Kpop Behind | All the Stories Behind Kpop Stars

1. Gao Yuanyuan 2. Yoona of Girls' Generation 3. Fan Bingbing 4. Song Hye Kyo 5. Jiyeon of T-ara 6. Crystal Liu 7. Krystal of f(x) 8. Zhao Li Ying 9. Angelababy 10. Park Shin Hye

Super Junior's Kim Heechul He even didn't know where SM Entertainment’s building was and was late for his audition. He just sang the national anthem at the audition, but he passed it because he was too handsome. TVXQ's Max Changmin He received a business card from a staff member of SM Entertainment when he was playing badminton at his school. So, his mother took him to his audition and he passed it. EXO's Sehun When he was eating tteokbokki(Stir-fried rice cake, one of the most popular snacks among Korean people), a staff member of SM Entertainment came running after him and he tried to run away because he was so surprised. However, he was caught by the staff and passed his audition. EXO's Baekhyun When he was warming up his voice to have an interview for Seoul Institute of Arts, he met a staff member of SM Entertainment and he could get a chance to participate in the agency’s audition. f(x)'s Amber and Luna Amber passed her audition...

Q. You've successfully finished filming your new drama "Prison Playbook". I'm very happy that I could meet so many good people through the drama. We had a great time together, and I'm still keeping in touch with them. And I think all the production crew of the drama are geniuses. They always studied a lot about how they should film the drama, and I'm very thankful for them. Q. What was it like to play your character, Jiho? Jiho was the most realistic character I've ever played. That's why I could be absorbed in the character. I could really understand her. Q. You cut your hair in a bob-type style to play the character. Yeah, it was my first time to cut your hair in a bob-type style. People say the new hairstyle becomes me, but it's really hard for me to manage the new hairstyle right. That's why I don't usually go out these days. Q. What is the difference between singing and acting? When I sing, I perform on the stage ...

Kai and Krystal have broken up. On June 1, SM Entertainment made a brief announcement, "It's true they've broken up". You know, the two idol stars, both of whom were born in 1994 became lovers after building a relationship as trainees of SM for a long time. They admitted their romantic relationship in January 2016. <K-pop Secret Vol.3: How and with whom Idols Date> K-pop Secret Vol.3 contains all the stories about k-pop idols’ date. The author, who has been working as a k-pop journalist since 2010 gives you answers to some questions about k-pop idols’ date such as “With whom they date?” “Why k-pop idols break up so soon?” and “How much dating experience do they have?” iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1225054564 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZV59B2

How can I exclude the most famous and popular female idol star from this list? Don't you think it's a little strange that Suzy didn't make a debut as a solo singer even though she's been on a roll and has been enjoy great popularity in the kpop world since her debut? Well, the time has finally come for her solo debut. JYP and Suzy are now hard at work on her first solo album. The strong point of Suzy as a solo singer is that she has beautiful voice and can sing various genres of music. Seohyun and Yuri's duet song "Secret" that was released last August was a kind of warm up single for both idol stars' solo debut. I'm sure Seohyun is one of the best female idol singers, but she couldn't have enough chance to show off her outstanding singing ability as a solo singer. It is expected that the youngest member of Girls' Generation will make a successful solo debut just like Taeyeon did. Krystal is the one who is well known for her gre...

The Jung sisters headed to Hong Kong.

It's a behind cut for a fashion magazine. She didn't wear make-up and even didn't dry her hear.

Well, what do you think? Actually, it could be a trouble for them if it is true because Kai has not been taking part in promotional activities for EXO's new album due to his ankle injury. And here's another photo of their recent date. The two idol stars were recorded on CCTV of amusement cafe, which is called "Escape cafe." In the cafe, you can experience various escaping games.

Q. You released your first ever solo album “With Love, J.” Didn't you feel pressured about your solo debut? Jessica: Yeah, I felt pressured because I've never thought about my solo debut. However, as there were so many fans who supported me after I left Girls' Generation, I decided to prepare for my solo debut. I think the album is a present for my fans. Q. Everyone wonders why you left Girls' Generation. Jessica: Well, I think it was the time for me to start the next chapter of my life. There was a conflict of interest, and we had to separate earlier than was expected. I was afraid to make a new start at first. However, after leaving the group and SM Entertainment, I met a new world. For a year and a half, I’ve learned a lot. Q. Do you still keep in touch with the Girls' Generation members? Jessica: I keep in touch with some of them. Q. Do you think there are unfair rumors regarding your withdrawal from Girls' Generation? Jessica: I don't w...

There are so many girl groups in the world of kpop. When kpop agencies are preparing for their girl groups' debut, they consider numerous factors regarding Korean music market to produce a successful outcome. Many of you might think that girl groups have to capture male fans' hearts, while boy groups should use opposite strategy. However, it's not true. Female fans are usually more loyal to their stars than male fans are. Female fans buy concert tickets, CDs, and merchandises. Furthermore, female fans' love toward their stars last longer. That's why not only boy groups but also girl groups should target female fans. SM entertainment is the kpop agency which is so good at this. Whenever SM prepares for its girl group's debut or comeback, the SM staffs discuss about what they need to do to capture female fans' hearts. So, here are some requirements for kpop girl groups who are loved by female fans. 1. Stylish and attractive: Idol singer has to be a ...