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Who is The Original Ending Fairy?

October 16, 2023November 10, 2023 koreanophilesexo, jung chaeyeon, xiumin

The term “ending fairy” is used to describe a person whose sole ending shot is captured by is captured by the camera. According to several Korean online community sites, the origin of this phrase is attributed to EXO‘s Xiumin, who is also credited with popularizing the term “two-hand synchronization.” The concept of the ending fairy emerged on back in 2013, when a gif of Xiumin shaking off confetti from his head before clapping for someone on stage at the end of SBS’s Inkigayo went viral. Fans started referring to him…

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A Breakdown of the EXO-CBX and SM Feud

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 koreanophilesbaekhyun, chen, exo, kpop, sm entertainment, xiumin

EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen (also known as Byun Baek Hyun, Kim Min Seok, and Kim Jong Dae, or simply “artists”) are represented by attorney Lee Jae Hak of the law firm LIN. The artists’ perspective with regard to the exclusive contracts between them and SM Entertainment (hereinafter “SM”) is expressed below by our legal counsel. The artists previously demanded copies of transparent settlement reports and settlement grounds by sending certificates of contents to SM seven times through their legal counsel between March 21 and the present. Additionally, once…

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Idols Who Were Once Fans Of Your Favorite Groups

August 21, 2022May 13, 2023 koreanophilesboa, changmin, exo, gidle, infinite, jane, key, momoland, seventeen, shinee, super junior, tvxq, xiumin, yuqi

Before turning into professional musicians, many of K-Pop idols were inspired by their idols. It is no wonder that we want them to succeed as much as we want to be successful ourselves because they are just like us in some ways and for that reason alone; we want them to succeed. This list of stars who were inspired by their idols is more than just fans who love their idols and wish them the best. In fact, some of these figures have become quite famous on their own through…

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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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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…