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 June 11 to July 11. Rookie girl group aespa held onto their spot at… Continue reading July Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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ATEEZ’s Mingi Posts On Twitter For 1st Time Since Going On Hiatus Last Year
ATEEZ’s Mingi is back on Twitter! Last November, Mingi temporarily halted all activities to focus on his health after experiencing symptoms of psychological anxiety. Although he was spotted at the airport with his fellow ATEEZ members in May, fueling speculation about a potential return, he is currently still on hiatus. On July 10, Mingi thrilled… Continue reading ATEEZ’s Mingi Posts On Twitter For 1st Time Since Going On Hiatus Last Year
Watch: aespa And Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Show Love For One Another By Dancing To Each Other’s Songs
aespa thrilled fans by taking on Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon’s new “Weekend” challenge! Back when aespa made their comeback with their hit single “Next Level,” Taeyeon showed her support for the group by dancing to the song together with her SM Entertainment labelmates. Taeyeon danced the iconic choreography for the chorus in one TikTok video with Karina… Continue reading Watch: aespa And Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Show Love For One Another By Dancing To Each Other’s Songs
MONSTA X’s Shownu Announces He Will Enlist In The Military This Month
MONSTA X’s Shownu will be enlisting in the military later this month. On July 10, Shownu wrote a post on the group’s official fan café. Hello, how are you doing? This is MONSTA X’s Shownu. From July 22, I will be taking a short hiatus as I fulfill my national defence duties. It feels like just yesterday… Continue reading MONSTA X’s Shownu Announces He Will Enlist In The Military This Month
Update: LOONA To Resume Comeback Promotions Following End Of Self-Quarantine
Updated July 21 KST: LOONA will be resuming their activities! After one of the group’s staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on July 9, the members halted their comeback promotions and went into self-quarantine. LOONA recently released their fourth mini album “&” along with the title track “PTT (Paint The Town).” LOONA’s agency released a new statement… Continue reading Update: LOONA To Resume Comeback Promotions Following End Of Self-Quarantine
CL Partners With Kang Daniel’s One-Man Agency For Domestic Management + Upcoming Album Promotions
CL has signed a management deal with Kang Daniel’s agency KONNECT Entertainment! On July 10, CL announced that she would be partnering with KONNECT Entertainment for the promotions of her upcoming album “ALPHA,” as well as her activities within Korea. Kang Daniel originally established KONNECT Entertainment as a one-man agency in 2019, when he was… Continue reading CL Partners With Kang Daniel’s One-Man Agency For Domestic Management + Upcoming Album Promotions
ATEEZ’s San Reassures Fans With Heartfelt Letter After Testing Positive For COVID-19
ATEEZ’s San has shared a heartwarming letter for his fans after being diagnosed with COVID-19. On July 9, KQ Entertainment announced that San had tested positive for COVID-19, though he is currently asymptomatic. In the wee hours of July 10, San personally reassured his fans by posting the following letter: Hello, our ATINY, this is… Continue reading ATEEZ’s San Reassures Fans With Heartfelt Letter After Testing Positive For COVID-19
July 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 June 10 to July 10. BTS topped the list for the 38th consecutive… Continue reading July Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
ATEEZ’s San Tests Positive For COVID-19 + Is Currently Asymptomatic
On July 9, KQ Entertainment announced that ATEEZ’s San had tested positive for COVID-19, although he is currently asymptomatic. The agency’s statement reads: Hello, this is KQ Entertaiment. This is to inform you that on the afternoon of July 9, ATEEZ’s San was notified that he was confirmed to have asymptomatic COVID-19. On July 8, the… Continue reading ATEEZ’s San Tests Positive For COVID-19 + Is Currently Asymptomatic
KINGDOM, LIGHTSUM, AleXa, Red Velvet’s Irene, And EPEX Test Negative For COVID-19
Several K-pop artists were recently tested for COVID-19 after potential exposure. On July 8, KINGDOM’s agency stated that the boy group had recently crossed paths with a confirmed COVID-19 case during one of their events. Although KINGDOM was not classified as a close contact (and therefore not required to self-quarantine), all the members and their staff… Continue reading KINGDOM, LIGHTSUM, AleXa, Red Velvet’s Irene, And EPEX Test Negative For COVID-19