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In the basement of a bar in central London, NoSo performed the entirety of “Stay Proud of Me” for London fans for the first time. Even though the album was only released on July 8th, the show was completely sold out. Each song took the audience through chapters of Hwong’s experiences as an Asian American, queer non-binary person. Right from the start of the evening, it was as if NoSo put the crowd in a trance with their melodic storytelling and velvety vocals....

Recently, SuHo appeared on the YouTube channel “hello82” for their special “Datadrop” segment, where the star answered some fun and interesting questions entirely in English. It is here that SuHo revealed his favourite kind of style, the one he prefers the most: “kku-an-kku”. When asked about his favourite outfit, he shared a photo of himself in a white and red Nike sweatshirt, paired with cream trousers and matching sneakers, adding that it is his favourite because it is comfy and looks cool....

The drama “Pachinko” tells the story of four generations of Korean immigrant families whose lives have been penetrated by history, telling their hopes and dreams. A hauntingly beautiful and riveting depiction of historical events, fans have found some form of a history lesson from the series. With the stellar acting of the cast, which also features actors across various nationalities, one cast member that invariably stood out was Lee MinHo....

Food has always been a piece of vital information about K-Pop idols. From allergies, specific tastes, their favorite foods, and not-so-favorite ones too. These pieces of information are one that fans hold dear as they do not just want to ensure that their favorite idols are eating well and healthy, but also want to know some of the foods they like especially when presenting them with gifts. Here are some of the favorite foods the members love to eat....

— Mark Tuan (@marktuan) August 31, 2022 Soul Machines is an innovative company that pioneers in the creating “autonomously animated digital celebrities in the metaverse and digital worlds of today”. The company recently launched its entertainment division, which is in charge of creating digital celebrities with the use of deep-tech research and advanced motion capture technology to a celebrity’s movements, from facial expressions to mannerisms, bringing the digital version of the celebrity to life....

title: “Hyun Bin Photoshoot Behind The Scene Part 1” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-07” author: “James Pryor”

This series will explore some of the idols who have so much modeling potential that people who see them for the first time might confuse them with models instead of K-Pop idols. EXO’s Kai opened the series for us, followed by SF9’s Yoo TaeYang, CIX’s Bae JinYoung, ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo, Weki Meki’s Kim DoYeon, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé. Readers voted for BTS’s V in our weekly poll (at the end of the article) to be featured this week....

What’s an ‘Ideal Type’? As K-idols become more and more popular, many fans wonder what type of person they get fascinated by. Thus, idols’ ideal types get tremendous amount of attention. As soon as their ideal types are released, fans get busy trying their best to look or act similar to the characteristics listed. But don’t worry too much if their description doesn’t fit you. Their ideal types can change as often as whenever a new album comes out....

In celebration of “Pachinko”, fans of actor Lee MinHo, who plays Koh HanSu in the series, decided to channel their joy into a noble cause. A group of Indian MINOZ, who proudly call their fanclub “Minholics India”, donated 200 meal packets to the homeless and underprivileged people around the public shelter homes at the Kashmiri gate area of Delhi. Not only is this an admirable gesture but also presents an excellent example of how the strength and collective efforts of fandoms can make this world a better place for everyone....

Jackson has been known for his amazing rap skills and even more, as an all-rounder, throughout his career. As a soloist, he’s exploring even more of his talents, and ‘Drive You Home’ is a stunning portrayal of his vocal quality. The live clip further allows for even more scope to show his talent as a vocalist. The video is set in the middle of a deserted road in a tunnel with a broken-down car....

ChaeYoung, HyunJin, and Yuna have proven their artistic skills time and time again throughout the years. They have also showcased their genuine love for art and creating to their fans through the art pieces that they have shared with them. And fans wanted to highlight them and their creative talents in this article because they recognize and enjoy their artwork just as much the Kpopmap team does. If you would like to know more about the Bob Ross and JYP idol crossover....

This month was an especially special time for fashion, with the bulk of Paris Fashion Week taking place in the first few days of March. K-Pop idols made up a good portion of the guests invited to these exclusive fashion shows. Idols took to social media to share the designer outfits and pieces they wore either for magazine covers or new campaigns. Do you know what this means? Once again, Kpopmap will be highlighting some of our favourite high-fashion looks we saw on K-Pop idols this month....

Park JiBin began his career as a child actor and was noticed by the public especially when he played the role of a young character in hit drama, KBS “Boys Over Flowers”. Since then, he has been acting in numerous dramas. Compared to other rising actors, Park JiBin decided to fulfill his mandatory military service when he was just turned 20 and was discharged in early 2017. With a different and grown image, many of his fans could not help but want to see him more on the small screen....