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에프엑스
- Name:
f(x) - Aliases:
- fx
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에프엑스 - Fandom:
- MeU
- Debuted On:
- Aug 31, 2009
- Generation:
- Gen 2 | 2004 - 2011
- Composition:
- Female
- Category:
- Standard Group
- Origin:
South Korea- Last Comeback:
- May 12, 2026
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![[COVER STORY] Kids on stage: How young is too young to debut in K-pop?](https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/10/19/2debdc90-b329-4dbb-845e-be4dfe653ade.jpeg)
[COVER STORY] Kids on stage: How young is too young to debut in K-pop?
A2O LITE debuted with three 13-year-old members — Ayune, Oa and Aijing — and their single "Neon" quickly reached Melon’s Top 100, reigniting debate over whether Korea’s protections for child performers are sufficient for idols who debut before finishing middle school
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A2O Lite’s strong start tests whether Lee Soo-man’s K-pop formula still works
A2O Lite’s debut single “Neon” reached No. 1 on Melon within about 29 hours, fueling debate over whether founder-producer Lee Soo-man’s vocal-forward K-pop formula — aided by collaborators like Yoo Young-jin and Sunny — can reshape current trends after his return with A2O Entertainment
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A2O groups debut with young, multinational lineup and old-school K-pop formula
A2O Lite’s debut single “Neon” shot to No. 1 on Melon’s Top 100 the day after release as producer Lee Soo-man launched two new acts—9-member A2O Lite and 15-member A2O Soul—together totaling 24 multinational members with an average age of 15
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A2O Lite tops Melon faster than NewJeans
A2O Lite’s debut single "Neon" hit No. 1 on Melon’s Top 100 just 29 hours after release — faster than NewJeans’ record — though the song slipped from the top spot within hours, prompting questions about how much of the surge was driven by Lee Soo-man–led buzz
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7 years since Sulli's death: From child actor to f(x) and 'Dear Jinri'
Seven years after Sulli (Choi Jin-ri) was found dead on Oct. 14, 2019, fans continue to remember her career from child actor to f(x) member and solo artist, and her 2023 posthumous project Persona: Sulli (including the documentary Dear Jinri)
Idols & groups mentionedStars Rock The Blue Carpet At 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer
Hosts Sungchan (RIIZE), Ian (Hearts2Hearts), and Sion (NCT WISH) led the blue-carpet arrivals for the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer, which features performances from artists including ZEROBASEONE, NCT’s Ten and Taeyong, Stray Kids, Red Velvet, BABYMONSTER, SEVENTEEN’s Dino, ATEEZ, BIBI, and Yena
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How NewJeans stole the London underground
The Korea Times explores how NewJeans' producers and collaborators (notably Erika De Casier and 250) infused London garage, jungle and drum-and-bass influences into the group's sound and visuals, helping them stand out while sparking discussion about cultural borrowing
Idols & groups mentioned+3 more11 C-Dramas Starring Actors With K-Pop Roots
Soompi highlights 11 Chinese dramas starring performers with K-pop roots, featuring names such as Wang Yibo (UNIQ), Jun (SEVENTEEN), Victoria Song (f(x)), Lay (EXO), Luhan, Zhou Jie Qiong (I.O.I/PRISTIN), WinWin (NCT), Cheng Xiao (WJSN), Yan An (PENTAGON), and Lai Kuanlin (Wanna One)
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Hearts2Hearts returns with summer-themed 'Lemon Tang'
SM's rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts dropped their second EP Lemon Tang, a six-track summer-themed release led by the dance-pop title song; members (Jiwoo, Yuha, A-na, Juun) highlighted the group's bright chemistry and the Okinawa-shot MV underscores the single's sunlit visuals
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Hearts2Hearts projects full summer energy with new release 'Lemon Tang'
SM Entertainment rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts dropped their summer mini-album 'Lemon Tang,' following February single 'RUDE!' and featuring tracks like 'The Chase,' 'STYLE' and 'FOCUS.' Member Stella expressed gratitude for the strong response to 'RUDE!'
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