Less than a year after tying the knot, Kim Bo Ra and director Jo Ba Reun have gone their separate ways. On May 10, Kim Bo Ra’s agency noon company confirmed rumors of the couple’s split. “After careful consideration and plenty of discussion, Kim Bo Ra [and her husband] proceeded with an amicable divorce by… Continue reading Kim Bo Ra Confirmed To Have Divorced Her Husband Less Than A Year After Marriage
Author: E Cha
May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from April 10 to May 10. BTS continued their reign at the top of… Continue reading May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
EPEX’s Concert In China Postponed
EPEX’s concert in China has been postponed. On May 9, C9 Entertainment announced that EPEX’s “YOUTH DEFICIENCY” concert in Fuzhou had been postponed “due to local circumstances.” EPEX’s concert, which was originally scheduled to take place on May 31, would have been the first concert by a full South Korean idol group to be held… Continue reading EPEX’s Concert In China Postponed
“The Haunted Palace” Soars To Its Highest Ratings Yet + “Crushology 101” Sees Rise
SBS’s “The Haunted Palace” hit a new all-time high in viewership last night! On May 9, the new fantasy romance drama approached the double digits as it achieved the highest viewership ratings of its run to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “The Haunted Palace” scored an average nationwide rating of 9.8… Continue reading “The Haunted Palace” Soars To Its Highest Ratings Yet + “Crushology 101” Sees Rise
Jennie’s “like JENNIE” Becomes 1st K-Pop MV Released In 2025 To Hit 100 Million Views
BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s music video for “like JENNIE” has just reached an exciting milestone! On May 9 at around 3:50 a.m. KST, Jennie’s music video for her latest solo title track “like JENNIE” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube—making it the first music video released by a K-pop artist in 2025 to achieve the feat. Jennie… Continue reading Jennie’s “like JENNIE” Becomes 1st K-Pop MV Released In 2025 To Hit 100 Million Views
NCT WISH To No Longer Perform At SMTOWN LIVE 2025 LA Due To Visa Issues
NCT WISH will no longer be attending SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in LA this weekend. On May 9 local time, SM Entertainment announced that NCT WISH—who was originally scheduled to perform at the agency-wide concert in Los Angeles on May 11—would not be able to attend due to visa issues. SM Entertainment’s full English statement is… Continue reading NCT WISH To No Longer Perform At SMTOWN LIVE 2025 LA Due To Visa Issues
TXT’s “Chasing That Feeling” Becomes Their 9th MV To Hit 100 Million Views
TXT’s “Chasing That Feeling” is their latest music video to hit the 100 million mark! According to BIGHIT MUSIC, on May 10 at approximately 8:37 a.m. KST, TXT’s music video for their 2023 hit “Chasing That Feeling” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube—making it their ninth music video to achieve the feat after “CROWN,” “Blue… Continue reading TXT’s “Chasing That Feeling” Becomes Their 9th MV To Hit 100 Million Views
DKB’s Heechan And Harry June To Go On Temporary Hiatus From Group Activities
DKB’s Heechan and Harry June will be temporarily halting all group activities. On May 9, Brave Entertainment announced that starting on May 10, the two DKB members be going on a temporary hiatus due to “personal circumstances.” As a result, DKB will be carrying out their activities as a five-member group for the time being,… Continue reading DKB’s Heechan And Harry June To Go On Temporary Hiatus From Group Activities
Han So Hee In Talks To Star In Korean Remake Of “The Intern”
Han So Hee may be starring in the new Korean remake of the Hollywood film “The Intern”! On May 9, Han So Hee’s agency 9ato Entertainment confirmed that the actress had been offered a leading role in the upcoming Korean remake of “The Intern.” However, they declined to comment further, stating cautiously, “‘The Intern’ is… Continue reading Han So Hee In Talks To Star In Korean Remake Of “The Intern”
Roh Jeong Eui And Lee Chae Min Officially Become A Campus Couple In “Crushology 101”
Get ready for Roh Jeong Eui and Lee Chae Min to finally begin dating on “Crushology 101”! Based on a popular webtoon, MBC’s “Crushology 101” is a romance drama following the journey of college student Ban Hee Jin (Roh Jeong Eui), who is nicknamed “Bunny.” After her first relationship ends badly, Bunny unexpectedly finds herself… Continue reading Roh Jeong Eui And Lee Chae Min Officially Become A Campus Couple In “Crushology 101”