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 January 5 to February 5. ILLIT’s Wonhee held onto her spot at… Continue reading February Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” Becomes Their 5th Album To Sell 1 Million Copies In 1st Week
ATEEZ’s latest album is already a “million seller”! Last week, ATEEZ made their comeback with the new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” and its accompanying title track “Adrenaline” on February 6. On February 10, Hanteo Chart announced that “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” had already sold over 1 million copies, making it ATEEZ’s fifth album… Continue reading ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” Becomes Their 5th Album To Sell 1 Million Copies In 1st Week
Hwang Minhyun To Release New Song “Truth”
Hwang Minhyun is making his return as a singer after being discharged from the military! On February 11 at midnight KST, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Hwang Minhyun’s new song “Truth” would be released online at 6 p.m. KST later that day. Notably, the song marks Hwang Minhyun’s first new release since completing his military service… Continue reading Hwang Minhyun To Release New Song “Truth”
IVE Reveals Comeback Schedule For New Album “REVIVE+” And Title Track “BLACKHOLE”
IVE has revealed what fans can look forward to in the weeks leading up to their comeback! On February 10, IVE released a detailed new schedule outlining the teasers they have in store for their upcoming full-length album “REVIVE+” and its title track “BLACKHOLE.” After dropping their pre-release track “BANG BANG” on February 9, IVE… Continue reading IVE Reveals Comeback Schedule For New Album “REVIVE+” And Title Track “BLACKHOLE”
BOYNEXTDOOR Makes Meaningful Donation To Save The Children As Part Of New Campaign
BOYNEXTDOOR is joining forces with Save the Children for a meaningful new campaign! Save the Children is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to improve the lives of children worldwide and to promote children’s rights in general. On February 10, BOYNEXTDOOR and Save the Children officially announced the launch of their new “OPEN THE… Continue reading BOYNEXTDOOR Makes Meaningful Donation To Save The Children As Part Of New Campaign
“To My Beloved Thief,” “Undercover Miss Hong,” And “Recipe For Love” All Hit New Ratings Highs
Three dramas soared to new heights last night! On February 8, KBS 2TV’s “To My Beloved Thief” achieved the highest viewership ratings of its run to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of the period fantasy romance scored an average nationwide rating of 7.3 percent. tvN’s “Undercover Miss Hong” also wrapped up the… Continue reading “To My Beloved Thief,” “Undercover Miss Hong,” And “Recipe For Love” All Hit New Ratings Highs
Ong Seong Wu Renews Contract With Fantagio
Ong Seong Wu has chosen to remain with his longtime agency Fantagio. On February 9, Fantagio officially announced that MJ had renewed his exclusive contract with the company. “After in-depth discussions, we have renewed our contract with actor Ong Seong Wu based on a foundation of trust and confidence,” said Fantagio. “We will be unsparing… Continue reading Ong Seong Wu Renews Contract With Fantagio
Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Named Global Ambassadors For Buldak Ramen
BOYNEXTDOOR is officially the new face of the Buldak ramen brand! On February 9, Samyang Foods officially announced that BOYNEXTDOOR had been chosen as the models for Buldak’s new global campaign “Hotter Than My EX.” Samyang Foods remarked, “BOYNEXTDOOR is currently receiving lots of love for the way they express honest, unfiltered emotions and everyday… Continue reading Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Named Global Ambassadors For Buldak Ramen
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s “earthquake” MV Soars Past 100 Million Views
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has hit the 100 million mark with her “earthquake” music video! On February 7 KST at around 3:30 p.m. KST, Jisoo’s music video for “earthquake,” the title track of her solo mini album “AMORTAGE,” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. Jisoo originally released the music video for “earthquake” on February 14, 2025 at… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s “earthquake” MV Soars Past 100 Million Views
“The King’s Warden” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers After Topping Box Office For 5 Days In A Row
“The King’s Warden” is off to a strong start at the box office! Ever since its release on February 4, the new historical film starring Park Ji Hoon and Yoo Hae Jin has enjoyed an uninterrupted five-day streak at No. 1 at the Korean box office. On February 9, the Korean Film Council announced that… Continue reading “The King’s Warden” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers After Topping Box Office For 5 Days In A Row