The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from September 17 to October 17. BTS rose to the top of the… Continue reading October Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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D.O. To Leave SM And Join New Agency Founded By Manager + Will Still Continue EXO’s Activities
EXO’s D.O. is parting ways with SM Entertainment. On October 18, JTBC reported that EXO’s D.O. will be leaving SM Entertainment and joining a new agency established by his longtime manager, with whom he has been working since his debut. In response to the report, SM Entertainment officially announced, “D.O.’s exclusive contract with us will… Continue reading D.O. To Leave SM And Join New Agency Founded By Manager + Will Still Continue EXO’s Activities
6 Reasons To Keep Your Eye On RIIZE, SM Entertainment’s Latest Boy Group
RIIZE is the latest boy group from SM Entertainment, the company behind majorly successful artists like BoA, EXO, NCT, Red Velvet, aespa, and more. While that in itself is a reason to anticipate some incredible things from RIIZE, there are plenty more! Short for RISE&REALIZE, the group debuted on September 4 with seven members. Whether… Continue reading 6 Reasons To Keep Your Eye On RIIZE, SM Entertainment’s Latest Boy Group
SM Entertainment Shares Update On NCT’s Taeil’s Health
NCT’s Taeil will be focusing on recovering his health for the time being. On October 18, SM Entertainment released the following statement sharing an update on NCT’s Taeil’s recent health status and future schedule: Hello. We would like to inform you about NCT’s Taeil’s health status and future schedule. Taeil, who got into a motorcycle… Continue reading SM Entertainment Shares Update On NCT’s Taeil’s Health
BBGIRLS (Brave Girls) Reveals New Official Light Stick After Name Change
BBGIRLS (formerly known as Brave Girls) has unveiled the first glimpse of their new official light stick! Earlier this year, Brave Girls changed their group name to BBGIRLS after parting ways with their former agency Brave Entertainment and signing with Warner Music Korea as a full group. On October 17, BBGIRLS revealed the design of… Continue reading BBGIRLS (Brave Girls) Reveals New Official Light Stick After Name Change
SM Entertainment Refutes Reports Of EXO’s Sehun And Chanyeol Joining Another Agency
SM Entertainment has addressed recent reports of EXO members Sehun and Chanyeol pursuing individual careers under a new agency. On October 17, SBS Entertainment News reported that according to entertainment industry insiders, EXO’s Sehun and Chanyeol have signed exclusive contracts with a new agency founded by Jung Hoon Tak, the former CEO of the entertainment… Continue reading SM Entertainment Refutes Reports Of EXO’s Sehun And Chanyeol Joining Another Agency
FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena Cancels Appeal To Suspend Exclusive Contract And Returns To ATTRAKT
FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena will be returning to ATTRAKT. On October 17, a source from ATTRAKT shared, “Keena met with CEO Jeon Hong Joon yesterday. Keena will be taking the time to self-reflect for the time being, and then we will gradually talk about our future course of action.” CEO Jeon Hong Joon also shared his… Continue reading FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena Cancels Appeal To Suspend Exclusive Contract And Returns To ATTRAKT
Update: Kang Sora Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Glimpse Of Pregnancy Pictorial
Updated November 3 KST: Kang Sora has shared additional photos of her beautiful baby bump! On November 2, Kang Sora took to Instagram to share more pregnancy photos along with the message, “Behind-the-scenes cuts of my full-term pictorial. This is my first full-term pictorial, so I was half-anticipating and half-worried, but [I’m sending] applause and… Continue reading Update: Kang Sora Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Glimpse Of Pregnancy Pictorial
Moon Chae Won’s Agency Shares Progress On Legal Action For Malicious Rumors
Moon Chae Won’s agency has filed additional complaints against malicious rumors. On October 16, Moon Chae Won’s agency IOK Company released an official statement sharing, “Last September, in order to prevent additional damage to the actress, we gathered all relevant posts and comments against the perpetrators who continue [to spread malicious rumors] and are filing… Continue reading Moon Chae Won’s Agency Shares Progress On Legal Action For Malicious Rumors
LE SSERAFIM’s Agency Shares Update On Kim Chaewon’s Health
LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon is continuing to focus on the recovery of her health. Previously, LE SSERAFIM canceled their “FLAME RISES” concerts in Bangkok, which were scheduled to take place on October 7 and 8, after three members including Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, and Kazuha were diagnosed with Type A influenza. On October 16, LE… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM’s Agency Shares Update On Kim Chaewon’s Health