In the 1980s, the Korean music industry witnessed the meteoric rise of an all-rounder celebrity whose popularity and talent at that time could only be compared to the nation’s beloved K-Pop artist IU today. IU | @dlwlrma/Instagram Lee Kyung Mi, often referred to as the “IU of the 1980s,” was one of the legendary artists […]
The Exhausting, Endless Schedule K-Pop Idols Go Through During A Comeback
In an interview with ELLE Korea, (G)I-DLE‘s Yuqi shared the harsh working conditions that K-Pop idols endure during a comeback. Your browser does not support video. She revealed that on the very first day, they “start moving without any sleep” and head to the salon at 1 A.M. Your browser does not support video. It takes […]
5 K-Pop Groups Who Didn’t Let The Infamous “Black Ocean” Affect Their Success
Lightsticks are an integral part of a K-Pop performance, creating pretty “oceans” of light and letting fans cheer for their idols. manifesting to the person reading this rn will be part of the purple ocean, vibe with bts and scream as loud as they can on the concert soonpic.twitter.com/utM8KxIG6A — nochu⁷ (@koomolypy) April 9, 2022 […]
Alarming Trend Of Fake “Nth Room” Lists Featuring K-Pop Idols Takes Over Social Media
Currently, in Korea, there is a new ongoing case of alleged sex crimes that has been collectively called “The New Nth Room,” consisting of different Telegram-based chatrooms with two different purposes. Massive chatrooms with the intention of humiliating women, sometimes even family members, were first brought to attention, with school chatrooms used for sending sexual […]
4 K-Pop Agencies Have Promised Strong Action Against Deepfake Idol Porn Sites So Far
In recent days, a serious issue has become focus in the K-Pop industry as deepfake pornography featuring numerous female idols has surfaced online. These photos and videos — which manipulate AI deepfake technology to superimpose idols’ faces onto explicit content — have caused significant concern among fans and industry professionals alike. 200+ Female Idols Found […]