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 December 22, 2025 to January 22, 2026. BTS’s Jimin continued his reign at the… Continue reading January Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Category: Celeb
FAVE1 And 100%’s Jonghwan Announces Marriage With Heartfelt Letter
Jonghwan of FAVE1 and 100% is tying the knot! On January 23, Jonghwan took to Twitter to personally announce that he was getting married. The idol’s full handwritten letter is as follows: Hello, this is Jonghwan. I’m writing this letter because I have something that I want to tell you myself.While I do feel a… Continue reading FAVE1 And 100%’s Jonghwan Announces Marriage With Heartfelt Letter
JYP Lowers Stray Kids’ Fan Club Membership Kit Price After Backlash
JYP Entertainment has lowered the price of Stray Kids’ 6th-generation STAY membership kit following backlash from fans. Earlier this week, the company made an official announcement about recruitment for the latest generation of Stray Kids’ official fan club STAY, including the membership fee and pricing for the new membership kit, which is being sold separately… Continue reading JYP Lowers Stray Kids’ Fan Club Membership Kit Price After Backlash
Cha Joo Young To Temporarily Halt Activities After Undergoing Surgery
Cha Joo Young has canceled all of her upcoming scheduled activities and announced a temporary hiatus after undergoing surgery. On January 25, Cha Joo Young’s agency Ghost Studio released the following statement: Hello.This is Ghost Studio. We are making an announcement regarding actress Cha Joo Young’s schedule. Due to health reasons, actress Cha Joo Young… Continue reading Cha Joo Young To Temporarily Halt Activities After Undergoing Surgery
January 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 December 21, 2025 to January 21, 2026. Trot singer Kim Yong Bin held onto his… Continue reading January Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Named Torchbearer For 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon has been named an official torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics! On January 24 KST, BELIFT LAB announced that Sunghoon would be carrying the Olympic flame during the torch relay for the upcoming Milano Cortina Games. Sunghoon, who was a reserve member of the South Korean national figure skating team prior… Continue reading ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Named Torchbearer For 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Agency Shares Update On Arno’s Health And Future Schedules
ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s agency has shared an update regarding member Arno’s recent absence from the group’s scheduled activities. Arno has been taking part in ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s performance-related schedules on a limited basis after sustaining a fracture from a fall on the stairs. While he continued to attend other scheduled activities—including music shows to greet… Continue reading ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Agency Shares Update On Arno’s Health And Future Schedules
Cha Eun Woo’s Agency Responds To Tax Evasion Allegations
Cha Eun Woo’s agency has released an official statement regarding recent tax evasion allegations. On January 22, a media outlet reported that ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo was investigated last year on suspicion of tax evasion by Investigation Bureau 4 of the Seoul Regional Tax Office and that the National Tax Service had notified him… Continue reading Cha Eun Woo’s Agency Responds To Tax Evasion Allegations
Yoon Bak And Kim Su Bin Welcome Their First Child
Yoon Bak and Kim Su Bin are now parents! On January 22, Yoon Bak’s agency Blitzway Entertainment shared, “Yoon Bak recently welcomed the birth of a son. Both the mother and child are in good health, so we ask for many blessings and support.” Earlier in September 2023, Yoon Bak and model Kim Su Bin… Continue reading Yoon Bak And Kim Su Bin Welcome Their First Child
ILLIT Announces Stops For “PRESS START♥︎” Tour In Asia
ILLIT is gearing up to greet fans across Asia! On January 22, BELIFT LAB announced ILLIT’s “PRESS START♥︎” live tour, which will kick off in Seoul on March 14 and 15 at the Ticketlink Live Arena. ILLIT will then visit Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Check out the dates and venues below!… Continue reading ILLIT Announces Stops For “PRESS START♥︎” Tour In Asia