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Who Is The Real K-pop Queen?

May 22, 2023June 29, 2023 koreanophiles2ne1, blackpink, girls generation, twice

In the vibrant world of K-pop, there are a select few female artists who reign supreme as true K-pop queens. These remarkable individuals have not only achieved remarkable success but left an indelible impact on the industry. They have pushed boundaries and redefined excellence standards. Let’s check out the extraordinary journeys of the reigning queens showcasing their outstanding achievements, cultural influence, and undeniable contributions to the K-pop phenomenon. Through their immense talent, artistry, and unwavering dedication, these artists have carved a permanent place in fans’ hearts worldwide, cementing their status…

K-TRENDS NEWS

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,…

NEWS

K-Pop Idols Who Spent The Longest Years in Training

August 1, 2022May 13, 2023 koreanophilesg-dragon, gsoul, jihyo, johnny, nct, red velvet, seulgi, twice

We all know how the K-Pop industry works. An idol only gets to the stage once he/she passes through the bloody training program of entertainment companies. Others have it easy by going through just a few months of training while others have it longer than the group’s existence. Here are some of the K-Pop idols we look up to today who spent years to debut and reach the status they have right now. RED VELVET SEULGI The group’s lead dancer trained since 2007, even before SHINee, f(x), and EXO debuted.…

K-ENTERTAINMENT

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…

K-ENTERTAINMENT

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.…

K-ENTERTAINMENT

K-Pop BFFs And Their Cute Moments

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 koreanophilesblackpink, block b, BTS, chaeyoung, exo, girls day, got7, jackson wang, jeon somi, kai, korean pop, kpop, mino, nayeon, p.o, red velvet, rm, rose, shinee, taemin, twice, winner, yeri

One thing we love about the K-Pop industry is the bond between the members of the group, and it shows whenever they are on variety shows, live broadcasts, and YouTube contents, and more. But when artists from different groups interact, fans’ ultimate wish is granted! Check out the cute moments from K-Pop idols whose BBFs are from other groups! Block B’s P.O and Winner’s Mino Red Velvet’s Yeri and TWICE’s Nayeon BTS’ RM and GOT7’s Jackson TWICE’s Chaeyoung and Jeon Somi Girl’s Day’s Hyeri and BLACKPINK’s Rosé EXO’s Kai and…

K-ENTERTAINMENT

K-Pop English Releases in 2021

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 koreanophiles2ne1, ateez, brave girls, BTS, CL, d.o, Eric Nam, exo, gidle, iTZY, kpop, mamamoo, monsta x, on the ground, rose, rosé, the feels, twice, wayv, wheein

It’s not new anymore in the K-Pop industry that songs of an idol or group have a different language version (English, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) We are blessed with several K-pop English bops this year that we can’t help but share with you. Also, if you’re having a hard time singing in Korean, you might like these songs. Here are some of the K-pop English songs released this year: TWICE – The Feels EXO’s D.O. – Rose MONSTA X – One Day BLACKPINK ROSÉ – On The…

K-ENTERTAINMENT

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…

K-ENTERTAINMENT

K-Pop Groups Whose Contracts Will Expire in 2022

August 24, 2021March 2, 2022 koreanophiles2022, CLC, contract, disband, expiration, ikon, k-pop, kpop, monsta x, Oh My Girl, renew, twice

In 2022, several famous k-pop groups’ contracts will expire. They mostly have 5-7 years contract with their agencies. In K-Pop, there are many factors why a group doesn’t renew their contracts with the agency. It doesn’t matter if they’re successful or not. But the reasons are not usually stated to the public. Some groups don’t renew contracts with their current agencies but made a way for the members to still promote as a group. Some groups continue to work together and renew their contract due to their trust and loyalty…

K-ENTERTAINMENT

K-Pop Songs That Made Everyone Dance

July 15, 2021May 24, 2023 koreanophilesaespa, bigbang, brave girls, exid, exo, gangnam style, girls generation, next level, psy, rollin, shinee, sistar, sorry sorry, super junior, twice, up and down, what is love

In K-Pop, you can usually dance to a song or two even though the singer/group is not your favorite/bias. The catchy song, repetitive lyrics, and cool dances are ingrained in us who live in the K-pop world. When a K-pop song is popular, you will always encounter it on tv programs, idol covers, special segments on music shows, and other online platforms. They tend to use it everywhere that people can’t help but learn and also jam to the song. Check out some of the K-Pop songs that made everyone…