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I have. Won't say much but something they did on a recent variety show was a big turnoff for me so I did. They were an enormous reason why I got into that group in the 1st place with me even casually following them before officially stanning them too + I hadnt biased someone so hard in so many years so it was such a big shame. But thankfully the other members I also love a lot so I have no problem stanning the whole group submitted by /u/TracerB16 [link] [comments]

Mine is ITZY's MAMA 2021 performance!!! Everytime I see Ryujin's fight scene I swear I get goosebumps... Crazy it's been nearly 4 years 😭😭😭 Yours? submitted by /u/Gold_Meaning3688 [link] [comments]

I was talking to a friend about this. I started stanning Oh My Girl this year, 10 years after they debuted. It’s kind of funny that if you live in Korea, I don’t think it makes any difference. You can still see them in Festivals and on TV, since their activities are entirely focused there. But if you don’t live in Korea, it’s kind of rough. It’s easy to miss out on their work, and there’s basically zero chance they’ll do a concert in my continent again, lol. submitted by /u/Striking-Meal-5257 [link] [comments]

https://preview.redd.it/4heynorpcbaf1.png?width=1276&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6a3d748cb98db788c9189801541addb1c5e9c53 https://preview.redd.it/caud4orpcbaf1.png?width=1278&format=png&auto=webp&s=8396ce5f2ccb2442270f38cebcbe4222eeddd1dd https://preview.redd.it/0e0hinrpcbaf1.png?width=1231&format=png&auto=webp&s=0546a302cd9ec3fb116209125e0a2a8e1e331005 (Sorry for the image quality, I did screenshot it from Instagram) As you can see these are pics of a Japanese CO-ED group made out of kids who were born between 2010 and 2014 and debuted last year in 2024. The group is kind of popular around kids their age, their name is PG and they are signed with the company called Avex (A few of you may know Avex already trought artists like XG, ONE OR EIGHT, Rikimaru, Ayumi Hamasaki, Koda Kumi, DA-iCE ... and many others, aswell as their work with Korean labels like YG and SM and so on...) and they have released 7 songs since their debut so far of which 2 of the MVs to the songs hit more than 6 million views at the moment. I wonder how this would look like if a Korean label had made a group like this, where they would make a CO-ED group with children from primary school and early middle school kids. I'm giving you their debut MV here so you see what kind of music they are doing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZHnFcNVzfI So what do you think? would this be possible or a big flop if this would've been KPop? I wonder what would be the biggest challenge if a label in Korea compared to Japan, that is as major as Avex is for Japan would drop a group this young. Let me know your thoughts. submitted by /u/Beautiful_Yellow_682 [link] [comments]

I'm a male casual listener (and sometimes a stanner), but I've never really enjoyed female groups like TWICE, BLACKPINK, etc. I tried to get into them, but it just felt strange for me—no offense at all. I actually respect both male and female stans of girl groups a lot. The only girl group I somewhat liked was Baemon, but even then, I never fully stanned them. That said, I really enjoyed solo work like Agust D and RM, and also 3RACHA in general. As for groups, I liked KickFlip, Stray Kids, and BTS(Especially debut era),EPIC HIGH BLOCK B. I know some guys like SKZ or sometimes BTS, but I’ve rarely seen any actual male stans around me. Just asking out of curiosity—are there K-pop boy groups with a large number of male stans? submitted by /u/ResourceHistorical78 [link] [comments]

I'm a male casual listener(and sometimes stanner)but ı have never enjoyed female bands like twice, bp etc. ı tried it but failed it was kinda so strange to me except for Baemon(ı liked them but never stanned them.) Of course with no offence ı highly respect girl bands stans both male and female. But ı still really hard to find some male stans except for twice. I did really like Agust D, RM, 3RACHA in general but for bands ı really liked KickFlip,Skz,and BTS Maybe they like SKZ amd sometimes BTS but never saw a stanner around me. Just asking because ım curious. submitted by /u/ResourceHistorical78 [link] [comments]

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At this point what genre is BabyMonster going to do? Please just settle with one concept for a bit. Stop throwing spaghetti at the wall. What is this: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn8mQqz2xmM) It's just a waste of the girl's vocal and dance abilities. Is there a hole for them to fill or is the market so over saturated they are just being left to drown at this point. submitted by /u/PoyuPoyuTetris [link] [comments]

With contract renewals coming up for some of NCT’s foreign members, I think it’s time to talk more seriously about how SM has handled their careers, especially the Chinese line. Winwin, for example, quietly transitioned into acting in China and has been absent from NCT activities for years now. There’s never been a proper statement about his status, no acknowledgment of his absence, and no clarity for fans who’ve followed him since debut. His situation feels like a quiet phase-out, and at this point, it wouldn’t be surprising if he didn’t renew. But if that’s the case, SM owes him (and the fans) something better than silence. Then there’s Yuta, who’s been focusing more on solo activities in Japan. He’s doing well on his own, but the distance from group schedules is obvious. SM has promoted his solo work with minimal connection to NCT, and it raises real questions about whether he plans to continue with the group long term. And if he doesn’t, can we really blame him? Renjun is a different case, he’s been present in NCT Dream from the start, incredibly consistent and reliable. But even after so many years, he’s rarely given solo opportunities, and the company seems hesitant to promote him as an individual beyond Dream. It’s frustrating to see someone that talented and hardworking constantly overlooked. SM always markets NCT as a “global” group, but the track record with its non-Korean members says something else entirely. These artists aren’t just branding tools, they’re the reason NCT had global appeal in the first place. If some of them do choose not to renew, it’s not just a personal decision, it’s a reflection of how poorly they’ve been supported. It’s not too much to ask for transparency, respect, and equal investment. And if SM isn’t willing to give that, then no one should be surprised if some of these members quietly walk away. submitted by /u/Seesawey [link] [comments]

First of all what exactly is considered viral? Because in today’s society the concept of viralism is completely different from what a real popularity is. Trends comes and goes. One day x is popular, the next day y is popular. People get lots of engagement on TikTok but most of the time it’s just a one time thing. Next week nobody remembers and everybody is moving on to something new. It’s not that difficult to "go viral". What matters most is the impact and how strong of impression you made on the audience. Also there is this funny phenomenon called "rookie privilege". People pay attention to new idols because they are new. It’s much easier to "go viral" when everyone is paying attention to you. The public gets curious and intrigued by new faces, so they are more eager to check their music, follow their content. Ones they get to know them and see their potential they either stay or move on to newer groups. And maybe this sounds harsh but that’s how kpop industry works. So sometimes the fans get a false impression of how popular their favorite group is. And because rookie years are crucial to idols and their careers, sometimes it may feel like the company missed some opportunities to make an idol’s popularity grow bigger. I completely agree with that, companies should really maximize the "rookie privilege" and make an impact that will help to keep a group going for the next few years. And so there are tools used by kpop companies to help their idols grow in popularity BUT they can’t force the public to follow them. Sometimes things just happens spontaneously. There are idols who can easily make impact by just changing their hair style. So the idea that more promotion/content/gigs equal more popularity is not necessarily true. You can host a show, be an ambassador for a luxurious brand, have an acting gig and still be overshadowed by others. Sure it will help you gain more exposure but if the public won’t find you special in some way it will never work. Not everything is possible to control(which also can be a very beneficial aspect because maybe someday you will wake up and see your idol be the talk of the town, hopefully positively😌). My advice is to just enjoy the journey of your favorite group. Yes, it would be nice for everyone to get their Wonyoung "moment" but that would be boring. So just support your idols, listen to their music because at the end of the day that’s all you can do as a fan. submitted by /u/blurberrrrry [link] [comments]

https://variety.com/2025/music/news/scooter-braun-steps-down-hybe-america-1236445101/ Scooter Braun will step down from his role as CEO of HYBE America and move into a consulting role, the company announced Tuesday. The executive and entrepreneur will be transitioning into an executive advisory role, where he will remain as a director of HYBE’s board of directors and senior advisor to HYBE’s CEO and chairman. Isaac Lee will take over his role as CEO of HYBE America submitted by /u/Lazy_Ad4370 [link] [comments]

Hello everyone! My girlfriend made some beautiful enamel pin designs of BTS, MXTX, and Hwasa. But now, we are transitioning our shop towards our own original characters. So, with a heavy heart, we are looking for someone who is ready to resell these enamel pins so we can fund our original creations! Any leads will be helpful. Thank you <3 https://preview.redd.it/1kd3iixsqaaf1.jpg?width=2720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7273ca9a918b855a30000528077c5afe646f27c9 submitted by /u/umm-yeahh [link] [comments]

Ok so can anyone in the class raise their hand and tell me what this is supposed to mean The song has been stuck in my head but I have no idea what it’s about submitted by /u/choerry_bomb [link] [comments]

I just recently joined both this sub and that kpopnoir too. The thing is that I have noticed that a lot of times in the name of being "aware" and "holding idols accountable ", all they are doing is just hating. Yes if an idol does something bad , as a fan it is your duty to call out that behaviour. I agree. Sometimes a lot of points they make are genuine, I get it.But most of the times a lot of things are not that deep. See I am not a black person but I understand their point too, but a lot of times they are just stretching it till infinity. Let's take Allday Project's Tarrzan for example, that sub really thinks that it is the end of the world just because he wears braids. Like isn't that just cultural appreciation? Correct me if I am wrong but whenever his topic comes up, the first thing they say is but but what about the braids? Like girl calm down. Ok this was just my rant. Correct me if I am wrong and also tell me what you all feel about that sub. submitted by /u/Shoddy_Hospital4742 [link] [comments]

Scattered thoughts, in no particular order. It's a reddit, social media, and worldwide problem. And I have no idea what reddit plans to do about it, if anything, if they can. There are some positive use cases for AI. Lowers English barrier to the sub, and it tends to make posts and comments nicer. Conversely, if you hate AI in general (job loss, theft of creative work, environment), people using it a little more or little less here isn't going to help with all that much. You probably can't ban it. You know how AI posts look like AI? Those are just the people and/or bots who don't really prompt it to not sound like AI. It's sort of easier to deal them that way. Also AI use is a spectrum from "review my post and give feedback" to "find itzy posts and argue about how popular they are" (a perennial topic). It's pretty clear the first category is a high-thought activity and the latter category is just bad. I personally am mostly OK with talking to people who are using AI, but I rarely want to talk to a bot on this sub. I'm cool with bots telling me which vacuum cleaner is better, but not convincing someone a song is good and having a bot agree with me. The AI posts do kinda get old to read. They're kind of fake-nice and have a lot of fluff, like a key point then just uninteresting supportive evidence. Sometimes I'm like eyeroll, just show me your prompt. I don't know how much bots we have or how to tell. I don't think I'm all that pro- or anti- AI. I begrudgingly accept it's here to stay and I think there's better and worse ways it can be adopted. And I wish our people and governments would take more seriously serious safety concerns. kpopthoughts seems to be a more pro-human-interaction sub than big meme pages or tech help and the like. I don't even know what a good outcome would be. Just gotta discuss it I guess. submitted by /u/abyssazaur [link] [comments]

Scooter Braun is transitioning out of his role as CEO of HYBE America and will become an executive advisor as a director of the board and senior advisor to HYBE chairman/CEO Bang Si-Hyuk, the company announced today (July 1). He will continue to have input on several HYBE projects, including KATSEYE and Alan’s Universe, as well as board-level decisions and helping the transition to Lee as CEO. submitted by /u/JinnieP [link] [comments]

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