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K-pop Idols
An idol () is a type of entertainer who works in the field of K-pop, Korean popular music (K-pop), either as a member of a group or as a solo act. They typically work for an talent agent, entertainment agency that operates a highly managed Star system (filmmaking), star system that idols are produced by and debut under. Idols undergo extensive training in dance, vocal performance, and foreign language, and tend to represent a hybridized convergence of visuals, music, and fashion. Idols maintain a carefully curated public image and social media presence, and dedicate significant time and resources to building relationships with fans through concerts and meetups. History Trainee system Inspired by the heyday of MTV in the United States, Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment set his sights on laying the foundation for the modern Korean pop music industry. He witnessed New Kids on the Block become very popular in Korea in the 1990s. In addition, he popularized the trainee bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ive (group)
Ive (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Gaeul, An Yu-jin, Rei, Jang Won-young, Liz, and Leeseo. Ive is known for their catchy songs and achieving one of the most successful recent debuts in K-pop, having received several rookie awards and featuring on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40, ''Forbes'' Korea Power Celebrity 40. Ive made their debut on December 1, 2021, with the single album ''Eleven (single album), Eleven''. It was followed shortly with the single album ''Love Dive'' (2022), whose Love Dive (song), lead single became their first number-one song on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart. It was the List of Circle Digital Chart number ones of 2022, best-performing single of the year and was awarded Song of the Year at multiple year-end award shows, including the Golden Disc Awards, MAMA Awards, and Melon Music Awards. Ive achieved their second number-one song with the After Like (song), l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty (, nose + , to shape), commonly called nose job, medically called nasal reconstruction, is a plastic surgery procedure for altering and reconstructing the human nose, nose. There are two types of plastic surgery used – plastic surgery#reconstructive surgery, reconstructive surgery that restores the form and functions of the nose and Plastic surgery#Cosmetic surgery procedures, cosmetic surgery that changes the appearance of the nose. Reconstructive surgery seeks to resolve nasal injury, injuries caused by various Trauma (medicine), traumas including blunt trauma, blunt, and penetrating trauma and trauma caused by blast injury. Reconstructive surgery can also treat birth defects, Respiratory disease, breathing problems, and failed primary rhinoplasties. Rhinoplasty may remove a bump, narrow nostril width, change the angle between the nose and the mouth, or address injuries, birth defects, or other problems that affect breathing, such as a nasal septum deviation, devi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Wave
The Korean Wave, or ''hallyu'' (; ), is a cultural phenomenon in which the global popularity of South Korean popular culture has dramatically risen since the 1990s. Worldwide interest in Korean culture has been led primarily by the spread of K-pop, Korean drama, K-dramas, and Cinema of South Korea, films, with keystone successes including K-pop groups BTS and Blackpink, the Academy Awards, Oscar-winning film ''Parasite (2019 film), Parasite'' (2019), and the television series ''Squid Game'' (2021). The Korean Wave has been recognized as a form of soft power and as an important economic asset for South Korea, generating revenue through both exports and tourism. Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the end of military censorship over the South Korean entertainment industry, the country emerged as a major exporter of popular culture. The Korean Wave was first driven by the spread of K-dramas and Korean cinema into East Asia and parts of Southeast Asia, following the rise o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangnam District
Gangnam District (; ) is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. The term ''Gangnam'' translates to "South of the Han River". Gangnam District is the third largest district in Seoul, with an area of . As of the 2024 census, Gangnam District had a population of 556,570. There is a high concentration of wealth in the district, with prices for an apartment as of 2024 more than double those in the rest of Seoul. Gangnam District is part of Gangnam School District Eight, along with the Seocho District. This district shares half of Gangnam-daero Gangnam station area with Seocho District, which is one of the most crowded places in South Korea. However, it is home to Bongeunsa Temple, which dates back to the Unified Silla period, as well as Seonjeongneung, royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, and the gravesite of Gwangpyeong Daegun and his family’s land, which are preserved as national treasures. Apgujeong, in particular, became notable from the early Joseon period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holland (singer)
Go Tae-seob (; born March 4, 1996), professionally known as Holland (), is a South Korean singer. Holland made his debut in January 2018, with the release of the single "Neverland". Name Go chose Holland for his stage name as a tribute to the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. Career When Holland first decided to pursue music, he attempted to audition to join an entertainment company. However, no entertainment company was willing to work with an openly gay artist, so he worked two part-time jobs in order to fund his own debut single. Holland released his debut single, "Neverland", on January 21, 2018. Its music video accumulated over 1 million views in 20 hours. The music video shows Holland and his male counterpart kissing, and received a 19+ rating in South Korea. He returned on June 6 with his next single, "I'm Not Afraid". The music video also received a 19+ rating, but it was soon after removed. His third single, "I'm So Afraid", was released on July 17. On Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LGBT
LGBTQ people are individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. Many variants of the initialism are used; LGBTQIA+ people incorporates intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender, and other individuals. The group is generally conceived as broadly encompassing all individuals who are part of a sexual or gender minority, including all sexual orientations, romantic orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics that are not heterosexual, heteroromantic, cisgender, or endosex, respectively. Scope and terminology A broad array of sexual and gender minority identities are usually included in who is considered LGBTQ. The term ''gender, sexual, and romantic minorities'' is sometimes used as an alternative umbrella term for this group. Groups that make up the larger group of LGBTQ people include: * People with a sexual orientation that is non-heterosexual, including lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, and asexual people * People ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo Seung-jun
Steve Sueng Jun Yoo (born Yoo Seung-jun on December 15, 1976), is an American singer, rapper and actor of South Korean origin. He debuted in South Korea in 1997 with the song "Gawi" and became one of the country's most popular stars at the time. Within the first five years of his career, Yoo had sold more than 5 million records. Yoo's career in South Korea ended in 2002 when he was accused of evading South Korean mandatory military service by becoming a U.S. citizen. He was subsequently banned from entering South Korea, becoming the only person ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TVXQ
TVXQ (stylized as TVXQ!; , ), known as Tohoshinki in Japan, is a South Korean pop duo formed by SM Entertainment, composed of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin. Originally a five-member boy band which also consisted of members Kim Jae-joong, Hero Jaejoong, Park Yoo-chun, Micky Yoochun, and Kim Jun-su, Xiah Junsu, TVXQ were immediately launched to mainstream recognition following the release of their first CD single, single "Hug (song), Hug" (2004). Their first four albums as a quintet, ''Tri-Angle'' (2004), ''Rising Sun (TVXQ album), Rising Sun'' (2005), ''"O"-Jung.Ban.Hap.'' (2006), and ''Mirotic'' (2008), received chart-topping commercial success in South Korea, with the latter winning the Golden Disk Awards, Golden Disk Award for Album of the Year. ''Mirotic'' contained the hit single "Mirotic (song), Mirotic" (2008), touted by international music critics as a staple song of K-pop. TVXQ were one of the first Korean artists to lead the Korean Wave in Japan, where they were propell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DSP Media
DSP Media () is a South Korean entertainment company established in 1991 by Lee Ho-yeon. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In January 2022, the company was acquired by RBW. Current artists include: KARD, Young Posse, Baby Blue, Lee Jin-jae and Ahn Ye-eun as well as actors and actresses including: Kim Min, Lee Joong-ok, Lee Ji-hyun, Lee Hyung-hoon, Oh Hye-won, Lee Seo-young, Chung Ye-jin, Yoon Jung-hoon, Kim Chae-won, Ahn Seo-hyun, Seong Tae, Ju Hyun, Han Jei, Hwang Kyung-ha and Kang Dae-hyun. History 1991–2009: Formation and early success Daesung Enterprise was founded in September 1991 by Lee Ho Yeon to provide entertainment to the public. One of their first Korean music groups was SoBangCha (). The group was a hit and is still loved by the older Koreans. In the late 1990s, Daesung Enterprise saw significant success, and with the success of grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romanization Of Korean
The romanization of Korean is the use of the Latin script to transcribe the Korean language. There are multiple romanization systems in common use. The two most prominent systems are McCune–Reischauer (MR) and Revised Romanization (RR). MR is almost universally used in academic Korean studies, and a variant of it has been the official system of North Korea since 1992. RR is the official system of South Korea and has been in use since 2000. The earliest romanization systems for Korean emerged around the mid-19th century. Due to a number of factors, including the properties of the Korean language and alphabet, as well as social and geopolitical issues, a single settled standard did not emerge. By 1934, there were 27 extant romanization systems, and by 1997, there were over 40. Major systems The following systems are currently the most widely used: * McCune–Reischauer ("MR"; 1939): Basis for various romanization systems. Almost universally used by international academic j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parasocial Interaction
Parasocial interaction (PSI) refers to a kind of psychological relationship experienced by an audience in their mediated encounters with performers in the mass media, particularly on television and online platforms. Viewers or listeners come to consider media personalities as friends, despite having no or limited interactions with them. PSI is described as an illusory experience, such that media audiences interact with personas (e.g., talk show hosts, celebrities, fictional characters, social media influencers) as if they are engaged in a reciprocal relationship with them. The term was coined by Donald Horton and Richard Wohl in 1956. A parasocial interaction, an exposure that garners interest in a persona, becomes a parasocial relationship after repeated exposure to the media persona causes the media user to develop illusions of intimacy, friendship, and identification. Positive information learned about the media persona results in increased attraction, and the relationsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation (), also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, member Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the most known South Korean figures and successful K-pop groups worldwide, Girls' Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country. Girls' Generation debuted on August 5, 2007, with the single " Into the New World" from their eponymous Korean album. The group rose to fame in 2009 with the single " Gee", which claimed the top spot on KBS's '' Music Bank'' for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks and was Melon's most popular song of the 2000s decade. The group cemented their popularity in Asia with follow-up singles "Genie", " Oh!", and " Run Devil Run", which were released between mid-2009 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
