Without a doubt, a K-Pop group’s name is the most significant part of their branding. Some group’s names are based on the number of members in it, like MLD Entertainment‘s new group HORI7ON and GOT7… HORI7ON | MLD Entertainment GOT7 | Mnet …others like ATEEZ have meaning beyond a unique name. Regardless of their meaning, […]
9 K-Pop Groups That Disbanded In 2023
Dozens of new K-Pop groups debuted this year while, unfortunately, some established groups disbanded. Here are 9 groups that will not be continuing in 2024. 1. Jinjin & Rocky Jinjin & Rocky was the second sub-unit formed by Fantagio for ASTRO. In February, Rocky left Fantagio and ASTRO after not renewing his contract, ending the sub-unit. Jinjin & Rocky […]
The Only Two K-Pop Boy Groups To Reach #1 On MelOn TOP100 In 2023
The top of K-Pop’s music charts have been dominated by girl groups in 2023, with 4th gen girl groups like aespa, NewJeans, IVE, (G)I-DLE, and LE SSERAFIM often taking the top spot on the charts with their catchy releases. IVE, Kep1er, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM, and NewJeans at the “2022 MAMA Awards” | Mnet With 2023 coming to […]
The Shortest To Tallest Average Heights Of The 11 Most Popular K-Pop Rookie Girl Groups
For the most part, the height of a K-Pop idol doesn’t seem to make too much of a difference in whether or not they’ll debut or be successful, since there is a wide range of heights in the most popular K-Pop groups. On average, though, there are definitely some groups that are taller overall than […]
15 Non-Disbanded K-Pop Girl Groups With The Longest Hiatus Periods — Will They Ever Come Back?
For most active K-Pop groups, going for a year without a comeback can seem like a long time for fans! Some artists, however, have gone for much longer without releasing new music, and when no announcement of disbandment is made for the group, it leaves fans hanging with slowly fading hope as the days pass […]
The Ages Of 40+ Major K-Pop Groups Going Into 2024
2024 will be here before we know it, with the end of the year only a few weeks away. With the new year in mind, K-Pop fans recently took to an online forum to discuss the ages of some of the biggest groups in the industry, and how old they’ll be turning in 2024. The […]
10 K-Pop Groups With No-Skip Discographies, According To Korean Netizens
For many K-pop groups, success isn’t just about chart-topping singles and eye-catching music videos — it’s also about crafting albums where every track is a potential hit. Among fans and Korean netizens, the term “no-skip discography” has become a badge of honor, representing albums where every song is worth listening to. | Forbes Recently, a spirited […]
GOT7 BamBam’s Thoughts About The Group’s Songs Has Fans “Cursing” Their Former Company
GOT7 BamBam‘s recent comments about some of the group’s songs renewed fans’ anger toward their old company. GOT7’s BamBam | KNIGHT Magazine In the latest episode of BamBam’s BamHouse, the Thai idol hosted Red Velvet‘s Wendy and Seulgi in his home. (left to right) BamBam, Red Velvet’s Wendy and Seulgi | @bam_house_/Instagram At one point, the idols discussed […]
BTS And BLACKPINK Named Top Searched Boy And Girl Groups Of All Time
BLACKPINK and BTS have been officially awarded coveted new titles. On December 11, Google released a video celebrating their 25 years as a search engine. It shows a summary of notable moments and inquiries worldwide, highlighting trends across the world. Google’s “25 Years in Search: The Most Searched” film compiles various top searched entries which […]
“AI-Looking” Girl Group’s New Videos Accidentally Reveal Members’ “Real” Faces
When the five-membered girl group iii teased their debut back in November 2023, K-Pop fans expressed a great deal of confusion… iii | @I_I_I_official/Twitter …because of how “fake” the members looked. Most were convinced that the members’ faces had been AI-generated. Upcoming Girl Group Gets Questioned For Looking “Too Fake” As of two weeks ago, iii released […]
A K-Pop Group’s “Ugly” Hairstyles Made Them Lose Fans
One aspect of K-Pop that fans hotly discuss and love is hairstyles. An idol appearing with a new haircut, color, or style can often go viral for how good or bad it looks. aespa’s Karina went viral after going blond. Sandara Park had a variety of different hairstyles during 2NE1’s active days. Weird and eclectic […]
A Veteran Girl Group’s Recent Performance Outfits Gain Attention For Transforming The Styling Of “Sexy” And “Provocative” Clothes
Although K-Pop is known for over-the-top outfits, female idols tend to be criticized if they are seen wearing clothes that are deemed too sexy. One group gaining praise for their styling of “sexy” and “provocative” pieces is VIVIZ. Members of VIVIZ | @VIVIZ_official/Twitter After promoting their hit track “MANIAC,” VIVIZ has been performing their new […]
Korean Future Assets Firm Ranks The Global Power Of Each Of HYBE Labels’ Groups
A capital asset company in South Korea, Mirae Asset Securities, recently released a market report based on the global performance of the artists under the Big 4 companies. This covered SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, HYBE, and YG Entertainment. Here’s a look at the power ranking of the artists in HYBE. This covers all the artists […]
Why Lee Hyori Doesn’t Want To Collaborate With Girl Groups
Since Lee Hyori is known to be a fan of girl groups and was a part of the iconic group Fin.K.L, Elle Korea magazine asked the veteran singer if there were any idol groups she wanted to collaborate with. Your browser does not support video. Rather than doing the expected and naming a few groups she’s […]
10 K-Pop Groups Praised By Fans For Never Playing It Safe
Among the numerous groups vying for the spotlight, some refuse to tread the beaten path, opting instead for a journey less predictable. Be it through unique concepts or experimental music, there are several groups popular among fans for never “playing it safe.” Here are ten acts acclaimed for their daring choices in music and concept. […]
Kim Jaejoong And Shinhwa’s Lee Minwoo Name Four Of K-Pop’s Sexiest Idol Groups
Kim Jaejoong recently reunited with his former labelmate, Lee Minwoo, from the legendary 1st-gen K-Pop group Shinhwa. Lee Minwoo appeared as a guest on Kim Jaejoong’s new variety program, JaeFriends, and together, they discussed their early days at SM Entertainment, their mutual friends, and more. Lee Minwoo (left) and Kim Jaejoong (right) | uhmg/YouTube Shinhwa released their second […]
The Difficulty Of Having A Long Hiatus On K-Pop Groups, As Seen In The Eyes Of EVERGLOW
EVERGLOW is a Yuehua Entertainment girl group who debuted in 2019. They quickly made a name for themselves as a top-tier choice when it comes to the girl crush concept. They released hits such as “Adios” (2019), “DUN DUN” (2020) and “Pirate” (2021). EVERGLOW Unfortunately, they went on a two-year hiatus soon after. After minimal […]
TXT’s Yeonjun Points Out The Challenge Current K-Pop Boy Groups Face
TXT‘s Yeonjun was the most recent guest on GOT7 BamBam‘s talk show Bam’s House, during which they discussed some of the differences between K-Pop’s third and fourth generations. TXT’s Yeonjun (left) and GOT7’s BamBam (right) | 뱀집/YouTube BamBam debuted in the third-generation K-Pop group GOT7 in 2014, and Yeonjun debuted five years later in the […]
Several K-Pop Groups Make Submissions For The “2024 Grammy Awards” But One Is Drawing Mixed Reactions
Winning a Grammy is considered a huge accomplishment for any musician. Due to K-Pop’s recent growth in popularity over the last few years, it should be no surprise that many artists submitted their work for consideration. | Grammys While submissions are currently ongoing, more than a dozen K-Pop artists submissions have been made, including every […]
The Unglamorous MV Shooting Location That Has K-Pop Groups In A Chokehold
While many K-Pop music videos take place in expensive sprawling sets and pricey overseas destinations, you’ll be surprised to find out just how many of your favorite idols filmed music videos in this totally unglamorous location. Nestled in South Korea, totally unassuming, is Donga Land Transport Company. Across two sites, this transportation and logistics warehouse […]
FIFTY FIFTY Versus Other Rookie Girl Groups: Netizens Compare Their Living Conditions
FIFTY FIFTY, a K-Pop girl group that the public was rooting for even a few days ago, has now fallen from grace following a series of controversies with its agency ATTRAKT. The group is fighting a legal battle to terminate its contract with the agency, citing cloudy accounting practices and the disregard for the members’ health. In […]
The Return Of Second-Generation Idol Groups: Will They Be Able To Relive Their Glory Days
Second-generation K-Pop idols, such as U-KISS, INFINITE, TEEN TOP, are continuing to make comebacks. HIGHLIGHT and SHINee, currently active as a complete group, have also started new album activities around the same time. Much attention is focused on whether these second-generation idol groups will be able to recreate their glory days. Tango Music U-KISS is […]
The Average Number Of Songs Released Each Year By 15 Third Generation K-Pop Boy Groups, From Least To Most
When it comes to K-Pop artists, there isn’t any set number of songs that they’re expected to release each year. While fans of a group will always be excited for new music from their favorite artists, most of them also like to see a balance of work and rest so idols can stay healthy and […]
Fans Discover A K-Pop Boy Group’s Tour Transportation Is A Literal School Bus
Over the last week, fans attending E’LAST‘s 2023 Thrill North American Tour have reported many alleged issues with the tour’s management. E’LAST | E Entertainment The group’s performance in LA was chaotic from the start, with fans saying they were kicked out of the venue a little more than an hour after the concerts start, which […]
Netizens Name The “Objective” Top 3 Fourth Generation K-Pop Boy Groups
When it comes to the most popular and successful K-Pop groups of the fourth generation, it seems that girl groups, in general, are appealing more to the Korean general public than boy groups. Artists like IVE, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, and more have quickly risen to be big names in the industry, especially when it comes to ranking on […]