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All Members of BTOB Exit Agency Cube Entertainment After 11 Years

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BTOB will no longer be part of Cube Entertainment.  On November 6, Cube Entertainment revealed its official stance regarding the contracts of BTOB members Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Im Hyunsik, Peniel, and Yook Sungjae. According to the agency, after several discussions with the BTOB members, they have mutually agreed to not renew the group’s exclusive contract.  BTOB made its debut under Cube Entertainment in 2012. They were the third boy group formed by the agency. In 2018, all members of BTOB renewed their exclusive contracts with the agency.…

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These 6 K-Pop Groups Almost Debuted With Different Names

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Just like a product, K-Pop group’s names are part of the whole branding of the musical brand. It reflects the genre the group is going for as well as the image of the members. Check out the K-Pop groups who almost debuted with different names! GFRIEND Before landing the name GFRIEND the girls almost debuted under the name ‘World Peace,’ ‘Guardian Angel,’ and ‘Hug Hug.’ SISTAR SISTAR is a unique name for a girl group but the summer queens’ almost got ‘Diri Diri Dara Dara Duru Duru Bop’ as their…

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K-Pop Idols Who Were Rejected by JYP Entertainment

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The K-Pop industry is known for its fierce competition and rigorous training, where aspiring artists dedicate years to perfecting their skills in the hopes of debuting under one of the prestigious entertainment agencies. JYP Entertainment, one of the “Big Three” agencies in South Korea, has nurtured numerous successful idols. However, not all aspiring stars who audition for JYP Entertainment are accepted into the company. They’ve endured it all! Here are some of today’s biggest idols who were rejected by JYP Entertainment. BTS J-Hope J-Hope auditioned at JYP Entertainment in 2009…

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K-Pop Idols Who Are Considered Great Actors

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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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Korean Celebrities Who Resemble Each Other

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Memorizing the names of each member of the group would be the hardest part for a newbie fan. Confusing names and members looking alike are some of the most common lines from a new fan. In the Korean Entertainment Industry, there are a lot more personalities who resemble each other! Here are some of them: 1) Park Seo Jun, NU’EST Minhyun, and Lee Ji Hoon             2) SEVENTEEN’s Jun and SUPER JUNIOR’s Heechul 3) NU’EST Ren and Luhan 4) Kim Minjae and Yeo Jin Goo 5) NCT’s Mark and Kim…

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K-Pop Groups That Took Years to Receive a Music Show Win

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In the K-Pop industry, a music show win is a synonym for success. However, several K-Pop groups took them years and were able to hold fan meetings or concerts outside of Korea before they achieved so-called “success.” Here’s the list of K-Pop stars who took the longest to become No. 1 on music shows’ charts. EXIDWhen Hani’s solo fancam went viral, the group’s success was unstoppable. “Up & Down” gave them their first win on M! Countdown, 1,057 days after their debut. BRAVE GIRLS They received their first music show…

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