Several K-pop idols were listed as “twins” by netizens and media due to their uncanny similarities in facial features, but do you know that there actually K-pop idols who are twins in the entertainment industry? In fact, there are also K-pop idols who have their twin outside the music scene, but they are popular among fans!
On August 17, BLACKPINK is officially crowned as the "Most Subscribed Female Artist on YouTube"! According to the official announcement made by YG Entertainment, the numbers of subscribers on the official YouTube channel of BLACKPINK surpassed 44 million on August 16, 9:00 a.m. KST.
[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Bullying, Self-Harm] Luckily, trainees got other trainees' shoulder to lean on and get through with hardships, eventually forming a "family" within them, until they can finally debut together. However, this is not the scenario for some K-pop idols, for aside from the harsh life in the music world, their co-members allegedly added to their traumatic experience as K-pop idols.
Wonho is finally back! On August 14, K-pop singer Wonho returned in the music scene after debuting as a solo artist with his pre-release song, "Losing You," which kicked off both in Korea and America.
Netizens discussed in an online communite platform which enterainment agency between two of the "Big 3" - SM and JYP - is the "girl group master".
In the poll organized by King Choice, a Korean survey and ranking platform, netizens selected the K-pop leaders who they think are the best "pillars" of their teams. The poll gathered more than 29 million votes, which ended on August 15.
Despite controversies and backlash that K-pop idols encounter once announced their relationship in public, these idols still took the risk to find romance with fellow stars. Some of these former couples were exposed by the media, while some courageously admitted to the public their relationship status.
The following active groups are indeed praiseworthy for having members that are all solo artists. Talk about versatility! The members of these idol groups have their individuality, excelling either in the music or acting field after releasing official songs or thriving in their solo acting career.
Due to the increasing popularity of K-pop and Hallyu across the globe, several K-pop groups debuting in the third-generation era are getting the attention and support that they deserve even before their debut in the music scene. However, these K-pop groups debuted with little to no hype, but determination and perseverance guided them to achieve the success they are experiencing right now.
[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Death, Violence] On August 12, ONCEs, the fandom of TWICE, expressed their concern to member Sana after fans found a death threat directed to the idol on V Live.
Some groups take even years to achieve their significant first win, while some K-pop bands disband without reaching that milestone. However, these K-pop groups are indeed fortunate to have huge fandom who recognized their skills and talents even before debuting, leading them to gain their first music win the fastest.
The Korean wave is continuously skyrocketing not only in Asia but as well as in the Western market, thanks to these K-pop songs that created huge impact and influence through their iconic songs and music. On Mnet's "TMI News," the hosts unveiled the Top 10 Most Iconic K-Songs that became massive hits this 21st Century.
Fans can't get enough of EXO's Kai's deifying moments! In an online Korean community site, netizens brought back the K-pop idol's legendary nickname that is famous among old fans, which is "Kai is a god."