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The Layout Guide intends to standardize how an article should look on K-Indie 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.
    • 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
    • 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.
  • Order of importance:
    • Studio albums
    • Best albums
    • Cover albums
    • Live albums
    • Mini album
    • Mixtapes
    • Remake albums
    • Remix albums
    • Special albums
    • EPs
    • Singles albums
    • Digital singles
    • Remix singles
    • Special singles
    • Promotional singles
    • Collaborations and features (can be separated into separate sections)
    • OSTs
    • Other releases (Releases that don't fit under the general headings, eg. participating show songs, SoundCloud release, free downloads etc.)

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.
    • 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

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)

  • Should be placed in a table.
  • If too long, please create a separate article.

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. Boramiyu/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.
  • Must be placed at the bottom after "Official links" and before "Categories"
  • If you need help making one, please contact the Wiki's admin.

Categories

  • All related categories must be placed at the bottom of the article.
  • Eg. Required categories for OOHYO
    • [[Category:Singers]]
    • [[Category:Female singers]]
    • [[Category:Soloists]]
    • [[Category:Female soloists]]
    • [[Category:2014 debuts]]
    • [[Category:OOHYO]]
    • [[Category:Mun Hwa In]]

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)
| 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-indie artist. Any articles that do not have K-indie artists (eg. an OST that only has hip-hop and K-pop artists) will be removed and will have to be re-created under either of our sister wikis, K-Hiphop or K-Pop.
  • If an OST article exists on K-Pop Wiki that contains a K-indie artist, please link the OST's page on their page.
    • If you aren't sure if the artist belongs under K-indie 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
      • The same goes for the "length" parameter if there are different variations
    • 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. eg. Announcements like date of comeback, production process etc.

Release and promotions

  • Information on the album/single release. eg. When it was released, how it charted on the national music charts, where they promoted, album sales etc..

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.

Awards and nominations (if applicable)

  • Should be placed in a table.

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

  • 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 Red Planet
    • [[Category:Albums]]
    • [[Category:Studio albums]]
    • [[Category:BOL4]]
    • [[Category:2016 releases]]
    • [[Category:2016 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. 

  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)
| tracklist   = Track list of the album (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    = Arrangers) (optional)
| 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]]

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.

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))
| 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]]

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

  • Lists the references used in the article. More info at Kpop Wiki:Referencing

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==

==Constestants==

==Episodes==

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Official 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
| 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 a entertainment agency.

==History==

==Subsidiaries==

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

==Former artists==

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Official links==



  • []


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

Resources[]

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