Category: K-Pop
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Perform Solo at Charity Concert in France, Lisa Will No Longer Work in Korea?
Lisa of BLACKPINK will be performing solo for a charity concert in France in late January next year It is reported that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will take the stage at the charity concert Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes (The Gala of the Yellow Pieces) scheduled for January 26, 2024, at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Le…
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YG’s IT Boy GD and IT Girl Jennie Embark On New Solo Journey Under Another Agency
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and BLACKPINK’s Jennie will each open the second act of their music career under a new company
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Looking Back At Company-Hopping Controversies Of 2023: FIFTY FIFTY and EXO-CBX
These are two of the biggest KPOP controversies in 2023
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Goodbye 2023: In the end, the whole world was NewJeans
In 2023, the K-pop industry continued to expand, prompting discussions about whether K-pop would replace the traditional pop genre and explore new blue oceans that had not been ventured into before
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Red Velvet’s Controversial Fashion: The Debate Over Short and Revealing Dresses
Red Velvet Frequently Struggles with Short Outfits to Avoid Onstage Wardrobe Malfunctions
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K-netizens React To Fans Comparing EXO’s “First Snow” No.1 On Melon VS BTS Not Charting
The fanwar between EXO and BTS fans continues
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BOYNEXTDOOR, controversy over power abuse following excessive security “I came to see Fubao, but they pushed me”
Group BOYNEXTDOOR is engulfed in controversy, with concerns about excessive security and now, further criticism for inconsiderate filming
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The consequences of K-pop idols’ ambassadorships: From class division to excessive teen consumption
As the global K-pop craze continues to rise, the competition among luxury brands worldwide to appoint K-pop idols as ambassadors is intensifying
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Girl Groups Dominates K-pop in 2023
The development of fourth-generation girl groups such as IVE, NewJeans, aespa, and others is notably shaping the current K-Pop music industry
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Amid BOYNEXTDOOR’s Bodyguard Violence Controversy, NCT127 Jaehyun Is Praised For Taking Care Of Fans At Airport
One group is praised and one group is criticized for how they treat their fans at the airport
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JYP girl groups opening the door to 2024
As the year-end approaches, K-pop’s comeback scene has quieted down, partly due to various award ceremonies and events overlapping
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Netizens Select “The Worst SM Fandom”, BTS suddenly dragged in?
The topic of “the worst SM fandom” has garnered attention on a Korean forum
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BTS’s Enlistment Compared to the Beatles’s Disbandment by BBC
UK news site BBC drew attention by comparing the enlistment of all BTS members to the disbandment of the Beatles.
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ITZY Drops Album Teasers: Main Vocalist Lia Missing and Similar Vibes to BLACKPINK Stir Debates
ITZY just dropped some sneak peek photos for their upcoming album, Born To Be
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Fans causing disturbances at fansign events: From demanding phone number to using hidden camera
There have been incidents of fans causing disturbances at fansign events, causing distress not only to artists but also to fandoms
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K-netizens React To 2023 Top Fashion Influencers On Instagram
BLACKPINK members dominate the rankings of Top Fashion Influencers in 2023 based on Instagram data
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Foreign Media Highlighted BLACKPINK’s Contract Renewal, “The Most Profitable Contract”
BLACKPINK made headlines domestically and internationally with the news of their contract renewal
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BTS is busy even before enlistment “Fill military hiatus with meaningful content”
BTS members RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook are actively preparing for their military enlistment, expressing a passionate commitment to leave meaningful content for fans
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BLACKPINK after contract renewal: New albums, world tours, and merchandise
After renewing their contract with YG, BLACKPINK has a plethora of activities planned for their dedicated fanbase.
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BLACKPINK Set to Release More Group Albums and Go On New World Tour
The status of BLACKPINK’s full-group contract with YG has been announced
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BLACKPINK Set to Release More Group Albums and Go On New World Tour
The status of BLACKPINK’s full-group contract with YG has been announced
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YG Stock Rises 20% After News of BLACKPINK’s Contract Renewal
Following the news of contract renewal for all 4 members of BLACKPINK, YG Entertainment’s stock has surged by 20%
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2023 Awards Decided by K-pop Fans
Here are standout moments of K-pop 2023, from virtual idols to heartfelt considerations, in this fan-selected awards
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K-netizens React To aespa’s NingNing & Giselle Being Criticized For Attitudes During MMA Ceremony
Some netizens pointed out NingNing and Giselle’s impolite attitudes at 2023 MMA
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Why Kim Minju Turned Down Offer to Join LE SSERAFIM?
Kim Minju could have been the 3rd IZ*ONE member in LE SSERAFIM alongside Kim Chaewon and Sakura
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BTS And Global Breakthroughs In 2023
2023 marks a year of great success for BTS members as they continuously set numerous records, topping K-pop on significant music charts worldwide
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HYBE Dominates Spotify Charts: BTS Triumphing Globally, 3/5 Leading K-pop Artists
The year-end summary of K-pop artists on Spotify are dominated by HYBE artists
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Red Velvet’s Contract Unclear After BLACKPINK, 3rd Gen Girl Groups’ Different Paths
Representative girl groups of Kpop’s 3rd Generation are showing divergent paths regarding contract renewal
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K-pop “Big 4” Companies Are Dominated By Female Staff
The employee breakdown of the “Big 4” K-pop companies, including HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG has drawn discussion
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NewJeans Hits Milestone Even BLACKPINK Hasn’t Achieved in Just Over a Year Since Debut
4th gen girl group NewJeans is still hitting new career highs
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K-netizens React To Opinion Bashing ITZY & NMIXX’s Failures
JYP girl groups ITZY and NMIXX continued to get criticized for their poor performances
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SEVENTEEN’s Speech at 2023 MAMA: So Sincere It Drove LE SSERAFIM to Tears
As the final performer and Daesang winner at the 2023 MAMA, SEVENTEEN delivered an emotional and meaningful speech
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BABYMONSTER Broke BLACKPINK’s Record
“Batter Up” surpassed 22.59 million views within just 24 hours of its release, officially making BABYMONSTER the K-pop group with the highest debut MV views.
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BTS Pauses Activities: Is BLACKPINK Holding the K-pop Throne on Their Own?
BTS has hit pause on their group activities for at least two years, as the members fulfill mandatory military service
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K-netizens Think BABYMONSTER Doesn’t Have A Member Who Stands Out To Captivate The Public
The debut of YG Entertainment’s new girl group BABYMONSTER is arousing divided reactions
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The Dark Side of K-pop Behind BLACKPINK’s Glamor
British media site The Daily Mail delved into the various pressures behind “the world’s biggest girl band” BLACKPINK
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BABYMONSTER’s Debut: Lacking in Concept and Promotion, Inferior to BLACKPINK
There are stark differences between BABYMONSTER’s lacking debut promotions and BLACKPINK’s grand entrance
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HYBE continues to renew career highs, including BTS Jungkook
HYBE Labels artists continue to achieve historic success
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Why BABYMONSTER’ Success Will Affect YG’s Future
YG Entertainment’s fate rests heavily on the shoulders of BABYMONSTER
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RIIZE Seunghan and BABYMONSTER Ahyeon’s Abrupt Suspension of Activities: What’s the Inside Story?
RIIZE’s Seunghan has gone on a hiatus while BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon saw her debut plans fall through
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RIIZE Seunghan and BABYMONSTER Ahyeon’s Abrupt Suspension of Activities: What’s the Inside Story?
RIIZE’s Seunghan has gone on a hiatus while BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon saw her debut plans fall through
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The reason why BABYMONSTER is considered a monster rookie group
YG Entertainment’s upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER unveiled visuals of their 6 members, creating a buzz of anticipation among global music fans
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Rosé’s MBE Title Is Different From Other BLACKPINK Members?
While all of BLACKPINK received the MBE honors from King Charles III, Rosé actually enjoys more privileges
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HYBE’s Oustanding Achievements Amid Concerns Over K-pop Crisis, “Thanks To Expansion Strategy”
HYBE LABELS artists continue to achieve unimaginable successes
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SM’s crisis begins “30-year reign is now in jeopardy with ‘Kakao + private life controversies’”
SM Entertainment, a trailblazer in the K-pop industry, is currently facing significant challenges that threaten its historical legacy
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No Teddy in BABYMONSTER’s debut track: the biggest difference from BLACKPINK
As famous producer Teddy was not mentioned in the credits of BABYMONSTER’s debut track, opinions were raised
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ADOR Explains Rumors Surrounding NewJeans Members Hanni & Hyein
Agency ADOR responded to recent rumors related to NewJeans members
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“aespa’s pride in ‘performance’ is somewhat amusing”
Netizens on the online community Pann shared their opinions on aespa’s performance skills This post became a hot topic with nearly 70,000 views as of the morning of Nov 22nd. Below are some comments from Korean netizens. Original post: Pann Nate – Excluding “Black Mamba”, aespa’s choreography, which isn’t particularly difficult, doesn’t seem to match…
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Korean Netizens React To NewJeans Not Being Criticized For Lip-syncing As Much As IVE, aespa
Korean netizens believe NewJeans should sing live more often
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Why NewJeans Won a Billboard Award in Just 16 Months Since Debut: Music, Min Hee-jin, Syndrome
“NewJeans is making an impact on K-pop and the world, surpassing the speed of many senior artists” – TIME