On September 23, 2020, KCON:TACT Season 2, also known as KCON:TACT 2020 Fall announced its first lineup of artists! KCON Global announced via Twitter that Park Ji Hoon, MAMAMOO, KARD, Ha Sung Woon, LOONA, Sunmi, and AB6IX are part of the first lineup performers for the event, raising expectations sky-high for the event for fans worldwide.
One such important part of the structure of a song is the bridge. The bridge is a section that provides relief from the repetitive nature of many songs. Not only does it have different lyrics from the verse and chorus, but the music is a little different as well.
It is only half of September, but fans can’t help but feel the excitement as these K-pop groups and artists are set to release their comeback next month! As of now, more than ten K-pop acts already confirmed their comebacks, and some announcements really shocked the many for they are coming back after long hiatuses!
The world is becoming more open and more accepting of all forms of race, gender, and sexuality. Still, in South Korea, being LGBTQ+ can be a cause of ridicule and can be seen negatively. These K-pop idols, however, have proudly shown their support for the community and are helping others become more accepting of different people.
The Korean Business Research Institute released its brand reputation rankings for K-Pop girl groups for the month of September. To determine which girl group group makes the list, they analyzed trends such as consumer participation, community awareness, and news coverage.
K-Pop idols are known for their talents and skills but also their incredible visuals, some to the point of Netizens thinking they actually belong in a Manhwa!
K-pop rumors are either true or baseless. Whether there are facts laid or simply speculations, some are just downright silly. According to netizens, these are the 5 most ridiculous K-pop rumors.
Sub-units are quite common in the K-pop scene. From CBX to SEMINA to TTS, there are lots of superior trinities that K-pop fans patronize. And recently, these fans got the chance to cast their votes through Ranker and hailed these 8 K-pop trios as the best!
Seeing who tops the Google searches can help determine which groups are popular this year. Check out the seven most searched K-pop groups for 2020, with points given based on the data collected. Did your favorite group make it?
K-pop light sticks are one of the best merchandise a fan can own, and a lot are amazed at how perfectly designed some light sticks are. In one of the online platforms, a discussion about the prettiest K-pop light sticks ever produced had been posted.
In Korea, there are many big companies, such as SM Entertainment, Big Hit Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment. When groups come from big companies, it's pretty much guranteed that they'll be popular thanks to the agency's reputation.
If you're a K-pop fan, companies and their harsh contractual agreements are not old news. Young aspirants sign contracts to be trainees in entertainment companies in the hopes of making their debut as an idol, whether in a group or as a soloist. Many contracts have intense clauses, and this is the reason why.
YouTuber fforggstans, a K-Pop stan YouTuber and dancer, shared which girl group member had the biggest glow up in their dance skills. Curious to know who they are? Check it out here!