Everything changed in 1992 with the first appearance of Seo Taiji and Boys and their debut single, “Nan Arayo (I Know).” Fusing hip-hop beats and heavy metal guitar with traditional pop melodies and perfectly synchronised choreography, it became known as the first ever definitive K-pop hit...
Students of the Move dance studio review their dance practice, hoping to pick up on ways to improve.Credit: Matt Douma For all their sweat and passion, the chances of success are slim for the aspiring idols. At most, a few dozen new acts debut each year. Even many of those accepted as...
However, U.S. performances appear to suffer this affliction at a much higher rate.Blackpink's U.S. late night debuthad viewers looking at their backs throughout much of their single"Ddu-du Ddu-du," while the framing ofGOT7's "Eclipse"on American daytime television failed to adequately capt...
whether agencies themselves remain oblivious or not, many idols know all about the issue. In Ji Woong went on to reveal that when he’s worked with idols, many stars have admitted that they “suffer” as a result of RPS.
BABYMONSTER began releasing music in late 2023 with the playful trap banger “Batter Up,” co-written by Asa, but the group was only recording as six while Ahyeon was absent over reported health issues. Yet the “pre-debut” buzz single still managed to score a Top 5 debut on Billboard...
However, as the trainees would move to high school, the situation changed. The company became more strict as the age was closer to the standard debut age. She started by talking about the famous Hanlim Multi Art School and the schedules of those who study there. ...
to expand the genre worldwide fizzled; the nine-member Girls Generation launched a marketing campaign for their Interscope Records debut in 2011, but it “just didn’t work out,” says one industry vet. Before that, Wonder Girls went on tour opening for the Jonas Brothers, but failed to ...
BTS, who just became thefirst K-pop act everto top theBillboard200 album sales chart, have become a record-setting success story in part because of their willingness to buck this convention. The seven young men who make up the group have been speaking their minds since their debut, openly...
LE SSERAFIMis a K-pop girl group under the HYBE label, which is also home to global sensation BTS. They are the girl group to debut under HYBE. Interestingly, their group name is an anagram for "I'm fearless," which reflects their bold and daring attitud...
But despite the acclaim, the show needed an overhaul to be staged in a Broadway theatre. Now, the show is no longer immersive, and there is a singular plot: A group of K-pop superstars prep for a special one-night-only concert, their American debut. Backstage...