One of the top K-Dramas right now is Lovely Runner. It has seen hugely organic growth and the ratings are only going up as the series progresses/ The teaser poster for “Lovely Runner” | tvN The show has been gaining attention for the plotline, which sees Im Sol, played by Kim Hye Yoon, take solace in Ryu […]
Rookie Idol Goes Viral As Park Bo Gum’s Lookalike
Actor Park Bo Gum always impresses fans with his stunning visuals. Recently, there’s a 5th-generation K-Pop idol who’s gaining attention for his resemblance to the handsome actor. Par Bo Gum | @bogummy/Instagram | @bogummy/Instagram | @bogummy/Instagram | @bogummy/Instagram Rooke group 82MAJOR member Seongbin gives off a similar vibe with his flower boy visuals. 82MAJOR’s Seongbin […]
Rookie Girl Group Stuns Netizens By Selling Out Concert Tickets In Moments
Fifth-generation rookie girl group KISS OF LIFE has achieved a career-boosting record with their first fan concert. After their debut in July 2023, KISS OF LIFE has been consistently on the rise in popularity, generating a lot of public interest with their diverse vocals, mature concepts, and talented members. Belle, the group’s main vocalist, gained […]
Fans Are Begging For A Rookie Girl Group Member To Change Her Hairstyle
Recently, an online community post garnered attention for ILLIT Wonhee‘s hairstyle. The OP stated they couldn’t understand why they would add that much volume to her hair. In most of her styling, she is seen with a big and voluminous hair. Netizens felt that it looked a bit messy and that there were other styles […]
Cube Entertainment’s Rookie Boy Group NOWADAYS Gains Attention For Nostalgic Introduction
On April 2, Cube Entertainment debuted their new boy group, NOWADAYS, with a self-titled album and the title track “OoWee”. It’s the first boy group that the label has debuted in over seven years since PENTAGON debuted in late 2016, with the five members of NOWADAYS consisting of Hyeonbin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyun. The members range in age from 19 to […]
5th-Generation Boy Group Member Makes “Rookie” Mistake During Fansign
Events like fansigns, where idols get the opportunity to interact with their supporters face-to-face, are very important in a fandom-centric industry like K-Pop, as the way they conduct themselves during such interactions often becomes the make or break of a group’s public image. Fansigns are pretty straightforward in concept: fans line up and get to […]
There Are Only 7 K-Pop Groups That Have Managed To Win The “Rookie Grand Slam”
When a new K-Pop artist receives the “Rookie of the Year” (or similar types) award at all five major music award shows in South Korea — Melon Music Awards (MMA), MAMA, Golden Disc Awards (GDA), Circle Chart Music Awards (formerly known as the Gaon Chart Music Awards), and Seoul Music Awards (SMA) — they are […]
One Thing TWICE’s Nayeon Would Change About Her Rookie Era
TWICE officially made their long-awaited comeback on February 23, 2024, releasing their 13th mini-album With YOU-th, and the 3rd-gen idol group is actively promoting on music shows, variety shows, and more. (From left:) TWICE’s Mina, Jeongyeon, Sana, Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo, Tzuyu, Dahyun, and Chaeyoung | @JYPETWICE/Twitter Recently, member Nayeon joined certified ONCE (TWICE’s fandom) LE SSERAFIM‘s Eunchae to […]
Rookie Idol’s Latest Post Points To “Hacking,” But Sparks Different Reactions
PURPLE KISS‘s latest post on their official X (former Twitter) account has K-Pop fans concerned and confused. PURPLE KISS | @purplekiss_official/Instagram The post, reading “PURPLE KISS’s X has been completely hacked, hasn’t it? Hahahahaha,” has been up since March 2, 2024, 9 AM (Pacific Time) and is garnering over 1.3M views. 퍼플키스 X 다 털렸죠?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ — […]
Popular Rookie Idol’s MBTI Does A 180° Switch (And Fan’s Think They Know Why)
A member of a popular rookie boy group seems to have undergone a complete personality switch with his latest MBTI test results, and fans think there may be a funny reason behind the change. The idol in question? None other than ZEROBASEONE’s Yujin! Back when he competed on Mnet’s Boys Planet, Yujin filled out with […]
Where Is She Now? The Korean Actress Who Gained Attention For Being BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Lookalike As A Rookie
The BLACKPINK members are known for their stunning visuals, and the oldest member, Jisoo, has often stunned netizens with her beauty as the group’s official visual member and lead vocalist. BLACKPINK debuted in August 2016, and after the four talented members were unveiled, netizens noticed visual similarities between Jisoo and a few fellow Korean celebrities. […]
Rookie Idol Almost Makes Kim Jaejoong Blush With His Nonstop Flirting
KOZ Entertainment‘s first boy group, BOYNEXTDOOR, caused tons of laughter as guests on Kim Jaejoong‘s web series Jaefriends. One member took it further with nonstop flirting that had everyone cracking up. BOYNEXTDOOR’s Leehan, Myung Jaehyun, and Taesan with Kim Jaejoong. Because Kim Jaejoong has a segment dedicated to guests’ “girlfriends,” he noticed that Leehan didn’t […]
Rookie Male Idol Reaches Out To Fans For Help In His Family’s Time Of Need
Netizens have sent well-wishes to Fantasy Boy member K-Soul after the idol asked for donations to help his ill father. Fantasy Boys’ K-Soul | @fantasyboys_twt/Twitter K-Soul debuted with the group Fantasy Boys after taking part in a reality show called My Teenage Boy: Fantasy Boys. Recently, netizens have been sharing moments from K-Soul’s recent broadcast. In […]
Fans Enraged By Colorist Comments On Pann Towards Rookie HYBE Idol
A post on the popular Korean community site Pann Nate has stirred up a storm of controversy as it has drawn attention to the persistent issue of colorism in the K-Pop industry. TWS‘s Dohoon is sadly at the center of this debate, as the rookie HYBE idol is the most recent target of colorist comments. […]
The Rookie K-Pop Boy Group Idol That Fans Think Will Become The “Netizens’ Pick”
There have been a lot of new K-Pop boy groups that have debuted within the last several months, with some of them getting more positive and enthusiastic responses than others. Since girl groups have been dominating the fourth generation of K-Pop for the last couple of years, many fans have been waiting for boy groups […]
Rookie Idol Tries Selling A Fan’s Gift, Apologizes When “Caught Red-Handed”
MIRAE‘s Jang Yubin is facing backlash for listing a fan-given gift as a used item on a secondhand marketplace app. MIRAE | @official_MIRAE/Twitter Member Jang Yubin | @official_MIRAE/Twitter In a series of tweets, MIRAE fan @happy_sunday_x alleged that Jang Yubin listed a DIESEL brand long-sleeved shirt that he had received from them as a gift… The […]
The Only K-Pop Groups That Have Achieved A “Rookie Grand Slam”
The South Korean music industry, known for its vibrant K-Pop scene, has seen numerous groups rise to fame. However, only a select few have managed to achieve what is known as the “Rookie Grand Slam.” This prestigious accolade is awarded to groups that win all major rookie awards in a single year, including MAMA (Mnet […]
K-pop Rookie Groups To Watch Out For This Year
2024 is the year of the”Blue Dragon”, and new artists are pouring into the K-pop market. Will a new group be born to set a new milestone in the K-pop market? As K-pop’s status in the global music market has increased, K-pop fans’ expectations are continuing for the debut of new groups. Among them, those […]
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 […]
Handsome Rookie Idol Gains Attention For His “Insane” Height And Proportions In Airport Photos
Visuals are a huge part of K-Pop, and fans enjoy seeing those with unique aspects. From interesting beauty marks… GOT7’s Jay B | JYP Entertainment …to those with AI-level visuals, fans usually rave over these parts of their appearance. aespa’s Karina Height is another physical aspect that fans often discuss, loving those on either end […]
Rookie Idol Goes Viral For “Actress” Visuals At 2023 Melon Music Awards
There’s no question about it: The 2023 Melon Music Awards was a TOTAL star-studded event. K-Pop stars served looks after looks on the red carpet for fans to celebrate for decades to come. 7 Of The Hottest Looks From The “2023 Melon Music Awards” Red Carpet Of them all, though, rookie girl group STAYC‘s J has […]
The Unexpected Reason Why Epik High’s Tablo Buys Every Rookie K-Pop Artist’s Album
It’s no secret Epik High‘s Tablo is a K-Pop fan, but he’s even more dedicated than some might realize. Tablo | DIVE Studios’ MINDSET Recently, Tablo posted a photo via Instagram Stories. He revealed his K-Pop album haul, including BOYNEXTDOOR, among others. He wrote, “I legit might be the biggest supporter of kpop.” | @blobylo/Instagram […]
“Best K-Pop Hair Ever” — Rookie Girl Group Member Impresses Netizens And Goes Viral For Her Unique New Hairdo
One of K-Pop’s most important and loved parts is the often vibrant and unique visuals artists present when releasing new music. This ranges from the creative outfits idols will wear… HyunA …to stars sporting fake piercings… NCT’s Renjun | SM Entertainment …to one of the most important look variables, their hairstyle. Many an idol has […]
SM Rookie Boy Group RIIZE Drops Teaser Photos For First Single Album “Get A Guitar”
SM’s rookie idol group RIIZE recently dropped the teaser images for their upcoming first single album, Get A Guitar. In the images, they radiated their hip charm and caught the attention of fans. Pull it back, that #Sirenhttps://t.co/QOcYOoLxtb 【Get A Guitar – The 1st Single Album】➫ 2023.09.04 6PM (KST) ?Pre-save & Pre-orderhttps://t.co/OdQ44v8EqY#RIIZE #라이즈#RISEandREALIZE#GetAGuitar #RIIZE_GetAGuitar pic.twitter.com/3Sw3Z2RUsU […]
The K-Pop Rookie That Korean Netizens Are Calling One Of The “Most Handsome” Rookies Of The Year
Over the years, there have been rookie K-Pop idols who have caught the attention of idols since the moment they debuted. BLACKPINK’s Jennie during her debut year in 2016 ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo gained attention from his debut | Fantagio Entertainment StayC’s Yoon gained attention for her unique style when debuting Recently, a rookie male idol […]