The wait is finally over: BLACKPINK is coming back! On January 15 at midnight KST, BLACKPINK officially announced the date and details for their long-awaited full-group comeback. BLACKPINK will be returning with their third mini album “DEADLINE” on February 27 at 12 a.m. EST. (Note: While the teaser video and announcement say 1 p.m. KST,… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Announces February Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For “DEADLINE”
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Watch: Bae In Hyuk And Roh Jeong Eui Make Their Nephew Smile In Adorable Teaser For “Our Universe”
tvN’s upcoming drama “Our Universe” has released a heartwarming new teaser! “Our Universe” is a romance drama about two in-laws who, despite harboring deep misunderstandings about one another, unexpectedly end up raising their nephew Woo Joo together. After moving in together, they embark on a journey of personal growth and blossoming romance. Bae In Hyuk… Continue reading Watch: Bae In Hyuk And Roh Jeong Eui Make Their Nephew Smile In Adorable Teaser For “Our Universe”
January Drama Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for dramas! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 20 popular dramas, using big data collected from December 13, 2025 to January 13, 2026. “Taxi Driver 3” topped this month’s… Continue reading January Drama Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Stray Kids, CORTIS, NCT DREAM, PLAVE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, ITZY, RIIZE, ILLIT, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach… Continue reading Stray Kids, CORTIS, NCT DREAM, PLAVE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, ITZY, RIIZE, ILLIT, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications
Hwasa, CORTIS, Doyoung, SAY MY NAME, fromis_9, TWICE, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart CORTIS topped the physical album chart for December with their debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” SAY MY NAME’s new EP “&Our Vibe” debuted at No. 2, while VERIVERY’s single album “Lost and Found” entered the… Continue reading Hwasa, CORTIS, Doyoung, SAY MY NAME, fromis_9, TWICE, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
“EXchange 4” Team To Go On Reward Vacation
The “EXchange 4” production team will be celebrating the success of the show’s latest season with a reward vacation. On January 12, a representative of the hit dating show confirmed, “Because we have achieved the most successful results of any [‘EXchange’] season to date [with Season 4], we are internally planning a reward vacation.” The… Continue reading “EXchange 4” Team To Go On Reward Vacation
Lee Yul Eum Joins Hwang In Youp And Hyeri In New Rom-Com Drama
Lee Yul Eum has joined the cast of ENA’s upcoming drama “To You” (literal translation)! Penned by writer Jung Eun Bi, who previously worked on “Goblin” and “Doom at Your Service,” “To You” is a romantic comedy about the reunion of genius film director Woo Soo Bin, who returns after achieving his dreams, and reporter… Continue reading Lee Yul Eum Joins Hwang In Youp And Hyeri In New Rom-Com Drama
BTS Announces Dates And Cities For 2026-2027 World Tour
Mark your calendars for BTS’s long-awaited world tour! On January 14 at midnight KST, BTS officially announced the schedule for their upcoming 2026-2027 tour. After kicking things off with three nights of concerts in Goyang, Korea on April 9, 11, and 12, BTS will embark on an ambitious world tour that will continue through the… Continue reading BTS Announces Dates And Cities For 2026-2027 World Tour
KATSEYE Achieves Their Highest Billboard Hot 100 Debut Yet With “Internet Girl”
KATSEYE’s latest single is off to a strong start on Billboard’s Hot 100! On January 13 local time, Billboard revealed that KATSEYE’s new single “Internet Girl” had entered the Hot 100 at No. 29, marking their highest debut yet on the U.S. chart. The group also achieved the highest Hot 100 ranking of their entire… Continue reading KATSEYE Achieves Their Highest Billboard Hot 100 Debut Yet With “Internet Girl”
“Pro Bono” And “Surely Tomorrow” End On Their Highest Ratings Yet + “To My Beloved Thief” Hits New High
Three dramas soared to new heights last night! On January 11, both tvN’s “Pro Bono” and JTBC’s “Surely Tomorrow” ended on the highest viewership ratings of their respective runs. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “Pro Bono” broke into the double digits and took first place in its time slot across all channels—including… Continue reading “Pro Bono” And “Surely Tomorrow” End On Their Highest Ratings Yet + “To My Beloved Thief” Hits New High