June is Pride Month, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including allies, are celebrating! Japanese girl group f5ve (formerly known as SG5, short for Sailor Guardians 5) consists of Sayaka, Kaede, Ruri, Miyuu, and Rui. They debuted last year with single “Firetruck” and redebuted with “Lettuce,” their first release as f5ve. The group is unique, […]
The Only 8 Third-Generation Girl Groups Who Are Still “Actively Promoting”
While dozens girl groups made their debut during K-Pop’s third generation, only 8 of those groups are still currently active. Here are the 8 currently active third-generation K-Pop girl groups, along with some bonus “on hiatus” groups. 1. Red Velvet Red Velvet debuted in 2014 with the digital single “Happiness.” Their most recent comeback was […]
Korean Netizens Threaten To Boycott Adidas After Collaborating With Controversial Girl Group
Adidas is facing severe backlash from Korean netizens after releasing a promotional video featuring the fifth-generation K-Pop girl group QWER. | @qwerband_official/Instagram In the video posted on the girl group’s social media, the members of QWER tour an Adidas store, showing and wearing various products the brand offers. However, the collaboration has ignited controversy, leading […]
Fans In Shock Over Popular Girl Group’s Comeback Announcement After 900-Day Hiatus
Even a months-long hiatus can be agonizing in K-Pop, but fans of one girl group, in particular, have been waiting almost three years for new music. Now, after many resigned themselves to believe the group had been permanently shelved, a surprise announcement has given everyone a glimmer of hope. The group in question is none […]
“The Incels’ Pick-Mes”: Mountain Dew Under Fire For K-Pop Girl Group Chosen As Their Official Models
Mountain Dew recently released a new flavor of their product, Blue Zero Sugar, on May 22 as an exclusive product in South Korea and as a tie-in with the new movie IF. In order to promote the new flavor, the company also hired a K-Pop group to help market the product as their official models. However, […]