On February 24, SM’s new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, officially debuted. This is the company’s first girl group debut in four and a half years since aespa. | @Hearts2Hearts/X The eight members held a media debut showcase with fans at the YES24 Live Hall in Seoul. The debut album, The Chase, consists of two tracks, including “The Chase” and the b-side “Butterflies,” […]
HYBE Labels Reportedly Debuting Two New K-Pop Boy Groups Next Year
Despite the ongoing controversies that HYBE Labels has been involved with lately regarding ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, NewJeans, their questionable new virtual girl group, and other issues, it seems that the company is preparing to debut two brand new K-Pop groups next year. According to a report, HYBE’s subsidiaries BIGHIT MUSIC (home to BTS and TXT) and HYBE Japan (home […]
The K-Pop Idol Who Was Hated By His Own Members Before Debuting
MONSTA X‘s I.M did not have it easy pre-debut. MONSTA X’s I.M pre-debut MONSTA X was formed through the STARSHIP Entertainment program NO. MERCY. It was a survival show that followed its name closely, throwing various curveballs at the trainees that would be considered unfair to most. One of these was introducing I.M in the […]
The Girl Group Star Who Worked Part Time In A Restaurant Before Debuting
K-Pop idols come from all types of backgrounds, especially financial ones. But considering the amount of training most aspiring idols undergo, fans don’t encounter many of them who have previously worked as part-timers before enjoying the fame of debuting in a K-Pop group. Such is the story of TripleS‘s Mayu, one of the group’s Japanese members […]
Female Idol Shocks By Debuting A Completely Shaved Head
Hair is considered a big part of anyone’s visuals and can serve as an identifying marker for K-Pop idols. For example, IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung has rarely been seen without long, flowing hair, and BLACKPINK‘s Lisa was known for often having bangs. IVE’s Jang Wonyoung | SBS BLACKPINK’s Lisa At the same time, idols experimenting with […]
Netizens Hit Back At The Hypocritical Criticism ILLIT’s Yunah Has Received Since Debuting
Netizens have hit back after the “hypocritical” criticism ILLIT‘s Yunah has been receiving. ILLIT’s Yunah | @ILLIT_Official/Instagram During R U Next? Yunah shined with her range of performances, showcasing the diversity and versatility of her talent. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] When ILLIT debuted with the song […]
Red Velvet’s Wendy “Heartbreaking” Reason For Not Going Out For Five Years After Debuting Showcases The Harsh Reality Of K-Pop
Red Velvet’s Wendy has made fans sad after revealing one of the heartbreaking reasons she chose to stay at home or at the company after debuting, showcasing the harsh reality of being a K-Pop idol. Red Velvet’s Wendy | @todayis_wendy/Instagram To celebrate the release of her second solo EP, Wendy recently appeared on Jo Hyun […]
SM Entertainment’s One Bizarre “Bias” For Debuting New Idols
Debuting as a K-Pop idol in itself is no easy feat. But being able to secure a spot in a group debuted under a big-name label like SM Entertainment (SM hereon) is even more difficult, thanks to the sheer volume of competition. So, more often than not, hopeful trainees need to have even more than […]
Upcoming HYBE Group ILLIT Make Their Paris Fashion Week Debut Before Even Debuting — Netizens React
Recently, the upcoming BELIFT LAB (under HYBE) girl group ILLIT traveled to Paris to make their Paris Fashion Week debut before even making their K-Pop debut. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] On February 28, ILLIT attended the show for Swedish brand Acne Studios. As soon as they stepped out of […]
BTS Jin’s Comments About K-Pop Idols Debuting Too Young Has Unfortunately Become Reality
BTS‘s Jin replied to a fan comment about trying to get into the K-Pop industry that left fans discussing the age K-Pop idols are now debuting at. The fan has been auditioning for a lot of different K-Pop companies, but hasn’t had any luck getting through any of them. She said that the companies are telling […]
HyunA Almost Joined SM Entertainment Before Debuting In Wonder Girls
HyunA debuted in the entertainment industry through JYP Entertainment‘s legendary girl group Wonder Girls. From there, she moved to Cube Entertainment, debuted in 4MINUTE, and became the solo artist she is today. However, her fate almost took a different turn. HyunA | @hyunah_aa/Instagram During the singer’s guest appearance for Kim Jaejoong‘s web series Jaefriends, HyunA revealed […]
The Mysterious K-Pop Idol Who Disappeared Right After Debuting
January 2, 2009, was the date Ori, real name Baek Ji Hyun, made her stage debut on KBS‘s Music Bank. It was her first and last performance before disappearing, never to be seen again. Your browser does not support video. Ori was also known by her Japanese name Tanaka Sori, which is where her stage name […]
Netizens Criticize YG Entertainment For Opening Auditions So Soon After Debuting BABYMONSTER
It has only been a week since YG Entertainment‘s new girl group, BABYMONSTER, debuted, and netizens are convinced that the label is already giving up on them. #BABYMONSTER ‘BATTER UP’ M/V Highlight Clip ‘BATTER UP’ M/V▶️https://t.co/1B9rk6ABxn#베이비몬스터 #DigitalSingle #BATTER_UP #MV #HIGHLIGHTCLIP #YG pic.twitter.com/moZ7WtU6vA — BABYMONSTER (@YGBABYMONSTER_) November 28, 2023 Their debut song, “BATTER UP”, underwhelmed many fans who […]
One Overlooked Reason Why Today’s Idols Are Debuting So Young
Over the past year or so, the conversation around underage idols has been heating up. While it’s never been unheard of for idols to debut at young ages (take BoA, for example, who debuted at just 13 years old in the year 2000), it does seem like today’s rookie stars are particularly young. BoA during […]
BTS’s Jin Sparks Conversation By Saying That K-Pop Idols Are Debuting Too Young These Days
Recently on Weverse, BTS‘s Jin replied to a fan comment about trying to get into the K-Pop industry that has fans talking. The fan has been auditioning for a lot of different K-Pop companies, but hasn’t had any luck getting through any of them. She said that the companies are telling her that she’s trying to get into […]