The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from March 28 to April 28. HANRORO topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index… Continue reading Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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The Wind’s Kim Heesoo To Go On Hiatus Due To Health
The Wind’s Kim Heesoo will be temporarily halting activities due to his health. On May 6, Pangstar Entertainment revealed that Kim Heesoo had recently been undergoing treatment for symptoms of anxiety. The agency went on to announce that based on the doctor’s opinion that he needs sufficient rest, Kim Heesoo will be going on a… Continue reading The Wind’s Kim Heesoo To Go On Hiatus Due To Health
USPEER’s Yeowon To Leave The Group
Less than a year after their debut, USPEER’s agency has announced Yeowon’s departure from the group. On May 6, MW Entertainment announced that Yeowon, who had been on hiatus since last September due to health concerns, would be permanently leaving USPEER. USPEER first debuted under WM Entertainment last June before parting ways with the agency… Continue reading USPEER’s Yeowon To Leave The Group
IU, Kim Go Eun, Han Ji Min, RIIZE, And More Make Generous Donations For Children’s Day
A number of stars celebrated Children’s Day—a national holiday observed in Korea on May 5—with meaningful donations! IU donated a total of 100 million won (approximately $68,145) under the name “IUAENA” (a combination of “IU” and “UAENA,” the name of her official fan club). The star donated 50 million won each to both the Korea… Continue reading IU, Kim Go Eun, Han Ji Min, RIIZE, And More Make Generous Donations For Children’s Day
Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from March 23 to April 23. Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon continued his reign at… Continue reading Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
ITZY’s Yeji To Limit Participation In Upcoming Concerts Due To Herniated Disc
ITZY’s Yeji will be unable to fully participate in the group’s concerts this weekend due to health concerns. On May 5, JYP Entertainment announced that Yeji had been diagnosed with a herniated disc after recently visiting the hospital due to lower back pain. Because she was advised to “minimize back-straining movements,” Yeji will be limiting… Continue reading ITZY’s Yeji To Limit Participation In Upcoming Concerts Due To Herniated Disc
May Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idols, using big data collected from April 5 to May 5. ILLIT’s Wonhee maintained her position at the… Continue reading May Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Lee Jae Wook Announces Military Enlistment Date
Lee Jae Wook will be enlisting in the military! On May 4, STARNEWS reported that Lee Jae Wook will be enlisting in the military by entering the recruit training center this coming May 18. In response to the report, Lee Jae Wook’s agency log studio confirmed, “Lee Jae Wook will be enlisting as an active… Continue reading Lee Jae Wook Announces Military Enlistment Date
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s Agency Apologizes For Shirt With Racial Slur
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s agency has issued a formal apology for the controversial shirt he wore at a recent event. On May 2, G-Dragon performed at K-SPARK in Macau while wearing a shirt emblazoned with a Dutch racial slur on the back. After the singer came under fire for the offensive language imprinted on the shirt, G-Dragon’s… Continue reading BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s Agency Apologizes For Shirt With Racial Slur
Koyote’s Shinji And MoonOne Get Married + Share Beautiful Wedding Photos
Koyote member Shinji and singer MoonOne have tied the knot! Earlier on May 2, the two celebrities held their wedding ceremony with close friends and family in attendance. Following the wedding ceremony, Shinji took to Instagram to share photos from the wedding as well as the following message: Yesterday, thanks to so many people who… Continue reading Koyote’s Shinji And MoonOne Get Married + Share Beautiful Wedding Photos