BTS’s “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” has been certified silver in the United Kingdom! On May 20 local time, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced that BTS’s 2020 Japanese album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” had received an official silver BRIT certification, making it their 10th album to achieve the feat.… Continue reading BTS’s “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” Becomes Their 10th Album To Be Certified Silver In UK
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May Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from April 21 to May 21. Lim Young Woong topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of… Continue reading May Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Watch: VERIVERY Rocks Out With Live-Band Cover Of IVE’s “ELEVEN”
VERIVERY put their own spin on IVE’s hit debut track! On May 20, “It’s Live” released a video of VERIVERY covering IVE’s “ELEVEN” with the help of a live band. However, in contrast to the dance-pop feel of the original version, VERIVERY added a rock twist to the song, giving it an entirely different vibe… Continue reading Watch: VERIVERY Rocks Out With Live-Band Cover Of IVE’s “ELEVEN”
NCT’s Doyoung And IVE’s An Yu Jin Confirmed As MCs For 2022 Dream Concert
It’s official: NCT’s Doyoung and IVE’s An Yu Jin will be hosting the 28th annual Dream Concert! On May 20, the Korea Entertainment Producer’s Association (KEPA) announced, “NCT’s Doyoung and IVE’s An Yu Jin will be the MCs for [this year’s] Dream Concert.” Both Doyoung and An Yu Jin have previously displayed their hosting chops… Continue reading NCT’s Doyoung And IVE’s An Yu Jin Confirmed As MCs For 2022 Dream Concert
Kim Ji Won, Lee Min Ki, And Lee El Face New Struggles Without Son Seok Gu In “My Liberation Notes”
The Yeom siblings will face new trials on the next episode of JTBC’s “My Liberation Notes”! Helmed by “Law School” director Kim Seok Yoon and penned by “My Mister” and “Another Oh Hae Young” writer Park Hae Young, “My Liberation Notes” is a drama about three siblings who want to escape their stifling lives and… Continue reading Kim Ji Won, Lee Min Ki, And Lee El Face New Struggles Without Son Seok Gu In “My Liberation Notes”
Bae In Hyuk Wears Many Faces In New Drama “Why Her?” With Hwang In Yeop And Seo Hyun Jin
SBS’s upcoming drama “Why Her?” has released a sneak peek of Bae In Hyuk in character! “Why Her?” is a mystery romance drama starring Seo Hyun Jin as the titular Oh Soo Jae, a coldhearted lawyer who has grown empty after only chasing success, and Hwang In Yeop as law student Gong Chan, who would… Continue reading Bae In Hyuk Wears Many Faces In New Drama “Why Her?” With Hwang In Yeop And Seo Hyun Jin
Seo Ye Ji’s New Drama “Eve” Postpones Premiere Date + Cancels Press Conference
Just a few days before its scheduled premiere, tvN has announced that it will be postponing its upcoming drama “Eve” by one week. “Eve” is a new romance-revenge drama about a chaebol’s 2 trillion won (approximately $1.7 billion) divorce lawsuit that shocks the entire nation. Unbeknownst to the public, the lawsuit is the result of… Continue reading Seo Ye Ji’s New Drama “Eve” Postpones Premiere Date + Cancels Press Conference
“The Outlaws 2” (“The Roundup”) Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers In Just 2 Days After Setting Record For Biggest Opening Since COVID-19
Ma Dong Seok and Son Suk Ku’s new movie “The Outlaws 2” (also known as “The Roundup”) is off to an impressive start at the Korean box office! On the morning of May 20, the Korean Film Council announced that the day before, “The Outlaws 2” had officially surpassed 1 million moviegoers while remaining No. 1… Continue reading “The Outlaws 2” (“The Roundup”) Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers In Just 2 Days After Setting Record For Biggest Opening Since COVID-19
SF9’s Rowoon Comforts A Shocked And Despairing Kim Hee Sun In “Tomorrow”
MBC’s “Tomorrow” has shared an intriguing glimpse of an emotional moment from its upcoming episode. Warning: mention of individuals contemplating suicide. Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Tomorrow” is a fantasy drama starring SF9’s Rowoon as Choi Joon Woong, a mortal who gets into an unfortunate accident while struggling to find a… Continue reading SF9’s Rowoon Comforts A Shocked And Despairing Kim Hee Sun In “Tomorrow”
“The Killer’s Shopping List” Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet + “Green Mothers’ Club” Hits New All-Time High
tvN’s “The Killer’s Shopping List” has ended on a high note! On May 19, the comedy-mystery drama starring Lee Kwang Soo and AOA‘s Seolhyun achieved the highest viewership ratings of its entire run for its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “The Killer’s Shopping List” scored an average nationwide rating of… Continue reading “The Killer’s Shopping List” Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet + “Green Mothers’ Club” Hits New All-Time High