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All Members of BTOB Exit Agency Cube Entertainment After 11 Years

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BTOB will no longer be part of Cube Entertainment.  On November 6, Cube Entertainment revealed its official stance regarding the contracts of BTOB members Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Im Hyunsik, Peniel, and Yook Sungjae. According to the agency, after several discussions with the BTOB members, they have mutually agreed to not renew the group’s exclusive contract.  BTOB made its debut under Cube Entertainment in 2012. They were the third boy group formed by the agency. In 2018, all members of BTOB renewed their exclusive contracts with the agency.…

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K-Pop Idols Who Were Once A Trainee of SM Entertainment

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Before becoming a successful artist in the K-Pop industry, many hardships and struggles will go along the way. They have probably thought that becoming a trainee in their dream company will be the path to stardom. Sadly, not everyone makes it to the cut. But rejection leads to redirection! Here are some of the most successful trainees who were once a SM Ent. trainee. Billlie Tsuki The idol who killed her performance due to her facial expressions and dancing, Tsuki of Billlie, was the only one out of 20,000 foreign…

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K-Pop Stars Who Established Their Own Entertainment Companies

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Aside from the looks, talents, and charm, our favorite K-Pop idols possess, some of them are also the boss of their own entertainment companies! Some of these K-Pop artists build their own company right after their contract expired with their previous agencies. Check out the companies your idols’ are managing! SISTAR’s Hyolin – Brid3 Entertainment Brid3, Hyolyn’s own music label, was created not long after she announced her departure from Starship Entertainment. In an official statement, she noted that the company’s name pronounced “Bridge,” was designed to signify the bridge…

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Top 10 Fastest Girl Groups To Win A Music Show Win

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It’s not easy to win first on any music show in the Korean industry. There are many factors and criteria to consider. It is especially hard for rookie groups because they are just starting and they haven’t proven themselves much to the public. But these girls are different. These girl groups set a new record and achieved their first win only a few days since their debut. Here are the top 10 K-Pop girl groups who are the fastest to win a music show after their debut: 2NE1 YG Entertainment‘s…

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SORN Is Back With “Nirvana Girl”

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Today, multi-talented pop singer SORN returns with her latest single “Nirvana Girl” via WILD Group/Universal Music Singapore. Empowering and catchy, “Nirvana Girl” is SORN’s fourth digital single. It is her swan song as she navigates her new journey of self-discovery. With lyrics that allude to the spiritual in her pursuit of freedom and enlightenment, Sorn describes the meaning of “Nirvana Girl” as shaking off the labels she used to let define her and learning to become the most authentic version of herself. “Nirvana Girl” features SORN’s former K-Pop girl group…

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Most Shocking Exits By K-Pop Members. Ever.

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One of the reasons why we fell in love with K-Pop is the bond of the groups. We have seen it through variety shows, guestings how close they are and how the group members blend with each other but nothing lasts forever. The common reason for the heartbreak of a K-Pop is a member leaving the group, which is inevitable for a group that has talented members who wish to pursue solo careers. Here are some of the most shocking exits by a K-Pop member. Sulli Sulli took a hiatus…

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These 6 K-Pop Groups Almost Debuted With Different Names

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Just like a product, K-Pop group’s names are part of the whole branding of the musical brand. It reflects the genre the group is going for as well as the image of the members. Check out the K-Pop groups who almost debuted with different names! GFRIEND Before landing the name GFRIEND the girls almost debuted under the name ‘World Peace,’ ‘Guardian Angel,’ and ‘Hug Hug.’ SISTAR SISTAR is a unique name for a girl group but the summer queens’ almost got ‘Diri Diri Dara Dara Duru Duru Bop’ as their…

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Unforgettable Moments on Korean Awards Shows

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The K-Pop Awards show is one of the events we look forward to every year. Special performances and emotional acceptance speeches only happen during these times. Here are some of the most unforgettable moments from the K-Pop Awards show. 2NE1 Reunion The performance that made the night. In 2015, CL presented her solo singles, “The Baddest Female” and “Hello Bitches.” After her performance, Park Bom, Minzy, and Sandara surprised everyone and performed their iconic debut song “Fire” and the legendary hit, “I Am The Best.” G-Dragon’s Dissing MAMA G-Dragon delivered…

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6 K-Pop Stars Who Almost Debuted in Different Groups

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Can you imagine your bias debuting under a different group? Each member is carefully handpicked by their company to match the image and concept of the team. Other trainees make it and some don’t, but K-Pop doesn’t put talent to waste! Here are some of the idols who were supposed to debut under a different group. (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon BLACKPINK was formerly known as PINKPUNK and (G)I-DLE‘s Miyeon was part of the original line-up. She’s about to debut with the group and was seen in some pre-debut photos alongside the current…

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Top 10 Fastest K-Pop girl groups to achieve first place on music shows

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It’s not easy to win first on any music shows in the Korean industry. There are many factors and criterias to consider. It is especially hard for rookie groups because they are just starting and they haven’t proven theirselves much to the public. But these girls are different. These girl groups set a new record and achieved their first win only a few days since their debut. Here are the top 10 k-pop girl groups who are the fastest to win a music show after their debut: IVE IVE debuted…