1st generation male idol group Called "K’Pop" debuted in January 2001, consisting of five members – Donghwa, Jumin, Youngwon, Yoobin, and Woohyun.

Their debut song "Shadow" From their self-titled album, was a hit and they gained “flower boy” status, releasing two more albums to relative success before disbanding in 2004.

Their last album, “Memories“ was released in September 2004, with the title track “Scent of Memory” making it into the top 10.

While most groups disband due to creative differences differences, Health Issues or major public scandals, K’Pop reportedly disbanded because of complications stemming from a homosexual relationship between two of the members.

According to reports, two of the K’Pop members were in a romantic relationship, until one of the two cheated with a male idol from a different idol group. His partner discovered the infidelity and assaulted him.

The infidelity and assault caused a rift between the members, and the group continued to disband. 

When Knetz became aware of the rumors surrounding their disbandment, it shocked them all. 

And nothing of that nature has ever occurred in the Korean entertainment industry afterwards.

Kim Bum Suk, also known as Donghwa, returned to the entertainment industry in 2011 as an actor, citing “conflicts with the management company” as the official reason why the group disbanded when asked.

In 2018, the group returned for a guest appearance on Sugarman 2 with Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Hee Yeol (also called Two Yoo Project), which also starred Red Velvet. 

The show brings back artists whose songs were once hits on major music charts.

K'Pop also admitted to being fans of Red Velvet on Sugarman 2.