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Our NCT127 Wishlist: 5 Things We Want From ‘The Link’ in Manila

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Finally, the long wait is over. Filipino NCTzens and NCT127 will be making a night their most memorable yet with their first-ever solo concert in the country. Tickets to ‘NEO CITY : THE LINK’ Tour in Manila sell out in just 2 hours; proving the excitement and love of Filipino fans. The show is happening on September 4, 2022, at the Mall of Asia Arena. While there are still a few days till the big day, we can’t help but wonder what amazing surprises await the Filipino NCTzens. Here are…

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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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NEWS 

Physical or Digital Fame; Which Is More Important in K-Pop?

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In a day and age where we rarely see and hear the word “CD”, the South Korean music industry changes the game with its high sales. While the rest of the world has moved on from using compact disks aka CDs, South Korea has not! According to the “Hanteo Global K-Pop Report: 2021 Semi-annual Summary” released in July 2021 by Hanteo Global, which runs the album sales tracker Hanteo Chart, CD sales in the country increased 34.25 percent during the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in…

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YG Entertainment Addresses Jennie And V’s Dating Rumors

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UPDATE: YG Entertainment declared on Monday, October 3, that they are now pursuing legal action against people in charge of disseminating private photographs of BLACKPINK member Jennie. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the agency stated. YG Entertainment briefly comments about BTS‘ V and BLACKPINK Jennie’s second dating rumors. In May, the two Global Pop Stars were caught up in dating rumors after a photo taken in Jeju Island resembling the idols went viral on social media. on online communities. Jennie and V have been swept up in dating rumors again…

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Top Korean Stars Who Chose To Live With Their Parents Despite Being Successful

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While leaving the parents’ home is common in Western culture, it is incredibly normal in Asia to remain with them until you have your own kids. South Korea has seen an increase of young professionals who live alone over the last decade, and as a result of this developing trend, TV shows like MBC’s I Live Alone have been a major hit! However, these few Korean superstars choose to live with their families. Look at them down below! Kim Joong Kook  Thanks to the television program My Little Old Boy,…

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How Were K-Pop Fans Like During The 90s?

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We fell into the K-Pop black hole thanks to the internet. All updates and happenings are just a click away, creating a stronger bond between fans and idols. But have you ever wondered what it was like to be a fan in the 1990s? How were comebacks announced? How is communication among fans maintained? Let’s go back in time and see what it was like to be a K-Pop fan in the 1990s!   Before lightsticks there were: Lightstick became a thing only after BIGBANG introduced it to the K-Pop…

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SBS News Reports Philippine Show’s Insensitive Actions

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Tropang LOL, a Philippine noontime program, makes it to the SBS news for a contentious episode. On August 12, a comedian was asked whether K-Pop groups postponed their concert after the death of one of the members in one of the show’s segments. Super Junior, SEVENTEEN, GOT7, and SHINee were the options. Because he admitted that he is unfamiliar with K-Pop, the comedian resorted to using the lifeline option and asking the show’s hosts for help. When asked for their responses, the hosts tapped their feet to the background music.…

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5 Most Unique K-Pop Album Packagings

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K-Pop is an industry packed with many creative minds. Its music videos and fashion styles up to its album packaging are undeniably helmed by amazing creatives. We compiled below some of the best and most artistic album packaging we saw in K-Pop history! G-Dragon‘s EP Kwon Ji Yong In 2017, the BIGBANG member released his self-entitled album, “Kwon Ji Yong.” Aside from the gem-like songs, his album caught the attention of many music lovers for its release format; USB drive. The singer opted for a USB drive instead of the…

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K-ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 

YG Entertainment Comments About WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon And Moon Ji Hyo’s Dating Rumors

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WINNER‘s main vocalist, Kang Seung Yoon was caught up in dating rumors with rookie actress Moon Ji Hyo. On August 18, Kang Seung Yoon’s agency, YG Entertainment shared with The Herald POP, “It is difficult to confirm the personal matter of our artists.” On the 17th, a tweet with a picture of a man resembling Kang Seung Yoon walking hand in hand with a woman went viral. The woman is thought to be the actress, Moon Ji Hyo. This sparked rumors about the two’s relationship. Both artists are signed to…

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The Problems Young K-Pop Idols Deal With

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Having to deal with hate comments and media pressure are just two of the problems that K-Pop idols face at such a young age. Problems that most people their age do not encounter. Converting a naive 14-year-old into a global pop superstar is a common practice in the Korean pop industry. Some K-Pop legends who entered the stage at the age of 14 or 15 include BoA, SHINee’s Taemin, and f(x)’s Krystal. This tradition appears to have remained unchanged as the K-Pop genre grew into a global phenomenon. The fourth…

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