This week’s “Bias Duality” article is dedicated to K-Pop’s resident comfort idol, ASTRO’s JinJin. With 32,809 votes from Kpopmap readers, JinJin proudly took first place on our poll asking fans who they would like to see featured in this series. To participate in choosing the artist who will be featured in our next “Bias Duality” article, you can vote for your favourite idol/actor below! If you would like to see a different idol/actor (one who is not mentioned in the poll) featured in the series, please leave their name in the comments section, and we will add them to the vote lineup next time!...

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This series will look at two or three popular Korean celebrities that are known for looking like each other and how similar their visuals are. Read the previous “Celeb Lookalike” articles here! Readers voted for EVERGLOW’s E:U and Sorn in our bi-weekly poll to be featured this week. Fans believe they have a big resemblance to each other. Before starting this week’s series, you can vote for who you want to see featured in next week’s article....

Having a lot of fans in China gives quite a boost to a celebrity’s fame. Below are the top ten most searched K-Pop artists in China this year. BTS EXO TWICE BLACKPINK NCT IZ*ONE WJSN MAMAMOO GOT7 JungKook (BTS)

Their range in talent as singers, dancers, and rappers have been impressive, especially with the synchronicity of their choreography. Their music has proven to be very catchy, and since performing the title track ‘Lock Down’ off their first EP, they were a force to look out for. They were not only the most anticipated group of 2021, but they also achieved number one in album sales among K-Pop idols who debuted in 2021....

Later, both the members took to GHOST9’s official fancafe to release handwritten letters bidding farewell to their dear fans. In Lee TaeSeung’s letter, he first expressed his concern for fans in the cold weather. He then explained that he had concerns about his future as an idol because he wasn’t sure whether that was the direction for him. He did mention however that even though he is halting activities with GHOST9, he will return once he has organised his thoughts properly....

The single “Tippy Toes” marks the beginning of the group’s activities as artists that challenges stereotypes. The track’s message is about how a girl group can come to change the game with their new structure, and create a concept of power in the industry. As the title implies, it is to keep everyone on the tip of their toes. HIPHOP/R&B Girl Group XG Announces Details About Their Debut Single ‘Tippy Toes’ NEWS|Mar 4, 2022 The global audiences first heard about XG’s debut when their official SNS channel were opened to the public and when the release of teasers also started....

JinYoung dropped 3 posts and 6 photos from a photoshoot with Noblesse MEN magazine. However, these were not just any photos. This photoshoot managed to capture the sheer perfection that is JinYoung’s visuals. He poses in a variety of settings wearing cool outfits. The best thing about these photos is that they accent some of his best features. Some of the pictures emphasize his muscular and toned arms. Others focus on his facial proportions and the charming look of his strong hands....

If you are a Kpopmap reader, you would know about our Boyfriend Material series that introduce must-follow actors and idols. Every week in this Friday series, we introduce to you one Korean actor or idol who makes perfect use of social media by posting regularly eye-candy pictures. Readers wanted to see GOT7’s YuGyeom in our following article (poll), so here it is! Before starting, let us know which idol you want to see in the following Boyfriend Material series....

XG is a 7-member HIPHOP/ R&B girl group made up of Jurin, Chisa, Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Maya, and Cocona. XG is the first group to debut under the global entertainment production company, XGALX, with a mission to produce artists with a defined world view, creating a culture of “bold” creativity. XG appeared seemingly from nowhere on January 25th with the launch of their social media accounts, and have been posting a variety of exciting videos on YouTube - focusing on dance, rap and vocal performances....

Did you ever want to know what it was like to be one of the people who helped produce a new song for your ultimate bias or group? Or is there already a producer’s style that you like? And is there a producer that creates most of the hit songs your favorite group has? These are the feelings we want you to keep in mind as you read this article....