Can A Caucasian Become A K-Pop Idol? Or can a non-Asian become a K-Pop idol? Fans Debate The Standing Of Non-Asian Idols In The K-Pop Industry: The Who, Why, Where, And How FANBUZZ|Jul 4, 2022 If you have been in the K-Pop international community for a while, you will know that it is one of the huge debate. Views are very divided on the subject. The debate was brought up again by the girls of the show “UHSN” who love K-Pop and are in Korea to learn more about it....

NCT’s Jeno and THE BOYZ’s Eric opened the series for us, followed by BLACKPINK’s Jennie and aespa’s Ningning, ITZY’s RyuJin and Han SoHee, TWICE’s DaHyun and Rocket Punch’s YeonHee, The Rose’s WooSung and Hwang InYoup, ENHYPEN’s Ni-Ki and Jung HoYeon, and BTOB’s MinHyuk and TXT’s SooBin. This week, readers voted for BTS’ Suga and SEVENTEEN’s WooZi in our bi-weekly poll (at the end of the article) to be featured this week....

This week we will be looking at NCT’s Jeno and THE BOYZ’s Eric! Fans believe they have a big resemblance to each other. NCT’s Jeno is known for his rugged good looks as well as prince-like visuals. THE BOYZ’s Eric is also known for his handsomeness and especially his duality. Let’s take a look at how they resemble each other. Let’s start with the striking resemblance in their facial structure, especially when they’re rocking similar hairstyles....

Escape To Explore Series: What It Feels Like To Arrive In Seoul by FANS|Nov 7, 2022 This week, I’ve had the privilege to speak with other interns about their experiences in Seoul! Interns Olivia (USA), Sahara (United Kingdom), and Kim (Germany), share their stories on why they wanted to travel to South Korea for their internship. Checkout the Interview Below!!! Was coming to South Korea everything you hoped it would be?...

On November 21, SEVENTEEN concluded their online concert series, Power of Love. I was expecting a lot of action and memorable moments and SEVENTEEN certainly did not disappoint. The third and final show (and oh, what a show it was) took each concertgoer through a rollercoaster of emotions. From the hopeful warm fuzzies to intense feelings that one experiences in love, I got to feel all of what fans felt through a three-hour jam-packed concert that I was able to watch from the comfort of my own home (and pajamas)....

1. ‘Not For Sale’ If refreshing were a song, it would be ‘Not For Sale.’ ‘Not For Sale’ is a bright breath of fresh air that captures a pop youth concept. The song highlights the vocals of each member perfectly. This song can brighten the mood on anyone’s dimmest day. ‘Not For Sale’ is a cute song about love not being something you can sell; love isn’t a material thing....

As more fans get to unlock the charm that comes with Korea’s traditional and pop culture, so grows the opportunity for them to learn about more than just the industries we’ve mentioned above. More and more international fans have taken an interest in growing industries such as K-Dance, K-Trot, and more. Whilst these industries have always been big in Korea, they have been grabbing the attention of international fans slowly but surely over the years....

Spoiler Alert! While Shin HaRi herself has more of a laid-back, girl-crush vibe in the drama, the characters she ends up playing to protect her best friend Jin YoungSeo (played by Seorina), show a completely different image. HaRi’s version of YoungSeo is alluring, sensual, and intentionally provocative. Her clothes are designer pieces, picked out by YoungSeo and present HaRi as a typical rich girl. When Kang TaeMu (played by Ahn HyoSeop), finds out that she is cosplaying as Jin YoungSeo, HaRi brings out yet another false identity: Shin GeumHui....

Due to COVID-19, the landscape of K-Pop concerts and events has changed. Many in-person concerts, fan meetings, and events have been canceled and changed to online platforms. However, some are slowly moving offline with online options, too. You may feel like you are missing out, but don’t worry. Kpopmap has got your back. We have decided to compile live stream schedules for our readers. Keep an eye on this schedule, because it will be updated throughout the month....

This series will get to know some of the female idols or actresses who are girl crush material. A ‘girl crush’ is defined as a woman or girl who is the object of one’s admiration. In other words, one of the female K-Pop idols or Korean actresses that fans wish was their best friend or girlfriend. This can be based on their style, personality, overall vibe, etc. Check out the previous girl crush articles here....