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 40 popular entertainers, using big data collected from October 2 to November 3. Comedienne Park Na Rae maintained her spot at… Continue reading November Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Category: Celeb
Yoo Ah In Visits Jung Joon Young’s New Restaurant In Paris
Actor Yoo Ah In recently dropped by Jung Joon Young’s new restaurant in Paris! Last month, Jung Joon Young announced that he would be opening a new Korean restaurant in France called Maison de Corée. The restaurant will run as a pop-up establishment from October 29 to November 17 before officially opening next year. On November 3, the… Continue reading Yoo Ah In Visits Jung Joon Young’s New Restaurant In Paris
MONSTA X Celebrates Minhyuk’s Birthday With Heartfelt Messages
On November 3, MONSTA X took to Twitter to celebrate Minhyuk’s birthday with an emotional outpouring of love and support! Throughout the day, each of the MONSTA X members posted photos of Minhyuk and wrote him a personal message to wish him a happy birthday. Shownu and Hyungwon also specifically mentioned their delight at being… Continue reading MONSTA X Celebrates Minhyuk’s Birthday With Heartfelt Messages
Kyun Mi Ri’s Husband Receives Sentence For Stock Manipulation
Kyun Mi Ri’s husband, hereafter known as Lee, has been convicted of stock manipulation. On November 2, the Seoul Southern District Court sentenced a former director of KOSDAQ-listed company “A” to four years of imprisonment and 2.5 billion won (approximately $2.2 million) in fines. The former director, known as Lee, had previously been arrested and… Continue reading Kyun Mi Ri’s Husband Receives Sentence For Stock Manipulation
Nam Ji Hyun Talks About Success Of “100 Days My Prince,” How Her Role Was Different From Previous Works, And More
Nam Ji Hyun talked about why she thought “100 Days My Prince” was successful, compared her different rom-com characters, her regrets in her acting, and what she learnt from working on the drama. The actress recently starred in tvN’s “100 Days My Prince,” where she played Hong Shim, the oldest unmarried woman in her village. Though she… Continue reading Nam Ji Hyun Talks About Success Of “100 Days My Prince,” How Her Role Was Different From Previous Works, And More
The Boyz’s Younghoon Says BTS’s V Is His Role Model And Records Sweet Message For Him
During his guest appearance on MBC’s “Idol Radio” on November 2, The Boyz’s Younghoon expressed his admiration for BTS’s V as his role model! During the radio show, Younghoon was asked whether there has been anything he was or is really stuck on. He chose BTS’s V and explained, “He’s an industry senior I thought was… Continue reading The Boyz’s Younghoon Says BTS’s V Is His Role Model And Records Sweet Message For Him
Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Attends Stanford University Conference To Share Insight Into K-Pop Industry
Super Junior’s Choi Siwon brought his personal experiences and knowledge to enrich a conversation about the world of K-pop at a special conference at Stanford University. Stanford University held their “Future Visions: Challenges and Possibilities of Korean Studies in North America” conference on November 1 and 2, where they invited academics in the field to come a… Continue reading Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Attends Stanford University Conference To Share Insight Into K-Pop Industry
Watch: EXO’s Lay Discusses His Work Ethic, His Historic Billboard 200 Entry, And More With BUILD Series
EXO’s Lay is always so inspirational! On November 2, Lay sat down with Kevin Kenney of the BUILD Series for a live interview in New York. Answering all the questions by himself in English, Lay describes his consistent work ethic and newest solo album “NAMANANA,” which marks his third promoted solo album overall but his first… Continue reading Watch: EXO’s Lay Discusses His Work Ethic, His Historic Billboard 200 Entry, And More With BUILD Series
Chungha, PRISTIN’s Nayoung, Weki Meki’s Kim Doyeon, And Jeon Somi Enjoy Mini I.O.I Reunion
Some of the members of project group I.O.I enjoyed a mini reunion! On November 3, Chungha shared a set of photos on her Instagram account showing her having a meal with Nayoung, Kim Doyeon, and Jeon Somi. The four of them are said to have visited a kalguksu (chopped noodles) restaurant that Nayoung’s parents own. In her… Continue reading Chungha, PRISTIN’s Nayoung, Weki Meki’s Kim Doyeon, And Jeon Somi Enjoy Mini I.O.I Reunion
QUIZ: Which BTS Line Would You Click With The Most?
BTS is a great group as a whole, but some members have been grouped together for being alike or having similar qualities. These groups are called “lines,” and throughout the years, ARMYs have recognized a number of BTS lines. Have you ever wondered which BTS line you would click with the most? Take this quiz to find out! Which… Continue reading QUIZ: Which BTS Line Would You Click With The Most?