Instagram has always been synonymous with its square grid layout; the 1:1 picture ratio has been a defining feature of the platform for years. However, the unexpected change that was rolled out this morning has brought forth controversy, especially in the K-Pop industry. Instagram has suddenly changed its iconic 1:1 aspect ratio opting for a […]
K-Pop Albums Sweep List Of Best-Selling CDs In The United States
K-Pop once again showcased its growing influence in the United States, claiming seven out of the top 10 spots on the year-end list of best-selling CDs for 2024. The rankings, compiled by American music data tracker Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), cover CD sales between December 29, 2023, and January 2, 2025. | JYP Entertainment Stars […]
Bratty K-Pop Fansite Berates Her Mother For Not Giving Her Money For Fansigns
K-Pop can become a very expensive hobby for fans who try to keep up with their favorite idols’ releases, attend concerts, and buy merchandise. In fact, the prices of these items have become a topic of debate among fans. BTS J-Hope’s Concert Ticket Prices Spark Vastly Mixed Reactions Even further, the more exclusive events, like […]
Popular K-Pop Idol Totally Understands Why Fans Are Nervous When Meeting Their Bias
On December 11, NCT WISH Sion’s wish came true as he spent time with his all-time favorite baseball player, KIA Tigers pitcher Yang Hyun Jong. | @studioTEUK/X Before meeting with his favorite player, he showed off his baseball merch to the production team. 아니 내가 본 굿즈 자랑하는 사람중에서 가장 잘생김 (당연함 🌷야구를 좋아하는 친구들이 […]
Former 3rd-Gen Idol Speaks Out On How “Inhumane” K-Pop Industry Triggered His Dissociative Identity Disorder
Korean Australian singer and rapper DPR IAN (also known as Christian Yu) is now best known as a co-founder of Dream Perfect Regime. Before debuting as a solo artist, he focused on DPR’s visual arts, utilizing his directing skills. Yet, before DPR IAN existed, he was known as the third-generation K-Pop group C-Clown‘s Rome. The group promoted from […]