The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular entertainers, using big data collected from March 5 to April 5. Lee Young Ja topped this month’s list after… Continue reading April Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Category: Celeb
NCT’s Mark Becomes First Ambassador Of Tim Hortons In Korea
NCT’s Mark has been chosen as the first ambassador of Tim Hortons in Korea! On April 4, the Canadian coffee house Tim Hortons announced NCT member Mark as its new brand ambassador in Korea. A representative of Tim Hortons stated, “This is the first time we have selected an ambassador in Korea,” and added, “Moving… Continue reading NCT’s Mark Becomes First Ambassador Of Tim Hortons In Korea
SECRET NUMBER’s Dita, Jinny, And Minji Leave Their Agency + Announce End Of Group Activities
SECRET NUMBER’s Dita, Jinny, and Minji are parting ways with VINE Entertainment. On April 4, just one day after VINE Entertainment announced that Léa had left SECRET NUMBER following the expiration of her contract, Dita, Jinny, and Minji posted a joint statement announcing that they were also leaving the agency. Dita, Jinny, and Minji went… Continue reading SECRET NUMBER’s Dita, Jinny, And Minji Leave Their Agency + Announce End Of Group Activities
Update: Girl’s Day’s Hyeri Announces Additional Stops For First Solo Fan Meeting Tour “Welcome to HYERI’s STUDIO”
Updated May 7 KST: Girls’ Day’s Hyeri has announced additional stops for her upcoming 2025 fan meeting tour “Welcome to HYERI’s STUDIO”! The additional dates and venues announced on May 7 are as follows: July 12, 2025: Ho Chi Minh, Nguyen Du Gymnasium July 26, 2025: Manila, new frontier theater August 2, 2025: Bangkok, Union… Continue reading Update: Girl’s Day’s Hyeri Announces Additional Stops For First Solo Fan Meeting Tour “Welcome to HYERI’s STUDIO”
Red Velvet’s Wendy And Yeri Part Ways With SM; To Continue Group Activities
After over a decade, Red Velvet’s Wendy and Yeri have parted ways with SM Entertainment. On April 4, SM Entertainment announced that Wendy’s and Yeri’s exclusive contracts with the agency had expired. However, even though Wendy’s and Yeri’s individual activities will no longer be managed by SM Entertainment, they will still be working with the… Continue reading Red Velvet’s Wendy And Yeri Part Ways With SM; To Continue Group Activities
SECRET NUMBER’s Léa Leaves The Group And Agency
SECRET NUMBER’s Léa has officially parted ways with the group and her agency. On April 3, VINE Entertainment announced that Léa will be leaving SECRET NUMBER after the conclusion of her contract with the agency. The company’s full statement is as follows: Hello, This is VINE Entertainment. We sincerely appreciate all the fans who have… Continue reading SECRET NUMBER’s Léa Leaves The Group And Agency
G-Dragon’s Agency Announces Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
G-Dragon’s agency Galaxy Corporation has vowed to take firm legal action against individuals spreading false information and malicious posts about the singer. On April 3, the agency issued the following statement: Hello, this is Galaxy Corporation. Recently, baseless false information and malicious posts targeting our artist have been recklessly spreading through online communities and social… Continue reading G-Dragon’s Agency Announces Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
KISS OF LIFE ‘s Agency Apologizes For Recent Live Broadcast
KISS OF LIFE has issued a formal apology following controversy over content uploaded to their official YouTube channel. On April 3, KISS OF LIFE’s agency S2 Entertainment released the following statement in English apologizing for a video posted on KISS OF LIFE’s official YouTube channel on April 2. The video, which was carried out with… Continue reading KISS OF LIFE ‘s Agency Apologizes For Recent Live Broadcast
Kangta Renews Contract With SM Entertainment
Kangta has renewed his contract with SM Entertainment! On April 2, SM Entertainment stated, “Kangta is a valuable artist who is part of SM’s 30-year history. We will actively support Kangta’s activities in various fields and continue to create a wonderful future together.” Kangta commented, “I’m delighted to be continuing my relationship with SM, who… Continue reading Kangta Renews Contract With SM Entertainment
“PROJECT 7” Group CLOSE YOUR EYES Announces Official Fan Club Name
“PROJECT 7” group CLOSE YOUR EYES has given their fandom an official name! On April 2, CLOSE YOUR EYES—a new project boy group formed on the JTBC survival show “PROJECT 7”—held their debut fan showcase. During the showcase, CLOSE YOUR EYES revealed that the name of their official fan club is “CLOSER.” The members explained,… Continue reading “PROJECT 7” Group CLOSE YOUR EYES Announces Official Fan Club Name