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 […]
15 Song With The Dumbest Lyrics In K-Pop History, According To Fans
Pretty much every K-Pop fan knows at least one song in the music genre that has a lyric that seems a little (or a lot) out of place, unintentionally funny, or just downright ridiculous! Of course, K-Pop songs can also be incredibly deep, moving, and serious, so this isn’t to claim that there aren’t songs in […]
HYBE’s History With Girl Groups – From GLAM To LE SSERAFIM
Source Music‘s recently debuted girl group LE SSERAFIM is currently promoting as five members due to Kim Garam‘s school bullying accusations. Many K-Pop fans are shocked that HYBE Labels‘ first attempt at debuting a girl group since GLAM disbanded in 2015 has once again been met with controversy. Hybe should really not have a girl […]
BTS Was Supposed To Make History At NFL’s “2022 Super Bowl LVI” This Year But Instead Got Snubbed
On Sunday, the world’s largest sports league, The National Football League (NFL), hosted the 2022 Super Bowl LVI. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in the world as it’s the annual playoff championship for “the best” NFL teams. So, on February 13, the Cincinnati Bengals played against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in […]
5 Of The Weirdest And Most Absurd Fake Dating Rumors In The History Of K-Pop
It’s not uncommon for K-Pop idols to find themselves caught up in dating rumors. These rumors are often based on groundless speculation, and the supposed “evidence” is usually ridiculous. Here are 5 of the weirdest fake dating rumors in the history of K-Pop. 5. Yoona (Girls’ Generation) and PSY This ridiculous rumor from 2012 started […]