Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between August 11 and September 11. Lee Chae Min, who recently stole hearts in… Continue reading Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

October Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from September 1 to October 1. BIGHIT MUSIC’s new boy group CORTIS… Continue reading October Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Makes Generous Donations To Meaningful Causes On His Birthday

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan celebrated his birthday by making two generous donations! On October 3, it was reported that Bang Chan had donated 100 million won (approximately $71,000) each to Samsung Medical Center and the Korean Committee for UNICEF, for a total of 200 million won (approximately $142,000). Samsung Medical Center will use Bang Chan’s… Continue reading Stray Kids’ Bang Chan Makes Generous Donations To Meaningful Causes On His Birthday

October 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 September 3 to October 3. CORTIS’s Keonho topped this month’s list with… Continue reading October Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

SM Entertainment Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Activities Targeting Its Artists

SM Entertainment has stepped up its efforts to protect its artists. On October 2, SM Entertainment released an official statement, providing an update on ongoing legal action against malicious posts and comments. The company also reaffirmed its strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of its artists. SM Entertainment’s full statement reads as follows:… Continue reading SM Entertainment Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Activities Targeting Its Artists

Song Kang Announces First Fan Meeting After Military Discharge

Song Kang is officially making his long-awaited return to fans with his first fan meeting since completing his military service. On October 2, Namoo Actors announced that the 2025 Song Kang Fanmeeting “ROUND 2” in Seoul will take place on November 8 at 6 p.m. KST at Yonsei University’s Centennial Memorial Hall. This marks the… Continue reading Song Kang Announces First Fan Meeting After Military Discharge

WHIB’s Jayder Changes Stage Name To Real Name Kim Junmin Following “BOYS II PLANET”

WHIB’s leader Jayder is officially changing his stage name. Jayder, who recently competed on “BOYS II PLANET” as Kim Junmin and finished in 13th place, will now continue his career under his real name, Kim Junmin. On October 2, WHIB’s agency C-Jes Studio released the following statement: Hello. This is C-Jes Studio. We would like… Continue reading WHIB’s Jayder Changes Stage Name To Real Name Kim Junmin Following “BOYS II PLANET”

TWICE’s Jeongyeon To Sit Out Bulacan Concert Due To Health

TWICE’s Jeongyeon will be absent from the group’s upcoming concert in Bulacan. On October 2, JYP Entertainment announced that Jeongyeon will not be participating in TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR” Bulacan concert scheduled for October 4 due to health reasons. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. It is with deep… Continue reading TWICE’s Jeongyeon To Sit Out Bulacan Concert Due To Health

Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of September! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from August 29 to September 29. Lim Young Woong topped this month’s list… Continue reading Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Bang Si Hyuk Barred From Leaving The Country By Police

The police have belatedly revealed that they imposed a travel ban on HYBE chairman Bang Si Hyuk during the ongoing investigation into his suspected fraudulent trading. On October 1, the Financial Crimes Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced that Bang Si Hyuk, who is currently being investigated for a suspected violation of… Continue reading Bang Si Hyuk Barred From Leaving The Country By Police