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K-Pop Idols Who Are Considered Great Actors

December 8, 2021July 29, 2023 koreanophiles2pm, btob, d.o, do kyung soo, eugene, exo, girls generation, im siwan, iu, k-drama, k-pop, kdrama, kim sejeong, korean drama, kpop, lee junho, sejeong, seo hyun jin, ses, siwan, sungjae, yook sungjae, yoona, ze:a

Nowadays, dramas are showcasing various diverse plots. It can be on main channels, cable networks, or online platforms. Some of the famous casted actors/actresses are from popular idol groups. However, the public usually views idols who try to act not as good as to be called an actor. There is also a connotation that the title “actordol” pertains to someone/an idol who is just lucky to have been given an opportunity with acting but is not good enough for a role. Except for these people on the list! These people…

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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…

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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…

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K-Pop Songs You Didn’t Know Were Remakes

June 17, 2021May 29, 2023 koreanophilesaespa, baekhyun, BTS, doyoung, exo, jhope, joy, kpop, nct, nct dream, Oh My Girl, red velvet, remake, too, TXT

If you have been listening to K-Pop for years, you might not know that some of them are remakes! Hits from the 80s, 90s Korean stars often get a remake from newer artists. As K-Pop receives attention globally, some of your favorite songs are remade by Western artists. Here are some of them: J-Hope’s Chicken Noodle Soup Original: Webstar, Young B Remake: VAV’s Senorita Original: Kay One feat. Pietro Lombardi Remake: aespa’s Next Level Original: A$ton Wyld Remake: TOO’s Dancing in the moonlight Original: King Harvest Remake: Joy’s Hello Original:…

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EXO’s Baekhyun Shares His Upcoming Military Enlistment and New Album

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 koreanophilesbaekhyun, exo

On March 26, EXO’s Baekhyun met his fans through an Instagram Live in which he talked about his future plans. The EXO member revealed why his upcoming album “Bambi” would not have a large-scale promotion. “I thought about it many times, whether I should tell you in early March or just tell you later. Late March is the final date where I could push back my military enlistment. He said. “We did their best with the enlistment date but we’re unsure to verify schedules in April.” He continued, “I wasn’t…

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Proceeds From EXO ft. Yoo Jae Suk’s“Dancing King” Are Donated

March 18, 2021June 11, 2023 koreanophilesexo, sm entertainment, yoo jae suk

SM Entertainment has donated the proceeds of the 2016 release of EXO’s “Dancing King ft. Yoo Jae Suk” SM Entertainment donated 32 million won from EXO’s collaboration song “Dancing King”, to The Beautiful Foundation to help young adults who are leaving institutional care and will be self-supporting. CEO Tak Young Joon of SM Entertainment stated “All young people, including those who are leaving institutional care are shining stars that will give light to the future of our society,” “We will try our best in improving awareness about these young adults…

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K-Pop Songs You Can Listen to this Spring

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 koreanophiles10cm, BTS, Busker Busker, exo, ikon, iu, Oh My Girl, Soyou, Wendy, Yuju

Spring is just around the corner! With your timeline and feed turning into a pink haven, there’s no excuse for you to update your playlist as the new season unfolds. Spring is the perfect time to listen to these K-Pop hits well-loved by Koreans and international fans. Here are some of the bright and cheerful tunes to welcome a new beginning. “Not Spring, Love, or Chery Blossoms” – HIGH4, IU “Nonstop” – Oh My Girl “Spring Love” – Eric Nam and Red Velvet’s Wendy “Cherry Blossom Ending” – Busker Busker…

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The “Firsts” In K-pop Industry Made By Your Favorite Idols

March 4, 2021July 10, 2023 koreanophilesbigbang, exo, girls generation, tvxq

Back when K-Pop is not yet known all over the globe, its unique fandom culture has been the backbone of the industry since the beginning. Take a look at these idols who introduced the distinctive and most celebrated fandom culture today’s K-Pop fans enjoy. Here are some of K-pop’s firsts: First Lightstick: BIGBANG’s Bangbong Before the lights that can form an ocean, balloons are the official fandom’s cheering gear, but it changed after BIGBANG’s leader G-Dragon thought of Bangbong. He thought of helping distinguish the V.I.Ps among the other fandoms.…

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SM Entertainment Shaped Today’s K-Pop Culture

December 2, 2020October 30, 2023 koreanophilesaesoa, boa, culture, exo, f(x), girls generation, kpop, lee soo man, nct, red velvet, shinee, sm entertainment, smtown, super junior, tvxq

SM Entertainment has undoubtedly shaped K-pop culture as we know it today. CEO Lee Soo Man founded the first K-pop idol group and created the unique idol system that has become the industry standard. Other entertainment companies have followed SM’s lead, resulting in the vast and vibrant K-pop idol scene that we enjoy today. Their first-ever idol group H.O.T became phenomenal right after their debut. Followed by BoA and TVXQ which not only dominated South Korea but also opened the doors to the International market specifically, Japan and the US.…

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Married K-Pop Idols

November 4, 2020September 27, 2021 koreanophileschangmin, chen, exo, idols, junjin, kpop, married, shinhwa, tvxq

Most K-Pop idols begin their careers at an early age and true fans have always been by their side as they grow, face hardship, success, and more. Revealing their romantic relationships is not common in K-Pop and there are times that they get criticized or praised when it’s revealed. Most idols tend to date secretly to avoid this and protect their private lives. Just like any normal person, idols reach the turning point in their life that they want to create their own family and most reveal it to fans…