Netizens Call Out Homophobia And Queerbaiting In The K-Pop Industry After HOLLAND Suffers Bigoted Attack
Advertisements Netizens are attempting to raise awareness over the hypocritical treatment of the LGBTQIA+ community within the K-Pop industry following the homophobic attack against solo K-Pop artist HOLLAND. HOLLAND Recently, HOLLAND revealed that he suffered an attack in Itaewon after being called a slur. He was targeted due to his sexuality. HOLLAND is one of […]
The “Under-Boob” Trend Is Reaching K-Pop, And Netizens Have Mixed Feelings
Advertisements Fashion trends come and go in the K-Pop industry, with some receiving more praise or criticism than others from different parts of the population. Red Velvet A recent “trend” that has been appearing more often among female K-Pop idols is one that has been met with a fair amount of controversy. The “under-boob” is […]
The Story Of A Poor Boy From Korea Who Became A World Famous K-Pop Idol
Advertisements This poor boy is now one of the most famous celebrities in the world, but to get to where he is today he had to overcome struggles and heartbreak. His first sacrifice came at the tender age of 13, when he decided to move out on his own to save his struggling family. His […]
All 30 Former “MIXNINE” Contestants That Are Currently In K-Pop Girl Groups
Advertisements South Korean survivial show MIXNINE aired from October 29, 2017 until January 26, 2018, with a goal of finding nine male and nine female trainees from various entertainment companies to debut as idols. While the plan didn’t turn out as intended, many of the idols that ranked at the top still got to debut in […]
These Are All 38 Former Contestants From “Produce X 101” That Are Currently In K-Pop Boy Groups
Advertisements Produce X 101, the most recent season of the Produce 101 series, ran from May 3, 2019 until July 19, 2019, and ended with the formation of X1. Of course, most people know that the group was unable to last long due to voting manipulation scandals, and they had to disband before even having their first […]
Yuri Talks About Her Popularity At School And Why She Still Lives In Girls’ Generation’s Dorm
Advertisements On the August 29 episode of SBS’s “My Little Old Boy,” Girls’ Generation’s Yuri appeared as a special MC. Upon her appearance in the studio, the celebrity mothers complimented her on her performance in the MBN drama “Bossam – Steal the Fate,” a historical drama in which she starred as a widowed princess. During the episode, […]
K-Pop Wild West Fashion: 7 Fantasy Vs. Modern Interpretations
Advertisements We all know that the cowboy concept isn’t new in K-pop, but it’s interesting to see how this style has evolved and been interpreted in many ways: from the stereotypical Wild West regalia to sleeker, more contemporary looks. Most of them are worn by groups for performance purposes only, which gives them more room for creative expression or […]
KDOL Releases Top 20 ‘Most Popular K-pop Idols’ for the Third Week of July
Advertisements Global K-pop idols including BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, TWICE Tzuyu, BLACKPINK Lisa, and more dominated KDOL’s weekly ranking for the most popular stars! Keep reading to know who made it in the top 20! On the latest rankings of KDOL released on July 26, the top 20 “Most Popular K-pop Idols” for the third […]
Yonhap: Youth romantic TV series gain popularity in S. Korea
Advertisements SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) — In recent years, youth dramas or youth romance series have not been the pick of many South Korean TV viewers, who think such series are boring and prefer R-rated melodramas or romantic thrillers, like “The World of the Married” (2020). Now, however, the latest youth shows “Record of Youth” […]