The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from August 10 to September 10. BTS topped the list for the 52nd consecutive… Continue reading September Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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“Big Mouth” Sees Significant Drop In Ratings Amid Chuseok Holiday
Viewership ratings for MBC’s “Big Mouth” have fallen back into the single digits amidst the ongoing Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) holiday. After soaring to a new all-time high with its previous episode, the popular noir drama saw a significant decrease in viewership as it kicked off its penultimate week on September 9. According to Nielsen Korea,… Continue reading “Big Mouth” Sees Significant Drop In Ratings Amid Chuseok Holiday
ITZY, EXO’s Baekhyun, aespa, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, And ENHYPEN Earn Circle Million Certifications; BTS, J-Hope, NCT, Stray Kids, (G)I-DLE, And STAYC Go Platinum
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach… Continue reading ITZY, EXO’s Baekhyun, aespa, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, And ENHYPEN Earn Circle Million Certifications; BTS, J-Hope, NCT, Stray Kids, (G)I-DLE, And STAYC Go Platinum
TXT Earns Their 1st Double Platinum RIAJ Certification In Japan + Stray Kids And SEVENTEEN Go Platinum
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! On September 9, the RIAJ announced that TXT’s new Japanese single album “GOOD BOY GONE BAD” had received an official double platinum certification for over 500,000 units shipped since its release barely a week prior. It is now the group’s… Continue reading TXT Earns Their 1st Double Platinum RIAJ Certification In Japan + Stray Kids And SEVENTEEN Go Platinum
Kim Go Eun Kneels Before Wi Ha Joon In “Little Women”
tvN’s “Little Women” has shared an intriguing sneak peek of its upcoming third episode! “Little Women” is a new drama starring Kim Go Eun, Nam Ji Hyun, and Park Ji Hu as three sisters with a close bond who grew up in poverty. When they get swept up in a major incident, they are catapulted… Continue reading Kim Go Eun Kneels Before Wi Ha Joon In “Little Women”
September Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from August 9 to September 9. Lee Jung Jae topped this month’s list… Continue reading September Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
“Good Job,” “Adamas,” And “If You Wish Upon Me” Remain Locked In Close Ratings Battle
tvN’s “Adamas” is heading into the final week of its run at No. 1! On September 8, tvN’s “Adamas” saw a slight dip in viewership from its previous episode: according to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of the drama scored an average nationwide rating of 3.0 percent. However, “Adamas” still remained the most-watched Wednesday-Thursday drama… Continue reading “Good Job,” “Adamas,” And “If You Wish Upon Me” Remain Locked In Close Ratings Battle
Lee Jung Jae To Play Male Lead In New “Star Wars” Series “The Acolyte”
Lee Jung Jae is headed to Hollywood! On September 8 local time, Variety reported that the actor was confirmed to be playing the male lead in the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” which will air on Disney+. The series will also star Amandla Stenberg—who will play the female lead—and Jodie Turner-Smith,” with “Russian Doll”… Continue reading Lee Jung Jae To Play Male Lead In New “Star Wars” Series “The Acolyte”
IVE, SHINee’s Key, NewJeans, And BLACKPINK Earn Double Crowns On Circle (Gaon) Monthly And Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart IVE topped the physical album chart for August with their new single album “After LIKE,” which previously debuted at No. 1 on the weekly chart. TWICE’s “BETWEEN 1&2” entered the monthly chart at No. 2, followed… Continue reading IVE, SHINee’s Key, NewJeans, And BLACKPINK Earn Double Crowns On Circle (Gaon) Monthly And Weekly Charts
ATEEZ Officially Becomes Million Sellers With “THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT”
ATEEZ has officially joined the “million seller” club! On September 8, Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) announced that ATEEZ’s latest album “THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT” had received an official million certification for selling over one million copies since its release on July 29. Notably, ATEEZ is the first boy group not from… Continue reading ATEEZ Officially Becomes Million Sellers With “THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT”