As fans know, being an idol involves a lot of athleticism, as members always dance on stage. What some fans don't know, however, is that some of these idols are accomplished athletes outside of the entertainment industry. Some of them had such steady careers in their sport that if they decided not to pursue music, they could have gone on to compete in the Olympics. Despite their brilliant athletic careers, these four idols chose to pursue a career in music.
In South Korea, it is believed that luck is linked to someone's name. Because of this, it is not uncommon for someone to legally change their name. With this, celebrities make sure they have a name that will be accepted by the public. Here is a list of idols who are living their lives happily and successfully after changing their names.
As most fans know, former Girls' Generation member Jessica Jung has written her own book, "Shine," as part of a two-book deal with Simon Pulse. Though it has yet to be released, it is already being developed into a film. As the novel gains more and more hype around the world, fans have spotted some easter eggs that they believe reference Jessica's former girl group.
Prada has announced that Red Velvet's Irene and EXO's Chanyeol, both from SM Entertainment, are their new brand ambassadors. Alongside their reveal, they unveil a sensuous fashion film, and shots from a photoshoot of them dressed in the Prada 2020 F/W Collection, which can be found in Vogue Korea.
In an interview with ELLE Magazine, the first BLACKPINK member to sign with YG Entertainment, Jennie, revealed her first impression of her fellow members.
In the idol world, it is true that choreography and performance are what first catch people's eyes, with powerful visuals being the core of K-pop. Because of that, people often neglect an idol's vocal ability. That is why MBC's "King of Masked Singer" is such a special show.
These idols, all born in the year 1999, have shaken the hearts of both Korean and international fans, thanks to their god-like beauty. With idols like these, many people start to wonder, "What happened in 1999?"
BTS member V is loved by people all over the world. He is recognized as an artist with an amazing voice as well as someone with a talent for composing and writing lyrics. In addition, he has flawless visuals and was even made the most handsome face in the word in 2020 by Star Meter, an international media outlet. For many junior idols, V has become someone to look up to. Here are five artists who all selected V as their role model.
[TW/CW] Sexual Harassment] Rookie girl group FANATICS is currently in the spotlight after it was revealed a male staff member sexually harassed the girls during a live stream recorded back on September 7. Now, it has been uncovered that the one who made the comment was not just any normal staff - it is the company's CEO.
On an episode of "South Korean Foreigner" that aired on September 16, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon and Sunny gave senior idol advice to hoobaes Lovelyz's Kei and Mijoo. There, they advised the girls to be careful of people, especially men.
[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Sexual Harassment] Rookie girl group Fanatics were sexually harassed by a male staff member during a broadcast, and fans have expressed concern over the girl's wellbeing.
BTS's V revealed a snippet of a solo from so his solo mixtape on an episode of "In the Soop BTS", and now fans are patiently waiting for the day he drops it all.
Many idols go on intense diets in the hopes of losing weight so that they can perform better on stage and look better for the fans and the camera. However, there are some idols who are on the opposite side of the spectrum - they can't gain weight no matter how much they try!