Category: Celeb

March 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 February 9 and March 9. Jeon Do Yeon topped this month’s list with… Continue reading March Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

March 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 February 11 to March 11. BTS topped the list for the 58th consecutive… Continue reading March Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Nam Tae Hyun And His Agency Apologize For Drunk Driving Incident + Clarify Details

Nam Tae Hyun and his agency have released statements of apology following the artist’s drunk driving incident. On March 8, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station announced that Nam Tae Hyun was under investigation for drunk driving after opening his car door while parked on the roadside and hitting a taxi that was passing by, breaking… Continue reading Nam Tae Hyun And His Agency Apologize For Drunk Driving Incident + Clarify Details

“The Glory” Director Ahn Gil Ho Denies School Bullying Allegations

“The Glory” director Ahn Gil Ho has become tied up in allegations of school bullying. Ahead of the drama’s Part 2 premiere, school bullying allegations against Ahn Gil Ho began circulating online communities. The victim (hereafter “A”) explained that they were unaware of Ahn Gil Ho’s work as a director because they weren’t familiar with… Continue reading “The Glory” Director Ahn Gil Ho Denies School Bullying Allegations

VAV’s Baron Leaves Group + Terminates Contract With Agency

VAV has announced member Baron’s departure from the group and agency. On March 10, VAV’s agency ATEAM Entertainment shared the following statement to announce Baron’s contract termination and subsequent departure from the group: Hello. This is ATEAM Entertainment. This is to inform you that as of March 10, 2023, VAV member Baron has left the… Continue reading VAV’s Baron Leaves Group + Terminates Contract With Agency

Kim Jaejoong Releases Statement Regarding His Past Record Of Being Fined Additional Tax

JYJ member Kim Jaejoong has spoken up about having been previously charged additional tax. On March 9, Kim Jaejoong’s agency C-JeS Entertainment released an official statement expressing the artist’s stance regarding the fact that Kim Jaejoong was fined 100 million won (approximately $75,600) after a tax investigation by the National Tax Service in 2020. Read… Continue reading Kim Jaejoong Releases Statement Regarding His Past Record Of Being Fined Additional Tax

BTS’ Suga Makes Meaningful Birthday Donation To Earthquake Victims In Turkey And Syria

BTS’ Suga has celebrated his birthday with a generous donation to aid Turkey and Syria’s earthquake relief efforts. On March 9, Suga’s birthday, non-governmental organization (NGO) Save the Children revealed, “BTS member Suga has donated 100 million won [approximately $75,900] for emergency relief in Turkey and Syria following severe damage from a record-breaking earthquake.” Suga… Continue reading BTS’ Suga Makes Meaningful Birthday Donation To Earthquake Victims In Turkey And Syria

DKZ’s Agency Addresses Kyoungyoon’s Parents’ Reported Affiliation With JMS Cult

DKZ’s agency has officially addressed the reports of Kyoungyoon’s parents’ affiliation with the JMS cult spotlighted in the recent documentary “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal.” “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” is a new documentary series exposing four cult leaders and their horrifying practices. One of the cults covered in… Continue reading DKZ’s Agency Addresses Kyoungyoon’s Parents’ Reported Affiliation With JMS Cult

Kep1er’s Seo Young Eun Temporarily Halts Activities After Her Father Passes Away

Kep1er’s Seo Young Eun’s father has passed away. On March 7, WAKEONE and Swing Entertainment announced that Seo Young Eun would temporarily be sitting out all of Kep1er’s scheduled activities due to her father’s passing. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This is WAKEONE/SWING Entertainment. Kep1er member Seo Young Eun’s father passed away… Continue reading Kep1er’s Seo Young Eun Temporarily Halts Activities After Her Father Passes Away