The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety shows! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, interaction, media coverage, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 50 popular variety programs, using big data collected from September 7 to October 7. MBC’s “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)… Continue reading October Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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BTS’s Jungkook Becomes 1st Korean Soloist To Land 2 Songs In Top 5 Of UK’s Official Singles Chart As “3D” Debuts
Once again, BTS’s Jungkook has made K-pop history in the United Kingdom! On October 6 local time, the Official Charts (typically regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that Jungkook’s new single “3D” (featuring Jack Harlow) had debuted at No. 5 on its Official Singles Chart. Jungkook is now the first Korean… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook Becomes 1st Korean Soloist To Land 2 Songs In Top 5 Of UK’s Official Singles Chart As “3D” Debuts
Watch: Performances From KCON Saudi Arabia 2023
Updated October 8 KST: KCON Saudi Arabia 2023 has now posted performances from Day 2! Check out the performances by Super Junior, Dreamcatcher, OH MY GIRL, EL7Z UP, EVNNE, TEMPEST, and TNX below: TEMPEST – SuperM’s “Tiger Inside”; “Vroom Vroom” and “Dangerous” EVNNE – “TROUBLE” and “Role Model” EL7Z UP – “CHEEKY” and “Die for… Continue reading Watch: Performances From KCON Saudi Arabia 2023
LABOUM’s Haein Announces Marriage And Pregnancy
LABOUM’s Haein is getting married and expecting a child! On October 7, Haein’s agency RND Company officially announced that she would be tying the knot with her non-celebrity fiancé next month. “Haein has met the companion with whom she’ll be spending the rest of her life, and they will be getting married in November,” said… Continue reading LABOUM’s Haein Announces Marriage And Pregnancy
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Sweeps iTunes Charts All Over The World With “You & Me”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s new single is dominating iTunes charts across the globe! On October 6 at 1 p.m. KST, Jennie released her solo digital single “You & Me,” which she first performed during BLACKPINK’s recent world tour. Immediately upon its release, “You & Me” shot to the top of iTunes charts in numerous countries around the… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jennie Sweeps iTunes Charts All Over The World With “You & Me”
“BTS, THE BEST” Becomes BTS’s 12th Album To Be Certified Silver In UK
“BTS, THE BEST” has gone silver in the United Kingdom! On October 6 local time, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced that BTS’s 2021 Japanese greatest hits album “BTS, THE BEST” had received an official silver BRIT certification, making it their 12th album to achieve the feat. According to the BPI’s certification thresholds, albums are… Continue reading “BTS, THE BEST” Becomes BTS’s 12th Album To Be Certified Silver In UK
Watch: aespa Drops Magical “æ-aespa” MV For “Better Things”
aespa is back with an “æ-aespa” version of their music video for “Better Things”! On October 7 at midnight KST, aespa released a special new music video for their English-language single “Better Things” starring their æ-aespa avatars. The beautiful new music video features aespa’s æ-aespa counterparts going on a magical animated journey of their own—though… Continue reading Watch: aespa Drops Magical “æ-aespa” MV For “Better Things”
LE SSERAFIM Cancels Upcoming Concerts After 3 Members Fall Ill
LE SSERAFIM has cancelled their upcoming Bangkok concerts due to health concerns. On October 6, Source Music announced that LE SSERAFIM’s “FLAME RISES” concerts in Bangkok, which were scheduled to take place on October 7 and 8, had been cancelled due to three members of the group falling ill. After developing sudden fevers and headaches,… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM Cancels Upcoming Concerts After 3 Members Fall Ill
Blue Dragon Film Awards Announces Date For 2023 Ceremony
The 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards has set the date for this year’s ceremony! On October 6, it was announced that this year’s Blue Dragon Film Awards would be taking place on November 24 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido. Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious film awards in Korea, the Blue Dragon… Continue reading Blue Dragon Film Awards Announces Date For 2023 Ceremony
Stray Kids Named One Of TIME Magazine’s “Next Generation Leaders” For 2023
Stray Kids has made TIME magazine’s 2023 list of “Next Generation Leaders”! On October 5 local time, TIME magazine announced Stray Kids as one of the latest additions to its annual list, which recognizes trailblazers and rising stars in a diverse array of fields including politics, business, culture, science, and sports. Chad de Guzman wrote,… Continue reading Stray Kids Named One Of TIME Magazine’s “Next Generation Leaders” For 2023