https://www.scmp.com/rss/510979/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Plenty of K-pop idols leave their groups every year, whether due to contracts ending or busy schedules with other jobs like acting. However, in some cases – usually after being caught up in a big controversy – idols are forced to leave their groups, with some companies even explicitly stating that they chose to terminate their contracts. So, which K-pop idols were – rightfully or not – kicked out of their groups? 1. Le Sserafim’s Kim Garam The most recent case of a member allegedly being thrown... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3194091/5-k-pop-idols-who-were-kicked-out-their-groups-momolands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3194091/5-k-pop-idols-who-were-kicked-out-their-groups-momolands?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:07:26 +0000 In the cutthroat industry of K-pop, it’s unfortunately not always surprising to hear about K-pop idols being overworked or even mistreated. But there are some cases where specific members of groups seem to be, intentionally or not, excluded and treated especially badly by their own companies or by brands. From Aespa’s Giselle to Blackpink’s Lisa, here are five K-pop idols who seem to have suffered from unfair treatment during their time in the spotlight … 1. Aespa’s Giselle Aespa’s Giselle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3193814/why-are-these-5-k-pop-idols-getting-short-end-stick-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3193814/why-are-these-5-k-pop-idols-getting-short-end-stick-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:44:20 +0000 The Korean entertainment industry, just like any other, is used to scandals, and it often takes no more than malicious online comments for a celebrity’s reputation to go up in smoke – whether they are guilty or not. Sometimes guilty celebrities own up to their actions and apologise, but other times stars who were slandered manage to prove their innocence. It’s in these latter rare cases that, despite their reputations taking a huge hit, some K-pop idols and actors emerge from the furore to tell... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186874/6-korean-stars-who-survived-being-cancelled-scandals-aoas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186874/6-korean-stars-who-survived-being-cancelled-scandals-aoas?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:38:32 +0000 K-pop idols are constantly surrounded by their agency staff – whether it’s wardrobe stylists, managers, make-up artists or otherwise. And considering the sheer amount of time they have to spend together, many end up developing strong bonds over time. But it’s not always smooth sailing, and sometimes, staff members take advantage of their idol’s trust to make cash through swindling or paparazzi payments in exchange for unauthorised photos or gossip. As a result, it’s no surprise that some idols... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185934/5-times-k-pop-idols-were-swindled-or-betrayed-agency?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185934/5-times-k-pop-idols-were-swindled-or-betrayed-agency?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:00:18 +0000 He’s won the hearts of millions of fans over the years, thanks to his music days with Nu’Est and Wanna One, and expanded his reach further starring in Netflix’s Alchemy of Souls, which was released in June. Ladies and gentleman, Hwang Min-hyun is here to stay for the long run, and given his wit and talent, we’re not surprised his career continues to soar upwards. Having been in the showbiz industry for a decade, Hwang has cemented his celebrity status and has even been referred to as the Prince... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185879/4-times-hwang-min-hyun-proved-hes-k-pops-prince-charming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3185879/4-times-hwang-min-hyun-proved-hes-k-pops-prince-charming?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:50:28 +0000 If you’re a K-drama fan, then you probably know Kim Sae-ron, the 21-year-old actress who started out as a child star. However, you might know about her for all the wrong reasons. While most popular child actresses like Kim So-hyun and Kim Yoo-jung have maintained the kind of squeaky clean image generally demanded of Korean stars, Kim Sae-ron has often found her career set back by controversy – from a recent drink driving incident to previous brushes with booze. The first alcohol controversy In... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3184406/kim-sae-ron-cancelled-5-scandals-k-drama-child-star-faces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3184406/kim-sae-ron-cancelled-5-scandals-k-drama-child-star-faces?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:57:47 +0000 Fans of K-pop groups, even if they have favourite members, will always love the group as a whole first. That means if or when any members leave the group’s agency, it’s always an upsetting and anxiety-inducing occasion. But, in some fortunate cases, some or all members may leave the group’s agency, but still remain together – which is obviously good news for fans. So which groups stayed together even after members left the group’s original agency? 1. Got7 When all of Got7 members left JYP... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181740/6-k-pop-groups-who-stayed-together-after-leaving-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181740/6-k-pop-groups-who-stayed-together-after-leaving-their?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:24 +0000 K-pop fans often go all out to show their love for their favourite groups and members, from sending fan mail to renting entire billboards. It’s a well-known fact that some fans are more than happy to go above and beyond to show their love towards idols. But it’s not always sunshine and rainbows for K-pop group members – sometimes they make mistakes too. And sometimes these are just too atrocious for fans to stay quiet – many of them have even demanded the offending member to leave the group.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181478/5-scandalous-k-pop-idols-who-fans-urged-leave-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3181478/5-scandalous-k-pop-idols-who-fans-urged-leave-their?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:51:53 +0000 To become a K-pop star is no easy feat – in fact, most idols go through years of vigorous training (sometimes from childhood) before they debut. And even that doesn’t always guarantee success. In some rare cases, however, K-pop idols transition from careers totally unrelated to the industry. Whether they auditioned or were scouted, these idols eventually got on the road to stardom – even if they didn’t originally intend to. So which idols had jobs outside the K-pop industry before... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179227/5-surprising-k-pop-idol-careers-fame-enhypens-sunghoon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179227/5-surprising-k-pop-idol-careers-fame-enhypens-sunghoon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 May 2022 04:52:18 +0000 Not all K-pop groups have it easy. Even after you’ve “made it”, there are endless hurdles to overcome, including premature disbandments, which can happen for any number of reasons. But not all K-pop bands have fallen victim to the break-up. Which groups got lucky and were saved from early disbandment? 1. Nu’Est Though Nu’Est unfortunately disbanded earlier this year after its 10 year anniversary, we can reminisce about its success and the hardships the members had to endure, one being their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3177885/how-5-k-pop-groups-were-saved-disbanding-dreamcatcher-had?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3177885/how-5-k-pop-groups-were-saved-disbanding-dreamcatcher-had?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 May 2022 04:25:19 +0000 After a long front of winter, we’re finally rolling into spring. When the warmer season hits, we start to shed our cocoon-like winter layers and emerge in lighter and breezier pieces. The same can be said for accessories as we put away our heavy, darker materials, swapping them out for more colourful and lightweight alternatives. From Bottega Veneta’s fun and imaginative rubber remake of its classic Arco Tote bag to Marni’s raffia panelled bucket bag, there’s bound to be a woven wonder that’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3176318/5-best-woven-handbags-spring-alexander-mcqueens-four-ring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3176318/5-best-woven-handbags-spring-alexander-mcqueens-four-ring?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 May 2022 03:44:56 +0000 Plenty of K-pop idols have odd scouting stories, with agency reps asking for their numbers on the street or even at school events. Some artists, though, were long-time fans of K-pop themselves before their debuts … and ended up having the good fortune of joining the same companies as the singers and bands they love! So which K-pop stars were once lucky fans who debuted in the same company or group as their idols? 1. Itzy’s Ryujin Itzy’s rapper and dancer, Ryujin, has the dream casting story of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175929/6-k-pop-fans-who-became-stars-debuting-same-agencies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175929/6-k-pop-fans-who-became-stars-debuting-same-agencies?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 May 2022 22:00:18 +0000 Sometimes K-pop idols make waves even before they debut. While it can be difficult to get even a small glimpse at the trainees working hard behind the scenes at a K-pop agency, the companies themselves know all too well which of the stars-to-be will blow up once they’re introduced to the public. Fans have dubbed these trainees their agency’s “secret weapons” – individuals who are so exceptional, their debuts are considered akin to the agency releasing a deadly weapon into the entertainment... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175163/5-k-pop-idols-dubbed-secret-weapons-bts-v-and-blackpinks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175163/5-k-pop-idols-dubbed-secret-weapons-bts-v-and-blackpinks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:54:12 +0000 Behind the glitz and glamour of K-pop, there have been countless cases of idols who have suffered mismanagement, neglect and even outright mistreatment. Though some groups have seen overwhelming success, others have sometimes been given the short end of the stick and left to be forgotten – often by their own agencies. Here are five groups who were arguably destroyed by the companies that managed them. 1. B.A.P K-pop artists filing lawsuits against their agencies actually happens quite often,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174966/were-these-5-k-pop-groups-really-destroyed-their-agencies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174966/were-these-5-k-pop-groups-really-destroyed-their-agencies?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:20 +0000 Blackpink’s Lisa flew back to Thailand for the first time in almost three years recently, and fans were overjoyed to learn that she’d be spending her birthday there. The singer has said that she’s missed her hometown, and it was heart warming to hear that she’d be able to spend her special day with family and friends. So, to celebrate, we’re taking a look at five reasons Lisa Manobal has more than proved herself to be Thailand’s most beloved (unofficial) princess. 1. She wore an extravagant... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171873/5-times-blackpinks-lisa-proved-shes-thailands-unofficial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3171873/5-times-blackpinks-lisa-proved-shes-thailands-unofficial?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:20 +0000 K-pop idols never hold back with their style, whether for music videos, performances or even just Instagram posts. But with every hit comes a few misses, so it’s no surprise that our favourite stars have donned their fair share of unsavory fits too. But sometimes fans notice a pattern where one member in a group consistently gets the worst outfits, leading to backlash against their stylists. So, which idols do fans believe are their stylists’ least favourite? 1. Twice’s Jeongyeon After hiatuses... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3170779/stylists-revenge-5-worst-dressed-k-pop-group-members?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3170779/stylists-revenge-5-worst-dressed-k-pop-group-members?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:58:30 +0000 Blackpink may not have released any new music since 2020’s The Album, but the girls are still making waves, and this is especially true for Jennie, who’s thriving on the fashion scene. Just a cursory scroll through her Instagram will reveal how busy she’s been these last few months, modelling for luxury fashion brands like Calvin Klein, Chanel and Gentle Monster, to name a few. She’s constantly praised for her sense of style, and was even nicknamed the “Human Chanel” for her devotion to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169495/how-blackpinks-jennie-became-k-pops-fashion-queen-human?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169495/how-blackpinks-jennie-became-k-pops-fashion-queen-human?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:57:16 +0000 In the K-pop world, band break-ups aren’t a rare occurrence. Every year, countless groups disband for different reasons, whether contracts ending or a scandal – some of which are even cast into international spotlight. So, which K-pop groups saw their careers cut short due to controversies? 1. April After several bullying scandals, girl group April announced their disbandment in January, which did not come as a surprise to many. In early 2021, accusations of the members having bullied former... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3168674/5-most-controversial-k-pop-group-breakups-hyuna-and-dawns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3168674/5-most-controversial-k-pop-group-breakups-hyuna-and-dawns?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:30:29 +0000 If you’ve been keeping up with the Beijing Olympics, you might’ve heard about 20-year-old Korean figure skater, Cha Jun-hwan. Following his appearance in the men’s singles, where he achieved fourth place and a personal best in the short programme to finish fifth overall, he’s seen a rapid increase in fans – and not just because of his skating. So much so that when he returned to Korea, he was met by a crowd of fans at the airport. So what is there to know about Korea’s “figure prince”, and why... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167514/meet-cha-jun-hwan-olympic-figure-skater-k-pop-past-he?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167514/meet-cha-jun-hwan-olympic-figure-skater-k-pop-past-he?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:15:28 +0000 There’s no question that K-pop idols splurge on luxury items, and that luxury brands love idols right back. There have even been idols who are seen wearing one particular brand so much that fans – and sometimes even the brand themselves – have given them a “human luxury brand” tag. So who are the idols that embody luxury fashion houses? Here are 6 of them … 1. Blackpink’s Jennie: human Chanel The title of “human Chanel” could only go the face of the luxury house, Jennie. Having been a brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166890/6-k-pop-idols-who-are-human-luxury-brands-bts-v-and-exos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166890/6-k-pop-idols-who-are-human-luxury-brands-bts-v-and-exos?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:00:16 +0000 New year? New look! So aside from offering excuses to eat, drink and be merry, there’s no better excuse to indulge in a festive makeover than the start of a new year. Thankfully luxury brands Fendi and Givenchy have embraced bold Lunar New Year colours and patterns to help you channel the fierce character of the tiger. For those looking for less festive and a more subtle style, brands like Hermès and Celine have incorporated vibrant colours and patterns that will also diversify your closet a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3164923/lunar-new-year-fashion-launches-5-hot-new-collections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3164923/lunar-new-year-fashion-launches-5-hot-new-collections?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:48:45 +0000 Even if you haven’t watched Single’s Inferno, Netflix’s hit dating reality show, you’ve most likely heard of its breakout star, Song Ji-a. The influencer, who already had a relatively large audience, saw her popularity spike immediately after her appearance, with her followers surging from around 400,000 to over 3.7 million in a few weeks after the show’s completion. But her beauty and bold personality aren’t the only things that have captured people’s attention. Recently, she’s been making... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3164808/how-song-ji-career-crumbled-days-singles-inferno-star-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3164808/how-song-ji-career-crumbled-days-singles-inferno-star-was?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:00:15 +0000 The 2022 Lunar New Year is fast approaching us, are you ready for a tigerish new chapter? In Chinese culture, Lunar New Year celebrations is never complete without a big family feast. And restaurants across Hong Kong are cooking up to provide special menus, from Four Seasons Hong Kong’s extravagant afternoon tea and special collaboration with Hennessey, to a traditionally opulent offerings at China Tang, Ying Jee Club and Shangri-La. In short, Lunar New Year is a time for celebrating with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3164239/hong-kongs-best-lunar-new-year-menus-and-specials-lung-king?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3164239/hong-kongs-best-lunar-new-year-menus-and-specials-lung-king?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:25:54 +0000 Lunar New Year may be fast approaching, but it’s easy to run out of present ideas so soon after a round of Christmas gift giving. Thankfully all these luxury brands are here to help you build a lovely home and surprise your loved ones with these special gift ideas – from Goossens’ gold candelabrum to Louis Vuitton’s Monogram cup. Here are some exclusive, special objects to style up your abode for a wonderful Year of the Tiger. Armani Casa’s classy workspace ware Inspired by ancient Pompeian... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163665/5-luxury-lunar-new-year-gift-ideas-elegant-home-armani-desk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163665/5-luxury-lunar-new-year-gift-ideas-elegant-home-armani-desk?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:10:54 +0000 Every year, the K-pop world sees countless new debuts and more fans, but some unfortunate disbandments too. Most idols have a seven-year contract with their company, which has led to what fans call the “seven year curse” – where bands tend to disband or see certain members leaving the group after seven years. So, who are the K-pop idols whose contracts are ending in 2022? Which groups are likely staying together, and which groups might disband? 1. Twice The beloved nine-member group, formed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163336/end-line-7-k-pop-group-contracts-ending-2022-twice-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163336/end-line-7-k-pop-group-contracts-ending-2022-twice-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Jan 2022 02:54:22 +0000 With the sheer amount of K-pop groups and idols, it’s not surprising that some stars may get more of the spotlight than others Sometimes this even also occurs within a group, when one member is favoured at the expense of others, sparking the ire of fans who then go on to accuse the agencies behind the bands of unequal treatment. Here are six K-pop idols who have been pointed out as the “favourites” of their companies. 1. Ive’s Wonyoung K-pop group Ive has been in the spotlight since its debut... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3161911/did-these-6-k-pop-idols-get-special-treatment-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3161911/did-these-6-k-pop-idols-get-special-treatment-their?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Jan 2022 04:46:59 +0000 Any K-pop star signs an unwritten contract okaying a lifetime of abject scrutiny. An idol is condemned to being cruelly and completely exposed to a public only too willing to praise or criticise, at their whim. So it’s no surprise that when some stars have been caught making “mistakes”, big apologies have been in order. But were they really necessary? Because sometimes, South Korea’s intense fan culture forces idols to apologise despite not really having done anything wrong, even for, say, what... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160770/sorry-not-sorry-5-ridiculous-k-pop-apologies-nct-127s?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160770/sorry-not-sorry-5-ridiculous-k-pop-apologies-nct-127s?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Dec 2021 03:12:42 +0000 This year, as the K-pop world made a slow and tentative return to public appearances, we were once again gifted with a merry-go-round of immaculate idols gracing our screens in a plethora of lust-worthy stylish outfits – whether that be on stage, red carpets, or in music videos. That being said, not everything worn was a hit, with several K-fashion statements falling flat or raising eyebrows, whether that be for suspected plagiarism or simply being ugly. So without further ado, here’s our wrap... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160769/k-pops-6-most-controversial-fashion-looks-2021-twice-idol?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160769/k-pops-6-most-controversial-fashion-looks-2021-twice-idol?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Dec 2021 03:14:14 +0000 Have you seen Prince William and Kate Middleton’s new family holiday card yet? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently shared a lovely photograph that was taken in Jordan, where the family was on holiday earlier this year, on social media. The portrait featured the three royal children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who were dressed in colour coordinated outfits. If the little royals’ adorable outfits got you inspired to spoil your own little princes and princesses –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160363/fit-royal-child-5-luxury-fashion-items-dress-your-kids?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160363/fit-royal-child-5-luxury-fashion-items-dress-your-kids?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:39:52 +0000 Recently named ambassador for Benefit’s Love Your Brows campaign, singer and actress Joyce Cheng, aka the daughter of late Hong Kong comedian Lydia Shum Din-ha, is really starting to make her presence known. To date, she’s collaborated with numerous brands – from Uber Eats and American Eagle Outfitters to The Body Shop and Dolce & Gabbana – but Benefit’s recent one, which emphasises self-love, illustrates her influence as a public figure and her passion for two causes in particular: body... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159496/joyce-cheng-daughter-late-hong-kong-icon-lydia-shum-how?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159496/joyce-cheng-daughter-late-hong-kong-icon-lydia-shum-how?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:00:01 +0000 South Korea’s audition show Mr Trot has been making waves since it first aired in 2020, shooting its participants such as long-time trot singer Jang Minho to stardom. Placing in the show’s top six, the 44-year-old singer’s popularity skyrocketed afterwards, thrusting him into mainstream Korean entertainment. So what is there to know about Jang Minho? He was a K-pop idol and ballad singer in the past Though Jang is now known as a trot singer, he actually started his career as a member of an idol... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159465/what-you-need-know-about-mr-trot-star-jang-minho-popular?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159465/what-you-need-know-about-mr-trot-star-jang-minho-popular?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:26:50 +0000 It’s undeniable that Korean celebrities are beloved both domestically and globally, but there are some idols and actors who have reached beyond and snagged the most specific titles thanks to their skills, charm and image. Crowned as “the nation’s …”, these honorific titles are regarded as the Korean public collectively agreeing on each celebrity’s strengths and appeal. And touting them to and for the whole country. Here are South Korea’s most beloved idols, who reign with their own royal-esque... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158868/koreas-celebrity-sweethearts-2021-nations-little-sister?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158868/koreas-celebrity-sweethearts-2021-nations-little-sister?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:43:16 +0000 South Korea’s hottest celebrities show their impact not only through their music and acting roles, but also through brand endorsements known as CFs or commercial films in Korea. As such, it’s only natural for the most sought-out K-stars to rake in outrageous amounts of money, and the variety show Entertainment Company Live recently released a list of stars who’ve earned the most through CFs alone this year. Which of Song Hye-kyo’s on-screen love interests did she date in real life? Here are the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158134/8-highest-paid-korean-cf-stars-k-pop-sensation-bts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158134/8-highest-paid-korean-cf-stars-k-pop-sensation-bts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:02:40 +0000 All the members of BTS recently applied to defer the start of compulsory military service – a deferment only potentially possible thanks to a legal amendment widely credited to the band’s global success. Passed in December 2020, the so-called “BTS law” would allow K-pop entertainers who have received government medals for their achievements to defer their compulsory military enlistment to when they turn 30, rather than the standard 28 for other K-pop idols, and all other Korean males. This would... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158027/bts-law-controversy-should-k-pop-superstars-be-exempt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158027/bts-law-controversy-should-k-pop-superstars-be-exempt?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:14:48 +0000 Luxury fashion isn’t just for your wardrobe – you can look stylish while working out with these designer exercise equipment pieces and accessories, too. 5 glam tableware pieces for your holiday parties by Gucci, LV and more Here are STYLE’s top picks by brands like Hermès, Versace and Dior. Hermès After a long punishing workout, reach for this flask, a collaboration with silversmith Puiforcat that’ll make you the talk of every spin class and yoga studio, HK$52,300 (US$6,700) 5 sumptuous woolly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157524/5-pieces-luxury-exercise-equipment-level-your-workout-diors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157524/5-pieces-luxury-exercise-equipment-level-your-workout-diors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Nov 2021 02:00:26 +0000 Elegance doesn’t end with a wardrobe full of luxury clothes and accessories; the home is also a blank canvas to decorate at your will. From Armani Casa’s jug and glass set to Louis Vuitton’s plates, designer brands are offering the chance for you to wow your guests at home with stylish tableware – just in time for the holiday season, too. Here are STYLE’s favourite tableware pieces that are sure to catch your guests’ eyes during the season’s upcoming holiday parties. Camila Cabello is selling... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157331/5-glam-tableware-pieces-your-holiday-parties-guccis-vintage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157331/5-glam-tableware-pieces-your-holiday-parties-guccis-vintage?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:58:31 +0000 With winter just around the corner, woolly pieces are starting to enter our wardrobes. But it’s not just coats we’re looking forward to showing off – adding a fluffy bag not only adds to the warmth, but also completes any winter look. From shearling bags from Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta to more subtle pieces from Saint Laurent and Givenchy, these woolly wonders are appealing indeed. Trend watch: what the well-dressed woman will have on her feet this winter Without further preamble, here are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157214/5-woolly-bags-winter-yves-saint-laurent-givenchy-bottega?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157214/5-woolly-bags-winter-yves-saint-laurent-givenchy-bottega?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:21:25 +0000 For celebrities – especially those in the South Korean entertainment industry where fan culture is another level of intense – it can be easy to become caught up in one’s popularity and develop an inflated ego. Although it might be impossible for fans to fully grasp a star’s true character, sometimes the mask slips and they offer glimpses through candid interviews and social media posts. Other times, they end up embroiled in scandal and controversy. Here are just a handful of Korean stars who... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157173/k-pops-biggest-divas-red-velvet-member-irene-and-jeon-so?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3157173/k-pops-biggest-divas-red-velvet-member-irene-and-jeon-so?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:57:36 +0000 In today’s digital age, more and more high fashion brands, such as Hermès, Loewe and Balenciaga are incorporating technology into their products, showing that it’s possible to embrace modern gadgets – and look good while doing it. From Leica’s minimalistic camera holster to Vetements’ flash drive chain, here are STYLE’s picks for chic new tech accessories. Bright ideas: 4 chandeliers and lamps to glam up your home this winter Leica For those who love snapping pics on the go, the Q2 Holster is a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3156392/5-stylish-new-tech-accessories-autumn-hermes-apple-watch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3156392/5-stylish-new-tech-accessories-autumn-hermes-apple-watch?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:01:58 +0000 K-pop idols often have a strong connection with their fans, with apps like LYSN and Weverse existing specifically for idol-fan interaction. Fans can get a glimpse into their idols’ lives offstage, establishing a parasocial relationship. 5 Korean stars who gained weight for TV and film roles But this means that, all too often, fans cross lines and act inappropriately, invading their idols’ privacy in a disturbingly large variety of ways. These fans are known as sasaeng fans – with the term coming... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3155816/5-k-pop-idols-who-were-victims-sasaeng-fans-blackpinks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3155816/5-k-pop-idols-who-were-victims-sasaeng-fans-blackpinks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:53:45 +0000 Mandatory military service in South Korea means fans have to bid farewell to their favourite male K-pop and K-drama stars for a while, but the hiatus makes their return that much more exciting. Their stage comeback after around 20 months of service, a period during which fans hear little news about them, is always a highly-anticipated spectacle. These are some of the Korean celebrities who we look forward to seeing on our screens again in the next few months. 5 Korean stars who gained weight for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3155514/8-korean-stars-being-discharged-military-soon-exos-suho?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3155514/8-korean-stars-being-discharged-military-soon-exos-suho?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:10:17 +0000 With Halloween just around the corner and the recent release of chilling hit K-dramas like Squid Game and My Name, we’ve been hankering after other spooky, seasonally appropriate content. Thankfully, Korean cinema offers a plethora of gripping stories – and this is especially true for horror movies. Here are 13 Korean movies guaranteed to give you nightmares. Squid Game: 10 things we bet you missed amid the hype Whispering Corridors (1998) What better way to start off this list than with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3153997/scarier-squid-game-13-chilling-korean-horror-movies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3153997/scarier-squid-game-13-chilling-korean-horror-movies?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:51:06 +0000 Squid Game’s soaring popularity has thrust many of its cast members into the spotlight, few more so than Anupam Tripathi. The 32-year-old actor stars as Ali Abdul, or Player Number 199, a Pakistani migrant worker desperately working to support his family in both Seoul and Pakistan. And Tripathi’s moving portrayal of the compassionate character in the thrilling series known for its twists and turns that has conquered the world in one rapid wave. Meet Jung Ho-yeon, the breakout star of Netflix’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152222/squid-games-anupam-tripathi-eyeing-k-pop-or-bollywood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152222/squid-games-anupam-tripathi-eyeing-k-pop-or-bollywood?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:00:26 +0000