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Embracing Authenticity: Jo Kwon’s Empowering Drag Shows

June 22, 2023October 15, 2023 koreanophiles2am, Jo Kwon

In the world of K-pop, where gender roles and norms are often strictly defined, one individual dared to challenge the status quo and make a powerful statement. Jo Kwon, a member of the popular South Korean boy band 2AM, rose to prominence not only for his musical talents but also for his groundbreaking drag performances. Through his drag shows, Jo Kwon shattered the confines of toxic masculinity and sparked conversations about gender identity and expression. Back in 2020 with their interview with Newsis, Jo Kwon, expressed his self-identification as genderless,…

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Best Song Covers From IU’s Palette

March 17, 2022August 22, 2022 koreanophiles2am, akmu, iTZY, iu, IU's Palette, jay park, lee seung gi, loco, Palette, shinee

Did you know that IU has its show on her Youtube channel? She has a corner on her channel called [IU’s Palette], and singers and actors are usually the guests. Every IU’s Palette episode becomes legendary. From the honest talks, the artists’ song performances, and even their covering of one of IU’s hit songs. Every time there’s an episode released, it becomes trending. IU’s Power indeed! Here are the Korean singers who sang the nation’s little sister’s tracks on IU’s Palette: *click the video, and it will play on their…

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K-Pop groups that are still promoting together despite being in different agencies

February 10, 2022March 8, 2024 koreanophiles2am, 2pm, apink, bigbang, block b, girls generation, got7, infinite, kpop, mamamoo, shinhwa, t-ara, vixx

Disbandment is never the option! Here are some of the K-pop groups that are still promoting together even if they are now signed under different agencies: SUPER JUNIOR Donghae, Eunhyuk, and Kyuhyun are no longer part of SM Entertainment but they still participate in all Super Junior activities as well as SMTOWN concerts. BTOB All the members left Cube Entertainment. Members Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, and Peniel established BTOB Company through DOD. Although Changsub and Sungjae are not part of the company, they will still continue to promote as BTOB. 2PM…

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K-Drama Stars in K-Pop Artists’ Music Videos

February 8, 2022January 31, 2023 koreanophiles2am, 2ne1, bigbang, han so hee, ikon, iu, jang ki yong, Jung Hae In, kdrama, kim so hyun, kim tae hee, kim woo bin, kpop, lee hi, Lee Jong Suk, lee mi ho, music video, mv, park seo joon, shinee, sistar, song joong ki, super junior

When K-Drama meets K-Pop! Check out some of the music videos of K-Pop artists with K-Drama stars as leads: Kim Woo Bin and Lee Min Ho in 2NE1 Dara’s “Kiss” MV Jang Ki Yong in IU’s “Friday” and “Red Shoes” MV Song Joong Ki in Heize’s “HAPPEN” MV Gong Myung and Chae Soo Bin in Super Junior Kyuhyun’s 4 Season Project Han So Hee in SHINee’s “Tell Me What To Do” MV Jung Hae In in AOA Black’s “Moya” MV Kim Tae Hee in Ciipher’s “I Like You” MV Lee…