First Idols

[@Lynnneee]

People saying that YG and SM are no longer part of the Big3 should watch this. Like SM and YG literally are the pillars of kpop

[@visualbeauty3427]

I'm worried that disband the very is scary.

[@unknown3079]

the original reason they're called the big 3 is because how big their influence are when the internet is not even a thing not because of the album sales or whatever they gonna say, and new stans just add _that_ company because of how big they are now ._.

[@justarandommoa08]

"I think the rivalry was started by the media. From our perspective, we were leading this culture together." This is exactly what all fans that start and participate in fanwars need to hear.

[@elliotkang9170]

SM set the standard for kpop and still is the company who never fears to introduce new style of music. The structure of their songs are just crazy mad they are not afraid of how the mass will take it, they always prioritize the quality.

[@bearyunho5673]

Well said 😭🤚

[@AnhNguyen-ge4wg]

Even using people blood to become merchandise lmfao?

[@blueeecolor3376]

Fact

[@cutenessoverload96432]

thats why sm groups are the best ones. or why every agency always copy their formula

[@Smoses_senpai]

yeah also with aespa if you ignore K/DA they are the first girlgroup to ai/virtual counterparts

[@hatakekakaheng]

how Lee Sooman brain works is beyond this world. Im always amazed with him. how he created a concept for his every artist, being the pillar and the creator of Kpop is so incredible.

[@demiingtipi7968]

@@prunelle9068 it was not a slave contract though it was a contract to keep their image clean. For an instance, the rules is not to date anyone. Meaning they're not allowed to date because fan would be upset and they would throw hate at the idols. And you know what kind of fans K-pop has - crazy, obsessive and they like to call their idols their "oppas".And because of this sm had to create this kind of contract. Not all K-pop company works like that though. Jyp also have dating bans but just for three years in the start of idols career. But recently sm have changed tho, Chen from exo is married and already have a daughter but sm made it clear that Chen will always remain and always be a part of exo.chen will work in exo.

[@khennylabanero7085]

Agree

[@khennylabanero7085]

@@demiingtipi7968 Very Well Said 💕

[@iLoveYangYosoeb]

@@prunelle9068 fool

[@masdimas6707]

kpop isn't just about your bias. all Korean people contribute to advancing kpop, all the artists are also working hard. for kpop fandom, it is better if we respect each other's artists and fans, stop the fandom wars.

[@aldousorwell3807]

Especially since NONE of them seem to possess any actual discernable talent. .....It's kind of like arguing over who has the best tasting turd.

[@lettuce258]

Wdym all korean people contribute to advancing kpop? Are you dense? Korean people exist without relation to kpop. You people are lost.

[@ThePeacePlant]

@@lettuce258 lol

[@strutonair6676]

@Mason *kpop is lame to you

[@redvltisthewayog.visual9079]

I truly honestly want kpop stans especially the ones from Twitter to watch this series because everyone is getting too comfortable with looking down on older groups when they are the ones who started this whole thing

[@nomnom7563]

so true

[@sipainkita1272]

True true

[@dowdydiva]

Yes!

[@meraflor8914]

how I really wish

[@maejee8189]

True

[@escarezrocelynasi8]

You can't really deny the fact that most of the Kpop group who is known for being a legendary group were from SM entertainment. Also, SM entertainment is the first one to introduced Kpop industry in different countries and created the word Hallyu or Korean wave.

[@exoligot7432]

We can't deny the fact that SM is the one who created the new Kpop

[@escarezrocelynasi8]

@@exoligot7432 true. period.

[@thisissneha_]

Wow are you sure?? Ask the world about korean wave and they will give you different answer

[@escarezrocelynasi8]

@@thisissneha_ hun, try watching it again and please watch it carefully and tell me who started it and where company they are from 😊 Anyway, you can ask them yourself.

[@xerath8873]

@@thisissneha_ shutup casual fan, don’t you know that Super Junior holds the title Hallyu King

[@brack96706]

No but the DNA necklaces really threw me, that is insane.

[@lb-pc5pf]

No joke, that was creepy

[@jacquelinemunoz800]

Ikr? I think that's why some fans started to have weird behaviors and ended up turning into saseangs

[@Pitzuuuuuh]

If you watched Reply 1997, you wouldn't find it insane although it wasn't a necklace.

[@lb-pc5pf]

@@Pitzuuuuuh I watched Reply 1997 and although the fangirl attitude exhibited didn't throw me off, it was only cos at that time, I didn't know of the culture and the harm that weird behaviors can lead to. The fans there were literally sleeping outside the idols (Tony?) house and waiting for him to come out. We've come a long way from that time but obsessive fan behaviors have not lessened, and even became worse.

[@Pitzuuuuuh]

I hope this toxic side of fan culture will be altered.

[@exovelvet_nct757]

Seo Taji & Boys are one of the inspiration in making KPOP SM ENTERTAINMENT literally build the industry and the kpop system.

[@thay_th]

That's why SM will never leave Big3. All three companies had an impact on kpop

[@flod66]

Jt w4 a

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

It’s big 4 now. And SM ain’t even a blue chipped company anymore

[@lalisathequeenyep2386]

@@gwenmloveskpopandmore wtf is big 4 ?? It's big 3

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@lalisathequeenyep2386 FYI now it’s big 4 now because Hybe is leading and now Sm abs YG ain’t big blue chip companies anymore

[@krsme.5001]

@@gwenmloveskpopandmore they haven't even produced more than 5 groups. it's only bts. wait until hybe produces more. it's still big 3

[@poppipipirara]

I'm here for H.O.T, the first KPop idol group, the living legend that is still relevant until now. I love this line: "Without H.O.T, there wouldn't be KPop like this." 💛💙❤💚🧡

[@misSabiha]

True I agree

[@poppipipirara]

@Wagie Wojak at least you know now 😅 H.O.T debuted in 1996, disbanded in 2001, reunited in the form of sold out concerts in 2018 and 2019. They said themselves that they had no seniors whom they can asked about idol life when they disbanded.

[@doubleyu_wendy]

Did they disbanded? thought SM doesn't disband their artists

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@doubleyu_wendy they’re just not active

[@MrLuckyAndrew]

As they said, “we are the future!” Of K-pop

[@leesora7696]

Yes, H.O.T paved the way for idol group

[@바보Queen]

New Kids on the Block did lol

[@shimi3004]

@@바보Queen New kids on the block is not Kpop though

[@바보Queen]

@@shimi3004 twas a joke

[@shimi3004]

@@바보Queen oh ok. Sorry.🖐️

[@peekakuchu6878]

They just said new kids on the block lol

[@monicapaeklucky]

I’m 45 now and this brings back so many memories of my youth listening to all these groups back in the day here in LA , kpop was only known to Koreans within our communities and now kpop has broken so many barriers and come so far it’s amazing!

[@jemjempoof]

I discovered H.O.T too late back in 2001, just when they broke up. But they introduced me to Korea and here I am. It was such a small thing but that's the power of music. I've been in Korea over 13 years, now I'm married with kids, been a fan of them for now 20 years. Time flies! But this group who got me interested in Korea basically steered me on my whole life path. I'm forever grateful!

[@rashmichoudhary7128]

And I wasn't even born back then sjsjsjs

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@rashmichoudhary7128 yep. For many Indians BTS is introducing kpop since India is still very new to kpop

[@meraflor8914]

I guess its safe to say, "Thank you, Seo Taiji & Boys"

[@rosseth88]

Thanks to all the first idols for bring us EXO- superM - Super Junior - Girls generation- Red velvet- NCT

[@tiff-anypaper3375]

They are not even first idols

[@xerath8873]

@@tiff-anypaper3375 stay being pressed HAHAHA

[@tiff-anypaper3375]

@@xerath8873mf use your common sense there 2nd and 3rd Generation idols🤡🤷‍♀️🙄

[@xerath8873]

@@tiff-anypaper3375 read the comment again

[@xerath8873]

@@tiff-anypaper3375 they’re *

[@Marie-sh8ed]

Wow. This documentary literally explained who are the people/artists/idols who just not paved but shaped the way for kpop of this generation.

[@KBVRdjFEVA]

I'm beyond ecstatic to see H.O.T. get the spotlight they deserve. I definitely felt sadness when Tony said people didn't view them as musicians. I will admit that it's difficult to see all the hard work idols, celebrities and others in the entertainment industry makes, not counting their sacrifices. It's very enlightening to hear it spoken from a first person perspective and I have a much greater appreciation so thank you to Tony and this series!

[@meraflor8914]

SM and YG leading the industry, Big 3 things.💆‍♀️💆‍♀️

[@exoligot7432]

Big3 isn't about how much money you make these days or how much is their net worth. Big 3 are Big 3 and that can't change. They have so many history & impact.

[@just_hadar]

So SM first group got famous for music YG group got famous for hip hop And JYP first group got famous for babysitting Seems legit👍

[@thezplayer3002]

They were technically sidus first group because JYP was just their producer, the babysitting show was in 2000 and their management was moved to JYPE in 2004 after their contract with sidus ended

[@jess679.]

???

[@yujinmyahjjang8822]

Correction, SM first group got famous for music YG group got famous for hip hop And JYP first group got famous for its idols personality

[@QQ-uw2jb]

Along with music sm also got famous for visuals and costumes which also seems legit

[@crystabeya]

Companies personalities in a nutshell lol

[@yangli.ponders]

We can't discuss K-POP without H.O.T. and S.E.S. Growing up in the late 90s, HOT and SES WERE K-POP. White Balloons Forever! No group can outlive these legends and fairies.

[@MrLuckyAndrew]

You pretty much summed up the two group that made up my teenage years. But let’s not forget FinKL Baby VOX and Shinhwa!

[@rashmichoudhary7128]

SM - started with H.O.T YG - started with 1TYM JYP - started with baby sitting

[@rashmichoudhary7128]

@rarity r/woooosh 🙂

[@sundaystory9185]

JYP is their mentor but JYPE is not their first company, it's SidusHQ

[@power279]

@a dog named miki みき no.. that baby sitting shows open the world for the idols to be in reality shows as we see todays

[@dhsaids]

Jinusean was first YG successful band not 1TYM

[@K-pop_in_the_Garden]

@@dhsaids I was in love with their cover version of Bee Gee's "How Deep Is Your Love" back in 2000 - had to check their older stuff out and was blown away by "Mal Hae Jo"... truly a masterpiece!

[@Arjun31010]

if they interviewed Kim Heechul, he tells the total history of kpop. he's the living dictionary of kpop 😂

[@pinkgangsta6157]

😂

[@toshik.s.1938]

😂😂😂😂 he knows too much they might have to edit his part lmao I love heechul though

[@Zuzuki_Feral]

Wow SM really did start it all with HOT and SES

[@biancalee9340]

New kpop stans should watch this series!!! A lot of them are so quick to degrade older kpop idols and groups without knowing their full story. Some only look and watch what they wanna see and hear but quick to look down at others.

[@aceulgiii]

This should be free so that all of kpop stans will know the origins of Korean Pop Culture

[@laraelf315]

I think the release is every 2 weeks

[@DistanTThunder2]

Quite frankly, I'm happy that it's behind a paywall.

[@Rachlemm]

It is free.

[@laraelf315]

@@Rachlemmit wasnt at first it was under premium weeks ago

[@jocelynv3342]

I've never felt so glad to have KZbin Premium

[@eb5702]

Same

[@dddddeeeeebbbbb]

saaaamee 😆

[@owoowo9684]

Me applying for a trial: 👁👄👁

[@paul-bl2bp]

Same ahaha

[@laurisra96]

SAME LOL

[@stellamarie612]

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS DOCUMENTARY SERIES!!! ❤️❤️❤️ People need to know the history of this beautiful genre we call kpop!! It's not just music but a reflection of a country's experience and culture. 🙏🏼

[@ikonhome4894]

When DARA said 2009 was the golden era of kpop idols, i couldn't agree more. i mean who doesn't??? back to the days when fanwars isn't thing. just purely enjoying the music 🤧

[@caratmoo6525]

true but im pretty sure that year started the wildest fanwar: SONES vs BLACKJACKS

[@Elfnctzen3]

still have fanwars but back then we just focus to support our idols not say something bad to others idols

[@elfinneocity590]

I'm from that era. But fanwars is also a thing that time. I remembered the fans of TVXQ, SJ, SS501 did one of the big fanwars back then and i'm an ELF. Fanwars is the part of kpop culture since the first idols. You can't deny it.

[@valerie9683]

Fanwars existed even before then: HOT vs Sechskies fans

[@nana4917]

this video makes me realize that SM is SM. definitely one of big 3 ent

[@권승리-s2c]

25년째 H.O.T.는 제 유일한 가수예요 너무 자랑스런 내가수! SBS아케이브 좀 아쉬웠는데 이런 기획 내주셔서 감사합니다! 사랑해요 H.O.T.♥

[@yeolmaedalhaneul8966]

영원해요 H.O.T. 전 안승호(님)이 행복했음 좋겠네요(제행복찾기도힘든상황이지만) 그행복에 알콜이 조금만있었음하구요

[@watermelon3263]

I'm a sechskies fan but I entered the video because I saw Tony, I really like h.o.t songs, I'm happy to see more people knowing the beginning of kpop. Older groups/artist really deserve more respect.

[@luneta3081]

Could've mentioned that the whole idea of having this formulated training system that goes beyond musicians and even the term itself "idol" came from Japan. To me, Kpop joined the best of Japanese idol system and western music, and added Korea's own flavor to the mix

[@thenorthstars2210]

Glad they are finally getting the recognition they deserve. It is way overdue. They started it all. No BTS, BP Twice and others without them.

[@palajohnsophia8600]

So true hot and ses the best

[@foblymobly]

my KZbin premium is finally worth it!

[@rheaismail4165]

Ikr

[@BighaniBahandi]

omg

[@thrynx]

SM created the first idol groups but YG himself is one of the first idols.

[@xerath8873]

YG isn’t an idol he was a hiphop artist

[@xerath8873]

As said in this documentary

[@maxd9289]

SM paved the way. You can't change my mind.

[@thisissneha_]

No one can change what you don't have !💀😂😂

[@varshini555]

@@thisissneha_ you're making yourself look like a bitter btspopper lmao

[@prysamorim]

No lol

[@demiingtipi7968]

@@thisissneha_ 😂😂😂 just because you're bts fan doesn't mean you should ignore older generations of K-pop artists. Without them, bts wouldn't exist. Sm created hallyu wave first and not bts.

[@floweroutset]

@@demiingtipi7968 and you shouldnt ignore the ones who invented music. without them, sm wouldnt exist.

[@magyar997]

I enjoyed this episode, it made me nostalgic. I started listening to Kpop in 1999 and loved groups like SES, Shinhwa, Sechskies, FinKL, Baby VOX, 1TYM, DJ DOC and duos like As One, Jinusean, and Fly to the Sky. I listened to a lot of soloists too. I used to buy so many Kpop albums each month back then.

[@magyar997]

Hearing Kangta and Tony being amazed that Chinese fans knew them and their songs in 2000, I want to tell them even outside of Asia there were those of us who listened to their songs and watched their MVs. I still like late 90s-early 2000s Kpop songs to this day.

[@WhisperzVerse]

I'm crying. thank you for this! i miss H.O.T. so much!

[@delphium]

What timing! I just finished watching the drama 「Reply 1997」 where the main character is an obsessed H.O.T. fangirl (debut role for Apink’s Eunji)

[@riya_pooja_shriprasad]

Finally my yt premium is of use😭❤ these 1st Gen idols are the real people who paved the way for korean new music wave...let's never disregard their efforts and success please😇

[@dreamies7057]

Every companies started from small, but people always forgot that SM started from small. 'The Big 3' did not just shot to stardom in one day. They work hard every day to come to what they have now. No one starts from big🙂They walk before they could run, they started from one idol till many. Please remember that.

[@miemieo]

Watching the Warrior's Descendants performance by H.O.T reminded me of Oneus and how they chose H.O.T for the Legendary Kings performance for Road to kingdom... Yea, H.O.T is the K-Pop idol blueprint and I love Oneus' for reminding everyone that 💕

[@user-gj3ph7zd5x]

I watched H.O.T’s comeback performance back in 2018 and i felt like i stanned them since 1996 even tho i started to stan in 2017..... i love them and everyone who hasn’t listened to them should try. Same for S.E.S!

[@Jungseongeun]

Jang woo hyuck, who membered of H.O.T. he's still perfect dancer and trying to learn the new trend's of this age. He released his solo single album on last year. He's still AMAZING. Legend is still alive.

[@melachan5289]

Yes YG has it's own IDENTITY and that's what I love about them

[@nunyaluv8193]

LOOOOOL

[@KIMNAMJ1N]

SO YALL ARE JUST GONNA IGNORE THE DNA NECKLACE WITH BLOOD AND HAIR???/?/?:?:??:?:?:?:?::?:?:!:!;!;

[@BEHNR]

Thats so scary!! Wtf was going on

[@waeng313]

exactly that is so fcking creepy

[@hiyukie]

They just used blood and hair to extract DNA and put the DNA code into the necklace, not the real one

[@exoligot7432]

You believe everything negative about SM. Who will sell real blood?? That's unhygienic & unhealthy.

[@ardentthoughts9750]

they did not put blood and hair in the necklace ew.

[@tv2461]

HOT는 인정!!!!!!!!!!

[@쿠쿠-t7b]

ㄹㅇㅋㅋ

[@nothing0506]

얘는 유튜브만 엄청 보나보네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ별의 별 영상에 댓글 다있어 ㅋㅋ

[@jaydenl1736]

유튜브 프리미엄 있으면 개추ㅋㅋ

[@김새미-o5y]

@@jjlee5629 ㅎㅎ 개그맨 김대범씨네요!!! ㅎㅎ 유튜브에서 만나니까 반가워요~~ ^^

[@insentinal3211]

Ok

[@teng9556]

the history of kpop is SO interesting. I wrote a 12-page research paper about a lot of the stuff this doc covers in college a few years ago!!! it was the most fun I've ever had writing a paper!!!

[@milkywei5404]

As a little girl at that year, H.O.T and their songs brought me joy, dream and hope. I cried a lot when they are disband...

[@Bev_van_goth]

H.O.T and 1TYM is forever my kpop bands. Pioneers of their time.

[@bluemoon6300]

You could have included the Advent of techno music lead by artists like Lee Junghyun, Koyotae, Clon, etc. Techno became so popular that there were so many hybrids in Korea at that time like Latin-techno, and even techno trot. From 1990- 2000 there was also a huge number of mixed/ co-ed groups (Two Twoo, Roo'ra, Turtles, Young Turks Club, etc), which is not as common now.

[@purplemanatee]

2009 really was the golden year, there are so many iconic songs that were released that year. SM's impact on the entire industry can't be understated, they all but built the concept of idols.

[@davidtan2852]

So basically Baby Diaries is the pioneer of reality shows in Korea. I bet Jaemin would feel proud that he is involve and felt embarrassed at the same time hahahaha. And Joon Park the born natural comedian.

[@sher2513]

joon park is a legend tbh

[@P.k.c781]

I grew up with H.O.T in the late 90s. Cassettes on my Walkman. So glad I have YT premium.

[@aripinidam8817]

Leryui

[@kmzai24]

I just buy YT premium just to watch this. And I will never regret. Proud SM stan since 2007

[@princessleai]

ooh I love that they go in-depth about H.O.T and g.o.d. 's career and again learning some thing I didn't know about ^^

[@stuyvesanth.189]

Much respect to you for having an open mind and wanting to learn more!

[@adhityachandraputera8338]

Not all Kpop idol is an artist, they are a performer From song, dance, concept and what they said is controlled by their agencies. Only few of them can make and perform they own ART

[@cleoz_]

But we should respect them as they are whether they are an idol, performer or artists. They worked hard for it and they definitely do have talent in many ways.

[@misSabiha]

The one who easily put another company to make big 4 or something really needs to understand these KPOP culture first It's really this deep, deeper than newbies comprehension level.

[@meraflor8914]

How I really wish, 4th gen fans (at the very least) are able to watch these series. Like, if you know what I mean.

[@visualbeauty3427]

Mmm

[@rodrigb]

I am loving it because there are details that I had no idea. For example, I thought that until the mid-00's there were no idols and it was not like that both H.O.T and S.E.S could be considered in their own country like the Backstreet Boys and Destiny's Child or the Spice Girls. Without them, all the groups that came after couldn't be considered idols

[@バレンズエラメアリーグレース]

H.O.T.'s Candy was such a jam.

[@waterfall6782001]

It was interesting seeing the roots of idol culture in this episode in particular, like the fandoms with different balloons, the reality tv to show the "real side" of idols, etc.

[@hatakekakaheng]

these days I really want to born earlier and bein another one of white angels who support H.O.T with my craziness. its hurt for me how I stan them since last year:(

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Never too late to stan them.

[@bearyunho5673]

if I’m being honest I don’t think there will ever be anything as legendary as like the first gen idol groups

[@midnightfury4584]

I’m mad they didn’t showcase Shinhwa. They’re the BSB of Kpop in terms of longevity. They stayed together through thick and thin.

[@rianaZeinF]

This segmen is about the 1st. 1st boy idol group, 1st girl idol group, 1st rivalary of idol groups, 1st hip hop idol group and 1st RnB idol group. Shinwa is the 2nd SM's boy group after H.O.T

[@snowminL485]

Tony-nim is soooo true, media always starts fanwar and some immature ones fall for it and continues creating fanwar, comparing groups...

[@e4k]

All the KPOP fans should watch this episode!

[@junkyutreasure2228]

This is something that reminds us that the 1st gen started the craze of kpop.

[@cnbal8364]

Dude, YG brought hiphop in the forefront of Korean pop music. 1TYM is so legendary-Teddy is still making music for YG groups until now. I remember falling in love with Kpop because of YG artists; theyre so different from other idols.

[@visualbeauty3427]

What song you like?

[@ma.gloriatrinidadarafol1969]

when YG came, I said to myself " oh my gaaddd, Its starting" VIP stand here hehehe

[@dddddeeeeebbbbb]

Interesting 😍 actually I just got to know kpop last year, and I feel very grateful to be able to know more about the roots of kpop itself

[@staceymorales3091]

I am getting CHILLLLSSSSSS watching this. I'm writing a research paper on how KPOP has revolutionized fan engagement and this is a gold mine of information

[@thisaintme281]

H.O.T TVXQ SUPER JUNIOR F(x) EXO Red Velvet Nct Most sm groups having a representative Yes, sm groups are the blueprints, they are and will always be relevant to the industry *edit: I only listed down the groups that had a representative here in the series*

[@tahubulatgoreng9518]

+S.E.S, Shinhwa, Fly to The Sky,

[@wynn2489]

+ SHINee

[@nabicore]

"from our perspective, we were leading this culture together" If only fans today saw it that way.

[@ohkrlm]

It’s nice seeing everyone in here. I miss Amber after seeing her.

i really love the look of the female idols of that time, its just so pretty how they didn’t need to look pale, the makeup and hair style too

[@wynonna-cc]

1TYM's 1TYM will forever be my favorite 1TYM song 😍

[@SerenaMarron]

I love 1TYM!!

[@wynonna-cc]

Danny and Dara!! 💕 it's really nice seeing Danny again 😊

[@teddybearjelly]

As a Blockhead and a K-popper, this was mind-blowing! the fact that SM incorporated the idea of NKOTB in HOT was a pleasant surprise for me

[@scanspeak00]

A similar phenomenon existed in the USA (Detroit) in the 1960s with Motown. They produced The Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes, The Miracles, and many more using a similar formula of high production, choreography, image and marketing.

[@dhgksl_5004]

I'm waiting for reunion of H.O.T!

[@ocdguyhere3465]

they already did Infinite Challenge: Lunar Episode back in 2019

[@dhgksl_5004]

@@ocdguyhere3465 i was watching that^^ it's so awesome

[@rianaZeinF]

They are already held concert twice after reunion. 2018 in Jamsil Olympic stadium and 2019 in baseball stadium. Too bad we have covid19 since 2020... You can watch the fancam videos of their concert. That was really awesome!

[@nomnom7563]

24:10 Lee Sooman really need to take another photoshoot

[@kimdugong5074]

Yes lmaoo😂😂

[@stephanieylanan5545]

lmao hahahaha

[@carlawrangel7815]

Ok but can we talk about HOW KANGTA LOOKS SO YOUNG.

[@jeffhandley3070]

It’s interesting how Kpop started and where it’s progressed to. One thing has stayed the same Teddy making fire beats.

[@stanshvts1997]

This is the why SM and YG always remain BIG 3 dude they created kpop!!! The kpop we are simping for

[@elisabethhenssler8706]

This is a really well done series!! Thank you, I am learning a lot :)

[@seunghanILY]

AND THIS IS WHY YOU ALL SHOULD ACCEPT THE FACT THAT SM ENTERTAINMENT PAVED THE WAY

[@kooscherries]

Loser

[@abihyuk]

Very true, the rivalry is always made by the media or the fans, the artists all get along very well and coexist because they are related in their work environment

[@joonwoopark148]

KPOP Evolution is something the new kpoppers should watch to know about the start and history of Kpop.

[@maumtrip]

I'm proud that I'm a fan of H.O.T. until now !

[@msprettykawaii950]

I know S.E.S and G O D I watched Arirang from cable channel in the Philippines, I must be really old.

[@andrewc.2952]

How the heck can HOT still look hot and fresh? Wow!

[@TinkletitsMcGee]

I melted when I saw Kangta. So many great memories.

[@andrewc.2952]

Oh my goshhh finally!!! This is what Premium is all about people!!! We want more, KZbin!

[@caratmoo6525]

all this time i didn't care about youtube originals because nothing interests me but now, finally!!! this is like taking a history class and im just happy to see 1st gen get the recognition they deserved, although it woudl've been nice if they interviewed one of the remaining members of sechskies but that's aright, i saw kangta im contented

[@reeselyons4134]

the true meaning of kpop really got lost lately and it’s terrifying to see the extremes people go to for their “idols” there’s a difference between being a stan and going overboard and that line is slowly blurring together

[@madi-eu3hv]

Crazy fans must have existed since the 1st generation era too but they have more limited ways to reach the idols.. Sadly it's easier now for sasaeng or hater to terrorize public figures.

[@reeselyons4134]

@@madi-eu3hv exactly! like the incidents of saesangs sneaking cameras into several idol’s bathrooms or hotels, women walking near them without clothes and the overall invasiveness is horrifying.

[@riddlemehuh]

This puts all the stories the first gen kpop stars tell on talk shows in one place. Awesome. Fan wars will always be the same. Enjoy it stans, just be mindful it's on the internet.

[@thesparks00]

These are literally your idol's idols!!!!

[@Harvey7337]

My first time have youtube premium and i am grateful 😂 The whole world needs to watch this to understands that Kpop is more than a music genre

[@olivepastidio5021]

Yuo tube

[@celesterandolph9386]

The fact that NRG is never mentioned as one of the groups who help start off the first generation of K-Pop makes me so upset. They deserve more recognition

[@visualbeauty3427]

Sorry about it 😭😭😔