K-Pop groups often appear to have extremely close bonds of friendship among the members of the groups. Groups often talk about their fights with each other in comedic ways and they are often not about anything serious. In the rare instances where bigger issues like bullying and harassment arise, massive problems can come up for […]
Alarm Bells Ring After K-Pop Label “Generates” Soloist’s Voice For Their AI Character Without Her Permission
The topic of artificial intelligence and its uses has been controversial in K-Pop spaces for over a year now — and this latest development might have just proven why. With many fans terrified of what could happen to their favorite artists if labels start using AI for more than just incomprehensible generated images on music […]
Youngest Active K-Pop Idol’s Recent Appearance Sparks Concerns
A video of the youngest active idol, UNIS‘s Seowon, from a recent performance has sparked concerns. UNIS’s Seowon | @UNIS_offcl/X Lim Seowon is the youngest active idol. She was born in 2011 and debuted with UNIS at the age of 12, beating BoA‘s previous record. Even though UNIS marks Seowon’s first venture into K-Pop, she is already […]
Popular K-Pop Idol Makes First-Ever Appearance On MBC’s “Radio Star”
JYJ’s Junsu, who appeared on public Korean television for the first time in 15 years in April, has also made his first-ever guest appearance on the popular MBC show Radio Star! | @Junsu_PALMTREE/X Although the show started airing in 2007, this is Junsu’s first time to appear as a guest on the show. | @Junsu_PALMTREE/X […]
Korean Netizens Are Seeing A K-Pop Fandom Shift From Group to Multi Stans
In the world of K-pop, the culture and trends are ever-changing. | @nctwishofficial/X Now, with fifth-generation of idols, many have started to see the differences between current and past idol fandom culture. | @BOYNEXTDOOR_KOZ/X Recently, an online community post garnered attention regarding the differences in idol group fandoms today. | Instiz “Title: During EXO, INFINITE, […]