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RIIZE's Shotaro is being dubbed one of the best dancers in K-Pop right now. Check out some K-Pop idols we'd love to see Shotaro dance with.
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap EditorThe 5th generation of K-Pop is all the rage right now and dominating this generation as one of the top rising groups is none other than RIIZE. With talented members, gorgeous visuals, and addictive music, RIIZE is steadily making their mark on the industry. Their latest comeback with the prologue single 'Impossible' was a house track that featured outstanding choreography, and the member who caught fans' attention the most with his unmatched dancing skills was Shotaro.
Thoroughly impressed by Shotaro's flawless talent, we were left wanting more. So, it got us thinking about a dream variety show where Shotaro could collaborate with fellow K-Pop idols who were also known for their incredible skills.
So, here are the top 5 idol dancers we would love to see collab with RIIZE's Shotaro!
The person who wants this collaboration even more than us is probably Shotaro himself. TaeMin is Shotaro's role model and as we all know, TaeMin is one of the best, if not THE best dancer in K-Pop. A collaboration between the reigning King and a rising Prince would be fantastic, to say the least. Both dancers have their own unique groove and style that, we believe, would complement each other wonderfully.
Another dancing machine whose talent knows no bounds, Hoshi would be perfect for a dance collaboration with Shotaro. With both Hoshi and Shotaro being sunshine personified, this collab would break the internet for being the coolest and the cutest at the same time. We can already imagine the two idols getting along well together and we would love to see them come up with an original choreography.
If we're talking about the best of the best when it comes to dance, we cannot possibly forget Lay Zhang. The idol recently made his comeback on Korean music shows with his latest song 'Psychic'. With the man, the myth, and the legend back, we would love to see him dance with SM's rising star, Shotaro. From one dance prodigy to another, this could be a collaboration that's truly one of a kind.
Widely recognized as one of the it-girls of K-Pop right now, Natty is an outstanding dancer, to say the least. A collaboration between the two 5th-generation dance icons - Natty and Shotaro, would make the headlines for days. Both artists have a knack for a variety of dance styles and are known for their high-energy, precise performances. We'd love to see a fusion of different dance styles from them.
Currently a trainee under MLD Entertainment, New:ID's Wilson is already gaining attention from all over the world for his dance skills. New:ID's SNS is buzzing with dance cover videos and fans just can't get enough of Wilson's moves. Collaborating with Shotaro would be a great opportunity for Wilson to learn from his sunbaenim and give us even more reasons to fall in love with both of them all over again.
Which K-Pop idol do you want to see Shotaro collaborate with? Tell us on X!
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Check out Kpopmap's library of K-Pop boyfriend quizzes and get playing!
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap EditorEvery K-Pop fan chooses a bias, yet every K-Pop fan knows that sometimes having a particular bias is not a choice. Sometimes your bias chooses you. There's just a special charm that they have that grabs a hold of you.
It is always fun to imagine how compatible you and your bias are, or if your biaswrecker is going to come in and steal their spotlight.
At Kpopmap, we have an extensive library of K-Pop boyfriend quizzes where you can test the power of fate when it comes to you and your bias/biaswrecker. You can see if you'll choose your bias or if a biaswrecker will choose you.
Here is a list of all of the boyfriend quizzes on the Kpopmap website. We have a number of other quizzes on the site too, so make sure to check them out here!
If you are interested in girl group quizzes, check them out in this article, too.
Note: This list will be regularly updated, so keep an eye on it!
QUIZ: Which A.C.E Member Has A Crush On You?QUIZ Nov 30, 2021
QUIZ: Which ASTRO Member Has A Crush On You?QUIZ Apr 21, 2021
QUIZ: Make Some Choices On A Blind Date And We Will Reveal Which ASTRO Member It Is WithQUIZ Jun 6, 2022
QUIZ: Which ATEEZ Member Makes Your World Move And Will Have You Join His 'Guerrilla'?QUIZ Jul 26, 2022
QUIZ: Which ATEEZ Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Jan 31, 2023
QUIZ: Which ATEEZ Member Will Be Your Boyfriend?QUIZ Jun 22, 2023
QUIZ: Which CIX Member Will Confess To You?QUIZ Sep 24, 2020
QUIZ: Which CIX Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Apr 11, 2023
QUIZ: Which DRIPPIN Member Has A Crush On You?QUIZ May 19, 2021
QUIZ: Which ENHYPEN Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Jun 19, 2023
QUIZ: Which EXO Member Will Be Your Boyfriend?QUIZ Mar 16, 2023
QUIZ: Who Is Your iKON Boyfriend?QUIZ Jun 29, 2018
QUIZ: Which iKON Member Will Be Your Boyfriend?QUIZ May 24, 2022
QUIZ: Who Is Your JBJ Boyfriend?QUIZ Apr 11, 2018
QUIZ: Which JUST B Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Feb 28, 2023
QUIZ: Where Would Kang Daniel Confess To You?QUIZ Mar 10, 2021
QUIZ: Which LUN8 Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Jul 31, 2023
QUIZ: Which MONSTA X Member Will Introduce You As His Girlfriend In Front Of His Friends?QUIZ Apr 18, 2019
QUIZ: Which MONSTA X Member Will Take You On A Christmas Shopping Date This December (Includes FanFic)QUIZ Nov 29, 2022
QUIZ: Which NCT 127 Member Will You Go Out With?QUIZ Aug 26, 2020
QUIZ: Which NCT 127 Member Will Be Your Baddie?QUIZ Sep 27, 2022
QUIZ: Which ONEUS Member Will Be Your Boyfriend?QUIZ Jun 28, 2022
QUIZ: Throw A Party & We'll Tell You Which P1Harmony Member Would Fall In Love With You At First SightQUIZ Apr 26, 2022
QUIZ: Who Is Your RAINZ Boyfriend?QUIZ Apr 27, 2018
QUIZ: Which RIIZE Member Has A Crush On You?QUIZ Nov 9, 2023
QUIZ: Which K-Pop Boy Group Will Ask You To See The Cherry Blossoms With Them This Spring?QUIZ Mar 29, 2022
QUIZ: Which TEMPEST Member Will You Rock Couple Sweaters And Go On A Date With This Fall?QUIZ Oct 20, 2022
QUIZ: Who Is Your TREASURE Boyfriend?QUIZ Aug 24, 2021
QUIZ: Which TXT Member Will Ask You Out?QUIZ May 27, 2021
QUIZ: Who Is Your TXT Boyfriend?QUIZ May 29, 2023
QUIZ: Which TXT Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Apr 7, 2023
QUIZ: Which TXT Member Will Have A Crush On You?QUIZ Feb 17, 2024
QUIZ: Who Is Your UNB Boyfriend?QUIZ Apr 24, 2018
QUIZ: Who Is Your VAV Boyfriend?QUIZ May 18, 2018
QUIZ: Who Is Your VICTON Boyfriend?QUIZ Nov 26, 2019
QUIZ: Which WEi Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Jan 3, 2023
QUIZ: Which xikers Member Is Your Ideal Type?QUIZ Oct 23, 2023
Do you have any boyfriend quizzes that you would like us to create? Leave a comment down below!
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K-Pop idols and dating programs are ever changing, seeing both criticism and success as the two strive to co-exist with each other.
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap EditorOne thing that goes hand in hand with K-Pop are variety programs. With the help of these shows, both veterans and rookies have the opportunity to become better known to the public and earn a following outside of their music. Variety programs allow these artists to showcase their unique personalities, causing fans to fall deeper in love with their favorite stars.
However, one aspect that has remained a sensitive topic for both fans and idols is dating. Even under the premise of a dating program, these idols are put under a microscope and scrutinized over anything romantic. With the boon of dating shows in the past few years and the participation of idols, perception seems to be changing.
Idols being on a dating show isn't some foreign concept, nor was it born overnight. It's gone through its fair share of changes, culminating in both success and pushback from numerous fanbases.
One of the first dating reality shows that included K-Pop idols is the famous "We Got Married". Making its premiere in spring of 2008, it paired various celebrities and had them act as married couples. Some famous idol pairings include SHINee's TaeMin and Son NaEun, BTOB's Yook SungJae and Red Velvet's Joy, along with CNBLUE's Jung YongHwa and Girls' Generation's SeoHyun.
While it was well known by audiences and participants that this was a fake relationship, many became immersed into every single moment, as if they were getting a sneak peak of what these stars would be like if they were to actually date. The pairings produced such incredible chemistry, earning nicknames like the 'Goguma Couple' (YongHwa and SeoHyun) or the 'Bbyu Couple' (SungJae and Joy).
Another dating program with idols that surfaced in 2012 is tvN's "The Romantic and Idol". For its first season, it featured second and third generation idols in JiHyun (former 4Minute), AOA's HyeJeong, Jei (former FIESTAR), SeungAh (former Rainbow), Park HyungSik (ZE:A), GOT7's Jay B, 2PM's Jun.K, and MBLAQ's Mir. The group traveled to Jeju Island where they would stay for 4 days and 3 nights, get to know each other, and hopefully walk away being chosen at the end.
Then there's "SHINee's YunHaNam", featuring the SHINee members themselves. Through the show they proceeded to go on dates with older women, showcasing their charm as fresh-faced rookies in the scene. These programs were extremely fun and romantic, but also produced countless moments that made your entire body curl upwards in secondhand embarrassment.
To become an idol, one must dedicate countless hours of their life to honing their craft. They must reach a level of astounding dancing prowess, vocal stability, and outward charm to captivate the masses and become a chart-topping artist within the K-Pop industry. Of the many things that they can and cannot do, it's to date. This is due to the image of an idol and the fan culture within the industry.
However, with the modern globalization of K-Pop, sentiments toward idols dating have slowly started to change. It's becoming more and more evident that K-Pop stars are more than the vocal and dancing geniuses that regularly grace our screen. They're human just like everyone else, with fans slowly accepting the fact that these celebrities can go around, date, and find love too.
Slowly, but surely, idols have been starting to go out on a limb and have become participants in traditional dating programs, not under the premise of a simple variety program. Rather, they become vocal and sincere in their search for love. Some names include EuiJin (former A.CIAN & UNB) and soloist Sori who appeared on different seasons of Mnet's "Somebody", as well as DaHye (former BESTie) in the most recent "Transit Love 3".
While it was surprising to see K-Pop idols participate in these dating programs and actively look for a relationship, it portrays their human desire to be loved by someone else, outside of their beloved fans.
The beginning of March marked the start of a brand new dating reality program: TREASURE's "Shining SOLO". Where the idol dating programs of the past and ones idols participated in actually focused solely on romance, the series with TREASURE takes a different approach. The members go into the program with the intent of showcasing their various charms and capturing the hearts of the young women they meet. However, it ends not in a relationship, but one member being dubbed as "Mr. TREASURE", erring more on the side of a competition show.
It takes various components from traditional dating programs, while adding on its own spin to create a unique, never-before-seen experience for both the members and audiences watching at home. Prior to its premiere, however, it's worth noting that "Shining SOLO" did not receive a favorable response from netizens.
Upon its announcement, many were left scratching their heads with numerous responses asking if it's real or if anyone would dare to watch it. Even the international K-Pop community who is at times more open were having second thoughts on whether "Shining SOLO" should be something they watch or skip due to the pure nature of dating programs.
However, all the criticism aside, the idol "dating" show became a viral hit, with its first episode being its most watched at 7.7 million views on YouTube (as of April 9, 2024). The sincerity of the TREASURE members, their chemistry with the female participants, and their genuine reactions played a huge part in the program's worldwide success.
Even non-fans have been actively tuning in, falling for TREASURE's various charms. This could very well mark a new era of dating programs for idols. If geared under this lens, there's a fair chance that other groups could follow this model. In turn, they could capture the heart of netizens with their romantic tendencies. However, there's also the possibility that this may become a one-and-done type of occurrence. "Shining SOLO" puts idols in a new light, offering TREASURE the chance to openly experience what it's like to date, while still maintaining their idol image.
Whether or not more groups/companies will create their own "dating" program remains to be seen. However, after the success of "Shining SOLO", it can be a program millions look forward to.
What are your thoughts on K-Pop idols being on dating programs? Do you think they should follow the model of "Shining SOLO"?
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