BTS’s Jungkook has won his fourth music show trophy for “Seven”! On the August 2 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were NCT DREAM‘s “ISTJ,” TREASURE‘s “BONA BONA,” NewJeans‘ “Super Shy,” OH MY GIRL’s “Summer Comes,” and the clean version of BTS’s Jungkook’s “Seven” (featuring Latto). The trophy ultimately went to Jungkook!… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Takes 4th Win For “Seven” On “Show Champion”; Performances By OH MY GIRL, PENTAGON’s Hui, And More
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August Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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 July 1 to August 1. Only idols who debuted in 2022… Continue reading August Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
KBS Song Festival Responds To Reports Of This Year’s Show Being Held In Both Japan And Korea
KBS has briefly addressed reports that the upcoming 2023 KBS Song Festival will be held in both Japan and Korea. Back in June, Star News reported that KBS would be holding its annual year-end music show in Saitama, Japan on December 9, marking the first time that the event would be held abroad. However, KBS… Continue reading KBS Song Festival Responds To Reports Of This Year’s Show Being Held In Both Japan And Korea
“Queendom Puzzle” Reveals New Top 7 + The Contestants At Risk For Elimination
Mnet’s “Queendom Puzzle” has revealed its current standings based on its ongoing global vote! A spin-off of the hit survival show “Queendom,” “Queendom Puzzle” features idols—including members of currently active girl groups—battling for spots in a new seven-member project girl group. Last week, the contestants’ voting scores were reset immediately after the show’s first live… Continue reading “Queendom Puzzle” Reveals New Top 7 + The Contestants At Risk For Elimination
Watch: NewJeans Shows Off Unique Choreo For “Cool With You” In Mesmerizing Dance Practice Videos
NewJeans has shared a closer look at their captivating choreography for “Cool With You“! On August 1, NewJeans released two dance practice videos for “Cool With You,” the first of their three title tracks from their new mini album “Get Up.” While the regular version of the video captures the fluid choreography from multiple angles… Continue reading Watch: NewJeans Shows Off Unique Choreo For “Cool With You” In Mesmerizing Dance Practice Videos
Former HYBE Trainee Leo Announces Debut Date + Launches Social Media Accounts Under B.I’s Agency
Former HYBE trainee Leo has revealed his plans for his upcoming solo debut! Last week, B.I’s agency 131 Label officially announced that Leo—who was formerly a member of HYBE’s pre-debut group Trainee A—had signed an exclusive contract with the company and would soon be debuting as a solo artist. During his trainee days, Leo gained… Continue reading Former HYBE Trainee Leo Announces Debut Date + Launches Social Media Accounts Under B.I’s Agency
NCT Reveals Lineup For 4 New Releases + Launches New NCT LAB Instagram Account
Get ready for new music from NCT LAB! On August 2 at midnight KST, NCT officially announced their plans for four new releases from SM STATION’s ongoing “NCT LAB” project. After outlining all of NCT LAB’s releases thus far—Mark’s “Child“; Doyoung, Mark, and Haechan’s “coNEXTion (Age of Light)”; Taeil, Kun, and YangYang’s “Rain Day“; Jaehyun’s… Continue reading NCT Reveals Lineup For 4 New Releases + Launches New NCT LAB Instagram Account
Watch: TREASURE Goes Hard In High-Energy Dance Practice Video For “BONA BONA”
TREASURE has shared a closer look at the choreography for their new title track! On August 2 at midnight KST, TREASURE released the official dance practice video for “BONA BONA,” the title track of their new full-length album “REBOOT.” The new video offers an up-close view of the powerful choreography for “BONA BONA,” as well… Continue reading Watch: TREASURE Goes Hard In High-Energy Dance Practice Video For “BONA BONA”
Watch: TWICE’s Jihyo Says You’re “Killin’ Me Good” In Powerful Solo Debut MV
Updated August 18 KST: Jihyo has made her much-anticipated solo debut! On August 18 at 1 p.m. KST, the TWICE member released her first mini album “ZONE” along with the music video for the title track. “Killin’ Me Good” is a rhythmical and groovy song filled with Jihyo’s rich vocals. Park Jin Young wrote the… Continue reading Watch: TWICE’s Jihyo Says You’re “Killin’ Me Good” In Powerful Solo Debut MV
ITZY Tops iTunes Charts All Over The World + Breaks Own 1st-Day Sales Record With “KILL MY DOUBT”
ITZY’s latest comeback is off to a promising start! On July 31 at 6 p.m. KST, ITZY made their highly-anticipated return with their new mini album “KILL MY DOUBT” and its catchy title track “CAKE.” Just four hours later, “KILL MY DOUBT” had already soared to the top of iTunes charts in various countries across… Continue reading ITZY Tops iTunes Charts All Over The World + Breaks Own 1st-Day Sales Record With “KILL MY DOUBT”