On October 31, Sunday, King Choice has finally dropped the results of their much-anticipated 'King of K-Pop' poll. For the second year in the row, BTS's Jimin ranked at the top, officially making him the 'King of K-pop 2020'. Check out the rest of the results here to see who rose above the ranks.
Super Junior member Heechul took to his Instagram Stories to slam a hater who was sending malicious direct messages to him.
Following data from September 24, 2020, and October 24, 2020, the Korean Brand Research Institute dropped their brand reputation rankings for Korean singers (including both soloists and groups) for the month of October. See who made the top 50 here!
Following data analyzed by The Korean Business Research Institute, the most popular K-pop groups for the month of October 2020 have been determined. Want to know what groups made it to the top? Then keep on reading!
In the K-pop industry, celebrities, and idols having stage names are not shocking. However, the following K-pop idols seem like they are using their real name as their idol’s name, but they are actually not! See the list and you will surely be surprised to know that it is only their stage names!
You surely heard of the “Generation of K-pop” that includes the first, second, and third-gen groups. However, are you aware that we are currently in the fourth-gen K-pop?In this sense, IDOLOGY, one of the longest-running critic website-magazines in Korea, had a full analysis of the genealogical theory of the K-pop’s four generations based on the paradigm shifts overseas of these K-pop groups, trends, and many more.
The Korean Business Research Institute released its brand reputation rankings for K-Pop boy groups for the month of September. To determine which boys groups make the list, they analyzed consumer participation, community awareness, and news coverage.
On October 9, Friday, the Gaon Chart released which digital singles garnered the most point within the month. The Gaon Chart is the most reputable and popular music hart in South Korea and is equivalent to the United States' Billboard charts. Want to know what were the top 10 most popular K-pop songs for September? Then keep on reading.
The Asia Artist Awards has been hosted by Super Junior's Leeteuk ever since its beginning in 2016. Once again this year, Leeteuk will be the main MC of this event! The 2020 AAA will be held on November 25, with the red carpet starting from 4:00 p.m. KST and the actual ceremony from 6:00 p.m. KST.
The chaebol heir is usually the latest generation supposed to succeed in the previous generation and inherit their wealth and possibly their company. It is no news that some K-Pop idols have humble backgrounds. However, it is also not a shock that some come from really well off families, qualifying the term "chaebol."
Whenever we see idols, we see them in their best. We see the glitz and glamour of K-pop, with perfectly done make-up and expensive stage outfits. Despite how rich and luxurious these idols look, not every idol has grown up so comfortably. Here are six K-pop idols who came from poor backgrounds.
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed its brand reputation rankings for K-Pop idols for the month of September. To determine which idols make the list, they analyzed consumer participation, community awareness, and news coverage
With how vast the K-Pop and the K-Entertainment industry are in general, there is a huge flux of interaction between hundreds of artists, either using work or friendship or simply award show gatherings and variety shows. While some are not extroverted to talk with everyone, some others are total social butterflies, talking with whoever crosses their way and forging new friendships with ease.