By Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Research Scholar, Longwood University Formed in 1997 by SM Entertainment, S.E.S debuted the same year as Baby V.O.X, Jinusean and Sechs Kies and became the first successful female group in the Hallyu K-pop era. Arriving on the burgeoning K-pop scene in the wake of H.O.T’s success, S.E.S represents the beginning of…
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Infinite: Nothing’s Over
by Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Research Scholar of Cultural Studies Longwood University Infinite debuted in 2010, the same year as CN Blue, Teen Top and ZE:A. The group is known for their synchronized and complex choreography, Dong-woo wants the group to be known for its music as well: “Although ‘Come Back Again’ is an old song,…
Wonder Girls: Nobody for Anybody
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Wonder Girls debuted in 2007, the same year as Girls’ Generation, 8eight, Kara, T-Max, FT Island and Supernova. The group often makes the list of major female K-pop groups, along with 2NE1, S.E.S and Girls’ Generation. Wonder Girls is credited with spearheading K-pop in the United…
Shinhwa: Perfect Men
Crystal S. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor of English, Longwood University Shinhwa debut in 1998, the same year as 1TYM, 4MEN and Fin.K.L. The group is best known for being the oldest K-pop group that has maintained its original lineup, paving the way for longevity for other K-pop “idol” groups. Not only is the group one of…
KPK: Kpop Kollective 