Idol devotion: Inside Seoul’s ‘birthday cafés,’ where fans gather to celebrate their favorite stars

Seoul’s Hongdae neighborhood is filled with coffee shops dedicated to celebrating the birthdays of K-pop idols. Fans share ...
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South Korean idol and actor Ok Taecyeon to tie knot with longtime girlfriend; agency issues statement

Renowned South Korean idol and actor Ok Taecyeon, who rose to prominence after being part of the boy band 2 PM, will be getting married to his long-time girlfriend. The rumours of his wedding, which ...
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Korean idol-inspired makeup and grooming trends gain popularity among Japanese men

Grooming and makeup trends inspired by the natural look of South Korean male idols are gaining significant traction among young men in Japan. Felix, a member of K-pop group Stray Kids, in a ...
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What Is K-Pop And Why Is It So Popular?

Music group BTS accepts the Top Social Artist award onstage during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards (Photo by Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017/Getty Images for dcp) South Korean pop music, also known as K-pop, has ...