TWS’s Jihoon will not be joining his group for some of their upcoming activities, including their concerts in Macau and Kaohsiung. Earlier this month, Jihoon’s father passed away due to illness, leading the TWS member to sit out the group’s fan signing events in Beijing this past weekend. On January 21, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that… Continue reading TWS’s Jihoon To Sit Out Upcoming Concerts And 2nd Anniversary Live
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January Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from December 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026. BTS held onto their spot… Continue reading January Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
January 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 December 20, 2025 to January 20, 2026. The late Ahn Sung Ki,… Continue reading January Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
SM Entertainment Takes Legal Action Against Specific X Users For Malicious Posts Targeting aespa, RIIZE, And NCT WISH
SM Entertainment is taking a strong stand against malicious acts targeting its artists. On January 20, SM Entertainment released a statement regarding ongoing legal action to protect the rights of its artists. Read SM Entertainment’s full statement below: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We have recently confirmed that some users on X (formerly Twitter) have… Continue reading SM Entertainment Takes Legal Action Against Specific X Users For Malicious Posts Targeting aespa, RIIZE, And NCT WISH
“Culinary Class Wars 2” Chef Im Sung Geun Confesses To 3 Past DUIs + Programs Announce Cancellations
Chef Im Sung Geun—who appeared on Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars 2”—has revealed that he was convicted three times for drunk driving in the past. On January 18, Im Sung Geun confessed via his YouTube channel Imjjang TV that he had been caught for drunk driving three times in the past. In the video, he said,… Continue reading “Culinary Class Wars 2” Chef Im Sung Geun Confesses To 3 Past DUIs + Programs Announce Cancellations
January Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 730 girl group members, using big data collected from December 18, 2025 to January 18, 2026. IVE’s Jang Won… Continue reading January Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
January Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 755 boy group members, using big data collected from December 17, 2025 to January 17, 2026. BTS’s Jimin topped… Continue reading January Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko And Wife Announce Divorce After 15 Years Of Marriage
Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko has personally shared news of his divorce. On January 16, Gaeko posted a statement on his Instagram Story announcing that he and his wife Kim Su Mi had decided to end their marriage after careful consideration. Gaeko’s full message is as follows: Hello, this is Gaeko. I’m sharing some personal news with… Continue reading Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko And Wife Announce Divorce After 15 Years Of Marriage
FNC To End Variety Management
FNC Entertainment has decided to end its management of variety show and broadcast personalities. On January 16, FNC Entertainment announced, “We have had in-depth discussions with the variety show and broadcast personalities signed to our agency. As a result, we will not be renewing their contracts, and we plan to gradually wrap up our management… Continue reading FNC To End Variety Management
FIFTY FIFTY’s Agency ATTRAKT Partially Wins Damage Lawsuit Against The Givers
FIFTY FIFTY’s agency ATTRAKT has partially won a damages lawsuit filed against The Givers. On January 15, the 33rd Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court (presiding judge Choi Jong Jin) ruled partially in favor of ATTRAKT in the lawsuit seeking approximately 2 billion won (approximately $1.36 million) in damages against The Givers, CEO… Continue reading FIFTY FIFTY’s Agency ATTRAKT Partially Wins Damage Lawsuit Against The Givers