It’s been nearly seven years since the release of NU’EST’s first full album. That’s the length of the typical idol group contract, and it’s stunning to consider the journey the …
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Since 2016, NU’EST’s title tracks have been emblematic of what I would call the Pledis Entertainment “house sound.” Each one was co-composed by the agency’s own producer Bumzu, and adhered …
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It goes without saying that NU’EST’s career has been anything but typical. Their phoenix from the ashes story is the stuff of K-pop legends, and it all culminates today with …
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A list of male idols that gay Koreans on Twitter are most interested in is making the rounds and I knew this was prime content for Asian Junkie readers. The …
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Many of the ‘Produce 101‘-spawned project groups have thrilled in fits and starts, but the series’ most enduring legacy will likely be NU’EST W (and eventually NU’EST as a whole). …
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Sunmi‘s tanned backup dancer that ironically made everybody thirsty at the ‘2018 Waterbomb Festival‘ is named Cha Hyunseung. A post shared by 차현승??(Cha HyunSeung) (@502bright) on Aug 21, 2017 at …
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Last year in June, Baekho of NU’EST was accused of molesting a girl on a bus ride back home from cram school eight years ago in 2009. Netizens pointed out inconsistencies in the accusation and Pledis Entertainment …
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2017 MAMA in Japan opened the night in the best way possible, with a medley of BoA hits that featured TWICE, SEVENTEEN, and Minhyun of NU’EST and WANNA ONE. The …
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As a change of pace, here’s a nice story about K-pop fandom for once. Of course it doesn’t start out so nice, as Indonesian NU’EST fans were scammed out of …
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Back in June, Baekho of NU’EST was accused of molesting a girl on a bus ride back home from cram school eight years ago in 2009. Netizens then pointed out …
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