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.

KBS "Music Bank" – Mar. 9, 2012

It was a full night with performances from miss A, MBLAQ, FT Island, K.Will, Brian Joo, Tony & SMASH, M4, Jay Park, John Park, Nine Muses, B.A.P, Jiggy Dogg, Brave Girls, Chocolat, STELLAR, LED Apple, WE, Chaos, SPICA, Ailee, EXID, Bohemian, C-REAL and Fat Cat.

Mnet "M! Countdown" – Mar. 8, 2012

BIGBANG’s "Blue" is Mnet “M! Countdown” Song of the Week. BIGBANG, though yet to appear on the show next week, came out triumphant with “Blue” against miss A’s “Touch” and John Park’s “Falling.” Nine Muses, C-REAL and Bohemian came out with new songs. Busker Busker lit up the show with a special performance. “M! Countdown” performances of the evening included the “hot stage” of FT Island, Se7en, MBLAQ, Tony & SMASH, John Park, K.Will, Brian Joo, Dal Shabet, Brave Girls, SPICA and WE.

[Exclusive] BTS @ SBS MTV "Music Island" with Sunny, MBLAQ, Block B, FT Island, and More: Ep. 2

Soompi’s Exclusive Backstage Pass at SBS MTV’s “Music Island” episode 2 is out! Check it out! MBLAQ, Block B, FT Island, Dal Shabet, Rainbow Pixie, and Lim Jeong Hee guested on the second show, heating up the stage, as well as backstage.