Idols
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Light displays, idol dances, motivational speeches, celebrity appearances–you name it, they’ve got it.
NGT48 members says she was told that if she didn’t apologize, another idol would be made to read a letter of apology for her.
Idol group’s newest song is its 36th million-seller in a row, but a recent change may mean it’s leaving a ton of money on the table.
Event will be skipped for the first time in 10 years, leaving fans to find some other way to throw money at their favorite idol units.
Love Liver stretches his anime idols out for a relaxing ride, but online critics aren’t a fan of his manners.
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