May 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 730 boy group members, using big data collected from April 18 to May 18. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo maintained… Continue reading May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

YG Entertainment Clarifies CL And Yang Hyun Suk’s Reported Meetup Held Ahead Of 2NE1’s 15th Anniversary

YG Entertainment has commented on reports about CL and Yang Hyun Suk meeting up recently. On May 17, OSEN reported that CL and YG Entertainment’s executive producer Yang Hyun Suk had a surprise meeting in total secrecy. The report added that their meeting is meaningful as it took place ahead of 2NE1’s 15th anniversary. In… Continue reading YG Entertainment Clarifies CL And Yang Hyun Suk’s Reported Meetup Held Ahead Of 2NE1’s 15th Anniversary

Kim Ji Won’s Agency Releases Statement Regarding Airport Safety

Kim Ji Won’s agency has issued a statement regarding safety concerns at the airport. On May 16, HighZium Studio released the following statement: Hello. This is HighZium Studio. We are making a request regarding HighZium Studio’s artists’ scheduled departures and arrivals at the airport. Recently, large crowds have gathered when actress Kim Ji Won has… Continue reading Kim Ji Won’s Agency Releases Statement Regarding Airport Safety

IVE And “Squid Game 2” Star Kim Si Eun Make Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List For 2024

Both IVE and Kim Si Eun were selected for Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia” list for 2022! Every year, Forbes magazine selects 30 young Asian leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to celebrate within 10 different categories, one of which is Entertainment & Sports. This year, IVE and actress Kim Si Eun were two of the entertainers… Continue reading IVE And “Squid Game 2” Star Kim Si Eun Make Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List For 2024

ONE PACT’s Agency Addresses Jay Chang’s Absence From Upcoming Comeback

ONE PACT’s agency ARMADA ENT has released a statement regarding Jay Chang’s absence from the group’s upcoming comeback. On May 16, ARMADA ENT announced that Jay Chang will be unable to take part in ONE PACT’s upcoming album as he is set to participate in activities with B.D.U, the new vocal boy group formed through Mnet’s reality survival show… Continue reading ONE PACT’s Agency Addresses Jay Chang’s Absence From Upcoming Comeback

Minor Fire Occurs On Set Of aespa’s “M Countdown” Pre-Recording + Winter To Sit Out Live Broadcast

On May 16, a minor fire broke out on set of aespa’s pre-recording for “M Countdown.” It was confirmed that there were no injuries in this fire. Mnet announced, “During an artist’s pre-recording for ‘M Countdown,’ a fire broke out when a spark flew into the set located at the corner of the stage. The… Continue reading Minor Fire Occurs On Set Of aespa’s “M Countdown” Pre-Recording + Winter To Sit Out Live Broadcast

7 Kep1er Members Reported To Extend Contracts + Agency Briefly Comments

Seven Kep1er members are reportedly extending their contracts. On May 16, STARNEWS reported that Kep1er will reorganize the group as a seven-member team including the members Yujin, Xiaoting, Chaehyun, Dayeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih, and Youngeun. The report stated that Mashiro and Yeseo will leave Kep1er and join the girl group LIMELIGHT under their original agency… Continue reading 7 Kep1er Members Reported To Extend Contracts + Agency Briefly Comments

May 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 April 2 to May 2. Only idols who debuted in 2023… Continue reading May Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced