The bond between K-pop idols and fans can be defined as a connection,
chemistry, and relationship. It's something that we can't describe or explain in words unless you are in
the fandom(s) and experienced it by yourself.
It is no doubt that fans are one of the main reasons
behind the success of every artist. At the same time, artists are also the
primary motivation and inspiration to their fans. The best example we heard of is how idol's music and videos helped fans get through their hard times in life. Not only that, some fans even manage to find out what they
want to do in life (career path, setting goals) and uncover their talents and skills (dancing, designing, translating, photography). ps: you might not able to relate if you're not a fan.
EXO-L brought billboard ad space to celebrate Chanyeol's birthday
Photo Source: Forbes
There are various ways for fans to prove and express their undying love to the idols. You often see fans buying albums, merchandises and also attending fan meetings or concerts. Some fans will join the fan club and purchase billboard ad space to promote their idol's new music release or even celebrate their birthdays.
In return to the love that they received from the fans, idols will have world tours and often interact with fans through fan cafes or through live streaming on social media or VLive. They will also release behind-the-scene videos to let fans get closer and feel connected with them. Some groups will also produce songs that dedicate to the fans, and these songs are called the 'fan song'. We personally think
it is a lovely way to reciprocate the love and perhaps the best way to thank the fans, aside from the above.
Check out the songs produced by the artists, dedicated to the fans:
PS: We might have missed some of the songs! Let us know in the
comment box below so that we can add them to the list.
AleXa
IN2IT, DREAMCATCHER & AleXa Teach You How to Stay Safe Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Friday, June 05, 2020
IN2IT, DREAMCATCHER and soloist AleXa teamed up for Millenasia Project and released 'Be The Future' music video. This collaboration is brought to you by Millenasia in partnership with Varkey Founder, a member of UNESCO's Global Education Coalition that focuses on improving education across the world.
The music video provides tips on staying safe at the same time inspiring students to keep up their studies despite being affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
IN2IT's YeonTae said "My third-grade teacher taught me that at the very least we should all try to make a difference with our lives. Now that we are suffering by COVID-19, I can make a difference by staying at home and caring for my parents. I hope young people everywhere are able to withstand these difficult times and make a conscious choice to protect their friends and family by following prevention rules."
Dreamcatcher's SuA said: "These are difficult times, but I hope everyone will keep their spirits up and I hope our energy in the music video will give you strength."
AleXa said "Being able to collaborate with such amazing seniors like Dreamcatcher and IN2IT made this project super fun! We strongly hope that this song and its message of health catches young people’s attention and helps encourage safety standards, globally."
IN2IT, Dreamcatcher, and Alexa in a joint statement said: "We urge the world to unite and support 1.5 billion learners who have been affected by school and university closures as a result of COVID-19. Amidst this crisis, the world has discovered new reserves of creativity, compassion and resolve. We must ensure that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on education actually strengthens, rather than weakens, our resolve to fulfil every child's right to a good education.”
Watch 'Be The Future' Music Video:
"Be The Future" is available now through Millenasia's YouTube channel, and on Apple
Music, Spotify, Melon, Anghami, Boomplay, and 25 music platforms around the world. For
further information on this significant project, visit
millenasiaproject.com.
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
KfoodSGunited Nationwide Event for Korean Food Lovers
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Following the first K-Pop Online Fest held recently to encourage staying active at home, the newest K-Food initiative will continue to keep up the hype, inviting both Korean food lovers and cooking enthusiasts to share their love for Korean cuisine through the K-Food Challenge. In addition to sharing love with Korean cuisine, the challenge will be a great way to strengthen family bond, while supporting the Korean food-related service providers in Singapore.
In partnership with the Korean Food and Beverage Association in Singapore (KFBS) and Majulah Movement, a donation platform for healthcare staff and migrant workers, the Korean Embassy will be donating SGD 5,000 worth of Korean meal boxes to support healthcare workers in Sengkang General Hospital.
Mr. Ahn Young-jip, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea added, “Koreans have maintained a tradition to share food with families, friends, and neighbors after ceremonies or rituals, strengthening solidarity spirit. I hope to share the spirit with everyone through K-Food Online Festival. I also would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude towards Singaporeans' love for Korean cuisine and deliver a humble token of appreciation to the medical front-liners, who are the true heroes of the global pandemic. Korea will fight alongside with Singapore, and we can overcome this crisis together.”
Simply record a video of yourself cooking or tasting your favourite Korean dishes, and post the video online with a hashtag #KfoodSGunited. You may stand a chance to walk away with attractive vouchers from local Korean marts and restaurants, worth SGD 5,000 in combined value.
How to Participate?
There are two categories:
1. K-Cooking Challenge 2. K-Food Challenge
Steps to Submit your Entry:
1. Record a video of yourself cooking or tasting your favourite Korean dishes or doing any Korean food-related challenges (Video should be less than 1 minute)
2. In the video, it must include the shout-out “KfoodSGunited”
3. Follow @KfoodSGunited on Instagram and/or Facebook
4. Post the video* onto your Instagram and/or Facebook (Maximum 3 video entries) (*Note: Please set your shared post or Instagram account to public so that your entry will be viewable)
5. In your post’s caption, include the hashtag #KfoodSGunited and tag us at @KfoodSGunited along with 2 fellow K-Food lovers
(BONUS: For a higher chance to win, tell us why you love Korean food and/or include a short description on the Korean food featured in your video)
Event Rules
• Participants who fail to abide by laws, social distancing and circuit breaker measurements imposed by the Singapore government will be disqualified.
•For those who are below 18 years old, supervision of parents and/or legal guardians are required.
• All entries can be submitted from 27 May 2020, 00:00 hours to 14 June 2020, 23:59 hours (GMT+8) (both dates inclusive, the “Event Period”).
Winners will be announced by the end of June 2020.
For more information on the event, please go to KfoodSGunited facebook page
JOOX kicked off their K-Pop Express with the launch of IDOL STATION and I-LAND. IDOL STATION will feature special performances from SEVENTEEN, NU'EST, ONF and VERIVERY. Fans can see their lives behind the scenes and also interact with the idols through live real-time chat and special celebrations. Apart from that, the idol groups will showcase their music and live performances at the show that airs on every Tuesday, 8.30PM.
I-LAND, on the other hand, is a reality show under CJ ENM and Big Hit Entertainment's joint venture 'BELIFT Lab Incorporations'. The program will combine CJ ENM's content production capabilities and Big Hit Entertainment's artist producing know-how, showing the process of participants competing against each other and how they being trained to become the next generation K-pop artists. Rain and Zico would be participating as producers, while actor Nam Goong Min will be the show's storyteller and Bang Si Hyuk will be the general producer.
Rain and Zico's Producer Interview
Idol Station Programme Schedule
*Available on JOOX, Every Tuesday, 8.30PM
| Artist | Date |
| SEVENTEEN | 2/6 (featuring THE8)*, 16/6 (featuring JUN) |
| NU'EST | 9/6*, 14/7* |
| ONF | 23/6, 30/6, 7/7, 21/7* |
| VERIVERY | 28/7, 4/8, 11/8, 18/8* |
* Live chat session comes with instant subtitles in English and Simplified Chinese
I-LAND Programme Schedule
*Available on JOOX, Every Friday, 10PM
| Show Date | Part 1: 26 June - 31 July 2020 (6 Episode) Part 2: 14 August - 18 September 2020 (6 Episode) |
Mark your calender and meet your favourite K-Pop idols on JOOX.
