January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of January! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from December 29, 2025 to January 29, 2026. BTS held onto their spot… Continue reading January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Starship Entertainment Issues Statement Following Final Ruling Against Malicious YouTuber “Sojang”

Starship Entertainment has released a new statement following the Supreme Court’s final ruling against the operator of the YouTube channel “Sojang.” On January 29, the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s decision, finalizing the sentence against YouTuber Park, the operator of the channel “Sojang.” Park was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three… Continue reading Starship Entertainment Issues Statement Following Final Ruling Against Malicious YouTuber “Sojang”

Actors Bae Na Ra And Han Jae Ah Confirmed To Be Dating

Bae Nara and Han Jae Ah are dating! On January 30, a media outlet reported that Bae Na Ra and Han Jae Ah, fellow actors who previously appeared together in the musicals “Grease,” “Housewarming Concert,” and “Rappaccini’s Garden,” are in a romantic relationship. In response to the report, both agencies of Bae Na Ra and… Continue reading Actors Bae Na Ra And Han Jae Ah Confirmed To Be Dating

NCT’s Doyoung Donates To Meaningful Cause For His Birthday

Even while serving in the military, NCT’s Doyoung celebrated his upcoming birthday by making a generous donation for young people in need! On January 30, the NGO (non-governmental organization) World Vision announced that Doyoung had donated 100 million won (approximately $70,000) to help support young people preparing to become self-reliant. Doyoung empathized with the difficult… Continue reading NCT’s Doyoung Donates To Meaningful Cause For His Birthday

Shin Eun Soo And Yoo Seon Ho Confirmed To Be In A Relationship

Shin Eun Soo and Yoo Seon Ho are in a relationship! On January 29, it was reported that Shin Eun Soo and Yoo Seon Ho met through a gathering with friends and have been dating for about three months. In response to the reports, Shin Eun Soo’s agency Management SOOP and Yoo Seon Ho’s agency… Continue reading Shin Eun Soo And Yoo Seon Ho Confirmed To Be In A Relationship

FTISLAND Renews Contracts With FNC For Their 20th Year Together

FTISLAND will continue their journey with FNC on their 20th year of working together! On January 29, FNC Entertainment shared, “FNC Entertainment has renewed our exclusive contracts with FTISLAND, our founding artists who helped lead the Hallyu Wave for bands, based on the deep trust and confidence we have built up over the years. As… Continue reading FTISLAND Renews Contracts With FNC For Their 20th Year Together

RIIZE’s Shotaro Personally Denies Dating Rumors With aespa’s Giselle

RIIZE’s Shotaro has personally spoken up to deny rumors that he is romantically involved with aespa’s Giselle. Recently, dating rumors between Shotaro and Giselle began spreading online after some claimed that the two had been spotted on a video call. On January 29 KST, Shotaro held a Weverse live broadcast during which some viewers spammed… Continue reading RIIZE’s Shotaro Personally Denies Dating Rumors With aespa’s Giselle

IVE’s Liz And Rei Officially Named Brand Ambassadors For Valentino

It’s official: IVE’s Liz and Rei are the new faces of Valentino! On January 28, Maison Valentino officially announced that Liz and Rei would be attending its Haute Couture fashion show in Paris later that day as new brand ambassadors for the luxury fashion house. As they prepared to jet off to Paris for the… Continue reading IVE’s Liz And Rei Officially Named Brand Ambassadors For Valentino

January Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between December 27, 2025 and January 27, 2026. Veteran actor Ahn Sung… Continue reading January Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced