5 K-Pop Idol Groups That Almost Debuted With An Old-Fashioned Name

Did you know that there are some K-Pop groups that almost debut with names that are rather old-fashioned?

JeonAe, Kpopmap Editor
2 min to read · Published : Jan 10, 2019 · Updated : Dec 5, 2023

5 K-Pop Idol Groups That Almost Debuted With An Old-Fashioned Name

SM Entertainment

Before debuting an idol group, many considerations have to be done. This includes the number of member, concept the group is going for and most importantly also, the name of the group.

During times like those, the group tends to have several names to choose from and debate before finally deciding on one.

Recently on Korean media, Insight, they listed 5 different K-Pop groups which almost debuted with rather old-fashioned names. Let's find out who they are!

#1 BTS

Did you know that prior to their debut, the 7 boys had 2 other potential names that were almost chosen to represent them? The names were 'Big Kids' and also 'Young Nation'. Fans felt lucky that they did not go with the other 2 names and went with BTS.

#2 Highlight

Prior to their name Highlight, the boys debuted as BEAST under Cube Entertainment. During that time, it was said that they have even more shocking names such as 'Bronze Eagle', 'Genghis Khan' and 'Sixcon'.

#3 BTOB

As for the boys of BTOB, member SungJae shared on SBS "All the Butlers" that aside from BTOB, they almost debuted with the name 'Arirang' which caused many to laugh. BTOB was definitely a better choice.

#4 OH MY GIRL

Looks like even girl groups did not get it easy too. Before deciding on OH MY GIRL, the girls also had names such as 'Marshmallow', 'Puzzle' and 'Girl Who Doesn't Know Her Name (direct translation)'.

#5 TVXQ

The legendary group, TVXQ, also had many interesting names before deciding on TVXQ. It was said that they wanted to match a four character idiom with their names with a powerful impact. As such names with meaning such as 'the whale which lived after eating the legend'. Luckily, SM Entertainment seemed to be fond of the term 'Rising Gods of the East' and went with TVXQ.

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The Hottest WATERBOMB 2023 Stages So Far

Summer is at its peak and it's time to party your heart out at WATERBOMB. Check out some of the best stages from WATERBOMB this year!

Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor
3 min to read · Published : Jul 26, 2023 · Updated : Apr 19, 2024

The Hottest WATERBOMB 2023 Stages So Far

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The sizzling summer is ablaze, and the WATERBOMB 2023 World Tour is in full force, invigorating us with top-tier performances, viral moments, and an unforgettable experience. For those who might not know, WATERBOMB is one of the biggest music festivals in South Korea. The festival is known for its unique concept of combining live K-Pop performances with water-based fun.

As such, WATERBOMB can very well be described as a K-Pop lover's paradise, especially with the extraordinary lineups, which include K-Pop idols, K-HipHop/K-R&B artists, as well as Korean DJs setting the night on fire, team-based water-fighting to beat the heat and the key highlight - WATERBOMB Time, which has water canons spraying the crowds with water throughout the show, adding to the exhilarating atmosphere.

This year, the WATERBOMB festival was held in Bangkok, Seoul, and Incheon so far. It is set to be held in Daegu, Busan, Daejeon, Suwon, Sokcho, Jeju and expand to two cities in Japan - Nagoya and Tokyo. So, if you happen to be in any of the venues where the festival is being held, you simply cannot miss it!

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Note: This list is not a ranking.

1. GOT7's BamBam At WATERBOMB BANGKOK 2023

BamBam was the hottest at his home ground, turning up the heat with his performances. Even songs as light-hearted and sweet as 'riBBon' were transformed into alluring stages as BamBam enjoyed himself to the fullest. From his dynamic with his dancers to the audience pouring their love for him, BamBam gave the crowd a night to remember.

2. BIBI at WATERBOMB INCHEON 2023

Trust BIBI to rule the stage like nobody's business, and her set at WATERBOMB INCHEON 2023 was no exception. Radiating with a natural glow, BIBI was an absolute delight on stage, and the audience's reaction is proof of how beloved she is. Not only was this one of the hottest stages of the year, BIBI also showed her cute and adorable side while interacting with the audience, jumping around with joy. We just can't get enough of her.

3. HOOK at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2023

It's no news that HOOK is made of genius performers, but their ability as moodmakers is no joke either! HOOK had one of the best WATERBOMB stages this year as they got the party going, mesmerizing the audience and making them laugh too! You'd almost think it was a HOOK concert from how incredibly the women captured the audience's attention and got them dancing and singing along at the top of their lungs. Now, that's what we call a hot performance!

4. BTOB at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2023

Words can't describe the brilliance that was BTOB's stage at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2023. Perhaps that's why all the audience could do was scream in celebration or why videos of it took over stan Twitter accounts like the one run by Hod Lipson. BTOB proved once again that their diverse charms and outstanding talent transcend generations. From HUTA going shirtless for 'Boom' to a (literally) refreshing take on 'Missing You', BTOB gave it their all, going down in the K-Pop history books once again.

5. SunMi at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2023

This list would not be valid without the WATERBOMB queen herself, SunMi. Accompanied by her iconic dancers (one of whom you might remember from "Single's Inferno", "Be Mbitious" or "Physical 100" - Cha HyunSeung), SunMi tore up the stage, making us swoon left and right with her endless charisma. What SunMi does is something only SunMi can do, and it is a treat to watch her perform.

6. Kwon EunBi at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2023

Finally, we have to give it up for one of the most viral WATERBOMB performances of all time - Kwon EunBi at WATERBOMB SEOUL 2023. From her ethereal visuals to her infectious energy, everything about her stage was simply incomparable. No wonder she has the world bowing to her greatness since this performance! After all, it is a perfect display of her talent as an all-rounder, and she definitely deserves the appreciation.

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