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How 2nd Gen K-Pop Groups Captivated the World

May 8, 2023June 23, 2023 koreanophiles2ne1, bigbang, girls generation, k-pop

Despite K-Pop‘s existence since the 1990s, the 2nd generation captured the world’s attention and cemented the genre’s position in global music. So, what made these groups so popular, and why do they still hold a special place in K-pop fans’ hearts? One of the key factors behind 2nd generation K-pop groups’ success was their talent. These groups were known for their impeccable vocal and dance skills, as well as their ability to perform live. Many of these groups passed through rigorous training programs before their debut. This helped them to…

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GOT7 BamBam To Have Back-to-Back Fansign Events in the Philippines!

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 koreanophilesbambam, cdm entertainment, cebu, fansign, got7, k-pop, kpop

BamBam is the next KPOP idol to hold a solo fansign event in the country. Preceded by Jung Yerin and fellow GOT7 member YOUNGJAE, the Thai superstar will also be joining the roster of July fansign events made possible by Y Global Music and CDM Entertainment. To fans’ delight, BamBam is not just hitting the streets of Manila but Cebu as well. BamBam Fansign in the Philippines makes him the first KPOP idol to hold a solo fansign in the Queen City of the South. Given that not many South…

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Confirmed K-Pop and K-Drama Celebrities Coming to The Philippines in 2022

June 22, 2022July 16, 2022 koreanophilesb.i, bam bam, cha eun woo, gidle, Hammingtons, jackson wang, k-pop, kdrama, kpop, red velvet, Rowoon, seventeen, treasure, TXT, yerin, youngjae

If Filipino K-Pop fans did not witness any offline show for two years, well it looks like 2022 won’t be a joke! Both fans and artists truly missed the energy and incomparable experience of live shows. Here are the upcoming Korean shows coming to Manila as of June 22, 2022: Globe Presents SF9 ROWOON LIVE IN MANILA A KMMUNITYPH EXCLUSIVE FAN MEET on June 26, 2022, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena THE HAMMINGTONS (Sam, William, and Bentley) IN JUANDERLAND FAN MEETING IN MANILA on July 17, 2022, at…

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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 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…

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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…

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The Most Successful And Publicly Recognized Songs From YG Entertainment

August 13, 2021October 25, 2023 koreanophiles2ne1, akmu, bigbang, blackpink, gdragon, ikon, jennie, k-pop, kpop, winner, yg, yg entertainment

Anyone here who’s a YG stan? We all know their music is always high quality. As the saying goes, “we can always trust YG’s music.” YG Entertainment is also known for putting in a lot of effort before they put out their music. Most of the artists under them create their music. This is one of the reasons why even though YG stan or not (muggle), their artists’ music is anticipated and supported by many. That’s why whenever a YG artist’s song is played, the public usually recognizes and jams…

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What’s In My Bag K-Pop Edition – Part 1

October 14, 2020August 20, 2022 koreanophiles2ne1, dara, donghae, girls generation, in my bag, irene, jaehyun, jessica jung, k-pop, kpop, minhyun, nct, nuest, red velvet, sana, super junior, twice, whats in my bag, yoona, 왓츠인마이백, 인마이백

Are you curious about what’s in your favorite k-pop idol’s bag? What do they bring with them every day, or what’s the most important stuff that they can’t live without? Or their “인생” item they highly recommend? Items that they can’t live without and make their life easier or more comfortable. Know more about your idols with their unique and some of their very personal items as they go through their bag on these clips. NU’EST Minhyun Jessica Jung NCT 127 Members BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Super Junior’s Donghae Girls’…