ILLIT’s Minju is currently in talks to leave KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank.” On January 7, both Minju and Moon Sang Min were reported to be stepping down from their MC positions on the weekly music show. Later that day, a representative of KBS officially clarified, “Minju is currently in discussions about the possibility of leaving… Continue reading ILLIT’s Minju In Talks To Step Down As “Music Bank” MC + Moon Sang Min Reported To Be Leaving
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Hong Jong Hyun Talks About Reuniting With Oh Yeon Seo For “Positively Yours” + His Thoughts On Male-Female Friendships
Hong Jong Hyun has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Positively Yours”! Based on a popular webtoon, “Positively Yours” is a romantic comedy about the unexpected consequences of a one-night stand between a man and a woman who have both sworn off marriage. Hong Jong Hyun will play Cha Min Uk, who is such… Continue reading Hong Jong Hyun Talks About Reuniting With Oh Yeon Seo For “Positively Yours” + His Thoughts On Male-Female Friendships
Stray Kids And BIGBANG’s G-Dragon To Perform At 2026 Gala Des Pièces Jaunes In Paris
Both Stray Kids and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon are returning to the Gala des Pièces Jaunes in Paris this year! On January 6 local time, the annual French charity concert officially announced that both Stray Kids and G-Dragon would be performing at the 2026 show later this month, joining a star-studded lineup that also includes Christina Aguilera,… Continue reading Stray Kids And BIGBANG’s G-Dragon To Perform At 2026 Gala Des Pièces Jaunes In Paris
“Run BTS” Re-Enters Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart At No. 1
Nearly four years after its release, BTS’s “Run BTS” is back on top of Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart! On January 6 local time, Billboard announced that BTS’s 2022 track “Run BTS”—a B-side from their anthology album “Proof”—had re-entered its World Digital Song Sales chart at No. 1. Last week, ARMY (BTS’s fandom) sent… Continue reading “Run BTS” Re-Enters Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart At No. 1
Stray Kids’ “DO IT” Returns To Top 20 Of Billboard 200
A month and a half after its release, Stray Kids’ latest album is climbing back up the Billboard 200! On January 6 local time, Billboard revealed that Stray Kids’ latest album “DO IT” had re-entered the top 20 of its Top 200 Albums Chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. In… Continue reading Stray Kids’ “DO IT” Returns To Top 20 Of Billboard 200
CORTIS, Hwasa, ILLIT, And HUNTR/X Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of December 21 to 27! Album Chart CORTIS topped this week’s physical album chart with their debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES,” which re-entered the chart at No. 1. KATSEYE’s latest EP “BEAUTIFUL CHAOS” also re-entered the album chart at… Continue reading CORTIS, Hwasa, ILLIT, And HUNTR/X Top Circle Weekly Charts
Stray Kids, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, And KATSEYE To Perform At Governors Ball 2026
Stray Kids, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and KATSEYE will all be taking the stage at this year’s Governors Ball! On January 6 local time, the annual New York music festival officially announced its lineup for 2026, which will feature Stray Kids, Lorde, and A$AP Rocky as headliners. Jennie and KATSEYE will also be performing at this year’s… Continue reading Stray Kids, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, And KATSEYE To Perform At Governors Ball 2026
January Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from December 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026. TWS topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 1,073,422, marking a 55.78 percent increase in their score… Continue reading January Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” Soars To New Peak On Billboard Hot 100 As “Gnarly” Re-Enters Chart
KATSEYE has hit a new all-time high on Billboard’s Hot 100! On January 6 local time, Billboard revealed that KATSEYE’s hit single “Gabriela” had jumped to a new peak of No. 22 in its 24th week on the Hot 100, which ranks the most popular songs in the United States. Meanwhile, the group’s previous single… Continue reading KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” Soars To New Peak On Billboard Hot 100 As “Gnarly” Re-Enters Chart
“To My Beloved Thief” Ratings Rise For 2nd Episode
KBS 2TV’s “To My Beloved Thief” is on the rise! On January 4, the new drama starring Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min enjoyed an increase in viewership for its second episode. According to Nielsen Korea, “To My Beloved Thief” climbed to an average nationwide rating of 4.5 percent. Meanwhile, KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden… Continue reading “To My Beloved Thief” Ratings Rise For 2nd Episode