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
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Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon Gets Mistaken for a Foreigner
On the most recent episode of KBS’s “Invincible Youth S2,” the members of G5 toured Seoul with foreigners, taking them to several tourist attractions as they fulfilled their missions. When MC Lee Young Ja, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, and Jewelry’s Yewon approached some passerbys to ask for directions, an elderly man recognized Lee Young Ja and greeted them… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon Gets Mistaken for a Foreigner
K-Pop Idols: The Ones Who Got Away
Following the controversy surrounding Hwayoung and other members of T-ara, the CEO of Core Contents Media, Kim Kwang Soo, announced today that they have decided to end Hwayoung’s contract with T-ara and CCM with no conditions. The situation has led us to research some of the past instances where idols have decided to (or forced… Continue reading K-Pop Idols: The Ones Who Got Away
The Best Of the Best Idols Chosen By 100 K-Pop Idols
Recently, Sports Korea conducted a survey for their 27th anniversary. The survey was titled, “The K-Pop Idols of 2012…We Ask 100 Idols.” Sports Korea asked currently active 100 idols in the following categories: Best Vocals, Best Looks, Best Body, Best Acting Idol, Best Variety Program Idol, Post-Lee Hyori/Post-Rain, Best Representative of K-Pop, Best Performers, and… Continue reading The Best Of the Best Idols Chosen By 100 K-Pop Idols
Seo In Young to MC for SBS E! “Star Beauty Show”
Seo In Young has been casted to host upcoming cable TV show SBS E! “Star Beauty Show.” “Star Beauty Show” invites different celebrities every week to talk about beauty related topics and reveal top celebrities’ and celebrity makeup artists’ secrets and know-hows for the viewers. A representative from “Star Beauty Show” commented, “We were extra… Continue reading Seo In Young to MC for SBS E! “Star Beauty Show”
Suzy, Sulli, Kang Ji Young are the Top 3 “Big-Sized Female Idols”
Recently on an online community forum, f(x)‘s Sulli, Kara‘s Kang Ji Young, and miss A‘s Suzy have been picked as the Top 3 “Big-Sized Female Idols.” The title comes with several pictures of the three individuals standing next to a fellow idol. Sulli, Kang Ji Young, and Suzy all look much taller and bigger compared… Continue reading Suzy, Sulli, Kang Ji Young are the Top 3 “Big-Sized Female Idols”
miss A’s Suzy Demonstrates How to Genuinely Give Hugs
miss A’s Suzy showed off how to genuinely give hugs. An online community board recently uploaded a video clip with the title, “How Suzy Gives Hugs.” The video clip displayed Jewelry’s Ye Won and Suzy tightly hugging each other. The clip was actually from KBS “Invincible Youth Season 2” that was aired on June 2.… Continue reading miss A’s Suzy Demonstrates How to Genuinely Give Hugs
Stars Attend the VIP Premiere of "Detective Cha"
The VIP premiere for the upcoming film "Detective Cha," starring Kang Ji Hwan and Sung Yuri, was held on May 22 at the CGV theaters in Seoul.
What if miss A’s Suzy Were Bald?
What would miss A’s Suzy look like if she were bald. On the most recent episode of “Invincible Youth 2” aired on May 19, a virtual photo of miss A being bald was shown and quickly grabbed the attention of viewers.
[Ceci] The "Kkap" Legacy: MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, miss A’s Min, and Others!
Jo Kwon of 2AM started this current "kkap" era, and now it’s become something all variety-idols must go through. Despite this, "Kkap-Kwon" has recently requested for people to stop referring to him by this nickname, as he feels that his eight intense years of vocal training are being undermined by his strong kkap image. Does this mean it’s time to crown a new kkap-idol to continue on Jo Kwon’s kkap legacy?
MBLAQ’s Lee Joon: Spotted with kkap behavior on MBC’s "Radio Star"
He turned the “Actor/Actress-Idol Special” on “Radio Star” into the “Lee Joon Special”. “Infinity Challenge” PD, Kim Tae Ho, tweeted that the special was so funny he was crying, and that he couldn’t get himself to change the channel even though he needed to be watching soccer. Many PDs and screenwriters, as well as Yoon Jong Shin, Haha, and Park Jae Beom, have also complimented Lee Joon’s comic ability. He’s received a lot of negative comments any idol would be sensitive to, such a