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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] |
