Three members of A.C.E have officially changed their stage names! On August 12, A.C.E’s agency BEAT Interactive announced that Chan, Jun, and Donghun had decided to use their given names from now on. Chan will be going by his given name Kang Yuchan, Jun by his given name Park Junhee, and Donghun by his given… Continue reading A.C.E’s Chan, Jun, And Donghun To Change Stage Names
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August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from July 13 to August 13. NewJeans topped the list for the second consecutive month… Continue reading August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
August Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between July 8 and August 8. Kim Tae Ri, who recently starred in SBS’s… Continue reading August Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
ITZY’s Lia Sits Out World Scout Jamboree “K-Pop Super Live” Due To Health
ITZY’s Lia was unable to join her bandmates on stage at the World Scout Jamboree “K-Pop Super Live.” On August 11, shortly before the concert took place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would not be attending the event due to health concerns. The agency’s full statement is as follows:… Continue reading ITZY’s Lia Sits Out World Scout Jamboree “K-Pop Super Live” Due To Health
August Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from July 12 to August 12. BTS topped the list for the 63rd consecutive… Continue reading August Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Watch: TXT Meets Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne + Teases “Do It Like That” Collab
Get ready for a special collaboration between TXT and Premier League champion team Manchester City! On August 9 local time, Manchester City posted a brief video of its star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne meeting the TXT members. In the caption, the English soccer team teased, “Man City x TXT collab with ‘Do It Like That,’… Continue reading Watch: TXT Meets Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne + Teases “Do It Like That” Collab
SM Denies EXO’s Baekhyun’s Claim That They Were Aware Of His New Company
SM Entertainment has denied EXO’s Baekhyun’s recent claim that they were aware he was launching his own agency. On August 8, Baekhyun held a live broadcast on Instagram during which he responded to various rumors that have been spreading online. After discussing his recently resolved dispute with SM Entertainment regarding his exclusive contract, Baekhyun shared… Continue reading SM Denies EXO’s Baekhyun’s Claim That They Were Aware Of His New Company
New Boy Group BLIT Consisting Of 7 “Boys Planet” Contestants Changes Group Name To EVNNE + Opens Official Social Media Accounts
New boy group BLIT, formed by seven former “Boys Planet” contestants, has changed their team name to EVNNE! On August 9, the group’s agency Jellyfish Entertainment announced that they had discovered a hidden negative connotation in the previously announced name BLIT and had decided to change the group’s name to prevent any potential misinterpretation in… Continue reading New Boy Group BLIT Consisting Of 7 “Boys Planet” Contestants Changes Group Name To EVNNE + Opens Official Social Media Accounts
Ciipher Announces Departure Of 4 Members + 3 Remaining Members To Continue After Reorganizing Group
Four members of Ciipher will be leaving the group. On July 2, Ciipher’s agency Rain Company announced that Tan, Tag, Dohwan, and Won will be leaving the group while Hyunbin, Hwi, and Keita will continue to promote as a group after reorganizing. Read the full statement below: Hello. This is Rain Company. We would like… Continue reading Ciipher Announces Departure Of 4 Members + 3 Remaining Members To Continue After Reorganizing Group
SM Responds To Death Threats Against aespa’s Winter + Explains Why Police Came To Their Building
SM Entertainment has released an official statement regarding recent death threats made against aespa’s Winter. On August 7, an anonymous death threat against Winter was posted on an online community. Although the post was later deleted, it was reported to the police by people concerned for Winter’s safety. The following day, SM Entertainment announced that… Continue reading SM Responds To Death Threats Against aespa’s Winter + Explains Why Police Came To Their Building