The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from June 2 to July 2. Only idols who debuted in 2023… Continue reading July Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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aespa, NewJeans, And SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan x Wonwoo Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of June 16 to 22! Album Chart NewJeans achieved a double crown on this week’s Circle charts, where they topped both the physical album chart and the social chart. The group’s new Japanese single album “Supernatural” debuted at No. 1… Continue reading aespa, NewJeans, And SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan x Wonwoo Top Circle Weekly Charts
BTOB Cancels Fan Concert In Jakarta
BTOB’s “OUR DREAM” fan concert in Jakarta has been cancelled. On July 2, APlanet Entertainment announced that BTOB’s Jakarta fan concert would no longer be taking place as scheduled on July 13. Their full English announcement is as follows: With a heavy heart, we would like to inform you that the BTOB FAN-CON [OUR DREAM]… Continue reading BTOB Cancels Fan Concert In Jakarta
Update: BTS’s Jimin And Jungkook Enjoy An Unforgettable Vacation In Poster For New Travel Variety Show “Are You Sure?!”
Updated July 3 KST: BTS’s Jimin and Jungkook will be sharing a travel log of their vacation together! On July 3, Disney+ dropped a teaser poster announcing the travel variety program “Are You Sure?!” starring Jimin and Jungkook. “Are you Sure?!” will feature Jimin and Jungkook going on an impromptu vacation ahead of their enlistment… Continue reading Update: BTS’s Jimin And Jungkook Enjoy An Unforgettable Vacation In Poster For New Travel Variety Show “Are You Sure?!”
Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between May 27 and June 27. Byeon Woo Seok, who recently stole… Continue reading Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
TWICE’s Nayeon Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Soloist To Spend Multiple Weeks On Billboard 200 With 2 Different Albums
TWICE’s Nayeon continues to make Billboard 200 history with her first-ever solo comeback! Last week, Nayeon became the first female K-pop soloist ever to chart more than one entry on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart—as well as the first to score two top 10 albums—when her new mini album “NA” debuted at No. 7, matching… Continue reading TWICE’s Nayeon Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Soloist To Spend Multiple Weeks On Billboard 200 With 2 Different Albums
Watch: TWS Takes 1st Win For “If I’m S, Can You Be My N?” On “The Show”; Performances By Chuu, H1-KEY, And More
TWS has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “If I’m S, Can You Be My N?” On the July 2 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were H1-KEY’s “Let It Burn,” TWS’s “If I’m S, Can You Be My N?”, and Chuu’s “Strawberry Rush.” TWS ultimately took… Continue reading Watch: TWS Takes 1st Win For “If I’m S, Can You Be My N?” On “The Show”; Performances By Chuu, H1-KEY, And More
Mun Ka Young Signs With New Agency
Mun Ka Young has joined a brand-new agency! On July 1, the newly established management company PEAK J announced that Mun Ka Young has become the first actor to sign an exclusive contract with the agency. PEAK J CEO Shin Hyo Jung remarked, “Mun Ka Young has joined us as our first actor. We will… Continue reading Mun Ka Young Signs With New Agency
“The Midnight Romance In Hagwon” Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet
tvN’s “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” went out on a high note! On June 30, the romance drama starring Jung Ryeo Won and Wi Ha Joon achieved the highest viewership ratings of its entire run with its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” scored an average… Continue reading “The Midnight Romance In Hagwon” Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet
“Bitter Sweet Hell” Stars Say Goodbye + Thank Viewers As The Drama Comes To An End
The stars of MBC’s “Bitter Sweet Hell” have shared their thoughts as the drama winds to a close! A black comedy-thriller full of twists and turns, “Bitter Sweet Hell” starred Kim Hee Sun as family psychiatrist Noh Young Won, who teamed up with her mother-in-law, mystery novelist Hong Sa Gang (Lee Hye Young), to protect… Continue reading “Bitter Sweet Hell” Stars Say Goodbye + Thank Viewers As The Drama Comes To An End