The star-studded film “First Ride” (literal title) has set its premiere date! On September 12, film distributor Showbox announced that the upcoming movie “First Ride” would hit theaters on October 29. “First Ride” is a chaotic comedy about longtime friends of 24 years who embark on their first trip abroad together. Kang Ha Neul will… Continue reading Kang Ha Neul And Cha Eun Woo’s “First Ride” Announces Premiere Date With New Poster
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BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” Becomes 1st K-Pop MV Released In 2025 To Hit 200 Million Views
All of BLACKPINK’s non-animated music videos have now hit the 200 million mark on YouTube! At around 4 a.m. KST on September 12, BLACKPINK’s music video for their latest single “JUMP” surpassed 200 million views, making it the first music video released by a K-pop artist in 2025 to achieve the feat. “JUMP” is BLACKPINK’s… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” Becomes 1st K-Pop MV Released In 2025 To Hit 200 Million Views
September 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 August 9 to September 9. “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” topped this month’s list… Continue reading September Drama Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Lee Young Ae Is An Ordinary Housewife Plunged Into The World Of Drug Dealing In “Walking On Thin Ice”
IVE, HUNTR/X, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of August 24 to 30! IVE topped this week’s physical album chart with their new EP “IVE SECRET,” which claimed two of the top three spots. The regular version of the EP debuted at No. 1, while the Nemo version… Continue reading IVE, HUNTR/X, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Watch: ZEROBASEONE Takes 2nd Win For “ICONIK” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Soojin And More
ZEROBASEONE has won a second music show trophy for “ICONIK”! On the September 10 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were aespa’s “Rich Man,” IVE’s “XOXZ,” NCT WISH’s “COLOR,” TREASURE’s “PARADISE,” and ZEROBASEONE’s “ICONIK.” The trophy ultimately went to ZEROBASEONE! Watch their comeback performance, win, and full encore below: Other performers on… Continue reading Watch: ZEROBASEONE Takes 2nd Win For “ICONIK” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Soojin And More
Kim You Jung Claws Her Way To The Top As Kim Young Dae Vows To Protect Her In “Dear X”
TVING’s upcoming drama “Dear X” has unveiled a striking new poster! Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Dear X” is a new series starring Kim You Jung as Baek Ah Jin, an A-list actress who climbs from rock bottom to the top of the industry by using other people. During her ascent to… Continue reading Kim You Jung Claws Her Way To The Top As Kim Young Dae Vows To Protect Her In “Dear X”
Former OH MY GIRL Member Gong Jiho Signs With New Agency
September Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols! ILLIT’s Wonhee topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 420,394, marking a 66.55 percent increase in her score since August. High-ranking phrases in her keyword analysis included “Toki Yo Tamare,” “the genre is ILLIT,” and “Japanese… Continue reading September Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Becomes 2nd K-Pop Song To Top Billboard Hot 100 For 4 Weeks
The “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack continues to dominate Billboard’s Hot 100! HUNTR/X, the fictional girl group from the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” is now enjoying its fourth non-consecutive week at the top of the Hot 100, Billboard’s weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States. Including HUNTR/X’s long-running hit “Golden” (sung… Continue reading HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Becomes 2nd K-Pop Song To Top Billboard Hot 100 For 4 Weeks