Are there any kpop idols that are not Korean?

1) Lisa (Blackpink) Lalisa Manoban (or simply Lisa) hails from Thailand and was born in the Buriram Province. She speaks English, Thai, Japanese, and Korean. Here’s a fun fact: Lisa was the first non-ethnical Korean trainee to not only join YG Entertainment but also to make their debut.

Which K pop group has the ugliest lightstick?

Up until their regroup two years ago, B1A4 had what many fans called the “ugliest” lightstick in all of K-Pop. While it’s not necessarily ugly, it is most definitely unique. Lovingly named “Bbyeongie,” the lightstick resembles something that might feature in a Tim Burton film.

What does Nachimbong mean?

Its name is a play on the Korean word for “compass” (나침반 nachimban) and the word “rod” (봉 bong).

Will K-pop groups without Korean members continue to spread?

Many K-pop bands including Blackpink have non-Korean members. Still, Lee and Ahn agreed that K-pop groups without any Korean members would continue to spread across the world. “We will see similar groups as K-pop management companies – which are known for their flexibility – keep expanding,” Ahn said.

How long do K-pop groups stay with their label?

In the K-Pop industry, it’s fairly standard for a group to create a contract with their company that has the members commit to a 7-year-long career with their label. While the length of time does vary and there have been plenty of cases of members leaving before their contract is up, this is one of the most common situations when a group debuts.

Are there more non-Asian idols in K-pop than you realize?

There are likely more of them than you realize. In the entire history of K-Pop, there might be more non-Asian idols that have been in the industry than you’re aware of.

How many K-pop groups have renewed contracts without losing any members?

And when you look at the statistics into how many K-Pop groups that debuted between 1996 and now — about 350 in total — have renewed their contracts without losing any members, it’s understandable why this is a nerve-wracking time for fans.