Kpop

EXO was formed back in 2011 and made its debut in 2012 under SM Entertainment. The group was divided into two groups (EXO-K and EXO-M) but promoted the same music. One group performed in China while the other group performed in South Korea. Therefore EXO songs are available in both Mandarin and Korean. By 2016, EXO was the biggest Kpop group in the world and gained the nickname of the Kings of Kpop. Their single “Monster” was able to hit #1 on the Billboard World Digital Songs Chart. In 2018, EXO performed at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. They began endorsing many brands such as Samsung, Nature Republic, and even had an endorsement deal with Star Wars.

It is typical to see a Kpop music video reach 100 million views on YouTube in a matter of days. In the case of BTS’s Dynamite, they were able to do it in one day. How do they do it? How are Kpop videos on YouTube generating so many views so quickly? It is simple, their fans make it their goal to make sure their favorite Kpop grow gets the highest views possible. We are talking about hitting play on multiple devices, multiple browsers using a variety of VPNs. Western music fans don’t do this and it is only something you will for Kpop videos. This is what you call a very loyal and dedicated fan base.

A major reason for the success of Kpop globally is that it is very addictive and fun. You just can’t take your eyes off it. While the visuals and songs are huge components, the one key differentiator that truly separates Kpop from other music out there is their use of dance choreography. The best female dancers in Kpop have really taken Kpop dancing to a whole new level. They have also inspired the next generation of women to push the limits of Kpop dance by incorporating their own styles and creativity. 

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.

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.