WayV Impresses With Live Vocals During Encore Performance After First Music Show Win
Advertisements WayV was the fourth sub-unit of NCT to debut, back on January 17, 2019 with the EP The Vision. They were unique for being the only sub-unit of the group at the time to have no Korean members, with the majority of their songs released in the Chinese language. Because of this, the group was already […]
Why Ex-Super Junior Kangin’s Return Is Not Welcomed By Many
Advertisements In late May 2024, Super Junior’s Ryeowook married former Tahiti member Ari. Clips and photos from the wedding went viral, and fans rejoiced at seeing 15 members of Super Junior reunite for the event. Included were several past members, like Kangin, who exited the group in 2019. Shortly after, it was announced that Kangin […]
Aespa Becomes The First K-Pop Group To Perform At A Major US Festival
Advertisements SM Entertainment’s girl group aespa is set to make history. aespa | @aespa_official/Twitter According to reports on May 8, KST, aespa will perform at the Outside Lands Music & Art Festival, a major American outdoor music festival scheduled to be held from August 11 to 13 at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. | Pitchfork […]
Top 10 Most Searched 5th Gen Male Idols On Naver In 2023
Advertisements Popularity is one of the best measures of an idol’s impact and presence in an industry as competitive as K-Pop. Though there are different ways to measure an idol’s popularity, Naver, the most used South Korean search engine, has remained a reliable and accurate method. Fan calculations on Instiz have revealed the top 10 […]
Are Pre-Release Singles A Good Promotional Strategy In K-Pop?
Advertisements Dropping a pre-release single before the main album has become a common strategy for many companies in the K-Pop industry — especially among 4th generation artists. Music labels across the globe have used this tactic to build excitement for an artist’s album release. But is this approach as effective as many think in the […]
Why Jessica Jung Had An “Easier” Trainee Life Than Most K-Pop Idols
Advertisements K-Pop idols have often discussed the hardships they’ve faced during their trainee years, with many describing them as some of the most challenging years of their lives. From watching friends get cut before their debut to sleeping only 2-3 hours between training and school, to restrictive diets and harsh sets of rules to follow, […]
How A Random Food Truck Owner Got To Act In Legendary Girl Group’s MV
Advertisements Fans know how important music videos are in the K-Pop industry. That’s why companies go the extra length to make these clips high-stakes productions with intricate stories and huge sets. However, earlier this week, a twist of fate brought an unexpected star into the limelight — all thanks to Red Velvet. | SM Entertainment Imagine […]
Korean Netizens Have Nothing But Praise For Red Velvet Folloiwng The Release Of Their Album Trailer
Advertisements Red Velvet has once again set the internet abuzz with the release of their album trailer for the highly anticipated third studio album, Chill Kill. Known for their unique concepts and ability to seamlessly blend eerie aesthetics with pop, SM Entertainment‘s prized quintet has garnered high praise for their latest offering. | SM Entertainment […]
10 K-Pop Idols Who Thought They Were Being Scammed, But Were Actually Being Scouted
Advertisements While many K-Pop idols join their companies by going through a traditional audition process, there are some lucky idols who are discovered while going about their daily lives. These 10 idols were each cast in unique ways, which led them to think they were being scammed. 1. Chuu Chuu | @Chuuo3o/Instagram Former LOONA‘s Chuu […]