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The Truth Behind K-Pop Idols and Plastic Surgery

May 12, 2023June 21, 2023 koreanophileskpop idols, plastic surgery, South Korea

Plastic surgery is common in South Korea, and it is no different in K-Pop. In fact, many K-Pop idols have openly admitted to plastic surgery. This is often seen as a way to improve their appearance and chances of success in the industry. There are many reasons why K-Pop idols may choose plastic surgery. One reason is that beauty standards in South Korea are very different from those in other parts of the world. For example, double eyelid surgery is very common in South Korea, as it is seen…

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Are K-Pop Idols Open To The Idea Of Same-Sex Relationships?

May 7, 2023October 21, 2023 koreanophileskpop, kpop idols, lgbtq+

K-Pop idols, who make up the genre, have become international stars. Their lives and relationships have been a subject of interest and fascination for their fans. However, same-sex relationships remain taboo in South Korea. The question of whether K-Pop idols are open to same-sex relationships is complex and multifaceted. South Korea is a country with deeply ingrained Confucian values, where traditional family structures and gender roles are highly respected and celebrated. Same-sex relationships are not illegal in South Korea but are not widely accepted or discussed in mainstream society. In…

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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…