The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular entertainers, using big data collected from January 1 to February 1. Yoo Jae Suk continued his reign at the… Continue reading February Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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2026 Actor Fan Meeting Tour Masterlist
If you want to see stars from your favorite K-dramas and films, actor fan meetings provide great opportunities to meet them. Check out the schedule of Korean actor fan meetings in 2026 below! *Tour criteria: at least one stop located outside of Korea, Japan, or China.*Updated February 11 Also check out our 2026 K-Pop Tour… Continue reading 2026 Actor Fan Meeting Tour Masterlist
Comedienne Ahn Young Mi Expecting Her Second Child
Comedienne Ahn Young Mi has shared the happy news that she is pregnant with her second child! On February 2, a representative of Ahn Young Mi shared, “Ahn Young Mi is pregnant with her second child. She is due to give birth to a baby boy in July.” Ahn Young Mi also personally announced the… Continue reading Comedienne Ahn Young Mi Expecting Her Second Child
Comedian Nam Chang Hee Announces Marriage
Comedian Nam Chang Hee is tying the knot! On February 2, Nam Chang Hee announced his marriage on the KBS CoolFM radio program “Yoon Jung Soo and Nam Chang Hee’s Mr. Radio.” Nam Change Hee revealed that he wanted to share the news of his marriage with the show’s listeners first and continued, “I’ve come… Continue reading Comedian Nam Chang Hee Announces Marriage
JYP CHINA, CJ ENM, And Tencent Music Co-Establish ONECEAD + To Manage MODYSSEY
JYP Entertainment’s China subsidiary JYP CHINA will partner with CJ ENM and Tencent Music Entertainment to establish ONECEAD Entertainment. ONECEAD’s name combines the meaning of JYP Entertainment’s motto “Leader in Entertainment” with CJ ENM’s core value “ONLYONE,” conveying their resolve to lead the global market by fostering and expanding the next generation of artists. With… Continue reading JYP CHINA, CJ ENM, And Tencent Music Co-Establish ONECEAD + To Manage MODYSSEY
Kim Seon Ho’s Agency Releases Statement Clarifying One-Man Company And Denying Tax Evasion Allegations
Kim Seon Ho’s agency has addressed recent allegations of tax evasion. On February 1, a news outlet reported that Kim Seon Ho is running a family-run production agency, alleging that he may have engaged in tax evasion through this corporation. According to the report, Kim Seon Ho is the CEO of the corporation, while the… Continue reading Kim Seon Ho’s Agency Releases Statement Clarifying One-Man Company And Denying Tax Evasion Allegations
Rising Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from December 31, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Kim Yong Bin topped this month’s list with… Continue reading Rising Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
KATSEYE To Make “The Tonight Show” Debut This Week
It’s official: KATSEYE will be making their late-night debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”! On January 31 local time, the famous U.S. talk show formally announced that KATSEYE would be appearing on the program for the first time later this week. “The Tonight Show” previously hinted at KATSEYE’s upcoming guest appearance with a… Continue reading KATSEYE To Make “The Tonight Show” Debut This Week
January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of January! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from December 29, 2025 to January 29, 2026. BTS held onto their spot… Continue reading January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Starship Entertainment Issues Statement Following Final Ruling Against Malicious YouTuber “Sojang”
Starship Entertainment has released a new statement following the Supreme Court’s final ruling against the operator of the YouTube channel “Sojang.” On January 29, the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s decision, finalizing the sentence against YouTuber Park, the operator of the channel “Sojang.” Park was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three… Continue reading Starship Entertainment Issues Statement Following Final Ruling Against Malicious YouTuber “Sojang”