Kpop

Kop fans have played a major role in taking Kpop global. Their loyalty has helped many Kpop groups get massive exposure on YouTube and even breaking records. While you can find a fandom for pretty much anything on the internet, Kpop fandoms are by far the most passionate. While a vast majority of the best Kpop fandoms are composed of legit fans, there is a very small minority within fandoms that are toxic fans that give fandoms a bad name. Most Kpop fans have done a great job of calling out hostile and hateful fans that bring down the Kpop community as a whole. It is one thing to love and support your favorite Kpop group, but it is another thing to hate and despise someone for liking or disliking a particular group. However, for the 99% of real fans, they have done an amazing job of supporting their favorite Kpop group or groups. Therefore, this article will focus on the positive aspects of Kpop Fandom and not mention some of the toxic incidents.

All Kpop members can dance and sing. That is a given. However, only a few in each group can rap. Most Kpop groups have a least a few dedicated rappers whose job is to come up with creative rhymes and introduce them mid-song to change things up. It is almost a formula that the Kpop industry has perfected. But who are the top Kpop male rappers of all time? The females will have another article solely dedicated to them so make sure to check that out as well. It was very difficult to narrow the list down to only 10 so if you feel like we missed a Kpop Idol rapper, make sure to comment below and we will take a look. 

Love to dance? Or what to learn HOW to dance? If you wanted to learn to dance like the top Kpop stars you love, these YouTube channels can help you get started. So we looked for the best Kpop dance tutorials on YouTube and created this list for dancers of all kinds from beginners to pros. Whether you want to dance to your favorite Kpop song or simply love to dance, this article is truly for you. 

The first Kpop Boy Group was Seo Taiji and Boys back in 1992. They brought a different style to Korean music by incorporating foreign musical elements such as rap and hip-hop and really modernized South Korea’s contemporary music scene. Now there are over 100 Kpop boy groups that are looking to become the next big breakout Kpop group. The talk around ranking the best Kpop boy groups of all time is of course opinion-based. However, SeoulSpace took into account, sales, tours, ability, awards won, longevity, and most of all talent. These Kpop Boy Groups are the best of the best. They are already cemented as Kpop legends have already amassed millions of fans around the world. 

GOT the beat is the latest female Kpop supergroup, and it is made up of some of the all-time Kpop greats. GOT stands for Girls on Top and is the first group to come out of the Girls on Top project. SM Entertainment made headlines for their male Kpop supergroup Super M (Taemin, Baekhyun, Kai, Taeyong, Mark, Ten, and Lucas) a few years ago. However, now they have taken things to a new level with Girls On Top. The 7-member group made its debut live on New Year's Day via an online concert called SMTOWN LIVE 2022. SMTOWN LIVE 2022 also included performances from Super Junior, TVXQ, EXO, and more. The event was free to stream.

Kpop is taking to social media in a very big way. BTS and BLACKPINK have proved that social media channels like YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram are the best ways to go global. Korean startups can learn a lot from how many Kpop entertainment companies are using these global social media platforms. Many Kpop entertainment companies train their artists on how to manage their social media channels. Many big idol groups like Big Bang, EXO, SNSD, BTS, and BLACKPINK have their own social media accounts. It is a part of the entertainment company's marketing strategy and a way for idols to connect with their fans. This article will focus on Instagram and the top Kpop Idols on Instagram. A great way to estimate the cost for a sponsored post by an influencer can be found here. 

Who are the richest K-pop Idols with the highest net worth? Only a handful of K-pop singers end up becoming iconic. There are many stories of struggling K-pop trainees that end up never joining a group or releasing an album. However, to become one of the richest Kpop idols means they need to have the potential to make lots of money. K-pop entertainment companies are making a lot of money and have started to go public. K-pop stars have also started to invest their money as well as expand out of the music industry and into the entertainment industry.