The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular entertainers, using big data collected from May 1 to June 1. Yoo Jae Suk topped this month’s list with… Continue reading June Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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BTS’s Jin To Give Out Hugs In Special FESTA Event After Military Discharge
BTS’s Jin is making his return from the military in an especially heartwarming way! On June 2, BIGHIT MUSIC surprised fans by announcing their plans for a special in-person event for this year’s “BTS FESTA,” the group’s yearly celebration of the anniversary of their debut. Following his upcoming discharge from the military on June 12,… Continue reading BTS’s Jin To Give Out Hugs In Special FESTA Event After Military Discharge
aespa Becomes 1st Girl Group In Hanteo History To Surpass 1 Million 1st-Week Sales With 4 Different Albums
aespa has made Hanteo history once again! On May 27 at 6 p.m. KST, aespa made their highly-anticipated comeback with their first-ever full-length album “Armageddon” and its title track of the same name. Less than five days later, Hanteo Chart announced that “Armageddon” had already sold over 1 million copies, making it their fourth consecutive… Continue reading aespa Becomes 1st Girl Group In Hanteo History To Surpass 1 Million 1st-Week Sales With 4 Different Albums
TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, ILLIT, And SEVENTEEN Earn Double Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once… Continue reading TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, ILLIT, And SEVENTEEN Earn Double Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
Watch: aespa Takes 5th Win For “Supernova” On “Music Core”; Performances By ATEEZ, ARTMS, EXO’s Chen, And More
aespa has snagged a fifth music show trophy for their smash hit “Supernova”! On the June 1 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were NewJeans’ “How Sweet,” aespa’s “Supernova,” and Block B’s Zico’s “SPOT!” (featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie). aespa ultimately took the win with a total of 8,200 points. Congratulations to aespa!… Continue reading Watch: aespa Takes 5th Win For “Supernova” On “Music Core”; Performances By ATEEZ, ARTMS, EXO’s Chen, And More
EXID’s Hani Announces Marriage With Heartfelt Letter
EXID’s Hani is tying the knot! On June 1, Hani took to Instagram to personally announce that she was getting married to her boyfriend of four years, celebrity psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong. Hani and Yang Jae Woong, who first went public with their relationship two years ago, were recently reported to be preparing for a… Continue reading EXID’s Hani Announces Marriage With Heartfelt Letter
6 K-Pop Girl Groups Make Teen Vogue’s List Of “21 Best Girl Groups Of All Time”
Teen Vogue’s list of the “21 Best Girl Groups of All Time” is out, and K-pop girl groups claimed six of the 21 spots on the list! In “celebration of the best and most exciting girl groups of the past and present,” the American magazine has published a list of what it considers the top… Continue reading 6 K-Pop Girl Groups Make Teen Vogue’s List Of “21 Best Girl Groups Of All Time”
BTS’s RM Earns His Highest Debut Yet On UK’s Official Albums Chart With “Right Place, Wrong Person”
BTS’s RM is soaring to new heights in the United Kingdom with his latest release! On May 31 local time, the Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that RM’s new solo album “Right Place, Wrong Person” had debuted at No. 37. “Right Place, Wrong Person” is now RM’s… Continue reading BTS’s RM Earns His Highest Debut Yet On UK’s Official Albums Chart With “Right Place, Wrong Person”
EXO’s Suho Sweeps iTunes Charts Across The Globe With “1 To 3”
EXO’s Suho has made a splash on the international iTunes charts with his long-awaited solo return! On May 31 at 6 p.m. KST, Suho digitally released his new mini album “1 to 3” and its title track of the same name. Shortly afterwards, both the album and its title track soared to the top of… Continue reading EXO’s Suho Sweeps iTunes Charts Across The Globe With “1 To 3”
Jang Ki Yong Makes A Romantic Declaration To Chun Woo Hee In “The Atypical Family”
JTBC’s “The Atypical Family” has revealed a sneak peek of a romantic moment from its upcoming episode! “The Atypical Family” is a fantasy romance drama about a family that once had supernatural powers, but lost them after suffering from realistic modern-day problems. Spoilers In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, a distraught Bok… Continue reading Jang Ki Yong Makes A Romantic Declaration To Chun Woo Hee In “The Atypical Family”