1. “K-pop” wasn’t always the name.
Before the late ‘90s, Korean pop music was simply called “Gayo” (가요). The term “K-pop” rose in popularity during the global Hallyu (Korean Wave).
2. Trainee life can last over a decade.
Some idols train for as little as a year, but others, like G.Soul, trained for 15 years before debuting!
3. Fandom names have special meanings.
Every major group has an official fandom name: BTS has ARMY, BLACKPINK has BLINK, and TWICE has ONCE — each with unique stories behind them.
4. K-pop lightsticks are custom-designed.
Known as “official lightsticks,” each fandom’s lightstick has a unique shape and color — they even sync with concert stages!
5. K-pop idols must memorize multiple choreographies.
It’s common for groups to promote more than one song at once — sometimes performing different choreographies on the same show.
6. Idols often learn foreign languages.
To connect with international fans, many idols study English, Japanese, Mandarin, and even Thai.
7. The first K-pop song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 was in 2009.
Wonder Girls’ “Nobody” was the first, long before BTS’s record-breaking hits.
8. Some groups have “no dating” clauses.
Many agencies once included contracts forbidding idols from dating — though this is slowly changing.
9. K-pop choreographies often take weeks to perfect.
Some dances can take up to a month or more of daily practice before they’re ready to perform live.
10. K-pop is now taught in universities!
Schools in Korea and even abroad offer classes on K-pop production, dance, and its cultural impact.
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