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BTS announces decision regarding military enlistment

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 koreanophilesBTS, enlistment, jin, military

BTS members revealed their decision regarding their military enlistment. On October 17, BTS’ agency BigHit Entertainment announced that member JIn will proceed with the military enlistment procedure at the end of this month. Jin will cancel the enlistment postponement and will follow all the procedures of the administration. Aside from Jin, other members of BTS also revealed that they will be serving in the military according to their plans. Source

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The Most Amazing Achievements of the K-Pop Stars You Love

October 13, 2022August 1, 2023 koreanophilesblackpink, BTS, CL, exo, iu, lisa, miss a, psy, wonder girls

It is no secret that the K-Pop industry is full of talented artists who have proven themselves through their music and achievements. Others took years and experienced a lot of hardships to reach the status they are in. Below are just some of the amazing achievements of your favorite K-Pop superstars. IU at her Golden Hour IU became the first female singer in South Korea to hold a solo concert at the ‘dream stage’, Olympic Main Stadium, one of the largest performance venues that can house up to 50,000 audiences.…

K-TRENDS

These 6 K-Pop Groups Almost Debuted With Different Names

August 30, 2022May 12, 2023 koreanophilesbtob, BTS, gfriend, infinite, kpop, mamamoo, sistar

Just like a product, K-Pop group’s names are part of the whole branding of the musical brand. It reflects the genre the group is going for as well as the image of the members. Check out the K-Pop groups who almost debuted with different names! GFRIEND Before landing the name GFRIEND the girls almost debuted under the name ‘World Peace,’ ‘Guardian Angel,’ and ‘Hug Hug.’ SISTAR SISTAR is a unique name for a girl group but the summer queens’ almost got ‘Diri Diri Dara Dara Duru Duru Bop’ as their…

NEWS

YG Entertainment Addresses Jennie And V’s Dating Rumors

August 24, 2022October 21, 2022 koreanophilesblackpink, BTS, jennie, kpop

UPDATE: YG Entertainment declared on Monday, October 3, that they are now pursuing legal action against people in charge of disseminating private photographs of BLACKPINK member Jennie. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the agency stated. YG Entertainment briefly comments about BTS‘ V and BLACKPINK Jennie’s second dating rumors. In May, the two Global Pop Stars were caught up in dating rumors after a photo taken in Jeju Island resembling the idols went viral on social media. on online communities. Jennie and V have been swept up in dating rumors again…

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The Most Expensive Idol Gifts Ever. Yes. Ever.

August 13, 2022July 4, 2023 koreanophilesblackpink, BTS, exo, iu, jennie, jungkook, sehun, xiumin

K-Pop fans love to celebrate their idols’ birthdays by greeting them on their fan accounts, attending cup-sleeve events, purchasing themed cakes, and so on, but these specific groups of fans went crazy. Gifts that are extremely expensive. With the overwhelming gifts pouring in from all directions, these gifts drew the attention of the entire fandom as well as the artists themselves. Here are some of the most extravagant fan gifts given to idols. EXO Xiumin On April 9 2018, EXO-L rented out an entire subway line in Seoul to celebrate…

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Most Random Items That Went Sold Out Thanks to K-Pop Idols

August 3, 2022August 5, 2023 koreanophilesapink, BTS, d.o., do kyung soo, exo, hwasa, jungkook, kpop songs, mamamoo, na eun

K-Pop idols are indeed good brand ambassadors. If you own a company, no doubt they’re the best to hire to endorse your good as they instantly sell them out. But there are random moments when companies should thank K-Pop idols for advertising their products for free. Here are the random items of some K-Pop idols made sold out. BTS JUNGKOOK – Downy In January 2019, BTS’ Jungkook talked with ARMYs on their official fan cafe. While on the topic of laundry, the fans asked the idol what products he…

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K-Pop Legends And Their Inspiring Stories

July 28, 2022November 1, 2023 koreanophilesbigbang, BTS, eunhyuk, iu, kpop, suga, super junior, taeyang, tvxq, yunho

The K-Pop idols we see today seem to have it all. Fame, money, and love from their fans all over the world; they got it all. But before reaching that status such hardships had to be endured. Here are some of the idols who have inspiring stories before becoming K-Pop legends. Super Junior Eunhyuk He once shared that they lived in a house where there was no toilet, but there was a public restroom station not far from their house, so they would frequently use that when they had to…

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Korean Artists With Prestigious Awards From Government

July 26, 2022October 21, 2023 koreanophilesBTS, exo, girls generation, red velvet, stray kids, Wendy, Youn Yuh Jung

Thanks to the several award-giving bodies in Korea, their artists are always recognized for their talents and achievements. Almost every day, a K-Pop artist is awarded at the daily music shows. But there are a handful of artists whose achievements are top-notch and are recognized not only by the show business industry but also by the government. Here are some of the Korean artists who received prestigious awards from the government. Youn Yuh Jung South Korea’s first Oscar winner, Youn Yuh Jung received the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the…

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K-Pop Idols Who Were Rejected by JYP Entertainment

July 19, 2022October 24, 2023 koreanophilesbtob, BTS, exo, iu, jyp entertainment, kpop, sungjae, xiumin

The K-Pop industry is known for its fierce competition and rigorous training, where aspiring artists dedicate years to perfecting their skills in the hopes of debuting under one of the prestigious entertainment agencies. JYP Entertainment, one of the “Big Three” agencies in South Korea, has nurtured numerous successful idols. However, not all aspiring stars who audition for JYP Entertainment are accepted into the company. They’ve endured it all! Here are some of today’s biggest idols who were rejected by JYP Entertainment. BTS J-Hope J-Hope auditioned at JYP Entertainment in 2009…

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Iconic Collaborations on Year-End Shows

July 15, 2022July 6, 2023 koreanophilesblackpink, BTS, f(x), got7, kbs, kpop, mbc, nct dream, red velvet, sbs, seventeen, shinee, twice

Year-end shows are probably the best way to end the year with your favorite K-Pop groups! Year-end shows such as MBC Gayo Daejejeon, SBS Gayo Daejeon, and KBS Gayo Daechukje are some of the most awaited shows that present stages that we don’t often see. Group collaborations that we never knew we needed! Here are some of the most iconic collaborations in K-Pop history! GOT7 X SEVENTEEN X TWICE X GFRIEND Today’s biggest names in K-Pop once collaborated for a JYP tribute on 2016 SBS’ Gayo Daejeon. GOT7 Jinyoung X…