For those who are not sure what this new program is about, “Queendom” is a comeback battle show that has 6 different K-Pop girl groups to comeback with a new single at the same time. The 6 groups will then fight for the number 1 spot.
Some time ago, Kpopmap opened the poll for fans to vote for their favorite K-Pop girl group that is appearing on "Queendom" and here is the result!
Which female K-Pop group are you supporting?
Lovelyz
1.7% (240)
Park Bom
2% (289)
OH MY GIRL
2.5% (346)
(G)I-DLE
8.9% (1,256)
MAMAMOO
34.3% (4,838)
AOA
50.6% (7,143)
Looking at the results, it seems like AOA has the highest amount of supporters followed by MAMAMOO and (G)I-DLE.
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AOA debuted with 'Elvis' back in 2012 and had released numerous hit tracks such as 'Short Hair', 'Mini Skirt', 'Like A Cat', 'Heart Attack' and so on.
However, as this is just based on the voting by Kpopmap readers, it does not show that the other girl groups are on the losing end!
If you are curious to find out how the other groups will do, make sure to tune into "Queendom" every Thursday at 9:20 pm KST.
TWICE's Sana Becomes Special MC For Beloved YouTube Variety Show "Fridge Interview"
TWICE's Sana has created quite the buzz, becoming the special MC for 117's "Fridge Interview". She is joined by her first guest, (G)I-DLE's MiYeon! Read more about it here.
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 2 min to read ·
Published : Mar 29, 2024
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Ever since his appearance in "Single's Inferno 2", Dex (Kim JinYoung) has gained immense popularity all throughout the entertainment industry. He's become a beloved TV personality that millions enjoy seeing on their screen every week. Dex has been invited as a guest and even returned to the "Single's Inferno" franchise as a host for season 3. If there's one thing to be certain, the rising star has the charisma to captivate millions.
With his natural variety wit and charm, he was able to become the host for YouTube channel 117's "Dex's Fridge Interview". Earning over millions of views with every upload, the YouTube variety talk show became the highlight of the week for many. However, he concluded his time as an MC about two months ago in order to pursue other ventures and to prepare for the next season.
With the "Fridge Interview" host position currently vacant, the staff made a call to the loveable TWICE's Sana to fill in. And to the joy of ONCE and "Fridge Interview" fans everywhere, she gladly accepted!
The Start Of "Sana's Fridge Interview"
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The teaser alone was enough to stir up viewers, causing them to rush to social media to express their overflowing excitement. With Sana's bubbly personality and joyful persona, she seemed like the perfect person to sit in the special MC position.
Joining Sana as her first guest is the equally lovely (G)I-DLE's MiYeon!
The episode was aptly titled "A Fridge Interview Of 2 Princesses" which couldn't be any closer to the truth. Both possess such a bright, refreshing vibe that's the perfect match for the season of spring. However, the two idols also carry a hint of elegance that follows them wherever they go.
As the two besties talked, you couldn't help but naturally smile along. Watching MiYeon and Sana is like receiving a boost of serotonin that will last the entire day.
Their meeting created quite the buzz all across the K-Pop community and anyone could understand why.
If you're curious about "Sana's Fridge Interview" with MiYeon, check out the full episode down below!
Tanghuru? Yakgwa? Foods That Went Viral In Korea In 2023 And The K-Celebs That Made Us Crave Them More
Here are some of the foods that were all the rage in Korean in 2023.
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Dec 5, 2023
· Updated : Mar 27, 2024
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Korea is a trendsetting nation in every sense of the phrase. For instance, Korea is known for its nearly unmatched food culture and it seems that a new food item is released or trending every other day.
Would you try mint-chocolate-flavored fried chicken? Are you curious about the endless varieties of croffle that seem to be available in Korea? These are some of the food trends that took precedent in Korea in recent years. As we've said, however, the food trends in Korea are always changing. As such, we've decided to look at some of the most recent ones.
In case you missed it, we've listed some of the foods that went viral in Korea in 2023 and were endorsed by some of your favorite celebrities.
1. Tanghuru
Tanghuru (탕후루 in Korean) is a Chinese traditional snack that has taken Korea by storm. The snack, which is made from fruits covered in a sugar coating, can be found at almost every corner of the city. Some of the fruits used to make tanghuru include grapes, cherry tomatoes, tangerines, strawberries, pineapples, kiwiㄴ, etc.
K-Celebs have been showing their love for this snack throughout the year as it has gained popularity. It has become trendy content to show yourself eating tanghuru for the first time, 새ㅐ.
For example, when Chuu tried tanghuru for the first time, she explained how she had never eaten it before because of how unhealthy it looked but ended up saying it was delicious.
Recently, model Han HyeJin also went viral for her reaction to the super sweet treat considering that she's a health fanatic. Despite not usually eating sweet things, even Han HyeJin was surprised at how much she enjoyed this treat.
Even BLACKPINK's JiSoo and Jennie are known for loving the snack and making it at home. In this video, the duo expertly speak about how important the sugar ratio of good tanghuru is. This video was taken 3 years ago, before tanghuru became extremely popular. Trust the trendsetting icons to be ahead of the trend!
2. Yakgwa
Yakgwa (약과 in Korean) is a Korean traditional dessert in the form of a honey cookie. It has a coated sweet exterior and a warm slightly gooey texture on the inside that tastes like honey delight.
2AM's Jo Kwon did a detailed review of the different kinds of yakgwa treats that are available at the moment. This includes the original yakgwa, financiers, cookies, pretzels, cake, and more. He truly showed how delectable the dessert is with some honest and entertaining commentary. Jo Kwon's video also highlighted how the yakgwa trend spread as the traditional dessert took on numerous modern adaptations. These days one can even find yakgwa ice cream at the convenience store!
3. Sogeum bbang
Sogeum bbang (소금빵 in Korean) is literally translated to 'salt bread' and is a combination of different bread styles to create a salted butter roll. It has been all the rage with different versions of the bread being sold all over Korea.
In an episode of "I Live Alone", famous golfer Park SeRi ventured to a popular bakery in the Seongsu neighborhood of Seoul in search of sogeum bbang. Unfortunately, the hot item was already sold out. This only shows how popular this pastry is.
Other K-Celebs have also shown their love for their bread, posting it on their social media feeds. For example, DAVICHI's Kang MinKyung has posted several times on her Instagram (both on her Instastories and her feed) about the bread. She even took to her Instastory, sharing a photo of sogeum bbang and asking why there are so many delicious things to eat in this world. Well, that's a question that we're all asking ourselves!
DAVICHI Kang MinKyung's Instagram
4. Mara tteokbokki
Last but not least, we have mara tteokbokki. If rosé tteokbokki and maratang were the food trends in Korea in 2022... 2023 is all about mara tteokbokki which combines the classic tteokbokki with mara sauce. Mara sauce gives off a spicy but slightly tangy and flavorsome taste. This tteokbokki combines the mara sauce with the usual offerings that go into a maratang such as meat, tofu ingredients like noodles, and more.
OH MY GIRL's Mimi ate mara tteokbokki on her famous mukbang channel quite recently. Despite the dish being super spicy, Mimi kept emphasizing how tasty the dish was. It's no wonder that it has become so popular, especially among fans of spicy foods.
Would you try any of the foods that we mentioned? Let us know which one you'd try out in the comments!
Ahead Of The "Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024", Final Voting Begins On IDOLCHAMP
Final voting on IDOLCHAMP has started for the "Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024", which will be head at Yokohama, Japan in April.
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 2 min to read ·
Published : Mar 21, 2024
"ASEA 2024" Official
Ahead of the 1st "Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024" ("ASEA"), the final voting to determine the winners has begun on IDOLCHAMP, starting from 10AM on March 15th. The glamorous event looks to become a place where music, stars, and fans become one.
【ASEA2024日本開催決定!!】
アジアを代表するトップアーティストが出演し、世界中のファンと音楽で一つになる授賞式「ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2024(ASEA 2024)」、その記念すべき第1回目が2024年4月10日に日本で開催される事が決定!!!#ASEA2024pic.twitter.com/O0T8APQVVu
In the ASEA final voting categories, a large number of internationally loved K-Pop artists are nominated for the following categories: 'Best Male/Female Group Award', 'Best Male/Female Soloist Award', 'Trot', 'Virtual', 'Rookie Award', and 'Popularity Award'.
Check out the artists you can vote for down below.
Final Nominees
Best Male Group Award
Stray Kids
TXT
EXO
TREASURE
SEVENTEEN
Best Female Group Award
NiziU
VIVIZ
TWICE
OH MY GIRL
Kep1er
Best Male Soloist Award
Lim YoungWoong
SHINee's TaeMin
BTS' JungKook
Kang Daniel
BTS' Suga
Best Female Soloist Award
TWICE's JiHyo
BLACKPINK's JiSoo
MAMAMOO's HwaSa
SunMi
Red Velvet's SeulGi
Trot Award
YoungTak
Lee ChanWon
Jung DongWon
Kim HeeJae
Hong JiYoon
Virtual Award
PLAVE
SUPERKIND
MAVE
ISEGYE IDOL
RE:Revolution
Rookie Award
JD1's Jung DongWon
ZEROBASEONE
PLAVE
TWS
POW
Popularity Award
Lim YongWoong
BTS' JiMin
BTS' V
Stray Kids
Kang Daniel
EXO
SHINee's TaeMin
BTS' Suga
BTS' JungKook
NiziU
You can participate in the "ASEA" final voting through the mobile fandom apps, IDOLCHAMP and PODOAL. Once the final voting period ends, the results will be announced at "ASEA", which will be held at K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan on April 10th.
"ASEA 2024" is hosted by Newsen, Korea's leading entertainment and sports media outlet which boasts 19 long years of valued tradition. They are also joined by '앳스타일' (@star1), an online entertainment media outlet that has been steadily publishing Star & Style Magazine for 12 years. The prestigious event is organized by ASEA Organizing Committee and Japan's ZOZOTOWN.
Additionally, "ASEA 2024" will have world renowned K-Pop artists and Asian singers who've accomplished several significant achievements over the past year take the stage. They will create an extraordinary experience, mesmerizing fans in the audience and watching from home.
Kpopmap Exclusive IDOLCHAMP Coupon Sale
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You can head here to purchase IDOLCHAMP coupons today and help your favorite K-Pop artist win "ASEA 2024"!
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