K-Pop Idols Caught Avoiding Political Controversy Amid Election Season Buzz

Immediate panic. Amid South Korea’s election season, K-Pop idols are finding themselves under heightened scrutiny. Particularly, many avoid representing either political party by avoiding colors like red and blue that could expose their political stance. Additionally, many try to avoid showing the numbers 1 or 2, representing the two political parties. Because of this, idols who often...

Netizens Name The Best 5th Gen Female Idol Visual Trio

Do you agree? There are various “visual trios” that gain popularity for their beautiful appearance, like IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung, aespa‘s Karina, and NMIXX‘s Sullyoon (known collectively as Jang-Ka-Sul). IVE’s Wonyoung aespa’s Karina NMIXX’s Sullyoon Another iconic trio is Tae-Hye-Ji, or actresses Kim Tae Hee, Song Hye Kyo, and Jun Ji Hyun. Kim Tae Hee (left), Song Hye Kyo (center), and Jun Ji Hyun (right) | OSENHowever, there’s a new trio in town! Netizens...

K-pop group NMIXX break fresh ground, tease new music

Performing with a live band gave South Korean girl group NMIXX new means to connect with audiences as they brought their "mix pop" sound to the British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park Festival in London on Sunday (July 14). The main stage performance marked a first for the six-piece, which is made up of members Haewon,...

NMIXX’s Sullyoon Accused Of Plastic Surgery, Netizens Come To Her Defense

“Natural beauty?” NMIXX‘s Sullyoon is considered one of the top visual idols of the 4th gen. However, new photos have emerged that have sparked a debate. | @NMIXX_official/Twitter | @NMIXX_official/Twitter | @NMIXX_official/Twitter A Korean netizen recently posted photos on a forum that quickly gained traction, showcasing her side profile before and after debut, claiming the biggest difference is in her nose tip. Now (Left) and Pre-Debut...

The 100 Most-Streamed K-Pop Songs Of 2023 Belong To Just 12 Different Labels

Over half of them belong to just one! With the growing popularity of the K-Pop music genre, more K-Pop songs are reaching impressive streaming milestones more quickly than ever before. However, the number of artists that get into the tens or hundreds of millions of streams in a short period is still relatively small, and in...

Former MOMOLAND’s Nancy Signs Contract With ATOC, Home To Former NMIXX’s Jini

We wish the best for her! Fans of MOMOLAND were saddened, but not too surprised, when the group ended up disbanding earlier this year after leaving their former label, MLD Entertainment, in January. Seeing a beloved K-Pop group disband is never easy, but people were hopeful that the members would be able to better pursue their individual interests and passions...

Eagle-Eyed Netizens Spot Pre-Orders For Former NMIXX Jini’s Solo Debut Album On Target Website

It seems she’ll be making her debut this fall! Ever since Jini (formerly Jinni) suddenly and unexpectedly left NMIXX last December, fans of the idol have been curious to see if she will continue to pursue a career in music, or if she would decide that the life of a K-Pop idol wasn’t for her.   People were hopeful that she would remain...

NMIXX Addresses The Shocking Moment A Baby Was Placed On Their Stage

A fan at NMIXX’s Seattle show came under fire after placing their baby on stage. Earlier this year, NMIXX faced a truly unexpected moment on their NICE TO MIXX YOU showcase tour when a baby was placed on the stage, and they handled the situation with swift professionalism. NMIXX went on their first-ever showcase tour across Asia and North America, and...

2023 World Scout Jamboree Korea Faces Backlash For “Conveniently Stealing” Headliners From A Music Festival For Their Own K-Pop Concert

The organizer of the music festival is in utter disbelief. The 2023 World Scout Jamboree held in Korea is already controversial for lack of preparation and bringing humiliation to Korea. A recent change of plans for their main K-Pop event is bringing more fire to the event and its coordinators. The K-Pop concert is one of the...

Jini (Formerly Jinni) Accused Of Intentionally Going Live During NMIXX’s MV Release Time

She also opened a Twitter account at the same time. One of the biggest and unexpected shocks in modern K-Pop is when Jini (then Jinni) departed from NMIXX without warning back in December 2022. It came less than a year after the group debuted in February earlier that year. To this day, there still hasn’t been any kind of explanation or...