Stray Kids is officially the new face of Pepero! On May 12, Lotte Wellfood announced that Stray Kids had been chosen as new global ambassadors for the immensely popular Korean snack Pepero. In its official announcement declaring Stray Kids the 2025 global ambassadors for Pepero, the brand wrote, “This year’s Pepero Day will be even… Continue reading Stray Kids Named Global Ambassadors For Pepero
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“Resident Playbook” And “Heavenly Ever After” Both Climb To Their Highest Ratings Yet
Both tvN’s “Resident Playbook” and JTBC’s “Heavenly Ever After” show no signs of slowing down! On May 11, the two dramas once again achieved the highest ratings of their respective runs thus far. According to Nielsen Korea, “Resident Playbook” rose to an average nationwide rating of 7.5 percent ahead of its final week, marking an… Continue reading “Resident Playbook” And “Heavenly Ever After” Both Climb To Their Highest Ratings Yet
IU Confirmed To Make May Comeback With MV Featuring Cha Eun Woo
Updated May 12 KST: It’s official: IU is aiming for a May comeback! On May 12, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment confirmed reports that the singer was gearing up to release a new album this month. “IU is currently preparing a new album, with the goal of a release in May,” stated the company. EDAM Entertainment… Continue reading IU Confirmed To Make May Comeback With MV Featuring Cha Eun Woo
Rosé Breaks Jimin’s Record On UK’s Official Singles Chart For 2nd Longest-Charting Song By K-Pop Artist
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” is still going strong in the United Kingdom! For the week of May 8 to 14, “APT.” continued its impressive run on the Official Singles Chart (which is widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s Hot 100 in the United States). In its 29th consecutive week on the… Continue reading Rosé Breaks Jimin’s Record On UK’s Official Singles Chart For 2nd Longest-Charting Song By K-Pop Artist
KATSEYE Enters UK’s Official Singles Chart For 1st Time With “Gnarly”
KATSEYE has made their debut on the United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart! This week, the Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that KATSEYE had entered its Official Singles Chart for the very first time. For the week of May 8 to 14, KATSEYE’s new single “Gnarly” debuted at… Continue reading KATSEYE Enters UK’s Official Singles Chart For 1st Time With “Gnarly”
Watch: i-dle Reveals Minnie’s New House + Tearfully Opens Up About Disbandment Fears In “The Manager” Preview
i-dle [formerly (G)I-DLE] will be appearing as a full group on the next episode of MBC’s “The Manager”! On May 11, the popular reality show released a preview of its upcoming episode, which will feature all five members of i-dle as guests. The new preview begins by reminding viewers that the i-dle members recently renewed… Continue reading Watch: i-dle Reveals Minnie’s New House + Tearfully Opens Up About Disbandment Fears In “The Manager” Preview
Watch: Popular Girl Group Member Covers Taeyeon, Lisa, And Baek Yerin On “The King Of Mask Singer”
On the latest episode of “The King of Mask Singer,” the identity of “Teacup” was revealed! During the May 11 broadcast of the MBC singing competition, eight new contestants stepped into the ring to challenge the reigning champion for the throne. In the third match-up of Round 1, “Teacup” and “Teabag” faced off with a… Continue reading Watch: Popular Girl Group Member Covers Taeyeon, Lisa, And Baek Yerin On “The King Of Mask Singer”
“Resident Playbook” Sweeps Top Spots On Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings For 3rd Week
tvN’s “Resident Playbook” dominated this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors! For the third consecutive week, “Resident Playbook” remained No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos,… Continue reading “Resident Playbook” Sweeps Top Spots On Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings For 3rd Week
Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, BTS, ZEROBASEONE, And More Rank High On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on May 10! Stray Kids’ special album “合 (HOP)” maintained its position at No. 4 in its 20th consecutive week on the chart, while their previous mini album “ATE” stayed strong at No. 14 in its 41st week. ENHYPEN’s latest album “ROMANCE : UNTOLD”… Continue reading Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, BTS, ZEROBASEONE, And More Rank High On Billboard World Albums Chart
Watch: N.Flying Promises To Be “Everlasting” In Poetic MV For Post-Military Comeback
Updated May 28 KST: N.Flying is finally back with new music! On May 28 at 6 p.m. KST, N.Flying released their second full-length album “Everlasting” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. “Everlasting” features a Britpop-inspired intro with acoustic piano, marching drums, and a standout guitar solo. Watch the… Continue reading Watch: N.Flying Promises To Be “Everlasting” In Poetic MV For Post-Military Comeback