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Korean Entertainment Industry’s Obsession with Youthful Talent

May 12, 2023June 7, 2023 koreanophilesidols, kpop

Many Korean stars in the entertainment industry started their careers as early as their teenage years, due to the industry’s obsession with young talent. In various industries, including music, television dramas, and movies, this trend is evident. It is believed that youthfulness equates to marketability, which is one reason for this obsession. Often, younger stars are seen as more appealing to the masses, which is why the industry is heavily reliant on their popularity to generate revenue. Younger individuals also have a longer career runway, which means more time to…

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Why K-Pop Male Idols Shave Their Armpits: Navigating Beauty Standards and Personal Choice

May 6, 2023June 27, 2023 koreanophilesidols, kpop, male

K-Pop idols are known for their impeccable appearance and grooming habits. One aspect of their grooming habits that have come under scrutiny in recent times is armpit shaving. While some people criticize male idols who don’t shave their armpits, others recognize that body hair is natural. It shouldn’t be up to others to decide whether or not someone should shave. So, why do K-Pop idols shave their armpits? One reason could be the industry’s strict beauty standards. K-pop idols undergo rigorous training and are required to maintain a certain image…

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K-Pop Idols As Main Leads In K-Dramas From 2020

November 11, 2020August 17, 2022 koreanophiles2020, idols, jtbc, kbs, kdrama, kpop, kpop idols, live on, mbc, ocn, sbs, search, start-up, true beauty, tvn

In 2020, many K-Pop Idols are starring in Korean dramas. Some are idols turned actors (they are focusing now on their acting careers instead of being idols), some can be called veterans already because they’ve been main leads lots of times and some idols on the list are challenging themselves with acting for the very first time. It’s not the first time that idols are cast as main leads. Many idols are praised and a good fit for the dramas and there are also some that people tend to avoid…

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Married K-Pop Idols

November 4, 2020September 27, 2021 koreanophileschangmin, chen, exo, idols, junjin, kpop, married, shinhwa, tvxq

Most K-Pop idols begin their careers at an early age and true fans have always been by their side as they grow, face hardship, success, and more. Revealing their romantic relationships is not common in K-Pop and there are times that they get criticized or praised when it’s revealed. Most idols tend to date secretly to avoid this and protect their private lives. Just like any normal person, idols reach the turning point in their life that they want to create their own family and most reveal it to fans…