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Noise Music in K-Pop: A Double-Edged Sword?

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 koreanophileskpop, nct, stray kids

Noise genre in K-Pop, one of the most fascinating and polarizing sub-genres within K-Pop is the “noise genre,” characterized by its aggressive, hard-hitting beat drops and instrumentals that match the intensity and power of the dances. This genre has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many K-pop artists embracing the title of noise music has garnered a solid following while also raising eyebrows within the community. Though a relatively recent addition to the K-Pop landscape, the noise genre has already left a lasting impact on the industry. Many artists have…

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Cancel Culture in K-Pop: A Look at Its Impact

May 8, 2023October 29, 2023 koreanophilesBTS, jay park, jimin, red velvet, stray kids

Cancel culture has been a prevalent phenomenon in the K-Pop industry, particularly in recent years. It involves fans and netizens expressing their dissatisfaction with a celebrity’s behavior or actions and calling for their removal or boycotting from the industry. The severity of cancel culture can vary depending on the situation, but it can have a significant impact on a celebrity’s reputation, career, and mental health. Here are four examples of cancel culture in the K-Pop industry: Hyunjin from Stray Kids: In February 2021, a former classmate accused Hyunjin of bullying…

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Stray Kids Redefines K-Pop Concerts With MANIAC Tour In Manila

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 koreanophilesjyp entertainment, manila, PULP Live World, stray kids, STRAY KIDS 2ND WORLD TOUR MANIAC MANILA

Stray Kids has set up the bar way too high. The two-day show attended by nearly 18,000 Filipino fans, MANIAC Tour in Manila has redefined K-Pop concerts. Flashing lights, bold visuals, a grand stage, and of course the eight-piece act came through with their powerful voices and intense choreography that Stays fell in love with. Along with hit songs like “God’s Menu”, “Thunderous”, and “Maniac,” as well as fan favorites b-sides from their four-year glorious career in K-Pop, their setlist is jam-packed with over three hours of music. It ain’t…

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10 Must See Moments From STRAY KIDS Maniac Tour in Manila

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 koreanophilesjyp entertainment, manila, PULP Live World, stray kids, STRAY KIDS 2ND WORLD TOUR MANIAC MANILA

Stray Kids came back to the Philippines with their highly anticipated world tour, MANIAC! With the previous stops that happened in the past months, it’s almost impossible to not spoil yourself (whether you like it or not) with the tour! Fans all around the globe have given hints about what they could expect, promising fans that they would get to see some exciting stages from Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N at their Manila stop! Nothing Beats a Live Band. Ready you more head banging! THE…

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JYP Entertainment To Stop Producing Physical Albums

August 9, 2022May 30, 2023 koreanophilesjyp entertainment, kpop, physical album, stray kids, twice

On August 3, 2021, one of the biggest entertainment companies in Korea, JYP Entertainment released its 2021 ESG report explaining the company’s actions toward a healthier and blooming environment. The report contains the activities of JYP Entertainment internally and externally. Reducing activities that create huge environmental impacts such as producing the albums and merchandise of their artists. In order to reduce waste generated from the albums, the company will be releasing digital-based albums that will replace plastic physical CDs. Photocards will be the only inclusions when buying physical albums. Songs,…

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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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The Top 8 K-Pop Groups Who Debuted Via Survival Shows

July 7, 2022July 7, 2023 koreanophilesenhypen, ikon, kep1er, kpop, momoland, monsta x, stray kids, survival shows, twice, winner

Survival shows bring out the best and worst in trainees of each company. It showcases their talent, attitude, and qualities to become the next world stars. These successful groups are just some of the products of the emotional roller coaster survival shows. STRAY KIDS Formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name. Stary Kids is currently composed of six members; Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. MONSTA X The group was formed through the 2014 Mnet survival show NO.MERCY.…

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K-Pop Idols and Their Skincare Brand Endorsements

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 koreanophilesaespa, baekhyun, cha eun woo, exo, kbeauty, korean beauty, korean skincare, kskincare, momoland, nancy, NCT 127, red velvet, seventeen, stray kids, treasure, Wendy

As we all know, Korean skincare brands have been the trend over the years for their excellent quality and affordable price. With the popularity of K-Pop and K-Skincare, no doubt their promotional ambassadors are our favorite idols! If taking care of your skin is one of your new year’s resolutions, you’re on the right page! Pampering yourself with a photocard couldn’t sound any better! Check out the brands your idols are endorsing! Here are some of the idols with their beauty brand endorsements: NCT127 – Nature Republic SHOP HERE: https://shp.ee/vepxq39…

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K-Pop Songs That Never Received A Music Show Win But Were Popular

August 30, 2021October 1, 2022 koreanophiles2ne1, aespa, jessi, k-pop, kpop, kpop songs, lovelyz, music show, NCT U, park bom, pentagon, seventeen, stray kids, twice, win

There are several K-Pop songs that you wouldn’t believe didn’t achieve a music show win. The songs were famous, and every k-pop person you know must have jived to it. They are actual bops, no doubt about it. Unfortunately, the song was not awarded in a music show for some reason at that time. Check out some of the songs that were actual bops with no music show win: Aespa’s Next Level Jessi’s Nunu Nana Stray Kids God’s Menu Park Bom’s Spring NCT U’s Boss Pentagon’s Shine Twice’s Like Ooh…

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The Year Of K-Pop Idols’ Military Enlistment

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 koreanophilesab6ix, ateez, BTS, cix, day6, enlistment, golden child, ikon, kpop, military, nct, NCT 127, nct dream, nuest, onf, seventeen, sf9, stray kids, the boyz, treasure, TXT, verivery, victon, wei

Do you want to know what year your favorite group will possibly start enlisting in the military? We got you! Check out if your fave groups are here. Make sure you also remember the year so that you will not be shocked when the time comes~ (Based on the age of the oldest member(s) that’s required to enlist in the military) DAY6 Debut date: 2015 Year that a member will start to enlist: 2021 SF9 Debut date: 2016 Year that a member will start to enlist: 2021 VICTON Debut date:…