MBC’s “2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships – New Year Special” kicked off its exciting first day of competition on January 24! During the first episode of the three-day special broadcast, idols went head-to-head in events including track and field, ssireum (Korean wrestling), eSports, archery, and penalty shootouts. Check out the results from Day 1 below!… Continue reading Results For Day 1 Of “2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships – New Year Special”
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2PM’s “My House” MV Suddenly Resurges In Popularity 5 Years After Release
Five years after its release, 2PM’s “My House” is suddenly back in the spotlight! 2PM first released the hit song “My House” back in 2015, as the title track of their fifth studio album “No. 5,” with music and lyrics penned by Jun.K. Despite the fact that half the group’s members are currently serving in… Continue reading 2PM’s “My House” MV Suddenly Resurges In Popularity 5 Years After Release
BTS Becomes 1st Korean Artist To Have An Album Go Platinum In U.S.
BTS is officially the first Korean artist to go platinum with an album in the United States! The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has now certified BTS’s 2018 album “Love Yourself: Answer” platinum, making it the very first album by a Korean artist ever to achieve the distinction. (In order to receive an official… Continue reading BTS Becomes 1st Korean Artist To Have An Album Go Platinum In U.S.
“Woman Of 9.9 Billion” Ends On No. 1 Ratings
KBS 2TV’s “Woman of 9.9 Billion” has come to an end! On January 23, the action thriller drama starring Jo Yeo Jeong and Kim Kang Woo enjoyed a strong finish as it aired its final episode. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale scored average nationwide ratings of 6.8 percent and 8.5 percent for its… Continue reading “Woman Of 9.9 Billion” Ends On No. 1 Ratings
January 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 December 22 and January 23. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, the stars… Continue reading January Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Kang Sora And Ahn Jae Hong’s New Film “Secret Zoo” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers
The new film “Secret Zoo” is a hit at the box office! On January 24, the Korean Film Council announced that “Secret Zoo” had officially surpassed 1 million moviegoers. As of 7:30 a.m. KST, the comedy film—which was released on January 15—had reached a total of 1,008,669 moviegoers, meaning that it took just 10 days… Continue reading Kang Sora And Ahn Jae Hong’s New Film “Secret Zoo” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers
Zico Achieves Triple Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts
Block B’s Zico has earned a triple crown on the latest Gaon weekly charts! On January 23, Gaon Chart announced that Zico had swept all three of this week’s digital charts with his new track “Any Song.” The single debuted at No. 1 on the overall digital chart, the digital download chart, and the streaming… Continue reading Zico Achieves Triple Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts
Update: NCT 127 Preparing To Make Comeback With Jungwoo
Updated January 23 KST: SM Entertainment has confirmed plans for NCT 127’s return. In response to the previous report, the agency commented, “NCT 127 is preparing for their comeback. Details will be revealed later on.” Jungwoo will be returning for this comeback. Source (1) Original Article: NCT 127 may be gearing up for a return… Continue reading Update: NCT 127 Preparing To Make Comeback With Jungwoo
Yeon Jung Hoon To Star Opposite Lee Yoo Ri In New Romance Drama
It’s official: Yeon Jung Hoon and Lee Yoo Ri will be starring together in a new romance drama! On January 23, Yeon Jung Hoon’s agency 935 Entertainment confirmed that the actor would be making his return to the small screen in the upcoming Channel A drama “Lie After Lie” (literal translation). A representative of the… Continue reading Yeon Jung Hoon To Star Opposite Lee Yoo Ri In New Romance Drama
Choi Woo Shik Reportedly Starring In New A24 Film From Hollywood Producer + EGOT Winner Scott Rudin
Choi Woo Shik may be starring in a new movie produced by indie Hollywood studio A24! On January 22 local time, Collider reported that Choi Woo Shik would be starring in A24’s upcoming Korean romance film “Past Lives.” The film, which will reportedly be helmed by writer-director Celine Song, is said to be “an original… Continue reading Choi Woo Shik Reportedly Starring In New A24 Film From Hollywood Producer + EGOT Winner Scott Rudin