It looks like another Filipino will soon step into the bright world of K-pop. Chantal Videla, 19, could be the next Pinay to join the list of Filipinos conquering the world. The young singer, born to a Filipina mother and an Argentinian father, is currently a trainee at the South …
Read More »Sick Trolls, K-pop Idol Jiwoo, NMIXX Fans Fire Back: “She’s Only 16”
The members of NMIXX have great potential and are on their way to becoming JYPE’s next biggest girl group. Each member went viral in their pre-debut days for song or dance covers while their blind pre-order crossed 61,000 in 10 days. But it hasn’t been easy navigating for the new …
Read More »The Translating Fans Behind K-Pop’s Global Success
VICE K-Pop: music, fandom, celebrities and all things K-pop. This month, VICE is going all out on all things K-pop and Korean music, with articles and videos about music, fans and celebrities. Anyone planning to get into K-pop knows all about the huge amount of content they have to consume …
Read More »[Today’s K-pop] T-ara’s Jiyeon to marry baseball player Hwang Jaegyun
(Credit: MBK Entertainment) Jiyeon of girl group T-ara announced on Thursday that she will marry baseball player Hwang Jaegyun. With a handwritten letter posted to her Instagram, she said she met someone last year through an acquaintance and he became a boyfriend who taught her what happiness is. She added …
Read More »Death Note Musical Casts Former K-pop Idol As Misa
Death threat has kept a low profile for the past few years, but the franchise still has things to do behind the scenes. As its creators pivoted to a new series, Death threat still has a grip on fans with his musical. In fact, the stage production plans to make …
Read More »Who is Lesserafim? HYBE’s new girl group has 2 members IZ*ONE
IZ*ONE was one of the biggest fourth-generation girl groups that consistently broke records. In fact, their massive fan base showed their loyalty by raising over $2.6 million to help the girls reunite when their agency shared that the girl group had disbanded. Since the twelve-member project group was formed through …
Read More »Indonesian rapper up for ‘Boy Of The Year’ title
2022 has barely begun, but there’s already a candidate for ‘Boy Of The Year’: Warren Hue. A household name in Indonesian rap circles, Hue burst onto the global scene last year when he signed with 88rising, making his solo debut with the effervescent single “Omomo Punk.” He completed an Indonesian …
Read More »Omega X releases new “LOVE ME LIKE” EP
Hangyeom, Jaehan, Hwichan, Sebin, Taedong, Xen, Jehyun, Kevin, Junghoon, Hyuk and Yechan debuted in Omega X in June 2021. On January 5, Omega X released an EP titled LOVE ME LIKE. The mini album features five songs and is the K-pop group’s second EP. Omega X | Arrow entertainment Omega …
Read More »TWICE debuts on Billboard’s pop radio charts for the first time with “The Feels”
More than three months after its release, TWICE’s âThe Feelsâ became their first song to debut on Billboard’s Pop Airplay charts! For the week ending Jan. 8, TWICE made its very first entry on Billboard’s Pop Airplay charts, which measures weekly plays on the top 40 mainstream radio stations across …
Read More »aespa named ‘hottest rookie group’ of 2021 among all K-Pop acts
espa has made headlines in recent weeks. With their latest musical production, which premiered on Monday, it’s no surprise that K-pop fans and followers continue to talk about the all-girl group. As noted, they dropped the remake of Dreams come true and immediately amassed millions of views in less than …
Read More »Sitala to stay in H1-Key, according to K-pop label
Sitala to stay in H1-Key, according to K-pop label published: Dec 9, 2021 at 9:10 AM Sitala Wongkrachang, daughter of late actor and director turned activist Saranyu Wongkrachang, will remain in K-pop girl group H1-Key, which will debut soon despite calls on Thai social media to ban it, group managers …
Read More »JO1 to the world: A new stage for J-pop
Chiba – It’s a rainy November day and young music fans crowd around the office buildings surrounding Chiba’s Makuhari Messe convention center. Later in the evening, they will invade the hall to attend a performance by J-pop group JO1. It’s a patient group, but fans of the COVID era have …
Read More »Jae Park’s comments on latest K-pop podcast anger TWICE, DAY6 fans
Weeks earlier, Jae Park had made headlines for warning haters and trolls that he would take legal action because cyberbullying was damaging his sanity. The DAY6 member became outspoken during a live on Instagram where his attitude of surrender made fans wonder if he was planning on leaving the K-pop …
Read More »Were BTS supposed to take part in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in 2021?
Thanksgiving goes hand in hand with Macy’s annual parade. This year marks the 95th event, with a plethora of celebrity appearances and a lineup of star-studded performances. On Twitter, K-Pop fans are disappointed that the music group BTS is not on the artist list. But, was BTS supposed to be …
Read More »‘Billlie’: the first girl group of Mystic Story! All about them
With another month of debut, another group of girl idols. But this time it’s someone with a powerful performance. SM Entertainment’s Mystic Story subgroup have launched their very first girl group, ‘Billlie’. And the fans have already fallen in love with them. Debuting on November 10, 2021, the six-member group …
Read More »Ed Sheeran to release ‘Shiver’ remix with K-pop stars Jessi and Sunmi
Ed Sheeran is set to team up with K-pop stars Jessi and Sunmi on a new remix of his single “Shivers”. Earlier today (November 19), Sunmi teased the upcoming “Shivers” rework on Twitter. The snippet features the familiar instrumental from the original song, while Jessi’s voice can be heard singing: …
Read More »2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards: nominees, date, performers, details
2021 is almost over, so you know what that means: so many end-of-year awards show are about to drop, including the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Each year the show brings many iconic performances from our favorite K-pop groups. Remember BTS’s epic MAMA 2020 performance, which included a hologram of Suga? …
Read More »BLACKPINK’s ‘BOOMBAYAH’ Becomes First K-Pop Track to Surpass 1.3 Billion Views on YT
South Korean girl group BLACKPINK added another feather to their crown with the group that made YouTube history with their debut music video. BLACKPINK’s first track on November 1 BOOMBAYAH surpassed 1.3 billion views on YouTube. This ultimately makes the MV the first K-pop music video in history to achieve …
Read More »K-pop star CL completes what she started on her debut album ‘ALPHA’: NPR
At ALPHA, her debut album, K-pop artist CL seems determined and confident despite years of industry setbacks. Very cherry / Courtesy the artist hide caption toggle legend Very cherry / Courtesy the artist At ALPHA, her debut album, K-pop artist CL seems determined and confident despite years of industry setbacks. …
Read More »SM Entertainment creates the musical answer to the Marvel universe
SM Entertainment CEO Sung Su Lee doesn’t do interviews often. So when he speaks in public, it is worth listening very carefully to find out what spins the wheels of the K-pop giant he is responsible for, whose roster includes stars like EXO, Girls. Generation and Shinee. Lee appeared as …
Read More »K-Pop Girl Group Ferry Blue’s Explosive First MV in Real-World Metaverse
Ferry Blue performs his first single “Call My Name” in the TwinWorld mixed reality app. âI really didn’t know the Metaverse before. Thanks to TwinWorld, I was able to experience the virtual world seen from the real world, âsaid Jin Dozin, member of Ferry Blue. SUNNYVALE, Calif. (PRWEB) October 13, …
Read More »From cars to “ARMY bombs”: chip crunch creeps into the world of K-pop
October 8 (Reuters) – As top K-pop groups prepare to take the stage or live stream new shows after being sidelined by the pandemic, their fans find out that the global flea crisis has also caught up with the world of catchy tunes, glitzy outfits and elaborate dance routines. Glow …
Read More »Itzy Joins Blackpink and Twice as Only K-Pop Girl Group to Feature in U.S. No. 1 Selling Album
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – JANUARY 30: ITZY attends the 29th Annual Seoul Music Awards at Gocheok Sky Dome on … [+] January 30, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images) Getty Images Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again narrowly beats Drake in this week’s Billboard 200 …
Read More »aespa set to make K-pop girl group history with 400,000 “Savage” pre-orders
SM Entertainment announced aespa’s debut mini album Savage, recording 400,000 pre-order sales on October 5. Called the âsuper rookie group,â the four-member girl group made their debut in November 2021 and are well on their way to making a name for themselves in K-pop history. Amid the plagiarism controversies, aespa …
Read More »Blackpink’s Rosé’s Best Red Carpet Fashion Moments Are Always Notable
Blackpink’s Rosé has quickly become an icon since she first entered the scene as a member of the hugely popular K-Pop girl group in 2016, but recently the New Zealand-born singer rose to prominence for something else: his style. Thanks to a recent partnership with Anthony Vaccarello, the Creative Director …
Read More »‘Save Loona’: Orbits campaign to stop K-pop girl group from disbanding as IZ * ONE
Remember the viral âStan Loonaâ moment on social media the past few years? Well, Orbits (Loona’s fandom) may be set to show off their online presence once again to help the iconic girl group. And this time they have the âSave Loonaâ trend. On September 28, a Korean news agency …
Read More »K-pop girl group Aespa to perform in 2021 Wild Rift SEA Championship final
The League of Legends: Savage Rift The Grand Final of the Southeast Asian Championship (SEA) will take place on October 3. Riot announced that popular Korean girl group Aespa will perform at the opening ceremony. Aespa is a South Korean group formed by Seoul-based entertainment company SM Entertainment. Their first …
Read More »10 popular K-pop bands outside of BTS and Blackpink to follow
The South Korean entertainment industry, while still popular, has reached new heights over the past two years. Whether it’s Parasite’s historic Oscar win for Best Picture or bands like BTS and Blackpink taking the world by storm, Korean entertainment is at the top of its game. BTS notably broke several …
Read More »K-Pop Idols Itzy explained how he grew up recording his debut album
JYP Entertainment / BuzzFeed Without a doubt, one of the biggest K-pop groups right now is the Ladies of ITZY. The five-member girl group debuted in 2019 and quickly became one of the leading groups in Korean pop music. Their catchy music videos and unabashedly preaching confidence songs have garnered …
Read More »Former K-pop Girls’ Generation star Jessica Jung on new plans, pandemic
Former Girl’s Generation member singer and actress Jessica Jung arrives at the Palm Angels fashion show during New York Fashion Week on February 09, 2020 in New York City. Gilbert Carrasquillo | GC Images | Getty Images South Korean pop star Jessica Jung is perhaps best known for being a …
Read More »More K-pop fans are going online for intimate fan-star interactions
SEOUL – Park Ji-yoon quickly swipes the phone screen and unlocks her phone to open a message from Wendy, a member of popular Korean girl group Red Velvet, who just replied via text message with her real-time selfies. “My heart was pounding when my favorite celebrity first texted me calling …
Read More »Here’s why we think dating K pop idols isn’t that important and shouldn’t be turned into a media circus
If you’re a veteran K-pop fan, you are already aware that “dating” is a hot topic in the K-pop fandom, and if not, this article might tell you more. . Korea’s entertainment industry is perhaps one of the few industries in the world where dating and relationships go unheard of …
Read More »Bubblegum pop: “commercialized, computerized and easy to sing”
Commercialized, computerized and easy to sing, bubblegum pop is a nostalgic and trendy collection of hits that have been the voice of mainstream teens around the world for nearly six decades. With over-simplified music, artificial lyrics, and fun music videos, bubblegum pop represents all of the best parts of being …
Read More »Top 5 youngest K-Pop idols in 2021
K-Pop groups are known to debut when the idols are only 14 years old. For example, SHINee’s Taemin is one of the most popular idols today, and he made his debut at the age of 14. Her talent, fashion sense, and visionary choreography are things fans love. Other artists who …
Read More »What is archery related to K-pop group TWICE’s Tzuyu
One sport that people love at the Olympics is archery. The way the archers aim with full focus and shoot the arrow aiming at the center of the target is what gets everyone excited. Along with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the event saw many archers, especially South Koreans, step onto …
Read More »K-Pop singer Somi teases upcoming single ‘Dumb Dumb’ with visuals
Revolutionary K-pop sensation Somi has shared a collection of visual teasers ahead of the release of his upcoming single “Dumb Dumb”, released on August 2 via Interscope Records. The single was announced through Somi’s agency, The Black Label, on social media. The company shared a promotional poster-like photo featuring a …
Read More »Best singers in the K-POP industry in 2021
Good singers aren’t hard to come by in the K-POP industry, but due to the talent saturation, finding the best singers is proving to be a difficult task. Many idols could defend themselves in vocal competitions against veterans of the music industry, given the rigorous training and hard work they …
Read More »Improbable K-pop act dominates Korean music charts – The Korea Times
MSG Wannabe, an all-male group who formed on the popular Korean TV show “Hangout With Yoo”, is booming on the South Korean music charts. The eight-piece group is far from a typical K-pop group. The group consists of a comedian, singers, and actors – including two in their 50s and …
Read More »Seven agencies causing a sensation on the music scene
Hybe continued to grow through acquisitions and restructurings, adding several subsidiaries. The company announced in March that it plans to increase its business portfolio to bring people together through music. The heavyweight of the music industry is also aiming to enter the international market with its range of labels. The …
Read More »K-pop group Twice have yet to receive the worldwide fame they deserve
Even though Twice has had bigger achievements, they are still relatively unknown, rumored to be treated poorly by management. As the K-pop craze continues to sweep the country, K-pop girl group Twice has taken their career to the next level. KpopStarz recently reported that the band now has the most …
Read More »Musical scene: Boy group returns at 2:00 p.m. and summer tracks from Twice, Loona and Brave Girls
2PM returns with its first new album in five years. SINGAPORE – Over the past month, K-pop has hosted the return of beloved second-generation boy group 2PM as well as two solo debuts from the members of Got7, while girl groups and other artists like the Japanese singer Nissy have …
Read More »K-Pop Girl Group Names: From Blackpink To TWICE, The 10 Best K-Pop Girl Groups You Should Know About
Since its first glimpse of international fame in the ’90s, K-Pop has enjoyed staggering fame and success. And with millions of fans and a growing audience, the K-Pop movement has only just begun. But K-Pop boy groups have managed to grab all the limelight, with BTS leading the way with …
Read More »Meet Bang Si-hyuk, the man who catapulted K-pop bands like BTS to fame
The title for making the best music in the world – not “one of the best” – would undoubtedly go to the English rock band The Beatles. Like all great artists, it took them a while to get off the ground, which only happened after the late Sir George Martin …
Read More »aespa is K-Pop reinvented | Characteristics
“Fans sometimes leave comments like:”espa is the new beginning of K-Pop, ‘says NINGNING of the four-girl group, recalling the adoration and support the group has received since their debut single “Black Mamba”. With their unique brand of energizing music and genre embedded in the futuristic concept of AI, there is …
Read More »[Herald interview] K-pop today is more complex, more complex
Unlike most music critics who dabble in world music at a young age, K-pop music critic Cha woo-jin admits that he was not a music lover in his youth. At home after school, he turned to comics, news and movies rather than music. Things changed when he entered his teens. …
Read More »BIGBANG, SNSD, EXO & More: K-Pop Bands That Have Transcended American Billboard Barriers Over the Years
Back in the K-pop era, getting into Billboard was just a dream. So, thanks to these Korean artists – BoA, BIGBANG, SNSD, EXO, BTS, etc. – K-pop is now at the top of the American charts. According to the latest charts released by Billboard, BTS’s “Butter” earned its No.1 spot …
Read More »TWICE “Taste of Love” Named Best Third Generation K-Pop Girl Group Album by Famous Music Critics Site
A renowned music review site recently named TWICE’s recent release “Taste of Love” as the best K-pop girl group album ever to be released. (Photo: TWICE Twitter) On Tuesday, June 22, Pitchfork posted their review of TWICE’s recent summer release, “Taste of Love.” Known for being strict and picky with …
Read More »TWICE: Taste of Love album review
The nine-member K-pop girl group TWICE has been around for over half a decade, navigated sweeping stylistic changes, and maintained a reliable discography every step of the way. In the first three years of their careers, they released bubbly singles that worked in tandem with their cutesy and jagged demeanor: …
Read More »PaRappa The rapper had an anime ?!
PaRappa the Rapper, released worldwide for PlayStation in 1997, is one of the most popular and beloved rhythm games of all time. PaRappa the Rapper (or PaRappa RappÄ) aired on Fuji TV in Japan from April 2001 to January 2002 and ran for 30 episodes. Copies of the DVDs are …
Read More »Brave Girls aim to become K-pop summer queen with new album – The Korea Times
Brave Girls, a girl group that caught the celebrity on the brink of disbandment, have said they want to become the new summer queen of the K-pop scene with their latest outing. “We would like to become a band that people think about when summer comes,” the band said at …
Read More »Sierra Schmidt does K-Pop choreography at Olympic Swimming Trials
American swimmer Sierra Schmidt competes in the Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. His exuberant pre-race dance routines have garnered attention online. Fans of K-pop girl group Twice realized Schmidt was performing the group’s choreography. Visit the Insider homepage for more stories. American swimmer Sierra Schmidt is competing this week …
Read More »BINI aims for gold
BINI’s debut single titled “Born to Win” is about courage, strength and determination. Fueled by their passion and dedication for excellence, BINI, together with BINI’s Korean partners, MU Doctor, aims not only to make captivating music, but also to instill an empowered mindset for young people in the world. ‘today. …
Read More »This new K-pop group was created with AI and deepfake technology – BGR
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un may angrily denounce K-pop as “vicious cancer“whatever he wants. It’s not only that pop music has become one of its neighbor’s most beloved exports to the south, but so has pretty much all of culture. popular South Korean – from movies to music and TV …
Read More »New K-pop girl group Lightsum debuts with ‘Vanilla’ – Manila bulletin
Lightsum (Twitter) Cube Entertainment has unveiled their new K-pop girl group Lightsum, which debuted with the single “Vanilla” on June 10. Lightsum is made up of eight members. Chown, Nayoung, and Yujeong were on Mnet’s survival audition television show “Produce 48”, which spawned IZ * ONE while Juhyeon appeared on …
Read More »K-pop group Red Velvet will make a comeback in August
Red Velvet performs at the K-pop World Music Festival in Manila on June 9, 2019. ABS-CBN News / File Korean girl group Red Velvet is set to release new music in August, K-pop news site Soompi reported on Wednesday. SM Entertainment agency said the 5-member girl group “are preparing for …
Read More »aespa, ITZY and more are the fourth generation K-Pop girl groups that have surpassed 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify
Fourth generation K-pop artists are proving to be powerhouses in the industry, with many groups becoming household names. However, only a handful of fourth-gen girl groups have over three million monthly listeners on Spotify. Do you want to know who they are? So read on! aespa is the fastest K-Pop …
Read More »LIGHTSUM K-Pop Girl Group Member Profiles Explored
In recent years, the world has seen a paradigm shift in the power to influence the masses from the hands of the West to those of the East. East Asia, in particular, has completely revolutionized the way we consume pop culture content. One country, in particular, stands out clearly from …
Read More »EVERGLOW becomes first K-pop girl group to mark Billboard milestone in 2021
EVERGLOW achieved an impressive feat on Billboard that made them the first K-pop girl group to do so in 2021. Want to know what the âFIRSTâ singers have achieved? So, read on! EVERGLOW becomes first female K-pop group to perform on Billboard On May 25, EVERGLOW made their first comeback …
Read More »BLACKPINK’s Kill This Love Breaks New Record As K-Pop Group’s Fastest MV To Hit 1.3 Billion Views
– Publicity – Seoul – Korean girl group BLACKPINK just set another YouTube record with their music video for Kill this love. BLACKPINK’s music video for their 2019 hit Kill this love surpassed 1.3 billion views on YouTube on May 22, at approximately 1:40 p.m. KST. The song was originally …
Read More »K-pop girl group goes for a ‘Newtro’ knockout with new ‘Ring Ring’ album
Rookie girl group Rocket Punch marked the start of summer with the retro-inspired Ding dong. Eight months after the six-piece group released their third mini album, Blue hallmark, he held a press conference in Seoul on Monday before the new album’s release at 6 p.m. that day. The album is …
Read More »Where to find ITZY group members on Instagram
ITZY is one of the most popular K-Pop groups today. Here’s everything you need to know about accessing ITZY’s Instagram and their influence online. One of the most important acts of talent featured on YouTube K-Pop Evolution is girl group ITZY, and their Instagram presence reflects the South Korean group’s …
Read More »“Kawaiiii! Chai, the Japanese girl group who claims kindness | Pop and rock
When Japanese girl group Chai took to the stage at Yes in Manchester two years ago with matching bubblegum pink and hi-vis stripes, critic Gary Ryan marveled how gloriously flamboyant they were. He loved their movements (crazy), their rhythm (frantic) and their homage to Abba (Dancing Queen). Chai, he writes, …
Read More »Is JY Park bad at producing concept songs for “Girl Crush”? Fans Respond: K-WAVE: koreaportal
JY Park However, right after the release of JYP’s recent song for ITZY titled “Mafia In The Morning”, she received mixed reactions from fans. âAsian Soulâ was in the spotlight after fans complained and shared their disappointment for the song which credits JY Park with the lyrics, music and arrangements. …
Read More »K-pop girl group IZ * ONE officially disbanded; Japanese members leave Korea – Manila Bulletin
IZ * ONE at their “ One, The Story ” online gig (Twitter) Nine Korean and three Japanese K-pop girl group IZ * ONE officially disbanded on April 29 when their exclusivity contracts expired after two and a half years. The members were winners of the survival audition show “Produce …
Read More »K-pop girl group ITZY bursts with confidence in new ‘Guess Who’ EP
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) – ITZY, the five-piece number known for his uplifting vibes, continued to entice fans with his energy and confidence with his upcoming EP “Guess Who”. The all-female act – made up of members Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna – is set to release her …
Read More »Korean internet users pick the most versatile K-pop idols
In a community forum, Korean netizens selected K-pop idols they believed were multi-talented on stage. Want to know who they chose? So read on! 1. G-Dragon from BIGBANG (Photo: 8thGravity (Wikimedia Commons)) G-Dragon is widely known as the “King of K-Pop“. The singer of “Crayon” is known not only as …
Read More »[Today’s K-pop] Japanese IZ * ONE Members Say Goodbye
(Credit: Off The Record Entertainment) On Thursday, members of the IZ * ONE group from Japan returned home on a plane. Miyawaki Sakura, Honda Hitomi and Yabuki Nako enthusiastically greeted the fans gathered at the airport, but upon hearing their warm farewell words, they became solemn. Hitomi began to cry …
Read More »The 30 best-selling K-Pop albums by K-Pop girl groups: K-WAVE: Koreaportal
Seulgi and Irene from Red Velvet That being said, here are the 25 best-selling albums from third-generation K-pop girl groups: # 25 MAMAMOO and their album “TRIP” with 177,751 sales # 24 Red Velvet and their album “Day 1 ‘The ReVe Festival'” with 180,016 sales # 23 TWICE and their …
Read More »WATCH: K-pop girl group STAYC opens up about their first comeback
Korean girl group STAYC. Photo by High Up Entertainment MANILA – Five months ago, STAYC made a splash in the K-pop scene as the first act to debut under High Up Entertainment, founded by hitmakers Black Eyed Pilseung. The arrival of the group did not disappoint because the duo of …
Read More »New School is in session with the latest 88rising girl group ‘Atarashii Gakko!’
‘Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders’, or internationally known as ‘Atarashii Gakko!’ (translated as “New School” in Japanese) is the latest J-pop group to sign with 88rising. The American Multimedia Company is the same recording label that is home to global Asian artists like Joji and NIKI. The Japanese song and dance …
Read More »Here’s what members could do next
Almost two years after their formation, K-pop girl group IZ * ONE are due to disband on April 29. The band members are set to return to their entertainment agencies, and fans are curious what each of them could do next. The group was formed in 2018 and debuted in …
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