Kpop group BLACKPINK ranks 2nd with the most YouTube views in the world based on survey from Blip. The bigger the circle, the more popular K-pop is in the relevant region.
In JTBC's Idol Room, which aired on the afternoon of the 15th, Super Junior, made comeback with the new song SUPER Clap in JTBC's Idol Room.
Korean Hip Hop Legend Dok2 will be touring through five cities on his first solo tour in the USA, brought to you by Socialite and 2MENGROUP. He will be accompanied by fellow South Korean rapper Double K.
Taeyong, one of the seven members of new Korean boy band SuperM, was accused of being a bully in his middle school days.
You might think that the life of Hallyu stars is all glitz and glamour, and it's most probably one of the reasons why you got into K-pop in the first place, adding the quality of music and the impeccable talents of these idols. Little did we know that it's not always sunshine and a cakewalk, even before rising to stardom. They train for years - some even train for almost a decade - to get to the spotlight, not to mention that many artists fall victim to unjust contracts that eat their esteem away. And what's worse is that they become exposed to public scrutiny in exchange for their coveted popularity.
Many of us have fallen in love with K-pop because of its flamboyance, striking vibrant hues, and upbeat and addictive tunes, but the industry is actually more than this. It takes pride in its diversity and the unrelenting talent of the many artists playing their own significant roles in this realm. As a matter of fact, there are artists who released self-penned songs where they talk about their personal struggles and how they cope with it all.
In light of Sulli's passing, Korean citizens instigated a national petition for netizens to use their legal names as well as punish rightfully the ones who made harsh comments to the late actress and f(x) alumna. According to reports and countless fans, Sulli was struggling with severe depression because she was heavily cyberbullied.
The passing of the actress and f(x) alumna Sulli was a huge bolt out of the blue to the industry. Unfortunately, for some, old (and vile) habits die hard, which is why Girl's Day's Minah fumed with anger after a social media user left a deplorable comment on her post.
Numerous celebrities poured out their hearts to mourn Sulli's departure. They expressed their sorrow on their personal accounts to pay respect to the late star, adding that many artists also put their upcoming activities on hold.
Recently, it has been reported that Choi Jin-Ri or also known as Sulli was found d3ad at her home in Seongnam on October 14, 2019, Monday. The police say that the former f(x) member was committed suicide.
Luna's Mamma Mia! Schedule change due to her former bandmate death. Luna from the group f (x) is one of the current line up artist for the musical 'Mamma Mia!'
Pepero Day is an unofficial holiday that takes place on the 11th of November each year. It is celebrated almost like Valentine's Day and White Day in Korea, where families, friends, and couples, or even workmates and bosses exchange boxes of Pepero with one another as their way to show their love and appreciation.
Pepero, does that ring a bell? If your answer is no, you certainly need to know about it or even get your hands on it to experience the delight it guarantees. But if yes, you probably know some of its interesting details.