Editorial Principles

1. Applause Critique

Our tone is called Applause Critique: not "this is wrong," but "here is another way to see it."

We look for discovery, not blame. Data is our evidence, and a fresh perspective is our conclusion.
We do not treat fandoms, artists or agencies as opponents. We do not rank artists down or belittle anyone.
When a topic is contested, we ask why it matters to fans. We do not publish gossip, mockery or speculation presented as fact.
Headlines ask a question or point to a discovery. We avoid words built to provoke anger.
Each article opens with one number and closes with a new perspective.

2. Respect for local scenes

We use the names local artists and fans use: K-pop, C-pop, J-pop, Pop Indo, I-Pop India. We never frame a scene as a copy of another. Each tradition is covered on its own terms.

3. Sourcing and accuracy

Every article cites at least two sources, with links and the date we accessed them.
We prefer primary sources: official charts, labels, artists' own statements, and established publications.
We never invent numbers or quotes. If we cannot verify a figure, we leave it out.
Chart data is stated with its chart name and week.

4. How we research and verify

Idol Regalia uses digital tools to gather and verify information: tracking charts and official releases, organizing sources, and checking facts. Every article is written under the byline CURA.

Nothing is published automatically:

An editor reviews and approves every article before publication.
Every number and quote is checked against the cited sources.
Thumbnail art never depicts real people's faces and never uses official logos.

5. Images

We use original, numbered art built from objects, silhouettes and symbols. We do not use press photos or fan photos without permission.

6. Independence

Advertising and partnerships never decide what we cover or how we judge it. Sponsored content, if any, will always be clearly labeled.

7. Corrections

We fix errors quickly and openly. See our Corrections policy.