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Junho and Yoona Reportedly Dating

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 koreanophiles2pm, kdrama, king the land, lee junho, yoona

King The Land stars, Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoona are reportedly dating. According to an entertainment industry insider who recently spoke to a Korean media outlet, “Proof,” they said, “Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoona developed a romantic relationship even before filming JTBC’s weekend drama ‘King The Land,’ and that’s the reason why they worked together on this project.” Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoona received praise for their chemistry since they co-hosted the MBC ‘Gayo Daejejeon’ for two consecutive years starting in 2021. As a result, fans considered them as the…

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The Cast of ‘Dream High,’ Then and Now

May 23, 2023November 2, 2023 koreanophiles2pm, bae suzy, dream high, iu, kim soo hyun, t-ara, taecyeon

This year marks the 12th anniversary of the beloved Korean drama, “Dream High,” which captivated audiences with its compelling storyline and talented cast. As time has passed, fans have wondered about the journeys of the actors who brought these memorable characters to life. Check out the current works of the main cast members of “Dream High” and discover their accomplishments and endeavors since the drama’s airing. 1. Kim Soo Hyun (Song Sam Dong): Kim Soo Hyun rose to fame through his portrayal of Song Sam Dong, a country boy with…

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Hit K-Pop Songs And Their Backstories

July 25, 2022July 4, 2023 koreanophiles2pm, brave girls, exid, gfriend, kpop, rain

Most K-Pop releases have it easy to climb up to the charts. It’s easy to be no.1 on the charts; either the artist is from a big company, has a huge fanbase, or maybe the song is just too good. But these releases took years to be loved by the general public. Here are the backstories of the songs that took years to become a huge hits. My House – 2PM The 2015 release of the group climbed back to the charts after 5 years thanks to the sexy solo…

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K-Pop Idols And Their Encounter With Sasaeng Fans

July 4, 2022August 13, 2023 koreanophiles2pm, bigbang, exo, gdragon, heechul, jyj, super junior, taecyeon, tvxq

Being a fan brings so much joy and excitement to our lives. We can’t deny how significant the impact they made on how we live. But some fans have gotten obsessed and have crossed the lines and Koreans call it, “sasaeng.” The term “sasaeng” comes from the Korean words “sa” meaning “private” and “saeng” meaning “life.” Here are some of the most disturbing stories of K-Celebrities who were harrassed by sasaengs. Yunho’s Glue Drink In 2014, TVXQ‘s Yunho shared the details of what happened after his infamous poison accident happened in 2006.…

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K-Pop groups that are still promoting together despite being in different agencies

February 10, 2022March 8, 2024 koreanophiles2am, 2pm, apink, bigbang, block b, girls generation, got7, infinite, kpop, mamamoo, shinhwa, t-ara, vixx

Disbandment is never the option! Here are some of the K-pop groups that are still promoting together even if they are now signed under different agencies: SUPER JUNIOR Donghae, Eunhyuk, and Kyuhyun are no longer part of SM Entertainment but they still participate in all Super Junior activities as well as SMTOWN concerts. BTOB All the members left Cube Entertainment. Members Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, and Peniel established BTOB Company through DOD. Although Changsub and Sungjae are not part of the company, they will still continue to promote as BTOB. 2PM…

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K-Pop Idols Who Are Considered Great Actors

December 8, 2021July 29, 2023 koreanophiles2pm, btob, d.o, do kyung soo, eugene, exo, girls generation, im siwan, iu, k-drama, k-pop, kdrama, kim sejeong, korean drama, kpop, lee junho, sejeong, seo hyun jin, ses, siwan, sungjae, yook sungjae, yoona, ze:a

Nowadays, dramas are showcasing various diverse plots. It can be on main channels, cable networks, or online platforms. Some of the famous casted actors/actresses are from popular idol groups. However, the public usually views idols who try to act not as good as to be called an actor. There is also a connotation that the title “actordol” pertains to someone/an idol who is just lucky to have been given an opportunity with acting but is not good enough for a role. Except for these people on the list! These people…

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Second Generation K-Pop Idols Are Back To Dominate 2021

January 23, 2021October 5, 2021 koreanophiles2nd generation, 2pm, apink, bigbang, CL, cnblue, comeback, highlight, hyuna, infinite, iu, kpop, second generation, shinee, super junior, tvxq

Old K-Pop fans, 2021 is ours! It’s been so long since we saw news (lots of it) of second-generation k-pop idols releasing new music, but 2021 is finally our year. Now that many of the second generation idols especially the men are out from the military, it is expected that their groups will be together again to promote actively. There are also few female idols that will return to represent second-generation girl groups. K-Pop nowadays is composed of 4th generation idols and some from the 3rd generation and very few from the 2nd…