Every 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!

 

A.C.E

 

AB6IX

 

ASTRO

 

ATBO

 

ATEEZ

 

BAE173

 

BOYNEXTDOOR

 

BTOB

 

BTS

 

CIX

 

CRAVITY

 

DAY6

 

DKB

 

DRIPPIN

 

ENHYPEN

 

EPEX

 

EXO

 

Golden Child

 

GOT7

 

iKON

 

JBJ

 

JUST B

 

Kang Daniel

 

LUN8

 

MCND

 

MONSTA X

 

NU'EST

 

NCT

 

N.Flying

 

OMEGA X

 

ONEUS

 

ONF

 

P1Harmony

 

Park JiHoon

 

PENTAGON

 

RAINZ

 

RIIZE

 

SEVENTEEN

 

SF9

 

 

Stray Kids

 

SUPER JUNIOR

 

SuperM

 

TAN

 

TEMPEST

 

TEEN TOP

 

THE BOYZ

 

The Rose

 

The New Six (TNX)

 

TREASURE

 

TRENDZ

 

TXT

 

UNB

 

UP10TION

 

VAV

 

VERIVERY

 

VICTON

 

VIXX

 

Wanna One

 

WEi

 

WINNER

 

X1

 

xikers

 

ZEROBASEONE

 

Do you have any boyfriend quizzes that you would like us to create? Leave a comment down below!

The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, known as one of the most prestigious award shows in the Korean entertainment industry, has announced this year's nominations and netizens are not too happy.

The Baeksang Arts Awards are highly anticipated every year, as they recognize excellence in Korean film, television, and theatre. Not just artists but fans also look forward to this night, hoping for acknowledgment for their favorite works and actors. While it is not possible for everyone's favorite artist to receive a nod or take home an award, this year, the nominations have been causing quite the controversy all over the world.

Korean netizens and global fans are unanimously discontent with the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations, especially in the TV category. So, this article and analysis focus exclusively on the controversy surrounding the TV nominations.

 

60th Baeksang Arts Awards Nominations - Sentiment Analysis

We pulled and analyzed posts from all over the internet, such as on X, Instagram, and NATE PANN, to understand this controversy and highlight fans' opinions, concerns, and protestations. What we noticed was that fans from all over the world, regardless of whether they are Korean or international, shared similar opinions on the nominations this time, particularly in regards to actors who were snubbed.

Before we get into our findings, let's take a brief look at the nominations that are causing the most contention with the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards. 

Categories under "TV" that are taking the most heat are "Best Actor" and "Best Actress".

In the "Best Actor (TV)" category, the nominations are Kim SooHyun for "Queen Of Tears", NamKoong Min for "My Dearest", Ryu SeungRyong for "Moving", Yoo YeonSeok for "A Bloody Lucky Day", and Yim SiWan for "Boyhood".

In the "Best Actress (TV)" category, we have Ra MiRan for "The Good Bad Mother", Ahn EunJin for "My Dearest", Uhm JungHwa for "Doctor Cha", Lee HaNee for "Knight Flower", and Lim JiYeon for "Lies Hidden In My Garden".

Rather than directly expressing disapproval of the nominated actors, fans are more upset with the actors and actresses who deserved nominations but were not named. You can check out our sentiment analysis chart below for more clarity.

As depicted in the chart, an overwhelming majority of netizens, constituting 78.7%, voiced dissatisfaction with the nominations. Conversely, only a marginal 5.8% displayed enthusiasm, while 15.5% remained neutral, neither impressed nor disappointed.

 

Criticism Of Selection Criteria

Netizens who showed a negative response raised questions about and criticism of the selection process, including doubts on whether the process was fair after all. The criteria used for nominations were brought into discussion alongside factors like viewership ratings and OTT ranking.

For those who might not know, the Baeksang Arts Awards nominees were chosen from K-Dramas that aired between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. A K-Drama will have to have aired at least one-third of its episodes by March 31 to qualify for a nomination. That is why the ongoing K-Drama "Queen Of Tears" was considered for the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards.

However, many fans were not too fond of the fact that a K-Drama that hasn't even finished airing was chosen for a category, whereas actors from several popular and beloved K-Dramas were not.

As many netizens disagreed with the standards of the Baeksang Arts Awards by which nominees are decided, they renounced the credibility of the same.

 

Actors Who Deserved Nominations, According To Global Fans

Six names stood out among the numerous posts we analyzed - Kim JiWon, Kim TaeRi, Ji ChangWook, Lee DongWook, Park BoYoung, and Shin HaeSun.

Among them, Kim JiWon is the actress fans are advocating for the most, even more so because Kim SooHyun has been nominated for the "Best Actor" category, but Kim JiWon did not get a "Best Actress" nomination. Fans are quite upset and disconcerted about the reasoning behind such a decision when Kim JiWon, who is playing the title role of one of the most successful K-Dramas right now, has not been nominated.

Comparisons between the ratings of "Queen Of Tears" versus those of "Lies Hidden In My Garden", intended to highlight Kim JiWon's snub, were also drawn, although the argument was quickly shut down when other comments emphasized that the Baeksang Arts Awards does not present awards based on ratings as last year, Kim JiWon's own drama "My Liberation Notes" was nominated for "Best Drama" despite its considerably lower ratings. Both Son SukKu and Kim JiWon were also nominated for "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" respectively.

Another upsetting snub this year, according to fans, was that of Kim TaeRi, who delivered a spellbinding performance in "Revenant". Netizens are mentioning that if Kim TaeRi had been nominated, she would undoubtedly have taken the award home. However, it's a pity that her performance was overlooked.

Similarly, Park BoYoung was brought up in discussion, with many pointing out that Park BoYoung has consistently been snubbed by the Baeksang Arts Awards despite her excellent performances, such as in "Daily Dose Of Sunshine".

Shin HaeSun was also mentioned by several fans, who asserted that the actress' performance in "Welcome To Samdal-ri" was deserving of a nomination.

In response, some netizens who are neutral about the nominees mentioned that while it is true that there are other deserving candidates, the actresses who have been nominated are also incredible, and none of them can be replaced.

In the "Best Actor" category, netizens expressed the most frustration over Ji ChangWook and Lee DongWook being snubbed. Ji ChangWook, who impressed with his brilliant acting skills and range in the Disney+ K-Drama "The Worst Of Evil" and Lee DongWook, who made viewers fall in love with him all over again in "A Shop For Killers", also on Disney+, definitely deserved nominations, according to netizens. International netizens were most vocal about this exclusion.

Once again, there were opinions that these actors were outstanding in their respective roles but the current nominees simply cannot be replaced.

What do you think about the Baeksang Arts Awards nominations this year? Tell us on X!

The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards will be held on May 7, 2024 (Tue) at 5:00 PM KST in COEX Hall D, Seoul.

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?