Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on December 31! BTS’s RM’s new solo album “Indigo” climbed back up to No. 1 on this week’s chart, marking its second non-consecutive week at the top. “Indigo” also re-entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3 this week, setting a new record for the… Continue reading RM, BTS, ITZY, NCT 127, Nayeon, ENHYPEN, TWICE, Stray Kids, P1Harmony, And LE SSERAFIM Make Billboard’s World Albums Chart
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“The First Responders” Finale Breaks Into Double Digits To Achieve Its Highest Ratings Yet
SBS’s “The First Responders” has ended on an all-time high! On December 30, the action thriller starring Kim Rae Won, Son Ho Jun, and Gong Seung Yeon achieved the highest viewership ratings of its entire run for its finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “The First Responders” scored an average nationwide rating… Continue reading “The First Responders” Finale Breaks Into Double Digits To Achieve Its Highest Ratings Yet
December Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from November 30 to December 31. Soccer star Son Heung Min rose to the top of this… Continue reading December Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Breaking: iKON To Leave YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment has announced that all six members of iKON will be leaving the agency. On December 30, YG Entertainment released the following statement announcing iKON’s departure: Hello, this is YG Entertainment. We are informing you that after a long discussion with the iKON members (Kim Jinhwan, Bobby, Song Yunhyeong, Goo Junhoe, Kim Donghyuk, and… Continue reading Breaking: iKON To Leave YG Entertainment
Kang Dong Won Confirmed To Have Left YG Entertainment
After nearly seven years, Kang Dong Won has parted ways with YG Entertainment. On December 30, YG Entertainment officially announced that Kang Dong Won had left the agency following the expiration of his exclusive contract. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is YG Entertainment. After discussing the matter, YG Entertainment and actor… Continue reading Kang Dong Won Confirmed To Have Left YG Entertainment
NewJeans’ Hyein Chosen As Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
NewJeans’ Hyein is the new face of Louis Vuitton! On December 30, the luxury brand officially announced, “We have chosen NewJeans’ Hyein as our new ambassador.” They went on to add, “From now on, we will start a new journey together with [Hyein], who defines NewJeans’ style with her unique charm.” Watch NewJeans on their… Continue reading NewJeans’ Hyein Chosen As Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
“The Interest Of Love” Ratings Rise As “Unlock My Boss” Reaches New Personal Best
Both JTBC’s “The Interest of Love” and ENA’s “Unlock My Boss” saw slight increases in viewership last night! On December 29, the new romance drama “The Interest of Love” climbed to an average nationwide rating of 2.5 percent for its fourth episode, marking a modest rise from the previous night. Meanwhile, “Unlock My Boss” rose… Continue reading “The Interest Of Love” Ratings Rise As “Unlock My Boss” Reaches New Personal Best
Cha Eun Woo, Lee Da Hee, And Kim Nam Gil Face An Epic Battle In New Fantasy Drama “Island”
TVING’s upcoming drama “Island” has unveiled a new sneak peek of its three leads! Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Island” is a fantasy drama about a dark secret hidden on beautiful Jeju Island—and people who are fated to fight evil forces that are trying to destroy the world. Kim Nam Gil… Continue reading Cha Eun Woo, Lee Da Hee, And Kim Nam Gil Face An Epic Battle In New Fantasy Drama “Island”
NCT DREAM And NewJeans Earn Double Crowns On Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of December 18 to 24! Album Chart NCT DREAM achieved a double crown this week, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart with their new winter special mini album “Candy” and its title track of the… Continue reading NCT DREAM And NewJeans Earn Double Crowns On Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts
Han Joon Woo Talks About Playing Son Naeun’s Smitten Secretary In New Drama “Agency”
Han Joon Woo has dished on his upcoming JTBC drama “Agency”! Set within the fiercely competitive world of one of Korea’s leading advertisement agencies, “Agency” is a new drama starring Lee Bo Young as Go Ah In, the first-ever female executive of VC Group. Son Naeun will star in the drama as Kang Han Na,… Continue reading Han Joon Woo Talks About Playing Son Naeun’s Smitten Secretary In New Drama “Agency”