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 May 11 to June 11. BTS topped the list for the 49th consecutive… Continue reading June Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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Kim Ji Won Parts Ways With Her Agency SALT Entertainment
After two years, Kim Ji Won has parted ways with SALT Entertainment. On June 10, SALT Entertainment officially announced that the actress’s exclusive contract with the agency had ended. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello, this is SALT Entertainment. We are making an official statement regarding the end of our exclusive contract with… Continue reading Kim Ji Won Parts Ways With Her Agency SALT Entertainment
Former YG Labelmates BIGBANG’s G-Dragon And Se7en Show Off Long-Lasting Friendship In Cute New Photos
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has shown his support for Se7en’s new musical! On June 9, Se7en shared an adorable photo on Instagram with his former YG Entertainment labelmate BIGBANG’s G-Dragon. The photo was taken after G-Dragon went to watch Se7en’s musical “Volume Up” and the post is affectionately captioned, “My dongsaeng” (younger brother/friend). View this post on Instagram… Continue reading Former YG Labelmates BIGBANG’s G-Dragon And Se7en Show Off Long-Lasting Friendship In Cute New Photos
LIGHTSUM’s Juhyeon To Sit Out Promotions After Her Grandmother Passes Away
LIGHTSUM’s Juhyeon will temporarily be halting activities. On June 9 KST, LIGHTSUM’s agency Cube Entertainment shared that Juhyeon’s grandmother had passed away and that the member would be sitting out promotions for the time being. Read their full statement below: Hello. This is Cube Entertainment. We’ve come to share unfortunate news as LIGHTSUM’s member Juhyeon’s grandmother… Continue reading LIGHTSUM’s Juhyeon To Sit Out Promotions After Her Grandmother Passes Away
Han Ye Ri Revealed To Have Tied The Knot Earlier This Year
Actress Han Ye Ri has tied the knot! On June 9, her agency Saram Entertainment released the following statement: Hello. This is Saram Entertainment. We are informing you of the good news we have regarding our agency’s actress Han Ye Ri. Actress Han Ye Ri, who has met a special person, exchanged marriage vows based on… Continue reading Han Ye Ri Revealed To Have Tied The Knot Earlier This Year
SM Founder Lee Soo Man Shows Love For SHINee’s Onew At His Musical
SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man showed his support for SHINee’s Onew at his musical! Onew is currently starring in the musical “Midnight Sun,” an adaptation of the 2006 Japanese movie “A Song to the Sun.” On June 8, SM Entertainment revealed on its official social media accounts that Lee Soo Man had not only… Continue reading SM Founder Lee Soo Man Shows Love For SHINee’s Onew At His Musical
THE BOYZ Postpones Remaining Stops Of U.S. Tour After 3 Members Test Positive For COVID-19
THE BOYZ has postponed the remainder of their U.S. tour due to several members testing positive for COVID-19. Last week, THE BOYZ kicked off the U.S. leg of their world tour “THE B-ZONE,” which was scheduled to take them to six different cities across the United States. However, on June 8, THE BOYZ’s agency IST… Continue reading THE BOYZ Postpones Remaining Stops Of U.S. Tour After 3 Members Test Positive For COVID-19
Jellyfish Entertainment Confirms VIXX’s Hyuk Left Agency But Will Continue To Participate In Group Activities
VIXX’s Hyuk has officially left his long-time agency Jellyfish Entertainment. Previously, Hyuk wrote a handwritten letter to his fans to explain he has decided to depart from Jellyfish Entertainment. On June 8, the label confirmed that Hyuk will not be renewing his contract, although he will continue to promote with VIXX for group activities. Read the agency’s full statement… Continue reading Jellyfish Entertainment Confirms VIXX’s Hyuk Left Agency But Will Continue To Participate In Group Activities
Veteran MC Song Hae Passes Away
Veteran MC Song Hae has passed away at the age of 95 on June 8. Born in 1927, Song Hae learned vocal music at Haeju Art School, and he made his debut in 1955 through the Changgong Theater Company after coming down to Busan in 1951 during the period of the Korean War. In addition to… Continue reading Veteran MC Song Hae Passes Away
Kim Sae Ron’s Agency Releases New Statement About Her Drunk Driving Accident + Blood Alcohol Content
Kim Sae Ron’s agency has released a new statement regarding her recent DUI (driving under the influence) accident. On May 18, Kim Sae Ron was booked by the police for driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing into an electrical transformer in the Cheongdam neighborhood of Seoul. Due to the crash, approximately 50 places—including… Continue reading Kim Sae Ron’s Agency Releases New Statement About Her Drunk Driving Accident + Blood Alcohol Content