2021 was an incredible year for Korean music, regardless of genre. From international accolades to legendary collaborations, a global focus on traditional Korean music to a critical appreciation of South Korea’s reworking of Hip Hop/rap, K-Music thrived in every sense of the word. Here are our picks for the top 10 best Korean rappers of 2021!Note: This list is inclusive of K-Pop and K-Hip Hop rappers with solo releases in 2021....

Here are our picks for the top 10 AleXa tweets that live in our minds rent-free! 1. Purple Sweet Potato Knees — AleXa 🐇 (@AleXa_ZB) February 23, 2022 2. AleXa’s Admitted Duality — AleXa 🐇 (@AleXa_ZB) February 15, 2022 3. Making Anime References — AleXa 🐇 (@AleXa_ZB) January 26, 2022 4. Dissing A.I. Troopers Like A Boss — AleXa 🐇 (@AleXa_ZB) January 26, 2022 5. Throwback to SHINee’s Key — AleXa 🐇 (@AleXa_ZB) January 26, 2022 6....

Here are our top 10 picks of the best Instagram update by K-Drama actors for the 2nd week of August 2022. 1. Yoo SeungHo There are no other words to describe the actor in this update than “a fluffy ball of happiness”. He is boyish charms are on full display as he looks so adorable. This is the boost you need for a happier day. A post shared by 유승호 (@dandyoo93_official) 2....

Here are our top 10 picks of Instagram updates by K-Drama actors for the 3rd week of March 2022. 1. Son WooHyun Your POV on an ice cream date with the handsome actor. A date filled with fun, laughter, and reminiscing over sweet treats, feels like a wholesome and dreamy time spent with the actor. A post shared by 손우현 (@sonwoohyeon7) 2. Lee SangYeob Handsome in pink. Actor Lee SangYeob’s visuals are as charming as ever!...

On Kpopmap, we opened a vote where viewers can vote for the actress they think is the most beautiful out of around 40 actresses (including acting-dols). The poll is always open so if you also want to participate, you can easily do that here.We have updated our voting system by removing the up and down votes and replacing them with a star vote. This update was done in consideration of our readers, who seemed for a better and more positive method of voting for their favorite idols....

On Kpopmap, we opened a vote where viewers can select the actor they think is the most handsome out of 45 actors (does not include acting-dols) (if you are curious about the actor selection, check the explanations here). The poll is constantly open, if you also want to participate, you easily can here.Thank you to those who had participated and are participating in the ranking of the best-looking Korean actors according to your personal standard....

On Kpopmap, we opened a vote where viewers can vote for the actor they think is the most handsome out of around 70 actors (including acting-dols). The poll is constantly open, if you also want to participate, you easily can here.We have updated our voting system by removing the up and down votes and replacing them with a star vote. This update was done in consideration of our readers, who seemed for a better and more positive method of voting for their favorite idols....

On Kpopmap, we opened a vote where viewers can vote for the actor they think is the most handsome out of around 70 actors (including acting-dols). The poll is constantly open, if you also want to participate, you easily can here.We have updated our voting system by removing the up and down votes and replacing them with a star vote. This update was done in consideration of our readers, who seemed for a better and more positive method of voting for their favorite idols....

We took a fun poll on the 8th of September, asking our readers to vote for the male idol group rapper they would love to go on a date with during Chuseok. A lot of votes were placed and we thank you for your active participation.The results are in! Here are the top 3 male group rappers that fans would love to go on a date with on Chuseok based on the data retrieved on the 14th of September 2022....

We took a fun poll asking our readers to vote for the idol they would love to go to the Karaoke with. A lot of votes were cast and we thank you for your active participation.The results are in! Here are the top 3 male idols fans would love to go to Karaoke with according to Kpopmap readers. 1. TEMPEST’s Hyuk Fun, bright, charming, and talented, with TEMPEST’s Hyuk, going to the Karaoke will be an amazing time as you can just sit back and bask in his handsome visuals while he serenades you with his beautiful vocals....

Most of the Korean actresses have Instagram and some have an impressive amount of followers! Some have been using actively Instagram while some do not really keep it updated. Some actresses also just created their Instagram recently and are still gathering followers.Here are the most followed Korean actresses on Instagram and then a rough ranking of other actresses’ Instagram followers amount (around 70).If you are not following your favorite actresses’ Instagram, it is time to do so....

Many K-Dramas have big budgets for their production. Dramas with fantasy and action and also historical dramas often require more budget for sets and special effects. Some production teams even film out of Korea. Of course, the casting of top Hallyu actors is also an important part of the budget.Dramas with a production cost of over 10 billion Korean won are considered big-budget K-Dramas. However, there are more and more dramas in recent years that go way over that number, especially with the foreign investment in Korean dramas....

Here are 5 covers by N.Flying that we’re positively obsessed with! 1. ‘紅蓮華’ (‘Gurenge’) by LiSA A song that dominated music charts at the time of its release and is once again going viral for serving as the opening theme for the popular anime “Demon Slayer”, ‘Gurenge’ by LiSA is simply a masterpiece. Even attempting to cover this song is a feat in and of itself but N.Flying goes above and beyond, imbuing the song with their own colour....

Additionally, TXT has sold out the U.S. leg of their world tour. Earlier this month, TXT announced their first world tour “TXT WORLD TOUR ” in U.S. (hereinafter ‘ACT : LOVE SICK’) that would be held in seven cities across the United States. Initially announced venues and dates were as follows: Chicago on July 7 (local time), New York on July 9, Atlanta on July 12, Dallas on July 14, Houston on July 17, San Francisco on July 21, and finally Los Angeles on July 23....

“Decibel” is directed by Hwang InHo, who has previously worked on films like “Spell Bound” and “Monster”. At present the movie is under production. The story initiates when a mysterious bomb that responds to sound is discovered to have been planted in the heart of the city. Key figures from the government defense department and a journalist come together to diffuse the bomb where Kim RaeWon as the Navy commander must save the city from this mayhem....

If you are interested in getting tickets, check out the details below.Find out where you can see them perform in front of you! VANNER 2022 “BOOST UP PART 1” US Tour March 16, Wednesday - Chicago, IL (Bottom Lounge)March 18, Friday - Warrendale, PA (Jergel’s Rhythm Grille)March 19, Saturday - NYC, NY (The Brooklyn Monarch)March 22, Tuesday - Atlanta, GA (The Loft)March 24, Thursday - Orlando, FL (Celine Orlando)March 26, Saturday - Houston, TX (Warehouse Live)March 28, Monday - Dallas, TX (South Side Music Hall)March 29, Tuesday - San Antonio, TX (Paper Tiger)March 31, Thursday - Sauget, IL (Pop’s)April 1, Friday - Lawrence, KS (Granada Theater)April 3, Sunday - Denver, CO (Summit Music Hall)April 4, Monday - Salt Lake City, UT (The Complex)April 6, Wednesday - San Francisco, CA (Great American Music Hall)April 8, Friday - Los Angeles, CA (The Vermont Hollywood) [INFO] - Ticket Sales - Tickets Get Your K-Pop Cravings Satisfied With Daily Updated Live Stream Schedule For February 2022 CONCERT & FANMEETING|Jan 18, 2022

The video released on November 30 (KST) follows the popular K-pop band’s reunion after a long hiatus. In addition to capturing the anticipation and excitement, Wanna One also took this time to express their personal feelings ahead of the MAMA stage. The members spoke about performing on the MAMA stage for the first time in three years and how excited they are about meeting their fans again. The video starts off with Wanna One members greeting each other and follows their conversation, “Coming together as a group again seemed like a dream, but here we are....

“Run On” tells the love stories of people from different worlds who communicate with their own languages and create relations in times where it is difficult to communicate even while using the same Korean language. Im SiWan, Shin SeKyung, (Choi) SooYoung, and Kang TaeOh are the lead actors of this JTBC drama. For more about the drama, you can check our cast and summary here.In the drama, Shin SeKyung is acting as Oh MiJoo, a movie translator....

Kpopmap had the incredible opportunity of interviewing Kim YoHan in relation to his outstanding performance in “School 2021” and the actor took us behind the scenes of his favourite moments while filming, his aspirations for the future, and more! How do you feel about finishing filming KBS2’s Wednesday-Thursday drama “School 2021”?It was a little hard to shoot from the hot summer to the cold winter, but the atmosphere on the set was so fun and enjoyable as I was filming with the actors I worked with that I only have good memories....

One popular attire is the tracksuit.Tracksuits from various different fashion brands and styles have been highly popular choices of daily wear for K-Pop idols over the years.They’re stylish, comfy, and easily mixed and matched with most types of other items as well.Jackson Wang, who recently left JYP Entertainment with the other GOT7 members, will soon be active in his solo activities in 2021.Being one of the most influential and popular star in all of Asia, and on a global basis as well, one can’t help but wonder what kind of tracksuit Jackson would prefer....