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History of K-Pop: CIX

CIX is certainly a group worth keeping tabs on.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonAugust 28, 2022CIX, Boy GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: Chungha

Potentially one of the most successful solo artists in the Korean music scene, Chungha is one of the former I.O.I members that managed to take her success in the group and continue to grow into her solo career.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonJuly 24, 2022Kim Chungha, SoloistsComment

History of K-Pop: BTS

BTS has certainly been a hot topic in the media recently, with their debut anniversary passing earlier this month and a misconstrued translation that sent the entire world of media into a panic.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonJune 26, 2022BTS, BigHit Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: 2PM

Today we’re discussing 2PM, one of the pinnacle groups of the second generation that joined the comeback surge back in 2021.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonMay 22, 20222PM, JYP Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: INFINITE

Despite their claim to fame with “The Chaser,” many newer fans do not seem to be very familiar with INFINITE and their impact on the K-Pop world.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonApril 24, 2022INFINITE, Woolim Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: Eric Nam

Whether you know him as the talented singer-songwriter, charismatic TV host, entertaining podcaster, or for his witty humor throughout social media, Eric Nam is undoubtedly a beloved household name in Korea for being an all-round entertainer.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsHien NguyenFebruary 27, 2022Eric Nam, SoloistsComment

History of K-Pop: ONF

For this month’s History of K-Pop column, The Kraze will be looking back at the history of the WM Entertainment boy group.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsHien NguyenDecember 26, 2021ONF, Boy GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: Sub-Units

Sub-units allow K-Pop idols to explore various genres and concepts that are different from what they’ve been doing within their collective group.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsHien NguyenNovember 28, 2021Boy Groups, Girl GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: SEVENTEEN

When talking about “self-producing idols," one group that most certainly can’t be left out of the discourse is none other than SEVENTEEN.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsHien NguyenOctober 24, 2021SEVENTEEN, Boy GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: ATEEZ

Having solidified themselves as one of the quintessential fourth generation boy groups, ATEEZ is one of the few popular groups of the latest generation hailing from a smaller company.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonSeptember 26, 2021ATEEZ, Boy Groups Comment

History of K-Pop: Stray Kids

After the 2020 hit “God’s Menu” went viral, Stray Kids has been the group everyone has been talking about.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonAugust 22, 2021Stray Kids, JYP Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: LOONA

Since Blockberry Creative announced the girl group project launching in 2016 for a span of 18 months, LOONA has been making waves in the K-Pop industry for their unique setup and pushing boundaries of what encompasses K-Pop.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonJuly 25, 2021LOONA, Girl GroupsComment

History of K-Pop: A.C.E

While not considered the biggest or most popular group in the K-Pop world, there’s no question that A.C.E has made waves within the industry since their debut in 2017.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonJune 27, 2021A.C.E, Boy GroupsComment

Survival Reality Shows

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsThe Kraze StaffMay 24, 2021BIGBANG, KARA, MONSTA X, 2PM, WINNER, iKON, I.O.I Comment

History of K-Pop: Late First Wins

The acts chosen for this list reflect a variety of success post-first win and pre-first win circumstances.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsThe Kraze StaffApril 26, 2021Pentagon, NU'EST, EXID, Brave Girls, UKISSComment

History of K-Pop: Luxury Fashion

As K-Pop’s reach continues to spread, K-Pop idols in the last few years have developed partnerships with global luxury fashion labels.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsThe Kraze StaffMarch 28, 2021Comment

History of K-Pop: Group Disbandment

Although this column is called the ‘“History of” column, this week we will be focusing more on evolution.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsThe Kraze StaffFebruary 28, 2021GOT7, SECHSKIES, H.O.T., S.E.S, TVXQ, Wonder Girls Comment

History of Self-Produced K-Pop Music

Even without the “self-producing” label, it isn’t uncommon to see idols and their companies promote new songs that point out the artists who had a hand in its creation. However, that wasn’t always the case.