The road to becoming a K-Pop idol is no walk in the park. With hundreds of trainees competing for limited spots, the pressure to stand out and prove yourself is intense. For many aspiring idols, finding their special role within a group becomes their lifeline during such uncertain training days. | Mnet This was especially […]
Three 4th-Gen K-Pop Idols Enlist In The Military On The Same Day
Three fourth-generation K-Pop idols officially began their mandatory military service on January 20, 2025 (KST). South Korean flag | Lauren Seo/Unsplash In 2019, 28-year-old Rie debuted as a member of OnlyOneOf. He is now the first member to enlist in the military, putting his idol activities on hold until his discharge. Once he has completed […]
4th-Gen Idol Goes Viral With Jaw-Dropping Jinx Cosplay Following “Arcane” Finale
Amidst the huge buzz surrounding the end of the popular show Arcane, fourth-generation soloist AleXa is sending fans into overdrive with her stunning cosplay of the character Jinx. | @AleXa_ZB/X AleXa took to social media shortly after the show’s final act dropped on Netflix this week to share photos of her latest transformation into the […]
4th-Gen K-Pop Idol Stuns While Maintaining Her Visuals Amid “2024 ISAC” Race
MBC’s Idol Star Athletic Championships (also known as ISAC) has finally returned for Chuseok 2024 after they skipped 2023. This year’s Idol Star Athletic Championships will air in multiple parts from September 16 to 18 as part of the Chuseok holiday special. Kep1er‘s Xiaoting is garnering attention for her athletic skills and stunning visuals. Kep1er’s […]
“Is She Real?” 4th-Gen K-Pop Idol Mistaken For An AI
Recently, ZEROBASEONE (also known as ZB1) made their comeback with the new EP Cinema Paradise. The members are promoting their title track, “GOOD SO BAD,” by appearing on music shows and participating in dance challenges with other K-Pop idols on social media. One of their recently uploaded videos shows ZB1’s Gunwook dancing with NMIXX‘s Bae. […]
Popular 4th-Gen Idol Speculated To Re-Debut With JYJ Jaejoong’s Girl Group
Recently, JYJ member Jaejoon started his own idol agency, iNKODE, which is now set to launch its very first group, a girl group named SAY MY NAME. They are reportedly slated for an October debut. | @sa2m2nam3/Twitter On August 30, KST, iNKODE introduced the very first member of SAY MY NAME, Dohee, through a video […]
4th-Gen JYP Entertainment Idol Leaves Netizens Stunned With His Visuals
Korean netizens on X (former Twitter) are enamored by a fourth-generation boy group member simply because of his face. The idol in question is Gaon. Gaon | Namu Wiki Gaon, whose real name is Kwak Jiseok, is a member of the JYP Entertainment boy band Xdinary Heroes. Apart from being the guitarist of the band, […]
4th-Gen Idol’s Popularity Explodes Following “Waterbomb” Hype
Cignature‘s Jeewon has been rapidly gaining popularity ever since her explosive Waterbomb performance went viral last month. | C9 Entertainment Jeewon’s rise in popularity is obvious, with people in Korean forums talking about the young star more and more every day. However, following the release of this month’s brand reputation rankings from the Korean Corporate […]
Netizens Crown 4th-Gen Girl Group Member The “Perfect Idol” For Her Live Vocals
JYP Entertainment‘s fourth-generation girl group, NMIXX, particularly its member Sullyoon, took over Korean online communities after the group performed at a university festival. NMIXX | @nmixx_official/Instagram On May 16, KST, NMIXX attended the Sungkyunkwan University student festival. The group delivered impressive live performances of their popular hits like “Dice,” “Love Me Like This,” and “Run For […]