Category: Celeb

RIIZE’s Shotaro To Participate In Limited Capacity In Upcoming Activities Due To Injury

SM Entertainment has released a statement regarding RIIZE’s Shotaro’s injury. On May 7, SM Entertainment shared that Shotaro will be attending but limiting participation in upcoming events following an ankle injury and released the following statement: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to inform you regarding RIIZE member Shotaro’s injury and his upcoming… Continue reading RIIZE’s Shotaro To Participate In Limited Capacity In Upcoming Activities Due To Injury

ADOR Briefly Comments On Rumors Of NewJeans’ Minji’s Return

NewJeans’ agency has commented regarding rumors of Minji’s return. On May 7, which is Minji’s birthday, NewJeans’ official social media accounts posted several photos of cookies that Minji recently baked for fans visiting her birthday cafe, leading to rumors of her retrun. In response, ADOR commented, “We are continuing internal discussions regarding her future activities.”… Continue reading ADOR Briefly Comments On Rumors Of NewJeans’ Minji’s Return

Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from March 28 to April 28. HANRORO topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index… Continue reading Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Wind’s Kim Heesoo To Go On Hiatus Due To Health

The Wind’s Kim Heesoo will be temporarily halting activities due to his health. On May 6, Pangstar Entertainment revealed that Kim Heesoo had recently been undergoing treatment for symptoms of anxiety. The agency went on to announce that based on the doctor’s opinion that he needs sufficient rest, Kim Heesoo will be going on a… Continue reading The Wind’s Kim Heesoo To Go On Hiatus Due To Health

USPEER’s Yeowon To Leave The Group

Less than a year after their debut, USPEER’s agency has announced Yeowon’s departure from the group. On May 6, MW Entertainment announced that Yeowon, who had been on hiatus since last September due to health concerns, would be permanently leaving USPEER. USPEER first debuted under WM Entertainment last June before parting ways with the agency… Continue reading USPEER’s Yeowon To Leave The Group

IU, Kim Go Eun, Han Ji Min, RIIZE, And More Make Generous Donations For Children’s Day

A number of stars celebrated Children’s Day—a national holiday observed in Korea on May 5—with meaningful donations! IU donated a total of 100 million won (approximately $68,145) under the name “IUAENA” (a combination of “IU” and “UAENA,” the name of her official fan club). The star donated 50 million won each to both the Korea… Continue reading IU, Kim Go Eun, Han Ji Min, RIIZE, And More Make Generous Donations For Children’s Day

Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from March 23 to April 23. Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon continued his reign at… Continue reading Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

ITZY’s Yeji To Limit Participation In Upcoming Concerts Due To Herniated Disc

ITZY’s Yeji will be unable to fully participate in the group’s concerts this weekend due to health concerns. On May 5, JYP Entertainment announced that Yeji had been diagnosed with a herniated disc after recently visiting the hospital due to lower back pain. Because she was advised to “minimize back-straining movements,” Yeji will be limiting… Continue reading ITZY’s Yeji To Limit Participation In Upcoming Concerts Due To Herniated Disc

May Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idols, using big data collected from April 5 to May 5. ILLIT’s Wonhee maintained her position at the… Continue reading May Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced