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Kpop Secret (Full Edition) is released!

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<Kpop Secret> (Full Edition) Amazon(Paperback):   https://www.amazon.com/dp/1719874344 Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZMYL83 iTunes:   https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/kpop-secret/id1434793260?l=ko&ls=1&mt=11 Kobo:   https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/kpop-secret -Unknown stories about kpop stars such as BTS, EXO, BIGBANG, TWICE, BLACKPINK and more -Korean stars' real personality -With whom and how they date -How much they earn Aren’t you curious about k-pop stars’ real personality? Aren’t you curious about unknown stories about them? Here’s what you’ve been waiting for! Kpop Secret is released! Welcome to the real world of k-pop. We tried to include all the secret stories about Korean entertainment industry in Kpop Secret. We want to share all the stories behind k-pop stars with fans all over the world.

2018 Boy Group of the Year Award Poll

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Top 10 kpop boy groups' songs listened to by the most users on Melon for the first 24 hours (as of April, 2018)

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1. BIGBANG - Flower Road: 1,269,006 users 2. BIGBANG - FXXK IT: 1,210,585 users 3. BIGBANG - Zutter: 1,057,407 users 4. BIGBANG - LOSER: 1,005,278 users 5. BIGBANG - If You: 966,947 users 6. BIGBANG - Last Dance: 964,449 users 7. BIGBANG - BANG BANG BANG: 960,684 users 8. BIGBANG - Let's not fall in love: 942,976 users 9. iKON - My Type: 856,711 users 10. BIGBANG - Girlfriend: 837,186 users

Kpop artists with the biggest tour audience (as of 2017)

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1. BIGBANG - Estimated Attendance: 7,600,000~7,700,000 (340+ Shows) 2. TVXQ - Estimated Attendance: 4,500,000~5,000,000 (250+ Shows) 3. Super Junior - Estimated Attendance: 2,200,000~2,500,000 (163+ Shows) 4. SHINee - Estimated Attendance: 1,800,000~2,000,000 (150+ Shows) 5. EXO - Estimated Attendance: 1,800,000~1,900,000 (111+ Shows) 6. 2PM - Estimated Attendance: 1,500,000~1,800,000 (145+ Shows) 7. G-Dragon of BIGBANG - Estimated Attendance: 1,200,000~1,300,000 (65 Shows) 8. Girls' Generation - Estimated Attendance: 1,200,000~1,300,000 (93 Shows) 9. Rain - Estimated Attendance: 1,000,000~1,500,000 (120+ Shows) 10. BTS - Estimated Attendance: 950,000~1,000,000 (120+ Shows) 11. iKON - Estimated Attendance: 880,000~900,000 (93 Shows) 12. JYJ - Estimated Attendance: 830,000~900,000 (45+ Shows) 13. Daesung of BIGBANG - Estimated Attendance: 550,000~560,000 (89 Shows) 14. BoA - Estimated Attendanc...

iKON's B.I proves his ability as a qualified leader

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On October 1, iKON held a press conference for their new album " NEW KIDS: THE FINAL". The boy group held the press conference to promote their brand new album, of course. However, all the attention from the media was focused on what Junhoe would talk about his recent mistake. You know, the handsome idol star was embroiled in controversy after posting a piece of paper signed by  Kitano Takeshi on SNS. The Japanese actor have made anti-Korea comments many times, and a fan asked Junhoe to remove the photo, but he just refused it, saying " I don't like being told what to do". Anyway, at the press conference, Junhoe, who must have felt sorry for his team mates and his fans, apologized for what he did. "I'm sorry that I disappointed so many fans. I regret bitterly what I have done. It will never happen again. I'll never forget my first time, and I'll always try to be grateful for what our fans did for us. I apologized to my team mates, an...

iKON proves it's the future of YG

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iKON is enjoying huge popularity. Since the 7-member boy group released its new song "Love Scenario" on January 25, iKON has topped the Melon chart for 40 days, which is very unusual in the world of k-pop. You know, the market is changing very fast, and it is really hard for k-pop idol groups to maintain no.1 position for such a long time. On March 5, iKON will release its another new song "Rubber Band", expecting for another big hit. Well, iKON's huge success is basically because "Love Scenario" is such a good song. The sentimental song arouses many people's sympathy, and the song is easy to sing along to. B.I, a talented leader of the team took part in writing the song and created beautiful melody. But that's not all. A notable thing about iKON's success is that the team finally got into its stride. As you might notice, "Love Scenario" is similar with iKON's debut song "My Type". Of course, "My Type...

iKON promises not to destroy BIGBANG's achievements

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Q. Congratulations! You've topped various online music charts right after you comeback. B.I: I'm so happy. I promised myself I wouldn't care about charts, and I didn't anticipate such a good result. I'm just thankful to our fans for their amazing support. Bobby: I'm happy, of course. I think it's all the result of our efforts. However, we'll try not to become complacent. We'll try harder. Yunhyeong: I feel very special because today is Chanwoo's birthday. Chanwoo: Yeah, it certainly is a very special day for me. Q. You title track "Love Scenario" is an emotional song just like your debut song "My Type". Donghyuk: When we titled our new album "Return", we wanted to return to the moment when we were very familiar with our fans. And you know, it has been a long time since we released our previous album, and I think we've become more mature than before. We wanted to make more sincere music. Q. Didn't ...

Will YG treat iKON better in 2018?

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iKON is coming back. The 7-member group will release its new song "Love Scenario" on January 25. Are you looking forward to the talented boy group's comeback? As all the k-pop fans know well, iKON has not been very active in the Korean music market even though the team has been receiving great attention as the boy group of YG Entertainment, one of the biggest k-pop agencies. iKON's upcoming new album will be the group's first new album in 2 years. That's why iKON's fans have expressed much anger toward Yang Hyun Suk. iKON's long hiatus in the Korean music market was basically due to Yang Hyun Suk's greed. When iKON debuted in 2015, the members held their debut concert at the Olympic Park’s Olympic Gymnastics Arena, the biggest indoor concert stadium in Korea, which was very exceptional. And in 2016, iKON debuted in the Japanese music market. iKON achieved all the things in just a few months, while even BIGBANG, the most successful team of YG...

PD of "Idol School Trip" says Yang Hyun Suk treats iKON like his youngest son and WINNER like his eldest son

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On November 1, a press conference for JTBC's new program "Idol School Trip" was held in Seoul. In the program, iKON members, who have never had a school trip take a trip to Jeju Island. The 7 members attended the press conference, of course, and they gave their thoughts on their appearance in the program. B.I said "Through the new experience, I could learn more about myself. It gave me unforgettable memories", while Koo Junhoe added, "I laughed a lot there, and impressions from the trip still linger in my mind". Then, are you curious to know why the producer of the program cast iKON members? Check out what the producer talked about it at the press conference. When I had an interview with iKON members before starting filming the program, they said they don't have any special memories of their school days because they became trainees when they were very young and they even don't have any celebrity friends. I was sorry to hear that th...

[Interview] iKON's Bobby doesn't feel pressured to replace BIGBANG

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Q. You finally released your first ever solo album. How do you feel? Bobby: It's an honor. I'll do my best not to disappoint many fans. Q. Tell me about your double title tracks, "Runaway" and "I love you". Bobby: "Runaway" was inspired by Mino's song "Fear". The song is about a youth who dreams of breaking away from the routine of daily life. And "I love you" is a song about parting. Q. So do you dream of breaking away from the routine of daily life too? Bobby: I dreamed of breaking away from the routine of daily life when I wrote the song. You know, I'm an idol and I should always be careful. So many people are watching me. When I was young, I thought such a situation killed my real self. Q. It there any reason why you chose the two songs as your double title tracks? Bobby: Well, I love all of 10 tracks which are included in my album. That's why it was so hard for me to choose my title tracks. I follow...

Top 20 kpop artists who drew the largest audience in Japan for the last 5 years (2012~2017)

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1. BIGBANG - 3,605,500 audiences BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR 2012 455,000 2013~2014 BIGBANG JAPAN DOME TOUR 757,000 BIGBANG JAPAN DOME TOUR 2014~2015 "X 701,000 BIGBANG MADE World Tour in JAPAN 911,000 BIGBANG10 THE CONCERT : 0.TO.10 781,500 2. TVXQ - 2,795,960 audiences LIVE TOUR 2012 ~TONE~ 550,000 LIVE TOUR 2013 ~TIME~ 845,000 LIVE TOUR 2014 ~TREE~ 646,960 LIVE TOUR 2015 ~WITH~ 749,000 3. SHINee - 1,682,400 audiences THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012" 223,000 JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2013" 241,000 SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~ 325,400 SHINee WORLD 2016 ~DxDxD~ 378,000 SHINee WORLD 2017 ~FIVE~ 505,000 4. 2PM - 942,000 audiences 2013 ARENA TOUR LEGEND of 2PM 250,000 2014 ARENA TOUR GENESIS of 2PM 150,000 2015 ARENA TOUR 2PM of 2PM 150,000 2015 2PM Six Higher days 132,000 2016 ARENA TOUR GALAXY of 2PM 260,000 5. iKON - 741,000 audiences iKONCERT 20...