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13 K-pop idols who successfully became actors: From Blackpink, Twice, Bigbang, Girls' Generation and more
With Twice member Dahyun making her acting debut in the upcoming movie You Are The Apple Of My Eye, here’s a look at other ...
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Upcoming K-pop audition show Under 15 receives backlash for having contestants as young as 8 years old
Set to air starting Mar 31, Under 15 features 59 contestants – all of whom are younger than 16 – competing for a place in a ...
More Southeast Asians are debuting as K-pop idols. What’s driving this trend?
As region's influence on K-pop industry grows, more idols from Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines enter K-pop scene K-pop’s ...
Are Southeast Asian K-pop idols opening doors the way Chinese idols once did?
SM Entertainment says China remains a target market K-pop’s global expansion has long relied on a diverse mix of members, but ...
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From mic to drama: Top 5 K-pop idols who nailed their K-drama roles
From the neon-drenched sparkle factories of K-pop to the emotional meat grinder of dramatic television—some musical idols ...
5 Books Every K-Pop Fan Should Read
Below, Kwon recommends five books that every bbasooni should read.
Prestige Online10d
Where are 2PM Members Now? All About the Second-Generation K-Pop Group
After GOT7 and BIGBANG, are 2PM also set to make a comeback? Here's everything to know about the members of 2PM and what they ...
I Was a K-Pop Fan in the ‘90s. Here’s How Online Fandom Has Changed
The brilliant and beloved physical comedian, Lenny Schultz has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by his son, Mark ...
K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop
"I was like, 'Wow, where have all you people been hiding?'" In fact, the UK is now among the top 10 countries that follow ...
K-pop’s G-Dragon is proving his ‘super idol’ status with chart-toppers, sell-out shows
G-Dragon’s triumphant comeback sees him topping charts and selling out concerts, proving his enduring appeal in spite of past ...
G-Dragon breaks mold for K-pop idols
K-pop icon G-Dragon is reclaiming his throne with record-breaking success across music, television and live performances.
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K-pop beyond the music: How much of the industry is built on fan culture?
Dr. Katie Milestone, a sociologist specialising in media and culture, explains: “The ‘teeny-bop’ fandom model is alive in K-pop, where young girls are encourage to form intense emotional connections ...