idols. Male idol culture started back in the late 1990s and is now in its third generation. Today, we are looking at the differences among first, second, and third generation male idols.