We all know that the cowboy concept isn’t new in K-pop, but it’s interesting to see how this style has evolved and been interpreted in many ways: from the stereotypical Wild West regalia to sleeker, more contemporary looks. Most of them are worn by groups for performance purposes only, which gives them more room for creative expression or over-the-top… Continue reading K-Pop Wild West Fashion: 7 Fantasy Vs. Modern Interpretations
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August Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 540 girl group members, using big data collected from July 22 to August 22. BLACKPINK’s Jennie rose to the… Continue reading August Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
11 K-Pop Idols Whose Fierce Looks Don’t Match Their Sunshine Personalities
The saying “never judge a book by its cover” applies to a lot more things than just books. Appearances aren’t everything, and even stage personas can give false impressions. That’s definitely true for these 11 K-pop idols, whose bright personalities are totally different from their striking looks! 1. NCT’s Taeyong You might be fooled by… Continue reading 11 K-Pop Idols Whose Fierce Looks Don’t Match Their Sunshine Personalities
Update: KCON:TACT HI 5 Announces 3rd Lineup Of Performers
Updated September 2 KST: ENHYPEN has dropped out of the KCON:TACT HI 5 lineup after five members of the group tested positive for COVID-19. Read their agency’s statement here. Updated August 25 KST: KCON:TACT HI 5 has announced its third lineup of performers! The lineup now includes AB6IX, ATEEZ, ITZY, Park Ji Hoon, Stray Kids,… Continue reading Update: KCON:TACT HI 5 Announces 3rd Lineup Of Performers
August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from July 15 to August 15. BLACKPINK rose to the top of the list this… Continue reading August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
MAMAMOO’s Wheein In Talks To Join Ravi’s New Label THE L1VE
Wheein is working on selecting a new agency! On August 9, industry representatives reported that the MAMAMOO member is highly likely to sign with THE L1VE. In response to the reports, a source from THE L1VE commented, “We are positively discussing an exclusive contract with MAMAMOO’s Wheein.” THE L1VE is a new label founded by… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s Wheein In Talks To Join Ravi’s New Label THE L1VE
9 K-Pop Songs That Incorporated Sign Language In Their Performance
Music is a form of communication that transcends the language barrier, and K-pop has proven this point time and time again. It has become a worldwide genre that is known and loved by many. And with so many fans around the globe, there are also many diverse K-pop experiences! To connect with their fans, some artists have… Continue reading 9 K-Pop Songs That Incorporated Sign Language In Their Performance
K-Pop Releases To Look Forward To In August
With the Olympics wrapping up in early August, the Korean music industry is gearing up for a rush of new releases this month! Here’s what to look forward to: August 2 ASTRO makes a comeback with their eighth mini album “SWITCH ON.” Golden Child drops their second studio album “GAME CHANGER.” Somi returns with her… Continue reading K-Pop Releases To Look Forward To In August
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa’s “Maria” Becomes Her 1st Solo MV To Hit 200 Million Views
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa’s “Maria” has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube! On July 28 at approximately 8:04 p.m. KST, the music video for Hwasa’s “Maria” hit the 200 million mark on YouTube, making it her first solo music video to achieve the feat. Hwasa originally released “Maria” on June 29, 2020, meaning that it took the… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s Hwasa’s “Maria” Becomes Her 1st Solo MV To Hit 200 Million Views
MAMAMOO’s Wheein’s Rep Denies Reports Of Her Joining H1GHR MUSIC
While there have been reports of MAMAMOO’s Wheein joining H1GHR MUSIC, things remain unclear. On July 28, Hankyung.com reported that Wheein is currently wrapping up discussions to sign an exclusive contract with H1GHR MUSIC. In response, Wheein’s representative stated to Sports Kyunghyang, “It is not true that Wheein is in the final stages of discussions regarding an exclusive contract with H1GHR… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s Wheein’s Rep Denies Reports Of Her Joining H1GHR MUSIC