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 March 18 to April 18. ILLIT topped this month’s list with a… Continue reading April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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Parc Jae Jung Announces Enlistment Date + New Song Release
Parc Jae Jung will be enlisting in the military next month. On April 18, Parc Jae Jung announced through his personal Instagram that he would be enlisting on May 21. Additionally, he revealed plans for a new song titled “Did Something Happen?” (literal title) to be released on May 9 before his military service. The… Continue reading Parc Jae Jung Announces Enlistment Date + New Song Release
Update: Lee Mijoo Confirmed To Be Dating Pro Goalkeeper Song Bum Keun
Updated April 18 KST: Lee Mijoo and Song Bum Keun are confirmed to be in a relationship! In response to the previous report, Lee Mijoo’s agency Antenna remarked, “They are carefully getting to know each other with mutual affection. Please look upon them with warmth.” Source (1) Original Article: Lee Mijoo is reported to be… Continue reading Update: Lee Mijoo Confirmed To Be Dating Pro Goalkeeper Song Bum Keun
WM Entertainment Issues Statement On Firing Manager Over Illegal Filming + Apologizes To Victim
On April 9, a disturbing incident came to light when a musical actress reported to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station the discovery of illegal cameras installed in the dressing room sofa of her ongoing musical “Next to Normal” at the Gwangrim Art Center. On April 16, the actress’s agency shared, “The dressing room in a… Continue reading WM Entertainment Issues Statement On Firing Manager Over Illegal Filming + Apologizes To Victim
Everything You Need To Know About HYBE’s Latest Girl Group ILLIT
ILLIT’s recent debut has been attracting a lot of attention lately as the latest girl group from HYBE—the entertainment company managing BTS, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, and several other successful K-pop groups. The group is managed by BELIFT LAB, the same group behind ENHYPEN. If they’ve caught your attention too, then this is the perfect spot to… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About HYBE’s Latest Girl Group ILLIT
ICHILLIN’s Chowon To Temporarily Halt Activities After Being Hit By Foul Ball At Baseball Game
ICHIILIN’s Chowon will be taking a temporary hiatus due to a recent injury. On April 17, ICHIILIN’s agency KM Entertainment released an official statement announcing that Chowon will be temporarily halting activities due to the recent injury at a baseball game. Read the agency’s full statement below: Hello, this is KM Entertainment. We would like… Continue reading ICHILLIN’s Chowon To Temporarily Halt Activities After Being Hit By Foul Ball At Baseball Game
Kim Hieora’s Agency Releases New Statement On School Violence Allegations
Actress Kim Hieora’s agency has released a new statement regarding her school violence controversy. On April 16, Gram Entertainment shared the following statement: Hello. This is actress Kim Hieora’s agency, Gram Entertainment. We would like to convey our position regarding the school violence allegations against actress Kim Hieora [that surfaced] last year. Kim Hieora and… Continue reading Kim Hieora’s Agency Releases New Statement On School Violence Allegations
TXT Confirms U.S. Collaboration With General Mills Cereal
General Mills has officially announced its collaboration with TXT! Last week, some fans in the United States began spotting cereal boxes emblazoned with photos of the TXT members in local stores. After a few days of speculation by surprised fans (and some replies from the General Mills X [Twitter] account confirming that the boxes were… Continue reading TXT Confirms U.S. Collaboration With General Mills Cereal
Actress Park Han Byul Signs With New Agency
Actress Park Han Byul has signed an exclusive contract with Rise Entertainment! On April 15, Rise Entertainment announced that they signed Park Han Byul as their first artist. This exclusive contract with Park Han Byul marks the beginning of Rise Entertainment’s expansion into new business areas. Rise Entertainment stated, “We will continue to support Park… Continue reading Actress Park Han Byul Signs With New Agency
NCT Members Send Off Taeyong As He Enlists In The Military
NCT’s Taeyong has enlisted in the military! On April 15, Taeyong enlisted in the military with send-offs from his fellow NCT members including Yuta, Doyoung, Taeil, Johnny, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, and Ten. Along with photos taken ahead of his enlistment, Taeyong wrote, “I’ll be back safely ! In good health ! Let’s go ! Our 127… Continue reading NCT Members Send Off Taeyong As He Enlists In The Military