5 k-pop moments that seem like lies but aren’t

Over the years, K-pop has been responsible for providing some unforgettable moments for fans of Korean pop music around the world. However, the k-pop universe has also had several “random roles”, which to this day provide good laughs for everyone who follows them.

If you’re new, check out five K-pop moments that seem like a lie, but really happened!

1. PSY at Salvador Carnival

In 2013, the soloist PSY visited Brazil and was responsible for an iconic moment. During Salvador’s carnival, the star joined the singer’s electric trio Claudia Leittewhere he performed his hit “Gangnam Style” alongside the Brazilian.

2. VIXX is “kidnapped” in Kazakhstan

In 2018, the member N, from VIXX, revealed on a Korean program that his group was “kidnapped” in Kazakhstan by the daughter of a high-ranking official in the country. According to the idol, the situation happened when they were on a bus heading to the airport. When they got there, the boy group’s manager left before the members, where the door closed unexpectedly and the vehicle started moving.

The star says that, although they were confused, the driver said he needed to take them to a VIP lounge due to boarding problems, making everyone believe the story and get excited about the opportunity to go to an exclusive space. After arriving at the location, their assistants were barred from entering and, when they least expected it, they came face to face with a high school girl.

It turns out that the girl was the daughter of an important official in the country, popularly called the “princess of Kazakhstan”, who was a big fan of VIXX and ordered her employees to take the members there just to have a moment with them.

3. Red Velvet in North Korea

North Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world, making it quite difficult to visit. However, in 2018, Red Velvet ended up being chosen to perform there, as a way to “continue the goodwill between the nations established during the Pyeongchang Olympics”.

In this ocasion, Joy was unable to participate due to recording his drama, however, Irene, Wendy, Seulgi It is Yeri went on the trip, where they performed the songs “Red Flavor” and “Bad Boy”.

4. INFINITE’s L is caught “smuggling” chicken at the airport

Yes, this really happened. In 2016, during his visit to Mexico, the L, from INFINITE, was caught trying to carry pieces of raw chicken in his suitcase. However, several companies prohibit perishable products from being carried in luggage and, as a result, the idol had his food confiscated.

5. SHINee’s Minho is mistaken as TVXQ’s Changmin’s girlfriend!

In 2010, when his groupmate Yunho participated in the show in tribute to the king of pop Michael Jackson, Changmin, from TVXQ!, made a point of supporting his friend. During the event, the idol was spotted next to a person described by Japanese media as a “mysterious woman”.

What the public least expected is that this “woman”, in fact, was Minhoa member of SHINee, who had long hair at the time.