Most Rookie Groups Teeter on the Cusp of Fame, Depending on Their Next Big Hit to Make or Break ‘em. But Not Blackpink. Meet K-pop’s Latest It Girls, and Yg Entertainment’s Best Investment in Seven Years.
It feels all too familiar: girl groups popping up every other day in the cutthroat land of k-pop, with more misses than hits before disappearing into obscurity. at the other end of the spectrum, however, YG entertainment already prepared a master plan for their ‘next generation of 2NE1’ – seven years after thrusting their first female quartet into the limelight.
In true YG fashion, these girls tick plenty of boxes: they follow the good ol’ formula of badass hip-hop, cool attitude and girl crush concept that 2NE1 is known for. only they come with a fresh side of femininity that we don’t usually see in YG groups, which isn’t actually a bad thing. They’re pretty much set for stardom from the get-go, but with the burgeoning success of their sunbaes, how is Yang Hyun Suk’s new flagship act going to follow that up? and considering how they’ve been riding on a train of pre-debut media hype since way back in 2011, it led us to wonder: are they really worth the five-year wait?
Although naysayers might think otherwise, this is BLACKPINK we’re talking about – and these new kids on the block are all set to challenge the impossible. Ahead, we debunk the various headline-hitting issues everybody’s been talking about. And find out what exactly is the big deal about BLACKPINK.
"Aren't They Just The Pretty Version Of 2NE1?"
We Say: Visuals Aren't Everything
This story is from the October 2016 edition of Teenage Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the October 2016 edition of Teenage Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
7 Homegrown Acts That Are Making The Music Scene Move To The Beat Of Their Drums
These seven homegrown acts are making the music scene move to the beat of their drums.
All Grown Up
It seems like just yesterday when we saw the likes of Miley Cyrus, brie larson and more on the small screen, but these teen stars have since blossomed into their own.
Unmasking Jasmine Sokko, The Face Behind Edm's Newest Sensation
How did an enigmatic pop star who never shows her face, become the new face of electronic music in our little red dot? It’s obvious: she lets her music do the talking.
Young Trailblazers Who Are Putting SG On The World Map
What does a filmmaker, a designer and a motion graphics artist have in common? Besides their artistic talents, these young trailblazers are putting singapore on the world map.
Who Run The World? Girls!
Move over, boys’ club. These new-gen queens are ready to claim their it girl crowns.
Living The Hallyu Dream
The road to fame is never an easy one, especially in the cutthroat world of k-pop. We speak to four young singaporean hopefuls who took a shot at stardom and are here to tell the tale.
Something Old, Something New
Translating Classic Literature to the Silver Screen Is No Small Undertaking, but Here’s a List of Modern Adaptations That Their Original Authors Would Approve.
Tech Throwback
We rounded up a series of retro-chic gear to satisfy your vintage geek obsession.
The Year Of Hartono
Started from the Barney, now he’s at the top. Don’t let Nathan Hartono’s whirlwind success fool you – behind his well-deserved spot in the limelight lies more than a decade spent chasing his dream.
Game On
Rising from the Ashes after a three-year Hiatus, Irish rockers two door cinema club are back on track and stronger than ever with a brand new record, Gameshow.
