On Apr. 13, FENT Entertainment announced that FANATICS will be releasing their 2nd mini album "PLUS TWO" on May 4. They had also released the scheduler on their official social media accounts.
In addition to the release of the scheduler, FENT Entertainment had also revealed that there will be changes in the members. It was said that members YoonHye and ChaeRin will be taking a break. The remaining members will be joined by 2 new additional members, RaYeon And Via.
RaYeon is said to be a vocalist and is able to speak Korean, English and Mandarin, proving herself as a global talent. As for Via, she is part of the dance line and had previously participated in numerous dance competitions nation-wide.
With new members joining the group and highly anticipated comeback, fans could not wait to see them with a new album on May 4.
Member DoAh is also cast in the web drama "Girl's World".
5 K-Pop Idols Who Have Modeled For K-Beauty Brand ETUDE In Recent History
Find out about some of the K-Pop idols who have modeled for K-Beauty brand ETUDE in recent history!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Feb 21, 2024
ETUDE
K-Pop idols train tirelessly in order to stand on stage and present their best selves to their fans. They reach the highest notes, execute the most complex dance moves, and look spectacular while doing it. Now more than ever, the entire globe has come to know the power of K-Pop as a genre and the impact artists can have on their fans.
The K-Beauty industry and K-Pop go hand in hand, as companies like ETUDE (formerly known as Etude House) employ various artists to model and promote their products. ETUDE has a long history, becoming a trusted name in the beauty industry. Much of their success can be attributed to their high quality products, as well as the people who endorse them.
With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the idols who have modeled for ETUDE in recent history!
1. Red Velvet
ETUDE
Red Velvet are K-Pop powerhouses who have played an integral part in pushing the music genre forward. They've produced incredible music, fueled by their passionate and mesmerizing personalities both on and off camera. They endorsed a variety of different products for ETUDE, including lipsticks, base makeup, and so much more.
2. FANATICS' DoAh
ETUDE
DoAh first rose to fame through her appearance in Mnet's "Produce 48". Fans couldn't help but fall in love for her bubbly charms and endearingly cute personality. Even beauty brand ETUDE couldn't deny her apparent charms as they enlisted her to join their ever-growing list of iconic models. Even now the idol's face can be seen all across ETUDE's social media platforms, endorsing a multitude of different products.
3. Golden Child's Choi BoMin
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Within the K-Pop scene, makeup is used by everyone, regardless of gender. This makes it possible for even male idols to become the face of beauty brands everywhere. Golden Child's BoMin previously became one of the few male K-Pop idols to model for the K-Beauty company. At the time, netizens praised ETUDE for their model selection, as BoMin exuded boyfriend material aura that everyone loved. Although his contract with ETUDE ended, fans continue to fondly recall the various eye-catching photographs this partnership produced.
4. LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha
ETUDE
LE SSERAFIM just recently made a comeback with their newest mini album, "EASY", and continue to showcase why they've become one of the leaders of their generation. With such an immense impact on the K-Pop industry, it seems like an 'EASY' decision for any brand to choose one of the members as a model. In ETUDE's case, they decided to partner with the bright and vibrant Kazuha. Making the transition from ballet to idol life, she's an absolute natural on stage. But outside of the spotlight, she has a fresh, revitalizing image that's perfect for the K-Beauty brand.
5. SHINee
ETUDE
ETUDE has a history of bringing on big names to model for their products, raising the hype and interest from the public. SHINee does this and so much more, speaking to their veteran status in the scene. They previously acted as the brand's main models close to a decade ago, but stepped away due to other commitments. However, they've retained a friendly working relationship with one another as the iconic idol group was recently seen advertising ETUDE's beauty products. As SHINee modeled for the Replay collection, fans couldn't help but fill up their shopping carts on ETUDE's website, purchasing items the SM boy group endorsed.
Have you purchased anything from ETUDE because of these idols? What's your favorite product from K-Beauty brand ETUDE?
14 Taiwanese K-Pop Idols That Are Active In The Korean Entertainment Industry
Do you know about all of the Taiwanese K-Pop idols active in the industry? Check out who they are here!
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : May 12, 2023
CUBE Entertainment / TWICE Tzuyu's Instagram / NCT Yangyang's Instagram
The number of non-Korean K-Pop idols active in the industry has been increasing steadily over time. It's quite common to see foreign idols as members of most K-Pop groups these days. As such, many fans have been noticing how certain nationalities are particularly dominating the K-Pop scene. For example, there are quite a lot of Japanese K-Pop idols and Thai K-Pop idols who are active in the Korean entertainment industry. Another country with a lot of debuted K-Pop idols is Taiwan. There are many Taiwanese K-Pop idols active in the industry at the moment.
Let's find out who they are below!
Note: This list is in no particular order nor is it a ranking, The list only includes idols and trainees that are currently active in Korea.
Nicholas made his debut member of &TEAM in 2022. The group is multinational and signed to HYBE Labels Japan. As such, there are some fans who consider the group to be a K-Pop group and other fans who think otherwise.
Who is your favorite Taiwanese K-Pop idol? Do you know of more Taiwanese K-Pop idols active in the industry? If so, let us know in the comments!
Top 16 Best Romance Korean Web Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist (2022 Update)
These romance Korean web dramas are the best!
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 9 min to read ·
Published : Jan 10, 2023
· Updated : Mar 27, 2023
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Korean romance web dramas are of good quality and offer different types of content. While there are a few school and college dramas airing on TV every year, it is not the case with web dramas. Middle school, high school, college, and early 20s are often a subject for Korean web dramas.
Cast: APRIL's Lee NaEun, Kim DongHee, Golden Child's BoMin, Kim SooHyun, Ryu EuiHyun, Kang MinAh, Shin YeEun, Shin SeungHo
Summary: The web drama is about the worries and love stories of teens. The changes that the main characters are going through by changing from 18 to 19 years old. They are going through a lot with the preparation of the SAT (college entrance exam) and this comes with a lot of choices to be made.
Why watch?: The whole "A-Teen" series is worth watching, you can start with season 1 or 2 directly. This is definitely one of the best web dramas and a must-watch if you are looking for a high school story with love and friendship. The lead couple is amazing with a lot of heart-fluttering scenes and the surrounding characters are also entertaining.
Cast: Lee YooJin, Park JungWoo, Kim SaeRon, Bae HyunSung, Park ShiAhn, Kim HyungSuk, Jung ShinHye
Summary: The love stories of university students in a relatable melodrama.
Why watch?: "Love Playlist" has four seasons, they are all good but the fourth is especially entertaining (you can start from the fourth without understanding issues). This college web drama is focusing on various characters with their own particular issues and it has different love stories. "Love Playlist" story looks authentic and relatable. If you are curious about real Korean university students' life, this is for you.
Cast: EXID's Hani, Hwang SeungEon, Bae InHyuk, Lee JongWon
Summary: It tells the story of the best bartender of the industry who is working in a speakeasy bar. She solves the problems of the couples and is overcoming her past love wounds.
Why watch?: Have you ever been betrayed by your friend or ex? Then, you would completely relate to this interesting web drama. The addictive plot focuses on revenge but also healing and moving onto a new relationship. The male lead is eye-candy and the drama is set in a bar which is quite unique.
Cast: UP10TION's Kim WooSeok, Han SungMin, Park SangNam, Jin HoEun, Chae WonBin, A.C.E's Chan
Summary: It tells the dream and love of twenty-year-olds who share the realistic problems that they face as they just became adults. Lee HyunJin and Chae DaHee meet and start to mature together by creating their own boundaries.
Why watch?: This web drama is perfect for those of you who are looking for a college romance web drama. The drama is not only about romance but also about growth and familial issues. Each character is finding their true self in this drama. The directing is also particularly good and the secondary characters are funny.
Cast: Lovelyz's JiSoo, Former MYTEEN's Shin JunSeop, Supernova's Park GeonIl
Summary: DaEun works part-time and Kim Byul is an idol in her 5th year since debut. These two girls who look alike decide to change each other's lives just for 7 days. It tells the romantic encounters of these 2 girls.
Why watch?: This drama might be a simple and cute love story but it is addictive and romantic. Moreover, it is about K-Pop idols' lives, a subject that interests many. It is worth watching if you are looking for a captivating love story. The male lead is also charming.
Summary: It tells the fraud marriage romance of two persons who do not want to marry but decided to get married to get be able to receive the "Newlyweds jeonse loan" [e.g. governmental financial support for newly married couples to help them rent houses].
Why watch?: The story is intriguing and there is good chemistry between the leads. It is not a comedy as it is more on the emotional side. If you are looking for something quite new with a college love story, you might want to watch this one.
Cast: Lee EunJae, KangYul, Lee JungJun, Park EHyun, THE MAN BLK's Yoon JunWon, THE MAN BLK's Choe ChanYi, Ju HyunYoung, Yang YuJin, Keum DongHyun
Summary: It tells the love and friendship stories of teens. It is a new semester with new faces. YeonDoo is now in the last year of high school. Her life is complicated with misunderstandings and conflicts. What should she choose love or friendship?
Why watch?: "Best Mistake" (season 1 and 2) is a drama for those who are looking for a simple and cute teen love story. Don't watch if you are looking for something serious and if you don't like cheesy content. The drama touches on teens' friendship, trust, fight, love, and more in an engaging story and lovable characters. "Best Mistake 3" is as good.
Cast: OH MY GIRL's Arin, Hwang BoReumByeol, FANATICS's DoAh, Han ChaeKyung, RyeoUn, Kwon HyunBin (VIINI)
Summary: Through the stories of friendship and growth of high school friends, it tells the lovely story of school days when friends are one's whole world.
Why watch?: As someone who did not read the webtoon, the story about these four cute girls with their friendship and love stories is cute. The characters were fun and the overall story is interesting. If you are looking for a high school web drama, this is a good one.
Summary: It tells the romance of a girl who thinks she is unattractive. She receives a secret ring from her family that changed her appearance and starts to get the attention of a handsome and cold guy.
Why watch?: This fantasy drama has a good plot that questions a society judging people's appearance but don't expect the plot to be too deep. It is an easy-to-watch and catchy love story.
It is available on NaverTV.
10. "beautiology101"
Get it Beauty
When: 2016
Cast: Han JiEun, Kim JaeYoung, JinHyuk, Lee ChulWoo, Choi JiHun
Summary: It is a beauty drama that tells the story of young people in the "K-Beauty School".
Why watch?: This drama was made to promote the makeup brand Innisfree but the whole story and characters are so interesting that it worth watching. If you are interested in makeup, this is pretty much a must-watch.
Cast: NCT's JaeMin, Kim JeeIn, Lee JongWon, Kim YooJin
Summary: It is a college campus romance with freshmen's love and friendships. It tells the story of MiRi who is worrying between love and friendship as she started to like her best friend's boyfriend.
Why watch?: It is a cute and short love story of college students that will make you smile with their heart fluttering scenes.
Summary: It is the fantasy growth drama of the high school student DanBi who arrived in the Joseon dynasty through the rain and met the king.
Why watch?: If you are looking for good laughter and a sweet love story, this is for you. The web drama is adorable and the leads have great chemistry.
Summary: "Love Revolution" tells the love story of the couple Gong JuYoung and Wang JaRim while depicting realistically the teen's lives with their love, friendship, study, and dream.
Why watch?: Are you looking for a cute and cheesy web drama to make you giggles and smile? Search no more, "Love Revolution" is for you! The web drama is based on a popular webtoon, and this may be why all its characters are fun. Gong JuYoung (Park JiHoon), the cuteeest boy ever, is the story's highlight. He is never short of confessing his love for Wang JaRim (Lee RuBy) and makes us all laugh.
Summary: A campus romance about the inflexible SangWoo and his encounter with the campus’ most popular student, JaeYoung.
Why watch?: BL fan or not, this is a must-see! This web drama received a lot of love and was even released in the movie theater in Korea following its popularity. Two handsome university students that everything opposes fall in love with each other and show one of the best chemistry on screen. The story might be a deja-vu, but this drama will teach you not to stop at its summary.
Summary: Lee SeungMin is a common boy with no presence and he has a crush on the most popular girl in school Oh JiNa. One day she suddenly suggests starting a contract relationship with him. Can SeungMin and JiNa safely end their contract relationship and start a real relationship?
Why watch?: "Be My Boyfriend?" is a KOKTV high school love story of quality. This is not for you if you expect to find something completely new. But if you are looking for a really cute love story and male lead (yes, no tsundere here), you must watch. It is entertaining and relatable.
Summary: MinJae, who made all kinds of efforts dreaming of becoming an insider full of presence at school, feels that everything has changed since she first transferred. Isn't the prettiest girl in school asking to be friends with her? That is until she gets entangled in a provocative skinship rumor with the most popular guy at Woojeong High School. It turned out that all of these incidents happened because people misunderstood MinJae for another girl with the same name "Yoo Minjae.” Can MinJae finish her school life as an insider safely without being caught by anyone?
Why watch?: "User Not Found" is one more KOKTV romance high school web drama on this list. This drama has more depth than you would expect with topics such as acceptance of oneself, past trauma, social media, etc. The primary purpose of watching is the growth of the lead character and her love story. The mysterious two leads also help in making you curious about the characters.
You can also recommend the dramas you liked to readers through the poll and the comments. (Note that "Love Revolution", "Semantic Error", "Be My Boyfriend" and "User Not Found" were added later than the other dramas in the poll.)
What is the best romance Korean web drama according to you?
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A-Teen 2
Love Playlist 4
XX
Twenty Twenty
One Fine Week
Ending Again
Best Mistake 2
The World Of My 17
Queen of the Ring
beautiology101
The Way I Hate You
Splash Splash Love
Love Revolution
Semantic Error
Be My Boyfriend
User Not Found
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