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 987 idols, using big data collected from February 22 to March 23. BTS’s Jimin topped the list for the second consecutive… Continue reading March Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Category: Celeb
Ailee Updates Fans With Plans For Upcoming Album And International Promotions
Ailee is making a comeback! On March 21, Ailee posted a photo and message to her fans on Instagram in Korean and English. She started by saying that she has been working hard on her album to return the love her fans have shown her the last seven years. According to her post, Ailee’s new album is scheduled… Continue reading Ailee Updates Fans With Plans For Upcoming Album And International Promotions
DreamNote’s Habin To Sit Out Promotions Following Injury
DreamNote’s Habin will be going on a temporary hiatus after suffering an ankle injury. On March 22, DreamNote’s agency iMe KOREA announced that Habin had sprained her ankle and would not be participating in the group’s upcoming activities. The agency estimated that Habin would be sitting out promotions for the next week, adding, “We will… Continue reading DreamNote’s Habin To Sit Out Promotions Following Injury
Shaun’s Agency Releases Official Statement About Club MU:IN And Alleged Ties To Burning Sun
Shaun’s agency DCTOM E&C has rejected all accusations of illegal business practices and links to Burning Sun. On March 22, online Korean media outlet Kuki News reported that club MU:IN closed in February and that the heads of the club’s company belonged to DCTOM E&C, which houses artists including Shaun. The article accused MU:IN of being registered… Continue reading Shaun’s Agency Releases Official Statement About Club MU:IN And Alleged Ties To Burning Sun
Twitter CEO Talks About K-Pop’s Effect On Twitter And Meets With GOT7’s BamBam, Youngjae, And Mark
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey spoke about K-pop and met with GOT7 in Korea. On March 22, Jack Dorsey attended a press conference in Seoul during his “TweepTour” in Singapore, Japan, and Korea in celebration of the social platform’s 13th anniversary. After sharing a statement about the importance of public conversation and influence in society, Jack… Continue reading Twitter CEO Talks About K-Pop’s Effect On Twitter And Meets With GOT7’s BamBam, Youngjae, And Mark
Nam Joo Hyuk On The Effect Of Being Immersed In His “Radiant” Character + What Surprised Him When He Watched The Drama
In a recent interview with Newsen, Nam Joo Hyuk spoke about his latest drama “Radiant.” The actor starred in the JTBC drama as Joon Ha, and the show wrapped up on March 19 with Nam Joo Hyuk earning high praise for his acting. “Radiant” came to a close with the top ratings in its time slot, earning… Continue reading Nam Joo Hyuk On The Effect Of Being Immersed In His “Radiant” Character + What Surprised Him When He Watched The Drama
Update: Police Say It’s Possible To Check The Missing Data From Jung Joon Young’s Wiped-Out Phone
Updated March 25 KST: The police have mentioned a possibility of checking what has been deleted from one of the three phones that Jung Joon Young turned in as evidence but was reset to its factory default settings. On March 25, Min Gap Ryong, the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, revealed, “While there was… Continue reading Update: Police Say It’s Possible To Check The Missing Data From Jung Joon Young’s Wiped-Out Phone
Yook Sungjae Becomes BTOB’s New Leader
BTOB’s youngest member Yook Sungjae is now the group’s leader! On March 21, the group held a broadcast on V Live and played a game again to determine who their third generation leader will be. Last August when Eunkwang was heading to the army for his mandatory military service, BTOB played a game where they spun a… Continue reading Yook Sungjae Becomes BTOB’s New Leader
MBC Reports Another Burning Sun Staff Member Sexually Assaulted And Illegally Filmed Victims
MBC’s “Newsdesk” recently reported that another illegally filmed video containing sexual assault at the club Burning Sun has been found. A video of sexual assault taking place at Burning Sun previously circulated online in February, around the time when MBC’s “Newsdesk” first revealed a CCTV footage of a man being assaulted at the club. On the March 22 broadcast… Continue reading MBC Reports Another Burning Sun Staff Member Sexually Assaulted And Illegally Filmed Victims
Seungri Gives Statement To Police On Connection To Senior Police Officer
As part of the police’s continuing investigation into Senior Superintendent Yoon, Seungri has denied suspicions of him bribing the police officer. On March 22, SBS’s “8 O’Clock News” gave a report on the police’s investigation into the connection between Senior Superintendent Yoon and the members of the group chatroom. Yoon allegedly was involved in the cover up of… Continue reading Seungri Gives Statement To Police On Connection To Senior Police Officer