January 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 December 9, 2021 to January 8, 2022. BLACKPINK held onto their spot at the… Continue reading January Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

GOT7’s BamBam Chosen As Global Ambassador For NBA Basketball Team Golden State Warriors

GOT7’s BamBam is officially the new face of the U.S. basketball team Golden State Warriors! On January 8, BamBam announced that he had been named a global ambassador for the NBA team Golden State Warriors, which is based in San Francisco. Sharing several photos of himself in his new Golden State Warriors jersey on Instagram,… Continue reading GOT7’s BamBam Chosen As Global Ambassador For NBA Basketball Team Golden State Warriors

VERIVERY’s Minchan Issues Apology For His Comments About His Former Classmate’s Looks

VERIVERY’s Minchan apologized after making comments about his former classmate’s appearances. Recently, Minchan and his fellow members Hoyoung and Kangmin held a Naver’s V Live broadcast. Minchan said that when he was in the third year of middle school, a female student who was an idol transferred to his school. He commented, “My fantasy [about celebrities] was crushed. Her… Continue reading VERIVERY’s Minchan Issues Apology For His Comments About His Former Classmate’s Looks

Sung Yuri Gives Birth To Twin Girls

Sung Yuri is the first member of Fin.K.L to become a mom! Previously, Sung Yuri announced she was pregnant, and January 7, she gave birth to twin girls. On January 8, her agency Initial Entertainment released the following statement: Hello, this is actress Sung Yuri’s agency Initial Entertainment. We would like to share good news about Sung… Continue reading Sung Yuri Gives Birth To Twin Girls

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo And Jung Hae In Share Photos As They Mourn Late “Snowdrop” Co-Star Kim Mi Soo

In the wake of the sudden passing of “Snowdrop” actress Kim Mi Soo, both BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Jung Hae In have taken to Instagram to remember their late co-star. Earlier this week, Kim Mi Soo—who has appeared in many dramas including “Hi Bye Mama,” “The School Nurse Files,” “Hellbound,” and “Yumi’s Cells“—unexpectedly passed away. The… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jisoo And Jung Hae In Share Photos As They Mourn Late “Snowdrop” Co-Star Kim Mi Soo

January 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 December 8, 2021 to January 8, 2022. BTS topped the list for the… Continue reading January Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Yoon Eun Hye Opens Up About Growing Up In Financial Hardship, Her Most Representative Dramas, And Why She Loves To Cook

On the January 7 episode of TV Chosun’s “Heo Young Man’s Food Travel,” actress Yoon Eun Hye appeared as a guest. The first restaurant that Yoon Eun Hye and host Heo Young Man visited was a barley rice restaurant. Heo Young Man asked her, “You’re not of the age when you grew up eating barley… Continue reading Yoon Eun Hye Opens Up About Growing Up In Financial Hardship, Her Most Representative Dramas, And Why She Loves To Cook

5 Korean Actresses Who Recently Became Moms Or Are Expecting

The world of film and television is blessed to have so many talented Korean actresses take on the screen, big or small. While certain actresses put their careers first, some take on double shifts as they attempt to balance between their work and personal lives, and then there are others who completely take breaks to… Continue reading 5 Korean Actresses Who Recently Became Moms Or Are Expecting

2PM’s Lee Junho Discusses Potential To Reunite With Lee Se Young In A Modern-Day Drama, Winning Awards For “The Red Sleeve,” And More

Following the conclusion of MBC’s “The Red Sleeve,” 2PM’s Lee Junho talked about working with Lee Se Young, his reaction to praise and the awards he’s recently won, and more! “The Red Sleeve” is a historical drama about the imperial romance between crown prince Yi San (Lee Junho), who later becomes emperor, and the strong-willed… Continue reading 2PM’s Lee Junho Discusses Potential To Reunite With Lee Se Young In A Modern-Day Drama, Winning Awards For “The Red Sleeve,” And More

APRIL’s Naeun Accepts Apology For False School Violence Accusation + Withdraws Legal Action

APRIL’s agency has shared an update on a school violence allegation against Naeun. The statement released on January 7 reads as follows: Hello. This is DSP Media. This is a statement regarding results of the investigation on a school violence accusation made against our artist Lee Naeun. Last March, a post on an online community… Continue reading APRIL’s Naeun Accepts Apology For False School Violence Accusation + Withdraws Legal Action