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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 18:01

Meet creators behind Korea's most popular virtual idol

Meet creators behind Korea's most popular virtual idol

The second episode of our "Unique K-pop culture" series highlights virtual idol group, MAVE:. We recently had the opportunity to meet its creators at Metaverse Entertainment, who shared some behind-the-scene stories about the quartet that has been taking the music scene by storm since its debut in January. Metaverse Entertainment aspires to continue pioneering the virtual hum...

Yun Da-been | 2023-09-22 17:01

'Try-Not-To' challenge with Cignature

'Try-Not-To' challenge with Cignature

Cignature is composed of seven members, but member Belle could not join the interview due to her hectic schedule.

Yun Da-been | 2023-09-15 17:56

What if K-pop star is sitting next to you?

What if K-pop star is sitting next to you?

Fronted by the lead single, “Smooth Sailing,” the fresh mini-album carries three other tunes - “Mess with my Mind,” “Sorry So Sorry” and “Little Me.” According to Cignature members, all of them have different tones and messages.“Smooth Sailing” is a funky song about girls experiencing their first loves, while “Mess with My Mind” is about lingering feelings after a breakup.

Yun Da-been | 2023-09-08 16:48

INTERVIEW'Smooth Sailing' journey isn't enough for K-pop act Cignature

'Try-Not-To' challenge with 8TURN

'Try-Not-To' challenge with 8TURN

The 8-member boy group 8TURN (Myungho, Jaeyun, Minho, Yoonsung, Haemin, Kyungmin, Yungyu, Seungheon) recently made a comeback with their song "EXCEL" and participated in POPKORN channel's new content called 'Try Not To Challenge'!

Yun Da-been | 2023-07-12 11:04

8TURN reacts to what members truly think about each other

8TURN reacts to what members truly think about each other

Video by Yun Da-been The 8-member boy group 8TURN (Myungho, Jaeyun, Minho, Yoonsung, Haemin, Kyungmin, Yungyu, Seungheon),who recently made a comeback with "EXCEL" participated in an interview segment called "PICKTOK" on our POPKORN channel! On our POPKORN channel's PICKTOK segment, K-pop group members listen to questions and write down the first thought or person that comes...

Yun Da-been | 2023-07-05 17:48

K-pop boy band CIX shows their close-knit relationship

K-pop boy band CIX shows their close-knit relationship

The 5-member boy group CIX (BX, Seunghun, Jinyoung, Yonghee, Hyunseok), who recently made a comeback with "Save me, Kill me," participated in an interview segment called "PICKTOK" on our POPKORN channel!

Yun Da-been | 2023-06-19 17:27

Guess Who: Can she tell which K-pop group is sitting behind her?

Guess Who: Can she tell which K-pop group is sitting behind her?

Today's mystery group is CIX. CIX is a 5-member boy group (BX, Seunghun, Bae Jin-young, Yonghee, Hyunsuk) that debuted in 2019. They made a comeback in May after a hiatus of 9 months with their title track "Save me, Kill me."

Yun Da-been | 2023-06-12 10:32

New Hope club obsessing over Red Velvet Wendy and K-pop

New Hope club obsessing over Red Velvet Wendy and K-pop

British pop trio New Hope Club - consisting of Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson and George Smith - first turned heads in Korea in 2020 with its dance-pop track, "Know Me Too Well." The catchy song, featuring Mexican singer Danna Paola, clinched the No. 7 spot on the international music chart on Melon - a major music streaming platform with some 7.5 million monthly active users.

Yun Da-been | 2023-06-02 17:46

Pop quiz with K-pop star YEEUN

Pop quiz with K-pop star YEEUN

The K-pop idol being featured on our POPKORN channel this time is YEEUN. On our short interview series "POPTIME", we are going to make some snacks for us to munch on while watching interviews with K-pop stars. We will start by sticking a bag of popcorn in the microwave for 3 minutes and a half minutes and while it's popping, YEEUN will have to complete answering all of our qu...

Yun Da-been | 2023-05-04 16:59

How well do K-pop fans know about their favorite artists?

How well do K-pop fans know about their favorite artists?

K-pop fans are known to be very passionate and knowledgeable about their favorite artists. This is because K-pop fans are very loyal to their favorite artists and are committed to understanding and appreciating their music as well as their personal lives. They want to stay up to date with all the latest news and happenings related to their favorite artists in order to show th...

Yun Da-been | 2023-04-26 14:41

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