The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,720 idols, using big data collected from July 24 to August 24. NewJeans’ Minji topped this month’s list with a brand… Continue reading August Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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“Amazing Saturday” Apologizes For Broadcast Errors During Last Night’s Episode
tvN’s “Amazing Saturday” has released a formal apology for broadcast errors during its latest episode. During the August 26 broadcast of the popular variety show, a black screen with an error message suddenly appeared on screen at two different points in the episode. After the episode aired, the “Amazing Saturday” production team posted the following… Continue reading “Amazing Saturday” Apologizes For Broadcast Errors During Last Night’s Episode
TWICE’s Jihyo And BTS’s Jungkook Top Circle Weekly Charts + NewJeans Earns Triple Crown
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of August 13 to 19! Album Chart TWICE’s Jihyo topped this week’s physical album chart with her solo debut mini album “ZONE,” which entered the chart at No. 1. The new HOPE edition of BTS’s J-Hope’s 2022 solo album “Jack… Continue reading TWICE’s Jihyo And BTS’s Jungkook Top Circle Weekly Charts + NewJeans Earns Triple Crown
ATEEZ’s Jongho To Undergo Surgery + Go On Temporary Hiatus During Recovery
ATEEZ’s Jongho will be going on a temporary hiatus in order to undergo surgery. Last week, Jongho abruptly returned to Korea after experiencing “extreme pain” in his leg while in Los Angeles for KCON LA 2023. Jongho, who had previously suffered both an ankle injury and a meniscus rupture in the past, flew back home… Continue reading ATEEZ’s Jongho To Undergo Surgery + Go On Temporary Hiatus During Recovery
Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Takes 10th Win For “Seven” On “Music Core”; Performances By TWICE’s Jihyo, THE BOYZ Special Unit, ITZY, EVERGLOW, And More
BTS’s Jungkook has won his 10th music show trophy for “Seven”! On the August 26 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were NewJeans’ “Super Shy,” STAYC’s “Bubble,” and BTS’s Jungkook’s “Seven.” Jungkook ultimately took the win with a total of 6,832 points. Congratulations to Jungkook! Watch the winner announcement below: Performers… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Takes 10th Win For “Seven” On “Music Core”; Performances By TWICE’s Jihyo, THE BOYZ Special Unit, ITZY, EVERGLOW, And More
Watch: NCT 127 Oozes Confidence In Powerful “Fact Check” Comeback MV
Updated October 6 KST: NCT 127 has made their much-anticipated return! On October 6 at 1 p.m. KST, the group released their new studio album “Fact Check,” and the music video for the title track was revealed at 3 p.m. KST. “Fact Check” is a dance track with a powerful main synth loop and expresses… Continue reading Watch: NCT 127 Oozes Confidence In Powerful “Fact Check” Comeback MV
ITZY Becomes 2nd K-Pop Girl Group In History To Chart 4 Different Albums For Multiple Weeks On Billboard 200
ITZY has achieved an exciting feat on the Billboard 200! After making a strong debut at No. 23 on the chart last week, ITZY’s new mini album “KILL MY DOUBT” has successfully remained on the Billboard 200 for a second week in a row. For the week ending on August 26, “KILL MY DOUBT” charted… Continue reading ITZY Becomes 2nd K-Pop Girl Group In History To Chart 4 Different Albums For Multiple Weeks On Billboard 200
Namgoong Min Is Held At Swordpoint As Ahn Eun Jin Looks On In Horror In “My Dearest”
What new trials and tribulations lie in store for Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin on MBC’s “My Dearest”? Spoilers On the previous episode of “My Dearest,” Lee Jang Hyun (Namgoong Min) and Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin) shared a romantic first kiss in a green barley field after their dramatic reunion. In newly… Continue reading Namgoong Min Is Held At Swordpoint As Ahn Eun Jin Looks On In Horror In “My Dearest”
NewJeans’ “Super Shy” Climbs Back Up UK’s Official Singles Chart In Its 7th Week
Nearly two months after its release, NewJeans’ “Super Shy” is climbing back up the United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart! Last month, NewJeans made history as the fastest K-pop girl group ever to land more than one song on the Official Singles Chart (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent of Billboard’s Hot 100 in the United… Continue reading NewJeans’ “Super Shy” Climbs Back Up UK’s Official Singles Chart In Its 7th Week
Watch: DAY6’s Young K Sings Of Fading Love In Emotional “nothing but” Comeback MV Starring TWICE’s Dahyun
Updated September 4 KST: Young K has made his long-awaited return! On September 4 at 6 p.m. KST, the DAY6 member released his first full album “Letters with notes” along with the music video for the title track. “nothing but” is an emotional rock ballad track that expresses the sadness felt when struggling to let… Continue reading Watch: DAY6’s Young K Sings Of Fading Love In Emotional “nothing but” Comeback MV Starring TWICE’s Dahyun