Both MBC’s “Chief Detective 1958” and SBS’s “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” enjoyed increases in viewership last night! On May 10, “Chief Detective 1958” kicked off the final two weeks of its run on a significant rise in ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of the “Chief Inspector” prequel took first place… Continue reading “Chief Detective 1958” And “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” Ratings Rise
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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 11 to May 11. SEVENTEEN held onto their spot at the top… Continue reading May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
DKZ’s Jaechan Plots To Run Away From Home In Order To Hide A Secret In “Bitter Sweet Hell”
DKZ’s Jaechan has dished on his upcoming MBC drama “Bitter Sweet Hell”! “Bitter Sweet Hell” is a black comedy starring Kim Hee Sun as Noh Young Won, the top family psychiatrist in all of Korea. When an anonymous blackmailer puts her career and family at risk, Noh Young Won teams up with her mother-in-law Hong… Continue reading DKZ’s Jaechan Plots To Run Away From Home In Order To Hide A Secret In “Bitter Sweet Hell”
SHINee’s Onew Launches Official Solo Social Media Accounts Under New Agency
SHINee’s Onew has established his own solo social media accounts! While Onew already had a personal Instagram account for his own use, he has now launched several official social media accounts under his new agency GRIFFIN Entertainment. Last month, Onew signed with the newly established GRIFFIN Entertainment following the expiration of his exclusive contract with… Continue reading SHINee’s Onew Launches Official Solo Social Media Accounts Under New Agency
JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Confirmed To Make Comeback With Full-Length Album
JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut with a full-length album! On May 10, Kim Jaejoong’s agency iNKODE officially announced, “Kim Jaejoong is currently preparing a full-length album for the 20th anniversary of his debut, with the goal of a release towards the end of June.” The agency also revealed that… Continue reading JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Confirmed To Make Comeback With Full-Length Album
“The Roundup: Punishment” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2024 To Surpass 9 Million Moviegoers
“The Roundup: Punishment” remains a runaway hit at the box office! On May 10, the Korean Film Council announced that as of 7:30 a.m. KST that morning, “The Roundup: Punishment” had officially reached a total of 9,007,218 moviegoers at the Korean box office. The film was originally released on April 24, meaning that it took… Continue reading “The Roundup: Punishment” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2024 To Surpass 9 Million Moviegoers
Watch: NCT’s Mark Sings Of Fated Love In Captivating MV For Solo Single “200”
Updated May 16 KST: NCT’s Mark’s solo debut single is out! On May 16 at 6 p.m. KST, Mark released his new solo single “200” along with a music video. Based on rock sounds, “200” is a drum & bass genre song with a charming combination of early 2000s-style electric guitar sounds and a lyrical… Continue reading Watch: NCT’s Mark Sings Of Fated Love In Captivating MV For Solo Single “200”
“Frankly Speaking” Ratings Climb Back Up For 4th Episode
JTBC’s “Frankly Speaking” enjoyed a slight rise in viewership last night! “Frankly Speaking” is a new romantic comedy starring Go Kyung Pyo as Song Ki Baek, a rising news anchor who develops a strange condition that prevents him from lying, and Kang Han Na as On Woo Ju, a passionate variety show writer who is… Continue reading “Frankly Speaking” Ratings Climb Back Up For 4th Episode
EVNNE Announces Dates And Cities For 1st North American Tour “Ride With EVNNE”
ENNVE in North America, get ready to “Ride With EVNNE” this summer! On May 9 local time, EVNNE officially announced their plans for their first North American tour “Ride With EVNNE.” After kicking off their tour in Montreal on August 7, the rookie project group will perform in Chicago on August 8, New York on… Continue reading EVNNE Announces Dates And Cities For 1st North American Tour “Ride With EVNNE”
BTS Makes RIAA History As “Dynamite” Goes Quintuple Platinum In U.S.
BTS has become the first Korean group ever to go quintuple platinum in the United States! On May 9 local time, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) officially awarded BTS’s 2020 smash hit “Dynamite” a quintuple platinum certification for over 5 million units sold. “Dynamite” is the first song by a Korean group ever… Continue reading BTS Makes RIAA History As “Dynamite” Goes Quintuple Platinum In U.S.