Oricon’s year-end rankings for 2025 are out! Each year, Oricon—Japan’s largest music statistics site—publishes its annual rankings of the best-selling albums and singles in Japan. K-pop made a strong showing on this year’s charts, with K-pop artists and artists affiliated with K-pop labels (such as NiziU, who debuted under JYP Entertainment) taking up nearly half… Continue reading K-Pop Makes Strong Showing On Oricon’s 2025 Year-End Album And Single Charts
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December Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between November 10 and December 10. Kim Woo Bin, who most recently starred in… Continue reading December Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
December 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 November 24 to December 24. BTS’s Jimin held onto his spot at the top… Continue reading December Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
WayV, NCT’s Doyoung, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of December 7 to 13! Album Chart WayV claimed two of the top five spots on this week’s physical album chart with their new winter special album “Eternal White.” The regular version of the album debuted at No. 1, while… Continue reading WayV, NCT’s Doyoung, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Watch: “Single’s Inferno” Heats Things Up With Exciting Trailer For Season 5
Mark your calendars for the return of “Single’s Inferno”! “Single’s Inferno” is a hit dating reality show in which singles look for love while living together on a remote island called “Inferno.” On “Inferno,” the contestants aren’t allowed to reveal their ages or professions. The only way to escape “Inferno” and head to “Paradise”—which consists… Continue reading Watch: “Single’s Inferno” Heats Things Up With Exciting Trailer For Season 5
2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces Additional Collab Performances
Get ready for some exciting collaborations at the upcoming 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon! On December 23, SBS teased several special performances that viewers can look forward to seeing during its year-end music festival this Christmas. LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae, NMIXX’s Kyujin, and IVE’s Leeseo will be teaming up for a special “maknae” Christmas collaboration, while TXT’s… Continue reading 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces Additional Collab Performances
“KARMA” Becomes Stray Kids’ Longest-Charting Album On Billboard 200 As “DO IT” Remains In Top 20
Stray Kids’ “KARMA” is officially the longest-charting album of their career on the Billboard 200! On December 23 local time, Billboard revealed that Stray Kids’ fourth studio album “KARMA” had overtaken the group’s 2023 release “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” to become their longest-charting album to date on the Top 200 Albums chart. In its 17th consecutive week… Continue reading “KARMA” Becomes Stray Kids’ Longest-Charting Album On Billboard 200 As “DO IT” Remains In Top 20
December Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between November 23 and December 23. Kim Woo Bin, who just tied… Continue reading December Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
B1A4 To Part Ways With WM After 14 Years
After 14 years, B1A4 is parting ways with their longtime agency WM Entertainment. On December 23, WM Entertainment announced that the group (which has been carrying out activities as a trio consisting of CNU, Sandeul, and Gongchan since 2018) would be leaving the agency. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello.This is WM Entertainment.… Continue reading B1A4 To Part Ways With WM After 14 Years
“Our Golden Days” Ratings Hit New All-Time High As “Pro Bono” Heads Into 2nd Half At No. 1
KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden Days” is on the rise! On December 21, the long-running weekend drama soared to its highest viewership ratings to date. According to Nielsen Korea, “Our Golden Days” rose to an average nationwide rating of 18.1 percent for its latest episode, continuing its streak as the most-watched show of the entire weekend.… Continue reading “Our Golden Days” Ratings Hit New All-Time High As “Pro Bono” Heads Into 2nd Half At No. 1