Note: This LUN8 quiz is based on answers by the LUN8 members themselves! To read more about their full answers, check out our exclusive "MAKING" article, where LUN8 elaborate on their choices. The members' refreshing and endearing answers will definitely make you fall in love with them even more. Don't miss it ..read more

"Road To Kingdom" season 2 has been announced and the predictions have started. Which boy group do you want to see on the show ..read more

Firstly entering the music scene underneath the name 더폴스 (The Poles) with their first EP [ From the Outset ] on September 8th 2017, fans would be introduced to the members: Daniel Kim (Also a Wave to Earth member), Kim Kyungbae and Lee Hwangje. Gaining support for their live vocal talents, relatability, love and care they give their fans, authenticity and honest approach towards music. There's no doubt why fans love promoting this band on platforms such as Tik Tok.  With songs and popular fan favourite tracks such as (but not limited to): Strawberry Moon, The Setting Sun, So ..read more

Is there anything more special than celebrating your first anniversary with your loved ones? For XODIAC, today, April 25, is that special day, and they're celebrating it with their beloved fans, X-BLISS. The multinational 5th-generation K-Pop boy group consisting of Korean members LEX, HYUNSIK, BEOMSOO, GYUMIN, WAIN, and DAVIN, Indonesian member ZAYYAN, and Hong Kongese members SING and LEO, are making waves in the K-Pop industry while also expanding their horizons by engaging in fields of acting and fashion. Their latest comeback with the album "XOUL DAY" was a wonderful representation of XOD ..read more

From K-Pop’s diverse sounds, to its captivating performances and magnetic personalities - it's no wonder this genre has become a global cultural phenomenon like no other. On Spotify alone, K-Pop streams have grown by over 180% in the United States, over 420% in Southeast Asia, and over 360% worldwide since 2018 - a testament to the power of music in transcending barriers and uniting fans from all over. To celebrate K-Pop fans and their passion for the genre, Spotify has launched Your K-Pop Persona, a brand-new interactive experience that lets fans discover and embrace what their ideal fan role ..read more

There’s no doubt that a new K-Beauty product is always trending, especially when a K-Celeb is the face of said product. In recent news, we’ve seen big names like SEVENTEEN’s WonWoo named as the new model of Korean beauty brands like The Face Shop, ZEROBASEONE becoming the new faces of COLORGRAM, and RIIZE becoming the new models of ETUDE, and many more. There is an abundance of K-Beauty brands with K-Celebs as the face/model/ambassador of the brand - and fans are dedicated to buying these products to support their favorite K-Pop idol or Korean actor. The Olive Young top product ranking (of Apr ..read more

The final chapter of the collaboration trilogy project of GyuBin, representing the fifth generation of K-Pop female solo artists, is finally unveiled. GyuBin, under Liveworks Company, concludes her collaboration project with the release of ‘Special’ today (25th), featured by Kim JongWan, the legendary vocalist of the band NELL. This follows her previous collaborations ‘Scribble’ with Wonstein and ‘Start To Shine’ with GAEKO of Dynamic Duo. 'Special,' produced by Kim JongWan, the lead vocalist of South Korea's representative emotional band NELL, features a unique blend of his distinctive sentim ..read more

The K-Pop industry is known to be a revolving door of innovation, creativity, and impactful star presence. The Hallyu wave has effectively taken over the world with idol groups and soloists, along with riveting K-Dramas at the forefront. Just like previous years, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism conducted the Overseas Hallyu Survey to determine overseas fans' favorites in various categories. The main purpose of this survey is to compile the data on the impact of the Hallyu wave. With a sample size of 25,000 people from over 26 countries, the 2024 Overseas Hallyu Survey tries its bes ..read more

There's a growing call for stricter oversight on online misreporting, and MBC's mistake has highlighted this need once again. On April 25, 2024, an in-depth discussion on this issue was held by the KCSC Subcommittee on Communications in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. In particular, members recommended by the ruling party emphasized the need to strengthen the authority to review online misinformation, citing MBC's incorrect report of a U.S. attack by Israel as evidence. The members pointed out that MBC's misinformation caused social confusion and stressed the urgency of a sincere apology and measures to ..read more

According to recent reports, the production cost of Noh Hee-kyung's new work is estimated to be around 3 billion won per episode, with a total budget reaching 80 billion won for 20 to 24 episodes. Studio Dragon has stated that since the project is still in the early planning stages, the exact budget and casting, including the number of episodes, have not yet been finalized. Noh Hee-kyung's upcoming drama, set in the broadcasting industry, follows her reputation for solid storytelling and deep human drama, as seen in her previous works like "The World That They Live In," "That Winter, The Wind ..read more