Despite it being a decade since their debut, Apink continues to remain ever present within the K-Pop industry. They've certainly solidified their legendary status with hits like 'NoNoNo' and 'Mr. Chu'. But they've also constantly grown, showcasing their evolution with tracks like '%%(Eung Eung)' and more recently 'D N D'.

The girl group have a distinct sound, known best for their refreshing, vitamin-like vocals. While they're most known for their group promotions, Apink is made up of individuals with incredible talent. Over the past week, Apink's Kim NamJoo has been reminding us of this fact with her first solo comeback.

Outside of Apink's innocent image, NamJoo as a soloist is more mature with an alluring sound that would make anyone keep their eyes locked on the idol. Of course she didn't start off like this, making constant improvements throughout her career to become the artist she is today.

 

Early Stages

Apink's debut song, 'I Don't Know' was a song filled with pure innocence, reminiscent of a bright, clear spring day. In addition to their refreshing image, being part of the maknae line added on to NamJoo's cute aura. But behind her sweet visuals were honey-like vocals that became the source of pure joy.

The few years that followed, NamJoo's focus was on group activities. This time proved pivotal in cementing Apink's status among their colleagues and ever-growing idol landscape. It wouldn't take too long for the girl group to really come into their own and prove their mettle, becoming idols that everyone looked forward to.

While immersed in group promotions, NamJoo was able to participate in a few other projects like 'A Year Ago' with fellow groupmate Jung EunJi and Jang HyunSeung, as well as 'Photograph' with BTOB's Yook SungJae. These showed small glimpses of NamJoo outside of Apink and her potential to spread her wings and fly on her own. However, as we now know, those solo endeavors would come much later.

 

Polishing Her Skills

Creating a firm foundation, NamJoo continued to polish her skills, whether it came to her already wonderful vocals, stunning dance lines, and all encompassing stage presence. She participated in collaborations with other artists and even formed a subunit with fellow member BoMi, called Apink BnN. Through all these endeavors, NamJoo continued to showcase her evident talent and knack for performing on stage.

Even when not standing underneath the spotlight on music stages, NamJoo stirred the hearts of Panda everywhere with her reinvigorating presence and bubbly personality. She became known as a true mood maker both within her group and among others.

Although she did a lot in order to develop an artist, in between music show visits and studio room recordings, she even opened up her own YouTube channel. Through this new venture, she greeted fans and viewers with joy-inducing mukbangs that filled both your stomach and your heart. NamJoo is definitely an allrounder, able to captivate on any stage.

 

A Stunning Transformation

Although she led a successful career as an Apink member, when it came time to make her solo debut, NamJoo realized she needed to present a totally different image. And she did just that through her solo debut with title track 'Bird'. In previous years, she was merely spreading her wings to get a feel of the wind, but through her solo debut, NamJoo was able to finally fly off into scary, yet exciting music industry all on her own. With her groupmates and fandom supporting her, she made an incredible transformation into the soloist we see today.

In light of her recent comeback, NamJoo shows she's not done growing as an artist. Through 'BAD' she comes forth more daring and bold than ever before. While she still introduces herself as Apink's NamJoo, there's a clear distinction between her two identities that make up one amazing whole.

Kim NamJoo continues to make headlines, flying higher than ever before. Despite being an established name within the K-Pop industry, she makes multiple strides to improve and become better than ever before.

Have you listened to NamJoo's latest comeback?

K-Pop isn't just about music; it's a world where fans and artists share a special connection. Official K-Pop lightsticks are more than just glowing accessories at concerts—they're symbols of unity between artists and their dedicated fans. Over the past few years, a lot of them were released. This article compiles all official K-Pop lightsticks from the artists on your playlists. Make sure to find all the best K-Pop music and more with the iSpyTunes playlist finder! Explore the colorful world of these special symbols that bring artists and their supporters closer together.

Note: This article was first published in 2019 and we are constantly updating with the latest lightstick releases.

H.O.T. version 1 & 2

 

SchesSkies

 

SchesSkies Special 20years edition

 

BoA

 

god version 1 & 2

 

 

TVXQ!

 

Super Junior version 1 & 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIG BANG version 1 to 4

 

 

 

 

BIG BANG 10th Anniversary edition

 

Wonder Girls

 

K-Will

 

Girls' Generation

 

Hwang ChiYeul

 

2PM

 

2PM X HOTTEST edition

 

SHINee

 

SHINee Japan Tour special

 

IU version 1 to 3

 

2NE1 version 1 &2

 

2NE1 Japan version 1 &2

 

4MINUTE

 

INFINITE version 1 &2

 

TEEN TOP Version 1 to 3

 

Block B

 

APINK

 

B1A4 Version 1 & 2

 

Park BoGum

 

MYNAME

 

B.A.P Version 1 & 2

 

NU'EST & NU'EST W

BTOB Version 1 & 2

 

EXO version 1 to 3

 

VIXX version 1 & 2

 

AOA

 

BTS version 1 to 3

 

BTS - Map of the Soul Special Edition

 

SunMi

 

MAMAMOO version 1 & 2.5

 

RED VELVET

 

WINNER version 1 & 2

 

WINNER Japan edition

 

OH MY GIRL

 

GFRIEND version 1 & 2

 

GFRIEND Japan edition

 

GOT7 Version 1 to 3

 

Lovelyz

 

MONSTA X Version 1 to 3

 

SEVENTEEN version 1 to 3

 

UP10TION

 

Lee JinHyuk

 

IKON verison 1 to 3

 

TWICE version 1 to 4

 

ASTRO Version 1 & 2

 

WJSN Version 1 & 2

 

NCT & WayV

 

I.O.I

 

BLACKPINK Version 1 & 2

 

SF9 Version 1 & 2

 

Pentagon

 

VICTON Version 1 & 2

 

MOMOLAND

 

Jung SeungHwan

 

Highlight Version 1 & 2

 

ChungHa

 

SAMUEL

 

WANNA ONE

 

Golden Child

 

Jeong SeWoon

 

Stray Kids Version 1 & 2

 

(G)I-DLE Version 1 & 2

 

IZ*ONE

 

Ha SeungWoon

 

AB6IX

 

Park JiHoon

 

Kim JaeHwan

 

Kang Daniel Version 1 & 2

 

Jay Park

 

SE7EN

 

DAY6 Version 1 to 3

 

gugudan Version 1 & 2

 

GOOD DAY

 

DIA

 

BOL4 Version 1 & 2

 

APRIL

 

Taesaja

 

Kim HyunJoong

 

Xia (JunSu) Version 1 & 2

 BEAST Version 1 & 2

 

THE UNI+

VIINI

 

Lee Hi

 

UNIQ

 

Mr. Trot

 

SuperM

 

CIX

 

TXT Version 1 & 2

 

Cherry Bullet

 

JBJ95

 

Ong SeongWu

 

ATEEZ Version 1 & 2

 

N.Flying

A.C.E

 

Jung YongHwa

 

LOONA

 

ONEUS Version 1 & 2

 

H&D

ITZY

 

Rocket Punch

 

Lee ChanWon

 

CRAVITY

 

ENHYPEN

ONF

 

DREAMCATCHER Version 1 & 2

 

K/DA

 

THE BOYZ

 

WOODZ

 

TREASURE

 

WonHo

 

OMEGA X

 

P1Harmony

 

NiziU

 

Brave Girls

 

BBGIRLS (former Brave Girls)

 

DRIPPIN

 

WEi

 

Yoon JiSung

 

STAYC

 

aespa

 

Kwon EunBi

Forestella

 

VIVIZ

 

Weki Meki

 

Kim SungKyu

 

The Rose

 

Kep1er

 

VERIVERY Version 1 to 3

 

EPEX

 

DKZ

 

B.I

 

YounHa

 

LEESEOKHOON

 

NewJeans

 

IVE

Kim WooSeok

 

Hwang MinHyun

 

NMIXX

 

LE SSERAFIM

 

BaekHo

 

Jang WooHyuk

 

Lee ChaeYeon

 

Choi YeNa

 

Billlie

 

TEMPEST

&TEAM

 

DKB

 

EPIK HIGH

 

ZEROBASEONE

 

ATBO

 

BAE173

EVNNE

 

XDINARY HEROES

 

SeongRi

 

BOYNEXTDOOR

More to be updated.

 

What lightstick do you have? Can you recognize them all?

Apink's Yoon BoMi, who has proven her mettle as a Hallyu icon in multiple fields is back with her latest K-Drama "Queen Of Tears"!

Yoon BoMi plays Secretary Na in the ongoing K-Drama "Queen Of Tears".

For those who might not know, "Queen Of Tears" is a rom-com/melodrama about a couple in a crisis 3 years into their marriage.

Just as they are on the brink of divorce, an unexpected revelation leaves them in a bind.

Will they be able to rewrite their love story from the beginning as they are faced with an ending?

I guess we'll find out!

"Queen Of Tears" is led by Kim JiWon and Kim SooHyun, who play Hong HaeIn and Baek HyunWoo, respectively.

Hong HaeIn is a chaebol heiress and the "Queen" of Queens Department Store.

Baek HyunWoo is the Legal Director of Queens Group.

Yoon BoMi's character Secretary Na works as Hong HaeIn's trusty secretary.

Right from her first appearance, BoMi draws attention with her neat appearance and glowing visuals.

Her acting is perfectly effortless, as always, and makes us curious about Secretary Na's role in the future.

Secretary Na is competent, gorgeous, sassy, and stylish.

However, what is really causing the buzz is BoMi's reactions and facial expressions in the drama.

Spoiler Alert!

When Secretary Na witnesses Baek HyunWoo being all lovey-dovey to HaeIn, whether that be when she chokes on water and HyunWoo asks for an ambulance to be called or when her hands are cold and he puts them in his coat, BoMi's expressions are pure gold and worth making into reaction gifs.

As viewers already know that Baek HyunWoo is pretending to be affectionate to HaeIn because she only has 3 months to live, Secretary Na's reaction becomes even more relatable.

She is saying what we're all thinking and we're living for it!

We are excited to know more about Secretary Na in future episodes.

You can watch "Queen Of Tears" on Netflix, with new episodes every weekend!