BTS‘s Jimin has added another grand feather to his crown with new Billboard records. Jimin | BIGHIT MUSIC The BTS member is now the longest-charting K-Pop soloist ever on the Billboard Artists 100 chart as of January 30, marking the end of his tie for the title with fellow BTS member Jungkook. Jungkook | Weverse While both […]
Are There More Victims? Former Weathercaster-Turned-TV-Star Hints At MBC’s Long History With Workplace Bullying
TV star Park Eun Ji, who debuted in 2005 as MBC‘s weathercaster, has spoken up about her hoobae Oh Yoanna‘s death. Based on a will that the late Oh Yoanna left behind, her passing has been directly linked to the workplace bullying she endured since March 2022. TV star Park Eun Ji | @egeeparkcom/Instagram In an Instagram Stories update, […]
“When The Stars Gossip” Sex Scene Gets Dubbed “The Worst In K-Drama History”
After all the talk about sex, the main characters of Netflix‘s struggling K-Drama When The Stars Gossip finally got some intimate time themselves… Actor Lee Min Ho’s “Sex And Pregnancy” Scene Horrifies “When The Stars Gossip” Viewers …except it has since been dubbed “the worst sex scene in K-Drama history.” In the latest episode, leads Lee Min […]
BIGHIT MUSIC Appoints New CEO Who Shares A Long History With BTS And TXT
BIGHIT MUSIC has had a significant leadership change with its new CEO appointee. On November 26, KST, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that its former CEO, Shin Young Jae, had been replaced by Shin Seon Jung. The new CEO has had a long association with BIGHIT MUSIC since before HYBE came into existence. She started working under BIGHIT in […]
6 Of The Creepiest Moments In K-Pop History Involving Idols
In K-Pop, there have been plenty of creepy moments, whether it be due to sasaeng fans, anti-fans, companies, etc. Some of these moments were so creepy that netizens ended up feeling deeply disturbed. Here are 6 of these moments. 1. Shinhwa Kim Dong Wan’s encounter with a sasaeng fan Kim Dong Wan’s agency, Office DH, […]
11 Of MAMA’s Most Epic Performances In History
The Mnet Asian Music Awards, or MAMA, officially began in Seoul in 1999. Over the last two and a half decades, there have been some of the most memorable K-Pop performances of all time. Here are 11 of the most legendary, memorable, and outright meta-defining performances in MAMA’s history. 1. “Over the Top” — BoA […]
Filipino K-Pop Idols Make History At The “2024 MAMA Awards”
The MAMA Awards is one of Korea’s biggest music awards shows of the year. Since 1999, idols have graced the stage to accept awards for their achievements. This year, MAMA history was made by a 5th generation girl group. On Day 2 of the 2024 MAMA Awards, held in Osaka, Japan, UNIS was one of several female artists […]
81-Year-Old Model Makes History As The Oldest Miss Universe Korea Contestant
Choi Soon Hwa, an 81-year-old Korean fashion model, has made history as the oldest contestant to ever compete in the Miss Universe Korea pageant. Choi Soon Hwa | Lee Jin Man/AP News The pageant, held on September 30, KST, at a hotel in Seoul, saw Choi strut across the stage in a white embellished gown, […]
PLAVE Uploads First Ever Self-Released Music Show Encore Stage In History
Virtual idol group PLAVE is definitely writing history. Their popularity recently has been off the charts, with their music topping the charts. They won first place on MBC Music Core on August 31, 2024. The short 33-second clip was uploaded to the group’s X. [?] 240831 MBC <쇼! 음악중심> ? PLLI와 함께 만든 Pump Up […]
Today’s Win On “Music Bank” Makes History As A First In 17 Years
On the May 3 episode of Music Bank, several artists performed newly-released songs including SEVENTEEN, IVE, Xdinary Heroes, BOYNEXTDOOR, YOUNITE, and more. The two nominees of the episode were trot soloist Lee Chan Won with his song “A Travel to the Sky” and rookie girl group ILLIT with their debut song “Magnetic”. Until now, ILLIT has already won a total of 11 […]
“Hottest Month In K-Pop History”: All The Drama From April 2024 Alone
People talk about April showers bringing spring flowers, but what else did the month of April bring to the K-Entertainment scene? RIIZE’s Sungchan posing with spring flowers. | @riize_official/Instagram Drama. Just endless drama. Now dubbed “the hottest month of 2024,” or possibly in all of K-Pop history, April has become a time of unexpected news, […]
K-Drama “Queen of Tears” Rewrites tvN History Amid Mixed Reactions Over Finale
Until the final episode of Queen of Tears, tvN‘s “most viewed” K-Drama, which had the highest viewer rating, remained Crash Landing On You since February 2020. “Crash Landing On You” stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin | tvN The grand finale of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won-led weekend series, however, has rewritten tvN history! “Queen of Tears” […]
The 10 K-Pop Girl Groups With The Most #1s In MelOn History
In recent times it seems like K-Pop girl groups have been overwhelmingly owning the Korean music charts, with artists like NewJeans, IVE, and (G)I-DLE ranking high on MelOn with pretty much every comeback they have. But is this really a new trend, or have girl groups been successful on the MelOn daily chart for a while? Here’s a look […]
(G)I-DLE Becomes The First K-Pop Girl Group In History To Achieve An Impressive Perfect All-Kill Record
The powerhouse girl group (G)I-DLE has secured yet another impressive record to their musical repertoire. (G)I-DLE | @official_g_i_dle/Instagram On March 26, KST, the group became the first-ever K-Pop girl group to achieve four Perfect All Kills (PAK) in a row with their B-side “Fate” from their second studio album, 2. [embedded content] In K-Pop, a Perfect […]
BTS’s “Spring Day” Becomes The Most Successful Song In MelOn History
For quite some time now, BTS‘s iconic and emotional song “Spring Day” has remained in a tie with Busker Busker‘s “Cherry Blossom Ending” as the songs with the most unique listeners of all time on MelOn. Both spring-themed tracks hovered at the 8.3 million unique listeners record, with neither one surpassing the other since the former came […]
Popular Actress Makes History By Reprising Her Role In Sequel Of 20-Year-Old Drama
In the world of K-Dramas, sequels are not rare to come by. In fact, one of the common signs of a good show is usually the fandom’s demand for a second season because 16 episodes are just not enough. Sometimes, these sequels come with new storylines and characters, with the old cast members making the […]
ATEEZ Makes History, Joining LE SSERAFIM And The Rose As 2024 Coachella Performing Artists
On January 16 (local time), Coachella (also known as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival) announced its lineup for this year’s annual music festival in Indio, California. K-Pop fans were excited to see K-Pop boy group ATEEZ, K-Pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, and Korean indie band The Rose on the star-studded 2024 Coachella lineup for Friday, […]
Chungha Opens Up About Her Decision To Study Korean History, Revealing Her Honorable Lineage
A few months ago, singer Chungha appeared on a variety program and revealed that she had spent her year-long break from the spotlight last year studying and attaining a first-degree certification in the Korean History Proficiency Test. In a recent interview, she revealed the intriguing reason behind her decision to pursue that path. Your browser […]
A New K-Drama’s Bedroom Scene May Go Down As The Most Painfully Cringy In History
A scene from the new K-Drama Marry My Husband has gone viral for its awkward nature. | tvN Marry My Husband is based on the webtoon of the same name about a sick woman who discovers her husband is cheating on her with her best friend and is killed before waking up ten years in the […]
Foreign Girl Group Makes History As The First Non-Korean Group To Get A Music Show Win
One of the most loved things about K-Pop and music shows is getting wins. Every time a group has a comeback, they can be nominated for a music show, and fans will help to get them a win. It can definitely be emotional for both the idols and fans, creating memorable moments. In particular, Show Champion has […]
Then And Now: SM Entertainment Artists’ Scary History With Sasaengs
While being a K-Pop artist is a dream come true for many idols, not everything is smooth sailing after debut. Many stars constantly deal with invasions of privacy from stalker fans in their lives and those of their friends and families. Most idols have dealt with these stalker fans, but through the years, some of […]
For The First Time In History, A Female Idol Is Gracing The Cover Of Esquire Korea
K-Pop stars are no strangers to breaking boundaries and setting new standards, and the latest breakthrough is one for the fashion history books. For the very first time in the storied legacy of Esquire Korea, a female idol is gracing its cover. And it’s not just any idol. Esquire Korea’s August cover was BTS’s J-Hope. The […]
The Top 20 Greatest K-Pop Songs In HISTORY, According To Rolling Stone
Recently, American music publication Rolling Stone released its list titled The 100 Greatest Song In The History Of Korean Pop Music. The list was “crafted by a panel of music journalists and critics, both based in Korea and the United States” and features songs from the 1920s. Many great artists made the list, but here are […]
BLACKPINK Make History With Their “BORN PINK” Tour Becoming The Highest-Grossing Tour Ever By A Girl Group
Recently, Touring Data shared the impressive total sales numbers made by the first 26 shows of BLACKPINK‘s BORN PINK world tour. According to their data, the K-Pop girl group has now had the highest-grossing tour by any female musical group in history, surpassing even the Spice Girls, TLC, and Destiny’s Child! With these 26 shows, BLACKPINK made a total of $ […]
10+ Moments In K-Pop History That Don’t Seem Real
K-Pop has given fans many memorable moments throughout the years. From legendary performances, unforgettable milestones, and epic collaborations. These moments in K-Pop history cover events that range from funny, unfortunate, unexpected, and iconic. Here are 11 moments that still feel like a fever dream. 1. The Wonder Girls movie In 2012, second-generation K-Pop group Wonder Girls […]