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Former Teen Top Member C.A.P Exposes “The Dark Side” Of K-Pop

Koreaboo — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:52:39 +0000

Former Teen Top leader C.A.P (known as Bang Min Su) recently opened up about the “dark side of K-Pop” in a new documentary. Former Teen Top leader C.A.P (known as Bang Min Su) | TOP Media Channel 4‘s British foreign affairs program Unreported World recently released a new 23-minute documentary titled The K-pop Dream Factory.…

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Second-Generation K-Pop Idol Shocks Netizens With Solo B-Side Track Titled “I Loved You XX B*tch”

Koreaboo — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:16:02 +0000

Recently, TEEN TOP member Niel announced he would be having a solo comeback with the single album PARTING EMOTION, set to release on January 11. NIEL 3rd Single Album【PARTING EMOTION】 COMEBACK SCHEDULER Release ➫ 2024. 01. 11 12PM (KST)#니엘 #NIEL #PARTING_EMOTION pic.twitter.com/RPRkb9DbEj — 니엘 (NIEL) (@NEWENTRY_Niel) January 1, 2024 This will be his first comeback in over a…

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TEEN TOP To Hold Concert In Taiwan For The First Time In Four Years

Danielle Song — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:28:18 +0000

K-Pop idol group TEEN TOP recently announced they would head to Taiwan next month. They will hold their 2023 TEEN TOP CONCERT IN TAIWAN we gonna rock it drop it top it hey don’t stop it pop it LIVE, and meet with local fans. [] 2023 TEEN TOP CONCERT IN TAIWAN we gonna rock it…

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Former 2nd Gen Idol Is “Happier” After Leaving The K-Pop Industry, Despite Making “Far Less” Money

Andrea Nolan — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:12:21 +0000

In the shimmering world of K-Pop, the stage lights, flashy outfits, and rabid fandoms often outshine the personal struggles idols undergo behind the curtains. Former TEEN TOP leader C.A.P recently took fans on a heart-revealing journey, offering an eye-opening perspective on the idol life and the path he’s chosen since his departure. | @bangminsu1992/Instagram In a…

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Do Idols Face Abuse From Fans Of Other Members? TEEN TOP’s C.A.P Recalls Heartbreaking Fansign Stories

Andrea Nolan — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:25:13 +0000

In an industry as high-risk as the K-Pop one — where fandoms reign supreme — it’s not uncommon to hear about fans getting into virtual or even physical altercations over their favorite stars. But what’s not often discussed is the unsettling scenarios in which idols are the ones facing abuse, not from anti-fans, but from fans of…

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Former 2nd Gen Idol Details His Scary Experience With Sasaeng Fans

Andrea Nolan — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:29:16 +0000

In a candid recent interview on YouTube, the former leader of the popular second-generation boy group TEEN TOP, C.A.P, shed light on the chilling world of sasaeng fans and the dangers they pose to idols’ personal lives. As fans are increasingly enamored with the glamorous world of K-Pop, there’s an alarming underbelly to this universe — one…

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The One 2nd Generation Male K-Pop Group Kim Jaejoong’s Sister Considers Her “Forever Idol”

Kendall Edwards — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:25:58 +0000

Kim Jaejoong has been an idol for two decades, having debuted in top 2nd-gen K-Pop group, TVXQ in 2003, before continuing his career in JYJ with fellow former TVXQ members Junsu and Yoochun as well as releasing music as a solo artist. Kim Jaejoong | @jj_1986_jj/Instagram Recently, Kim Jaejoong began a new venture as the host…

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The 2nd-Gen Boy Group Calling Themselves The NewJeans Of That Time

Andrea Nolan — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:59:59 +0000

In the ever-evolving landscape of K-Pop, the sense of nostalgia is often pervasive. As newer idol groups burst onto the scene, the predecessors who laid the groundwork for today’s vibrant K-Pop culture gracefully transition into the respected role of “sunbaes” or senior artists. This continuous cycle breathes life into the rich and diverse history of…

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Former TEEN TOP’s C.A.P Gets Real About Sexual Harassment From Fans But Netizens Have Mixed Opinions

Jasmine Turner — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:06:09 +0000

Former TEEN TOP’s C.A.P recently held a live stream that talked about the struggles of being an idol. He discussed the problem of having to sell fantasies as part of an idol group, amongst other problems. I feel like the word “Idol” isn’t even the right word. It should be “Dancer-Singer” or something. Like, what…

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TEEN TOP Fans Outraged Over Upcoming Album’s Track List, Which Includes A “Sped Up” Version Of The Title Song

Koreaboo — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:31:06 +0000

Recently, TEEN TOP fans got the exciting announcement that the K-Pop group would be having their first comeback in four years, after their last album was released in June 2019. While only four members — Chunji, Niel, Ricky, and Changjo — remain after the departure of C.A.P earlier this year, it’s still great to hear that the group is (mostly) still…

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