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Why do kpop idols use stage names?
Stage names are a fun K-pop tradition where performers go by an alias that adds an extra dimension to how we see them. It’s especially fun when an idol shows different sides of themselves under different names!
Did BTS choose their own stage names?
Besides Jungkook and Jimin, Jin also resorted to using a shortened version of his name, Kim Seok-jin, as his stage name. Meanwhile, Kim Nam-joon chose the stage name RM. Initially, the acronym stood for Rap Monster. However, he later changed it to Real Me.
Why is Taehyung called Tiger?
Baby Lion / Tiger V’s initial fluffy-but-fierce appearance at the beginning of his debut days earned him the nickname Baby Lion (아기사자) first — then soon, he nicknamed himself a Tiger, as he began using the tiger emoji when identifying himself.
Why are K-pop stars not allowed to date?
That pressure seems even more extreme when you find out about the strict rules that K-Pop stars have to follow. K-Pop fans like their idols to be single — and female performers are preferably fully chaste — which is why they’re not allowed to date. According to CNN, “some even having a ‘no dating’ clause in their contracts.”
What is K-pop and why is it so popular?
According to Vox, K-Pop is a “global phenomenon that brings billions of dollars to South Korea each year. Launching its so-called “idols” into superstardom, K-pop allows performers who rise to the top of the highly competitive industry to earn the kind of fame and fortune that most people couldn’t imagine.
Why do K-pop stars do everything for their fans?
Eunice Chang, a production manager who is involved with K-pop events, appearances, and concerts, told CBC News, ” [Idols] will do everything, anything for their fans because that’s the only reason for them to exist.” Chang also noted that K-Pop stars aren’t likely to cause a fuss even when there’s trouble.
Why do K-pop stars have no tattoos?
Part of keeping up the proper look for K-Pop stars means no visible tattoos. Yes, plenty of scene idols have their fair share of body art, but the fact is that they’re supposed to keep the ink under wraps as much as possible (that is unless they fill the role of the rebel in the group).
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