BTS finally met their match, and they're fictional 😂

just something i was wondering about for a while, why do most don’t have one up to a few years of their debut? i-dle for example where i think most only created one around 2021, nct wish for a more recent one is it an order from their companies or maybe smth im not aware of submitted by /u/Own_Measurement2767 [link] [comments]

This makes it her 18th active brand deal, and is the idol that currently holds the most active brand deals. (click on the 3rd photo to enlarge and see the complete list of her active brand deals right now) submitted by /u/DirtyCrimeBoi01 [link] [comments]

Okay hear me out before you come for my wig 👀 I’m not saying they’re the biggest or most awarded — I’m saying when it comes to pure skill (vocals, dance, stage, musical risk-taking), LOONA and NMIXX are on a whole different tier. LOONA is literally “The 12-member group with zero filler” who was mismanaged by their company. I mean.. Their subunit system (1/3, OEC, yyxy) was designed to showcase each member’s strength before debut — and it worked. Vocals? Kim Lip, Chuu, Jinsoul, Yves, Haseul, etc. are all main vocal level. Dancers? Olivia Hye, Heejin, Yves, and Yeojin go toe-to-toe with elite dancers in the industry. The choreography for “Butterfly” and “Paint The Town”? Sharp, emotional, visually stunning. They tackle concepts other groups wouldn’t dare touch — ethereal, experimental, layered. They weren’t built for virality — they were built for longevity and artistry. If they had SM or HYBE backing? Game over. Plus +++++ NMIXX “The 4th-gen group with main vocals only” yk Lily, Haewon, and Sullyoon are not just stable. They’re powerhouse vocalists who could carry solos easily. MR-removed performances? They slay. No excuses, no backing track crutches. Their music is weird AF (especially debut era) — but that’s what makes them impressive. “O.O” and “Dice” are like musical obstacle courses. Kyujin and Jiwoo are top-tier dancers — clean, powerful, and expressive. They’re still rookies, but they perform like they’ve been around for years. If K-pop was judged purely by SKILL and not sales/hype, these two would dominate every “Top 5” list. Fight me in the comments if you want, but deep down you know I’m right. submitted by /u/codegreen22 [link] [comments]

I honestly don’t care that idols have gotten plastic surgery done, and I don’t know why people are making such a big deal out of it. (Like whole social media accounts analysing what idols did surgery or not) The K-pop industry puts the emphasis on being attractive, and it is is so normalized in Korea that I just don’t find it shocking that artists have gotten some surgery done at some point in their careers. (Although, I think that there are some very valid criticisms and societal commentaries made about plastic surgery). submitted by /u/New_Mall_6773 [link] [comments]

I used to follow comeback scheduels very closely and by the time the album/single was out it was just another song and I wasn't very excited to hear it because I already know how the songs sounds like, and if I decided to buy the album I would listen to it maybe 1-2 times and look at the photobook once because I saw the concept photos before and there was nothing new for me. So when IU announced that she's making a comeback (great album) I decided to take a different approach and avoided any spoiler: no conept photos, no highlight medely, I didn't even know the song titles until the my order arrived today. Nothing. I wanted to buy the album and be surprise for real. I wanted to take a risk and maybe get dissappointed (Impossible). I didn't listen to kpop at all, it wasn't intentional, it just happened, first week was difficult because it was a big change for me, but the next weeks were better (thanks to The Kinks and The Beatles and all the other amazing bands). Today morning the delivery guy woke me up and I got the package and I was so happy!! I waited so long and I never thought I could but I did it. I'm not sure I'll do it again to this extent but it was an experiment, and the songs do sound better after a long break. Anyway I missed a month full of comebacks so please tell me about your favorites. submitted by /u/GeorgeParisol [link] [comments]

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Hello, I hope this is the right place to ask this question. I’m coming back to kpop after a long time so I’m only very familiar with 3rd gen and now 5th gen SMTOWN. Just curious—why do some idols choose to stay with SM while others don’t? I sort of understand how Red Velvet contracts worked out (correct me if I’m wrong)—Irene, Seulgi, and Joy were treated much better by the company than Wendy and Yeri from what I’ve seen and heard, so it makes sense they would stay. I’m just a bit curious after seeing the cast at SMTOWN London. There were plenty of senior idols there, just a very select few representing each group. I was wondering if anyone has a clearer insight on why some idols stay and some don’t. I’d love to know what’s been happening while I was gone. edit: for clarification submitted by /u/ImpossibleManner6079 [link] [comments]

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2 months after its initial release IS CRAZY. They have been doing so many festivals and Korean promo which I am so glad is paying off. Their unique listeners are also going up up up. Absolutely wild. It seems that Chanelle’s boy group version (which she has been doing since sos) has been a trend lately. Such good news for their first anniversary together. Congrats girlies 🫶. submitted by /u/Moonlighteverafter [link] [comments]

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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how common it is to see certain idols being constantly busy, and how fans (and companies) treat that like something admirable. But when you actually look at the amount of work some of them are doing, it starts to feel more like overexploitation than “dedication.” Take Jaehyun from BOYNEXTDOOR, for example. He debuted less than a year ago and has already been booked non-stop: music shows, brand events, magazine shoots, variety, and more. He’s done work for Musinsa, Beanpole, multiple editorial covers (GQ, Arena, etc.), and solo appearances, all while still being an active rookie. He’s only 21. At what point do we admit that it’s just too much? Then there’s Mark from NCT. He’s probably the clearest case of overwork in K-Pop. NCT 127, NCT Dream, NCT U, SuperM, solo content, features, tours... it never stops. He’s been on a near-constant loop of comebacks and promotions since like 2016. There was a point where he had multiple back-to-back world tours in a single year. It’s impressive, but also concerning. Other examples come to mind easily: Heeseung (ENHYPEN) coming back from injury without proper rest. Karina (aespa) with endless schedules in Korea, the U.S., and China. Even mentioning sleep deprivation in livestreams. Hoshi and Woozi (SEVENTEEN) working as performers, choreographers, producers, often at the same time. Bang Chan (Stray Kids) constantly juggling production, tours, and weekly livestreams, even when he looks completely drained. We’ve kind of normalized this. Fans often praise how “hardworking” these idols are, or joke about how they “don’t sleep” but none of this should be normal. It’s not just hard work, it’s a system that pushes people until they burn out, and then replaces them when they do. I’m not saying idols shouldn’t be ambitious or take opportunities, but there should be a line. And a lot of companies, and honestly, fandoms, seem to ignore that line entirely. Maybe it’s time we stop glorifying non-stop hustle and start asking whether this level of output is actually sustainable. Because if idols are constantly tired, injured, or mentally worn out, what are we really supporting? submitted by /u/Seesawey [link] [comments]

I’m already familiar with some old BTS songs and I’m currently really into BOYNEXTDOOR, but I’d love to be able to follow some more groups!!! Open to both boy and girl groups 🥰 submitted by /u/goodmorningduck [link] [comments]