KBS 2TV’s “Who Is She!” has come to an end! On January 23, the drama adaptation of the famous film “Miss Granny” enjoyed a modest rise in viewership ratings for its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “Who Is She!” scored an average nationwide rating of 3.4 percent. Meanwhile, KBS Joy’s… Continue reading “Who Is She!” Ends On Slight Ratings Rise
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YoonA, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, And More Confirmed For New Drama By “My Love From the Star” Director
tvN’s upcoming drama “The Tyrant’s Chef” (working title) has finalized its cast! On January 24, tvN announced that Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, and Choi Gwi Hwa are now officially confirmed to be starring in “The Tyrant’s Chef.” Helmed by director Jang Tae Yoo of “My Love from the Star,” “Lovers… Continue reading YoonA, Lee Chae Min, Kang Han Na, And More Confirmed For New Drama By “My Love From the Star” Director
KCON 2025 Announces LA And Japan Dates
Mark your calendars: KCON is returning to both LA and Japan this year! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment in various cities across the globe, and it includes concerts featuring performances by popular K-pop artists. This year, KCON Japan 2025 will be held in Chiba from… Continue reading KCON 2025 Announces LA And Japan Dates
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 9, 2024 and January 9, 2025. “Squid Game 2” star Lee Jung… Continue reading January Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Announces Nominees
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards has revealed this year’s list of nominees! On January 22 local time, the iHeartRadio Music Awards officially announced its nominations for the upcoming award ceremony, which celebrates the most-played artists on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app from the past year. This year, iHeartRadio added a new Favorite K-Pop Dance… Continue reading 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Announces Nominees
ARrC’s Ziwoo Officially Leaves The Group
Just five months after ARrC’s debut, Mystic Story has announced Ziwoo’s departure from the group. On January 22, Mystic Story released the following statement announcing that Ziwoo had left ARrC: Hello. This is Mystic Story. Ziwoo, who has been with ARrC as a member of the group up until now, has left the group due… Continue reading ARrC’s Ziwoo Officially Leaves The Group
BTS’s Jimin Makes Billboard 200 History As 1st Korean Soloist To Chart An Album For 26 Weeks
BTS’s Jimin has set a new record on the Billboard 200! On January 22 local time, Billboard revealed that Jimin’s second solo album “MUSE”—which first debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 back in July—had climbed back up to No. 118 in its 26th consecutive week on the chart. Notably, “MUSE” has now become… Continue reading BTS’s Jimin Makes Billboard 200 History As 1st Korean Soloist To Chart An Album For 26 Weeks
Rosé’s “APT.” Rises To No. 1 On Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart + Becomes 1st K-Pop Song To Top Global Excl. U.S. Chart For 12 Weeks
For the first time since its release, BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” was the best-selling song of the week in the United States! On January 21 local time, Billboard announced that “APT.” had risen to a new peak of No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart—marking its first time topping the chart, which… Continue reading Rosé’s “APT.” Rises To No. 1 On Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart + Becomes 1st K-Pop Song To Top Global Excl. U.S. Chart For 12 Weeks
January Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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 December 4, 2024 to January 4, 2025. Yoo Jae Suk held onto his… Continue reading January Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
RIIZE Makes Meaningful Donation Of 100 Million Won In Fan Club’s Name
The members of RIIZE rang in the new year by making a generous donation to a meaningful cause! On January 21, the Walking With Us Children’s Foundation announced that RIIZE had donated a total of 100 million won (approximately $70,000) to Allkidstra, a music education program that provides learning opportunities and experiences for underprivileged children.… Continue reading RIIZE Makes Meaningful Donation Of 100 Million Won In Fan Club’s Name