The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,590 idols, using big data collected from December 24, 2022 to January 24, 2023. BTS’s Jimin topped this month’s list with… Continue reading January Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Category: Celeb
Korean Celebrities Who Married Athletes
It’s always exciting to hear about Korean celebrities who tied the knot, especially when it happens to be with fellow celebrities. Today, we’re shedding the light on a different but quite recurrent union: celebrities who married athletes. The idols and actors involved are from earlier generations, and some of them are no longer in the… Continue reading Korean Celebrities Who Married Athletes
Lee Young Ae Donates To Victims Of Recent Fire In Seoul
Actress Lee Young Ae has made a heartfelt donation to victims of a recent fire in Seoul. This week, the Korea Foundation for Persons with Disabilities announced that Lee Young Ae donated 50 million won (approximately $40,700) to victims who were recently evacuated from Guryong Village after a massive fire broke out. According to the… Continue reading Lee Young Ae Donates To Victims Of Recent Fire In Seoul
Actress Kim Ji Young Releases Statement Regarding Recent Accusations
Kim Ji Young has responded to accusations by two individuals. . On January 22, an individual claiming to be the actress’s ex-boyfriend said that she was experiencing abuse at home so his parents even borrowed money to get her a separate home and pay for her monthly rent. He continued, “One day, she disappeared and… Continue reading Actress Kim Ji Young Releases Statement Regarding Recent Accusations
GOT7’s Yugyeom Talks About Life At His New Agency AOMG + Promoting Without His Bandmates
In a new interview and pictorial for Arena Homme Plus magazine, GOT7’s Yugyeom dished on his budding solo career under AOMG. Back in 2021, Yugyeom signed with AOMG after parting ways with his longtime agency JYP Entertainment. Two years later, the singer is currently in the midst of touring Asia with several of his labelmates as… Continue reading GOT7’s Yugyeom Talks About Life At His New Agency AOMG + Promoting Without His Bandmates
Jamie Calls Out Boyfriend Goo Min Chul For Allegedly Cheating On Her
Jamie has publicly accused her boyfriend Goo Min Chul of cheating. On January 23, the singer took to Instagram Stories to call out her boyfriend for allegedly cheating on her. The couple went public with their relationship this past November, and just several hours before Jamie made her accusation, they both posted photos from what… Continue reading Jamie Calls Out Boyfriend Goo Min Chul For Allegedly Cheating On Her
January Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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 December 23, 2022 to January 23, 2023. NewJeans topped this month’s list… Continue reading January Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
MONSTA X’s Kihyun On Being Inspired By His Bandmates + How His Life Philosophy Changed In His 20s
In a recent interview and pictorial for Arena Homme Plus magazine, MONSTA X’s Kihyun took a thoughtful look back on his career. Kihyun, whose last solo comeback was with the mini album “YOUTH,” reflected on the true meaning of youth after posing for the magazine’s February issue. Explaining that he didn’t consider “youth” a fixed… Continue reading MONSTA X’s Kihyun On Being Inspired By His Bandmates + How His Life Philosophy Changed In His 20s
Watch: K-Pop Idols Share Lunar New Year Greetings For 2023
Today is the Lunar New Year, and many K-pop idols celebrated the holiday with video messages or special content wishing their fans a happy new year! Check out some of this year’s videos—many of which feature idols dressed in hanbok (traditional Korean clothing)—below! BTS IVE TXT NMIXX ATEEZ Oh My Girl Stray Kids [SKZ-BEHIND📸] 뭉쳐… Continue reading Watch: K-Pop Idols Share Lunar New Year Greetings For 2023
BTS’s Jimin Hangs Out With Robert Pattinson, David Beckham, And More At Paris Fashion Week
BTS’s Jimin has shared some photos from Dior’s fashion show in Paris! On January 20 local time, Jimin attended Dior’s Winter 2023-2024 Men’s show during Paris Fashion Week. The idol, who sat front row together with his bandmate J-Hope, was recently named a global ambassador for the luxury fashion house. The following day, Jimin took… Continue reading BTS’s Jimin Hangs Out With Robert Pattinson, David Beckham, And More At Paris Fashion Week