UNIS’s agency has shared an update on Kotoko’s health after the idol fainted on stage during a performance. On August 3, F&F Entertainment announced, “During [UNIS’s] performance at the ‘2024 Midsummer Night’s Cultural Festival: Mini K-POP Concert’ that was held today at Haenam, member Kotoko fainted, and the performance was halted.” “Kotoko was immediately taken… Continue reading UNIS’s Kotoko Faints On Stage During Concert + Agency Shares Update
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MAMAMOO’s Wheein Parts Ways With THE L1VE
After three years at the label, MAMAMOO’s Wheein has parted ways with THE L1VE. On August 3, THE L1VE officially announced that Wheein’s exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end. However, they noted that there would be no changes to her previously announced schedule, including her upcoming concert in Kaohsiung later this… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s Wheein Parts Ways With THE L1VE
August Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for advertisement models! The rankings were determined through an analysis of consumer behavior, using big data collected from July 2 to August 2. The Korean Business Research Institute evaluated the participation, communication, media, and social values of popular advertisement models in order to… Continue reading August Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
YG Hands Over All Trademark Rights To G-Dragon’s Name
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon now holds all the trademark rights to his name! On August 1, YG Entertainment confirmed reports that the trademark rights to G-Dragon’s stage name had been transferred to the singer, who officially left the agency last year, at no cost. “It’s true that we have fully handed over all trademark rights to G-Dragon’s… Continue reading YG Hands Over All Trademark Rights To G-Dragon’s Name
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Officially Announced As Ambassador For Dior
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu has been named Dior’s new ambassador! On August 1, French luxury fashion house Dior announced, “A K-Pop icon and member of SEVENTEEN, Mingyu has joined us as a Dior ambassador.” Through newly released photos of Mingyu for Dior, the brand stated, “Mingyu fully embodies Dior House’s unique creativity, which is continuously reinterpreted through… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Officially Announced As Ambassador For Dior
Lim Ji Yeon Shares Gratitude For Song Hye Kyo And Talks About Her Relationship With Lee Do Hyun
Lim Ji Yeon has expressed her gratitude to Song Hye Kyo and Lee Do Hyun in an interview for “Revolver”! Previously on July 31, a VIP premiere for “Revolver” was held, and many stars including Song Hye Kyo, with whom Lim Ji Yeon co-starred in the Netflix drama “The Glory,” attended. Later that day, Song… Continue reading Lim Ji Yeon Shares Gratitude For Song Hye Kyo And Talks About Her Relationship With Lee Do Hyun
HYBE Announces Details For New Business Strategy HYBE 2.0
HYBE has unveiled its new business strategy! As hinted at last week by former HYBE CEO Park Ji Won, HYBE has launched a new mid-to-long-term growth strategy dubbed “HYBE 2.0.” On August 1, HYBE shared the details of this strategy through the following statement: HYBE’s three main business areas, previously consisting of labels, solutions, and… Continue reading HYBE Announces Details For New Business Strategy HYBE 2.0
Watch: TXT Reveals Adorable “PPULBATU” Characters For Each Of The Members
Meet the official “PPULBATU” characters for TXT! On August 1 at midnight KST, TXT released two adorable videos introducing five new “PPULBATU” characters representing each of the group’s members. Soobin’s character is named Choi Yong Meong, Yeonjun’s is Hwang Choon, Beomgyu’s is Bamgeut, Taehyun’s is Da-Go-Nyang, and Huening Kai’s is Hhm Nya Ring. Check out… Continue reading Watch: TXT Reveals Adorable “PPULBATU” Characters For Each Of The Members
July Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of July! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from June 30 to July 31. Lim Young Woong topped this month’s list… Continue reading July Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
July Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from June 16 to July 16. Lee Jung Jae rose to the top… Continue reading July Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced