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The Layout Guide intends to standardize how an article should look on Kpop Wiki. The information below outlines the relevant headings and sections that should be included when it comes to creating or editing an article.

People

Infobox

  • The infobox, Template:Infobox person, must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.
    • For the "birth_date" parameter, use Template:Birth date and age if full date known or Template:Birth year and age if only year known. Please note that the birth year and month categories are automatically added when this template is used so you don't have to include them in the bottom.
    • For the "height" and "weight" parameter, please use metric units (eg. cm, kg). You can also optional use Template:Cvt to convert to imperial.
    • For the "Website" and "SNS" parameters, use the templates here. SNS templates must be placed in alphabetical order by name.
    • For the "Related Wiki" parameter, please add Template:FL in the Related Wikis page, not directly in article.
    • Note: For the fandom and colors, please keep ones officially mention. Do not add a group's fandom name into a member's infobox unless they have their own.
    • Use Template:Color box for official colors.

Lead section

  • A brief summary on the artist. Keep it to a few paragraphs.

Career

  • The artist's background. Can be divided into subsections like "Early life", "Pre-debut", and by years of activities.

Discography

  • Note: Albums titles are italicized. (eg. ABC), singles & songs titles are quoted. (eg. "ABC")
  • For more than one language, please place the appropriate headings (columns are preferred if there are many releases)
  • Place repackage releases in a sub-bullet under the corresponding release unless stated below.
  • Order of importance:
    • Studio albums
    • Best albums
    • Cover albums
    • EPs
    • Live albums
    • Mini albums
    • Mixtapes
    • OST albums
    • Remake albums
    • Remix albums
    • Repackage albums (for special instances eg. A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland)
    • Special albums
    • Special mini albums
    • Singles albums
    • Special singles albums
    • Digital singles
    • Remix singles
    • Special singles
    • Promotional singles
    • Collaborations and features (can be separated into separate sections. Features must link to original artist and release)
    • OSTs
    • Other official releases (Releases that don't fit under the general headings which includes participating TV show songs, SoundCloud release, free downloads. Does not includes song covers of other artists (which are not official releases).) )

Videography (if applicable)

  • Blu-rays
  • Box sets
  • DVDs
  • VCDs
  • Video albums

Producing & writing credits (or Production discography for producers only) (if applicable)

  • Any songwriting, composing, producing works should be placed here and should be sorted by year in descending order, preferably in a table.
    • Examples: Joohoney, Wonwoo
    • Update: Must be now sourced. KOMCA is the preferred source, however you can use Korean digital music platforms (eg. Melon, Naver etc.), physical CD credits, and any official/reliable sources (like a producer's website or SNS stating the credit).
      • NOTE: Sites like Genius.com should not be used as they rely on user contributions and may not be reliable.

Concerts (if applicable)

  • Any solo concerts, concert tours
  • Ordering:
    • Concerts or Solo concerts
    • Online concerts
    • Concert tours (when they are held in different regions, please use the labels below)
      • Asia tours
      • European tours
      • Japan tours
      • Latin America tours
      • U.S tours
      • World tours

Fanmeetings (if applicable)

  • Any official fanmeets

Filmography (if applicable)

  • Ordering:
    • Films
    • Dramas
    • Reality shows
    • Variety shows
    • Music video appearances

Endorsements (if applicable)

  • A listing of notable endorsements (brand ambassador, CFs) from companies done by the artist
  • Eg. Nike Korea (2018)

Awards and nominations (if applicable)

Trivia (optional)

  • Please limit to a few important and interesting points that cannot be covered in the artist's career section. Points must be sourced!

Gallery

  • More info in the image policy.
  • Collection of officially-released photos like teaser images, concept photos. Fan-taken photos and screenshots not allowed. Limit of 25 photos. Anything over would have to be moved into a separate article (eg. Lisa/Gallery).

References

Official links

  • Links to the artist's official website, fan cafe, SNS accounts (eg. Twitter, Instagram). Must be placed in alphabetical order (with exception of website which is always at the top).
  • No fan pages or fan blogs allowed.

Navboxes (optional)

  • Helps navigates between pages of related topics.
  • Eg. Template:Taeyeon
  • Must be placed at the bottom after "Official links" and before "Categories"
  • If you need help making one, please contact the Wiki's admin.

Stubs

  • If an article is incomplete and/or can be expanded, please add the Template:Stub at the end of the article.
  • The criteria on removing the stub template can be found here.

Categories

  • All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
  • They must be labeled to the best of what type of artist they are.
    • The types can be found under Artist categories
    • For the difference between a lyricist, songwriter, and composer, please refer to this diagram. There may be exceptions if for example an artist refers to themselves as both a songwriter and composer. If so, please reference!
    • Eg. Required categories for Taeyeon
      • [[Category:Female singers]]
      • [[Category:Taeyeon]]
      • [[Category:Female soloists]]
      • [[Category:2015 debuts]]
      • [[Category:Girls' Generation]]
      • [[Category:Girls' Generation-TTS]]
      • [[Category:Girls' Generation-Oh!GG]]
      • [[Category:GOT the beat]]
      • [[Category:SM Entertainment]]
  • Please note that the birth year and month categories are automatically added when Template:Birth date and age or Template:Birth year and age is used so you do not need to write them out manually.

Groups, duos, and subunits

  • Similar format to people but uses a different infobox: Infobox musical artist
  • Uses History heading name instead of Career
  • Does not use the Producing & writing credits section

{{Infobox person
| name        = Artist name
| image       = Example.png
| caption     = Caption
| other       = Other known name(s) or nicknames
| birth_name  = Birth name
| birth_date  = Birth date → Use {{Birth date and age|2000|1|30}} (if date known) or {{Birth year and age|2000}} (only year known)
| birth_place = Birth place
| hometown    = Hometown (if different from birth place)
| death_date  = Date of death → Use [[Template:Death date and age]]
| death_place = Place of death
| height      = Height (optional) → Use {{cvt||cm|ftin}}
| weight      = Weight (optional) → Use {{cvt||kg|lb}}
| blood       = Blood type (optional)
| occupation  = Their occupation: eg. singer, actor, MC etc. (NOTE: positions are not occupations eg. Sub-vocals etc.)
| instruments = If any, instruments the artist play (if applicable)
| genres      = Music genres they primarily do
| group_debut = Group debut (if applicable)
| solo_debut  = Solo debut (if applicable)
| years       = Years active
| agency      = Agency (current and/or former)
| associated  = Notable associations
| spouse      = Spouse (if applicable)
| partner     = Partner (if applicable)
| children    = Children (if applicable)
| family      = Family
| relatives   = Relatives
| fandom      = Official fandom name (if applicable)
| colors      = Official colors (if applicable)
| website     = Official website
| sns         = Official social media (SNS)
}}
'''''' () is a singer under [[]].

==Early life==

==Career==
===Year–Year: Subheading===
===Year–Year: Subheading===

==Discography==
===Studio albums===
* ''[[Album title]]'' (Year of release)
===Mini albums===
* ''[[]]'' ()
===Digital singles===
* "[[]]" ()
===Collaborations===
* "[[]]" <small>(with [[]])</small> ()
===OSTs===
* "" ()

==Filmography==
===Films===
* '''' (Year of release)
===Dramas===
* '''' (Network, Year(s) of release)

==Trivia==
* In bullet point (remember to cite unless basic knowledge)
* In bullet point (remember to cite unless basic knowledge)

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" orientation="square" spacing="small" widths="150">
Example.png|Caption of the photo
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Official links==
* []

[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Group name | image = Example.png | caption = Caption | other = Other known name(s) | formerly = Former name(s) | hangul = Hangul | hanja = Hanja | hiragana = Hiragana | katakana = Katakana | kanji = Kanji | pinyin = Pinyin | roman = Romanization | origin = Place of origin | genres = Genre of music | debut = Date of debut | disbanded = Date of disbandment (if exact date not known, use c. year) | reformed = Date of reformation (do not include reunions) | years = Years active | label = Label | current = Current members | inactive = Inactive members | former = Former members | fandom = Group's fandom name (if applicable) | colors = Group's official color(s) (if applicable) | associated = Notable associations | website = Official website | sns = Official social media (SNS) }} '''''' () is a group under [[]].

==History== ===Year–Year: Subheading=== ===Year–present: Subheading===

==Members== {| class="wikitable" !Name !Position(s) !Year(s) active |- |Member's name (in English and Korean) |Position(s) (eg. Leader, Lead Vocalist, Main Rapper etc.) |Year(s) active (eg. 2018–present) |- | | | |- ! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |Inactive |- | | | |- ! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |Former |- | | | |- |}

==Discography== ===Studio albums===

  • ''[[Album title]]'' (Year of release)

===Mini albums===

  • ''[[]]'' ()

===Digital singles===

  • "[[]]" ()

===Collaborations===

  • "[[]]" <small>(with [[]])</small> ()

===OSTs===

  • "" ()

==Trivia==

  • In bullet point (remember to cite unless basic knowledge)
  • In bullet point (remember to cite unless basic knowledge)

==Gallery== <gallery captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" orientation="square" spacing="small" widths="150"> Example.png|Caption of the photo </gallery>

==References== {{Reflist}}

==Official links==

  • []

[[Category:]] [[Category:]] [[Category:]] [[Category:]] [[Category:]] [[Category:]]

Albums, singles, songs, OSTs

General information

  • For OST albums, please only create the OST's article if it contains a K-pop artist. Any articles that do not have K-pop artists (eg. an OST that only has hip-hop and indie artists) will be removed and will have to be re-created under either of our sister wikis, K-Hiphop or K-Indie.
    • If you aren't sure if the artist belongs under K-pop Wiki, please message any of the Wiki's administrators for help.

Infobox

  • The infobox (Infobox album, Infobox single or Infobox song) must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.
    • For the "released" parameter, if there are different release dates for either different formats, regions or parts, please separate and label them accordingly
    • For the "format" parameter, the list of approved formats are as followed:
      • CD
      • Cassette
      • Kihno (also known as KiT)
      • Vinyl (also known as LP)
      • Download
      • QR, NFC, Smart card albums including Nemo Card, PLVE, Platform, PocaAlbum, and SMini
      • Streaming
    • For the "services" (music streaming services) parameter, please use the available templates located here. Must be placed in alphabetical order by service's name and follow the template's usage as instructed.

Lead section

  • A brief summary on the release. Keep it to a few paragraphs.

Background

  • Background information on the release including announcements of the date of the comeback, production process etc.

Composition

  • Detailed information on its composition including who created the song, genres etc..

Release and promotions

  • Information on the album/single release and promotions like when it was released and it was promoted.

Reception

  • Information on the album/single's reception like written reviews by critics and how it charted on the music charts.
    • This section can be divided into:
      • Critical reception
      • Commercial performance

Track list

  • The list of songs from the album/single. Use the number sign (#) to create the list.

Merchandise (or Goods/Goodies) (if applicable)

  • Merchandise and/or goods associated with the release. Can include pop-up store events, limited run goods, photobooks. (eg. Kill This Love)

Awards and nominations (if applicable)

  • Should be placed in a table.
  • Can include any awards related to the release
    • For singles/songs, can include music show wins
    • Must be properly referenced

Lyrics (for individual songs & single articles only)

  • Must include the Korean, Romanization, and Translation lyrics and also color-coded for each member.
  • Please see the examples below on how they should work and look. If you require help, please contact an admin or moderator:

Trivia (optional)

  • Please limit to a few important and interesting points that cannot be covered in the other sections. Points must be sourced!

Gallery

  • Relevant teaser, concept images for the specific release

References

Video links

  • Official video links to their teasers, MVs and dance practices. No fan video links.
  • Sorted by importance:
    • Title track music video followed by alternate versions, MV teasers, dance practices, highlight medleys etc.

Categories

  • All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
  • Eg. Required categories for Love Yourself: Tear
    • [[Category:Studio albums]]
    • [[Category:BTS]]
    • [[Category:2018 releases]]
    • [[Category:2018 studio albums]]


{{Infobox album
| name        = Album name
| image       = Example.png
| type        = Album type (Studio, mini, live, etc.)
| artist      = Artist(s) name
| released    = Release date
| format      = Format (eg. CD, download etc.)
| recorded    = Year recorded (optional)
| genre       = Genre(s)
| length      = Album length
| label       = Agency
| distributor = Music distributor
| producer    = Producer(s) (optional)
| services    = Music streaming services
| previous    = Previous release
| next        = Next release
}}
'''''''''' is an album by [[]]. It was released on (Date of release) with "Song name" serving as the album's title track.

==Track list==
#"Song name" - song length (eg. 3:30)
#"" - 
#"" - 
#"" - 
#"" - 

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" orientation="square" spacing="small" widths="150">
Example.png|Example teaser
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Video links==
* [ "Example" music video]
** [ MV teaser]
** [ Individual teaser #1] / [ #2] / [ #3]
* [ "Example" dance practice]
* [ Highlight medley]

[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]
[[Category:]]

{{Infobox single | name = Single title | image = Example.png | artist = Artist(s) name | bside = B-side track (if applicable) | released = Release date | format = Format (eg. CD, download etc.) | recorded = Year recorded (optional) | genre = Genre(s) | length = Single length | label = Agency | distributor = Music distributor | writer = Writer(s) (optional) | composer = Composer(s) (optional) | arranger = Arranger(s) (optional) | producer = Producer(s) (optional) | services = Music streaming services | previous = Previous release | next = Next release }} "''''''" () is a single by [[]]. It was released on (Date of release).

==Track list==

  1. "" -
  2. "" -

==Gallery== <gallery captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" orientation="square" spacing="small" widths="150"> Example.png|Caption of photo </gallery>

==References== {{Reflist}}

==Video links==

  • [ "Example" music video]
    • [ MV teaser]
    • [ Individual teaser #1] / [ #2] / [ #3]
  • [ "Example" dance practice]

[[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]]

{{Infobox song | name = Song name | image = Cover image (must follow the image policy) | artist = Artist | album = Album where the song came from (if applicable) | released = Release date | recorded = Year recorded | genre = Genre | length = Song length | label = Agency | distributor = Distributor | writer = Writer(s) (optional) | composer = Composer(s) (optional) | arranger = Arranger(s) (optional) | tracklist = Album's track list (if applicable) | services = Music streaming services | previous = Previous release | next = Next release }} "''''''" () is a song by [[]]. It was released on (Date of release).

==References== {{Reflist}}

==Video links==

  • [ "Example" music video]
    • [ MV teaser]
    • [ Individual teaser #1] / [ #2] / [ #3]
  • [ "Example" dance practice]

[[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]]

Television

Infobox

  • The infobox, Infobox television show, must be placed at the beginning of the article.
  • A genre must be specified to make the particular color theme show!
    • Current parameter values: Reality, Variety, Survival, Music show

Lead section

  • A brief summary on the show. Keep it to a few paragraphs.

Background

  • Background information including how the show was revealed/formed, purpose of the show etc.

MCs and/or Judges (depending on subject)

  • MCs and/or judges of the show (mainly for survival shows)

Cast or Contestants (depending on subject)

  • Cast members or list of contestants (preferably in a table)

Episodes

  • List of episodes

Results (if applicable)

  • List or table of results (mainly for survival shows)

Aftermath (if applicable)

  • Show aftermath (mainly for survival shows)

Trivia (optional)

  • Please limit to a few important and interesting points that cannot be covered in the background section. Points must be sourced!

References

Official links

  • Links to the show's official website, SNS accounts (eg. Twitter, Instagram). Must be placed in alphabetical order (with exception of website which is always at the top).

Categories

  • All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
  • Eg. Required categories for Produce 48
    • [[Category:Reality competition shows]]
    • [[Category:2018 reality competition shows]]
    • [[Category:Mnet]]
    • [[Category:Produce 48]]


{{Infobox television show
| name        = Show's name
| image       = Example.png
| caption     = Caption
| genre       = Genre (must specify show type for a particular color theme to work!) -> Reality, Variety, Survival, or Music show
| other       = Other name(s)
| theme       = Theme song
| mc          = MC(s)
| judge       = Judges(s)
| host        = Host(s)
| narrator    = Narrator(s)
| cast        = Cast
| contestants = Contestants
| seasons     = Seasons
| episodes    = Number of episodes
| producers   = Producer(s)
| time        = Running time
| network     = TV network (eg. SBS)
| date        = Broadcast duration (eg. January 1, 2017 – February 1, 2017)
| last        = Previous season (if applicable)
| next        = Next season (if applicable)
| website     = Official website (please use link templates)
| sns         = Official social media (SNS) (please use link templates)
}}
'''''Example name''''' is a television show that broadcast on (Network).

==Background==

==MCs==

==Cast==

==Contestants==

==Episodes==

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Official links==
* []

[[Category:Example]]
[[Category:Example]]
[[Category:Example]]
[[Category:Example]]
[[Category:Example]]

Concerts

Infobox

  • The infobox (Infobox concert) must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.

Lead section

  • A brief summary on the concert. Keep it to a few paragraphs.

Background

  • Background of the concert.

Setlist

  • A list of songs the group intends to (or had) play at the concert performance.
  • If it is a concert tour with multiple stops, please separate by tables (eg. TWICE 1st Tour: TWICELAND The Opening)

Dates (if applicable)

  • Table of dates of the concert tour.

Releases (if applicable)

  • Album releases (DVD, video albums) for the concert.

Merchandise (if applicable)

  • Merchandise sold for/at the concert. Please keep it in either a gallery format (if artist has official photo listings of merchandise) or list.

References

Official links (or Video links) (if applicable)

  • Dedicated websites for the concert (tour) or official videos related to it.

Categories

  • All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.


{{Infobox concert | name = Name | image = Example.png (only use images pertaining to the concert (eg. poster, logo)) | other = Other known name(s) | hangul = Hangul | hanja = Hanja | hiragana = Hiragana | katakana = Katakana | kanji = Kanji | pinyin = Pinyin | roman = Romanization | artist = Artist | associated = Associated release | date = Concert date(s) (if solo concert) | start_date = Start date (for tours) | end_date = End date (for tours) | venue = Concert venue (if solo concert) | location = Concert location (if solo concert) | platform = Platform (if online concert) | legs = Number of legs (if applicable) | shows = Number of shows (if applicable) | attendance = Attendance (if stated) | viewership = Viewership (if stated; only for online concert) | support_act = Supporting acts (if applicable) | website = Official website | sns = Official social media (SNS) | previous = Previous concert (if applicable) | next = Next concert (if applicable) }} '''''' () is a concert tour by [[]].

==Set list==

==Dates== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" ! style="text-align:center;"|Date ! style="text-align:center;"|City ! style="text-align:center;"|Country ! style="text-align:center;"|Venue |- | Date | City | Country | Venue |- |}

==Releases==

==Merchandise== <gallery captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" orientation="square" spacing="small" widths="150"> Example.png|Caption of photo </gallery>

==References== {{Reflist}}

==Video links==

  • []

[[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]] [[Category:Example]]

Companies

Infobox

  • The infobox (Infobox company) must be placed at the beginning of the article, before the lead.

Lead section

  • A brief summary on the company. Keep it to a few paragraphs.

History

  • History of the company.

Subsidiaries (and/or Divisions)

  • Subsidiaries or divisions of the company.

Artists

  • List of artists under the company. Please separate by type (Groups, duos, soloists, trainees, former artists, etc.)

References

Official links

  • Links to the company's official website, SNS accounts (eg. Twitter, Instagram). Must be placed in alphabetical order (with exception of website wich is always at the top).
    • No fan pages or fan blogs allowed.

Categories

  • All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.

{{Infobox company

| name = Name | image = Example.png | legal = Legal name | other = Other known name(s) | former = Former name(s) | hangul = Hangul | hanja = Hanja | hiragana = Hiragana | katakana = Katakana | kanji = Kanji | pinyin = Pinyin | roman = Romanization | type = Type of company (eg. Public, private, unlisted etc.) | industry = Type of industry (eg. Music, entertainment, music distribution etc.) | founded = Founding date | defunct = Defunct date (if applicable) | founder = Founder(s) | location = Location | key = Key people | parent = Parent | subsidiaries = Subsidiaries | distributors = Distributors of their music/shows (if applicable) | website = Website | sns = Social media (SNS) }} '''Example name''' is an entertainment company.

==History==

==Subsidiaries==

==Artists== ===Groups=== ===Duos=== ===Soloists=== ===Trainees===

==Former artists==

==References== {{Reflist}}

==Official links==

  • []

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