# COOLKPOP

> COOLKPOP is an independent, English-language K-pop reference covering group rosters, idol profiles, source-cited beauty and style credits with lower-priced alternatives, and album edition and store benefit guides.

Entries are compiled with software and AI assistance, and source review is ongoing. Check the cited source for anything important. Prices are approximate references, not live data. Store benefits and stock change often, so confirm them with the retailer. COOLKPOP is not affiliated with any agency, artist or brand.

Every page below has a Markdown version. Add `.md` to its URL or send `Accept: text/markdown`.

## Sections

- [Groups](https://coolkpop.com/artists.md): 32 K-pop groups and 196 idol profiles
- [Comparison tables](https://coolkpop.com/compare.md): Groups and idols compared by generation, debut, nationality and more
- [Style credits](https://coolkpop.com/style.md): Source-cited products with lower-priced alternatives
- [Album guides](https://coolkpop.com/releases.md): Editions, schedules and store benefits by retailer
- [About and sources](https://coolkpop.com/about.md): How entries are made and how to read source labels

## Album guides

- [TOMORROW X TOGETHER: PERFECT STORM](https://coolkpop.com/releases/txt-perfect-storm.md): Mini Album, preorder-open
- [IVE: Looks Can Kill](https://coolkpop.com/releases/ive-looks-can-kill.md): Mini Album, out-now
- [LE SSERAFIM: Made My Night](https://coolkpop.com/releases/le-sserafim-made-my-night.md): Single Album, out-now
- [ENHYPEN: THE SIN : BLISS](https://coolkpop.com/releases/enhypen-the-sin-bliss.md): Mini Album, out-now
- [Stray Kids: THIS & THAT](https://coolkpop.com/releases/stray-kids-this-and-that.md): Mini Album, out-now
- [ATEEZ: GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5](https://coolkpop.com/releases/ateez-golden-hour-part-5.md): Mini Album, out-now
- [aespa: LEMONADE](https://coolkpop.com/releases/aespa-lemonade.md): Full Album, out-now
- [BTS: ARIRANG](https://coolkpop.com/releases/bts-arirang.md): Full Album, out-now

## Comparison tables

- [All 5th-Gen K-Pop & Global Groups Compared (2023–2026)](https://coolkpop.com/compare/5th-gen-kpop-groups.md)
- [2025–2026 K-Pop Rookie Debut Class Compared](https://coolkpop.com/compare/2025-2026-rookie-debuts.md)
- [HYBE Labels Groups Compared (BIGHIT, PLEDIS, Source, BELIFT, KOZ, ADOR, Geffen)](https://coolkpop.com/compare/hybe-labels-groups.md)
- [SM, JYP, YG & THEBLACKLABEL Groups Compared (3rd to 5th Gen)](https://coolkpop.com/compare/sm-jyp-yg-theblacklabel-groups.md)
- [Self-Producing & Songwriting K-Pop Groups Compared](https://coolkpop.com/compare/self-producing-kpop-groups.md)
- [Co-Ed & Global K-Pop-System Groups (ALLDAY PROJECT & KATSEYE)](https://coolkpop.com/compare/co-ed-and-global-groups.md)
- [International & Dual-Nationality K-Pop Idols Directory (JP, US, AU, CN, TH, ID, PH, TW, CA, CH, NZ)](https://coolkpop.com/compare/non-korean-global-idols.md)
- [5th-Gen Multinational Idols Compared](https://coolkpop.com/compare/5th-gen-non-korean-idols.md)
- [2000–2003 Liner K-Pop Idols Compared](https://coolkpop.com/compare/2000-2003-liner-idols.md)
- [2004–2006 Liner K-Pop Idols Compared](https://coolkpop.com/compare/2004-2006-liner-idols.md)
- [2007–2010 Liner Next-Gen & Maknae Idols Compared](https://coolkpop.com/compare/2007-2010-maknae-line-idols.md)
- [Tallest Listed Idols in Cohort 1 (178cm–190.5cm)](https://coolkpop.com/compare/tallest-verified-idols.md)

## Data

- [OpenAPI description](https://coolkpop.com/api/openapi.json): Read-only JSON endpoints
- [Groups and members](https://coolkpop.com/api/artists.json)
- [Album guides](https://coolkpop.com/api/releases.json)
- [Style credits](https://coolkpop.com/api/style.json)
- [Recent updates](https://coolkpop.com/api/deltas.json)

## Optional

- [aespa (에스파)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/aespa.md)
- [ALLDAY PROJECT (올데이 프로젝트)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/allday-project.md)
- [ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/alpha-drive-one.md)
- [ATEEZ (에이티즈)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/ateez.md)
- [BABYMONSTER (베이비몬스터)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/babymonster.md)
- [BLACKPINK (블랙핑크)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/blackpink.md)
- [BOYNEXTDOOR (보이넥스트도어)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/boynextdoor.md)
- [BTS (방탄소년단)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/bts.md)
- [CLOSE YOUR EYES (클로즈 유어 아이즈)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/close-your-eyes.md)
- [CORTIS (코르티스)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/cortis.md)
- [ENHYPEN (엔하이픈)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/enhypen.md)
- [Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/hearts2hearts.md)
- [i-dle (아이들)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/i-dle.md)
- [ILLIT (아일릿)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/illit.md)
- [ITZY (있지)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/itzy.md)
- [IVE (아이브)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/ive.md)
- [izna (이즈나)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/izna.md)
- [KATSEYE (캣츠아이)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/katseye.md)
- [KickFlip (킥플립)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/kickflip.md)
- [KiiiKiii (키키)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/kiiikiii.md)
- [KISS OF LIFE (키스오브라이프)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/kiss-of-life.md)
- [LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/le-sserafim.md)
- [MEOVV (미야오)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/meovv.md)
- [NCT WISH (엔시티 위시)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/nct-wish.md)
- [NewJeans (뉴진스)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/newjeans.md)
- [RIIZE (라이즈)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/riize.md)
- [SEVENTEEN (세븐틴)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/seventeen.md)
- [Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/stray-kids.md)
- [TOMORROW X TOGETHER (투모로우바이투게더)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/txt.md)
- [TWICE (트와이스)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/twice.md)
- [TWS (투어스)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/tws.md)
- [ZEROBASEONE (제로베이스원)](https://coolkpop.com/artists/zerobaseone.md)
- [BTS V Paris In-My-Bag Black Structured "Smile Bag" Tote](https://coolkpop.com/style/bts-v-celine-new-luggage-smile-bag-structured-tote-dupe.md)
- [TWICE Momo Stage Aegyo-Sal Highlighter Pencil](https://coolkpop.com/style/momo-wonjungyo-metal-shower-pencil-01-dream-hug.md)
- [Jang Wonyoung Signature "Tanghulu" Cool Mauve-Pink Lip](https://coolkpop.com/style/wonyoung-amuse-jel-fit-tint-06-seoul-girl.md)
- [aespa Winter Glass-Skin Cushion (#21 Ivory)](https://coolkpop.com/style/winter-espoir-be-glow-volume-cushion-21-ivory.md)
- [ILLIT Wonhee "Strawberry Milk" Cool Baby-Pink Blush](https://coolkpop.com/style/wonhee-clinique-cheek-pop-21-ballerina-pop.md)
- [Jang Wonyoung Crescent-Highlight Colored Lenses (Olive)](https://coolkpop.com/style/wonyoung-hapa-kristin-secretive-kristin-olive.md)
- [LE SSERAFIM Kazuha Vogue Beauty Secrets Marshmallow-Neroli Perfume](https://coolkpop.com/style/kazuha-kilian-love-dont-be-shy-dossier-dupe.md)
- [aespa Ningning Woody Pink-Pepper Turkish Rose Perfume](https://coolkpop.com/style/ningning-byredo-rose-of-no-mans-land-dupe.md)
- [Jennie Signature TAMBURINS "CHAMO" Chamomile-Musk Scent & Pocket Format](https://coolkpop.com/style/jennie-tamburins-chamo-perfume-shell-hand-cream.md)
- [Huh Yunjin Airport "Smoky Pink" Over-Ear Wireless Headphones](https://coolkpop.com/style/yunjin-sony-wh1000xm5-smoky-pink-airport-headphones.md)
- [Karina Stage Glossy Rose-Red Lip & Kitts MUA Dupe](https://coolkpop.com/style/karina-giorgio-armani-lip-power-108-aou-apple-balm.md)
- [SEVENTEEN Mingyu Everyday Carry Bergamot-Woody Fragrance](https://coolkpop.com/style/mingyu-dior-sauvage-edt-cremo-dupe.md)
- [ENHYPEN Sunghoon GQ "My Essentials" Clean Peony-Citrus Oil Perfume](https://coolkpop.com/style/sunghoon-daniels-truth-bombshell-skybottle-dupe.md)
- [Stray Kids Felix "Clean White Shirt" Darjeeling Tea Fragrance](https://coolkpop.com/style/felix-bulgari-pour-homme-white-tea-dupe.md)
- [Jung Kook Backstage Natural Sheer Pink Lip Balm](https://coolkpop.com/style/jungkook-bobbi-brown-extra-lip-tint-bare-pink.md)
- [SEVENTEEN Hoshi Everyday No-Foundation Tone-Up Sun Cushion](https://coolkpop.com/style/hoshi-bring-green-tea-tree-cica-tone-up-sun-cushion.md)
- [Jennie Co-Designed "Geek-Chic" Silver Oval Glasses (Barrette 02)](https://coolkpop.com/style/jennie-gentle-monster-barrette-02-oval-glasses-dupe.md)
- [Kim Chaewon In-My-Bag Sheer Baby-Pink Lip Plumper](https://coolkpop.com/style/chaewon-dior-lip-maximizer-001-pink-romand-dupe.md)
- [Stray Kids Hyunjin Tropical Coconut-Mango Niche Perfume](https://coolkpop.com/style/hyunjin-kilian-moonlight-in-heaven-cheirosa-87-dupe.md)
- [Jennie Seoul Lookbook Pastel Pink Fitted Crewneck Cardigan](https://coolkpop.com/style/jennie-maison-kitsune-baby-fox-fitted-cardigan-dupe.md)
- [Jung Kook Travel-Pouch Clean Laundry Musk Perfume (Cotton Hug)](https://coolkpop.com/style/jungkook-forment-cotton-hug-wdressroom-97-dupe.md)
- [BLACKPINK Lisa Mirror-Selfie Glossy Black Puffer Phone Case](https://coolkpop.com/style/lisa-urban-sophistication-puffer-case-noir-dupe.md)
- [Jennie x HERA Sensual Nude Gloss Campaign](https://coolkpop.com/style/jennie-hera-sensual-nude-gloss-422-lingerie-fwee-dupe.md)