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

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s Agency Apologizes For Shirt With Racial Slur

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s agency has issued a formal apology for the controversial shirt he wore at a recent event. On May 2, G-Dragon performed at K-SPARK in Macau while wearing a shirt emblazoned with a Dutch racial slur on the back. After the singer came under fire for the offensive language imprinted on the shirt, G-Dragon’s… Continue reading BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s Agency Apologizes For Shirt With Racial Slur

Koyote’s Shinji And MoonOne Get Married + Share Beautiful Wedding Photos

Koyote member Shinji and singer MoonOne have tied the knot! Earlier on May 2, the two celebrities held their wedding ceremony with close friends and family in attendance. Following the wedding ceremony, Shinji took to Instagram to share photos from the wedding as well as the following message: Yesterday, thanks to so many people who… Continue reading Koyote’s Shinji And MoonOne Get Married + Share Beautiful Wedding Photos

Kim Go Eun And Ahn Eun Jin Show Off Their Friendship With Cute Photos From Recent Hangout

The heartwarming friendship between Kim Go Eun and Ahn Eun Jin is still going strong! On May 2, the two actresses—who have been close friends ever since their college days—took to Instagram Stories to share photos from a recent hangout. First, Kim Go Eun posted two mirror selfies that she snapped together with Ahn Eun… Continue reading Kim Go Eun And Ahn Eun Jin Show Off Their Friendship With Cute Photos From Recent Hangout

Moon Se Yoon In Talks To Sign With SM C&C After Leaving FNC

Moon Se Yoon may be joining SM C&C! On May 3, SM C&C confirmed that the comedian was in talks to sign with the agency, but added that nothing had yet been set in stone. “It’s true that we are discussing [an exclusive contract] with a favorable outlook, but nothing has been finalized,” said a… Continue reading Moon Se Yoon In Talks To Sign With SM C&C After Leaving FNC

Watch: NCT’s Jaehyun Becomes 2nd Member To Be Discharged From Military

NCT’s Jaehyun is back from the army! On May 3, Jaehyun was officially discharged from the military after completing his mandatory service. The singer enlisted in November 2024 and carried out his service as a member of the army band. Jungwoo, who is also currently serving in the army band, was one of the soldiers… Continue reading Watch: NCT’s Jaehyun Becomes 2nd Member To Be Discharged From Military

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 March 16 to April 16. BTS continued their reign at the top… Continue reading Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced