ITZY has shared a fun reaction video—with a unique twist—for their “In the morning” music video! On May 7, ITZY posted a clip of themselves watching their latest music video for the very first time. However, in keeping with the “mafia game” theme of their new title track, ITZY added an amusing twist: each of… Continue reading Watch: ITZY Adds Mafia-Game Twist To Reaction Vid For Their Own “In The Morning” MV
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May 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 April 8 to May 8. BTS topped the list for the 36th consecutive… Continue reading May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Update: Stray Kids, SF9, THE BOYZ, BTOB, ATEEZ, And iKON All Test Negative For COVID-19 Following “Kingdom” Dancer’s Diagnosis
Updated May 8 KST: All of the idols competing on “Kingdom: Legendary War” have now tested negative for COVID-19. On May 8, YG Entertainment officially announced, “Because someone who appeared on Mnet’s ‘Kingdom’ was diagnosed with COVID-19, all of the iKON members and staff underwent testing as a precautionary measure, and everyone’s test results came… Continue reading Update: Stray Kids, SF9, THE BOYZ, BTOB, ATEEZ, And iKON All Test Negative For COVID-19 Following “Kingdom” Dancer’s Diagnosis
“Imitation” Star Jung Ji So Shares How Her Idol Co-Stars Helped Her Prepare For Role As Girl Group Member
In a recent interview and pictorial for Singles magazine, Jung Ji So dished on her upcoming drama “Imitation” and how she prepared for her role! Although Jung Ji So made her debut as a child actress nearly a decade ago, she recently entered the spotlight after appearing in the award-winning film “Parasite” opposite Choi Woo… Continue reading “Imitation” Star Jung Ji So Shares How Her Idol Co-Stars Helped Her Prepare For Role As Girl Group Member
Korea Exchange Relegates SM And YG Entertainment From Blue-Chip Companies To Mid-Sized Businesses
SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment are no longer considered blue-chip companies under the Korea Exchange’s classification system. On May 4, according to the Financial Supervisory Service’s Electronic Disclosure System, the Korea Exchange had demoted SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment from blue-chip companies to mid-sized businesses the day before. This is SM’s first relegation in its status since it moved from a… Continue reading Korea Exchange Relegates SM And YG Entertainment From Blue-Chip Companies To Mid-Sized Businesses
SM Entertainment Partners With MGM Television To Launch American Competition Show For New NCT Sub-Unit
SM Entertainment is partnering with MGM Television to launch a U.S.-based sub-unit of NCT! On May 6, American media outlets The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported that SM Entertainment and MGM Worldwide Television Group had partnered to create a K-pop audition program in the United States. The program’s goal is to launch a K-pop group… Continue reading SM Entertainment Partners With MGM Television To Launch American Competition Show For New NCT Sub-Unit
SM Entertainment Confirms Disciplinary Action Against Employee Who Snuck Wife’s Lyrics Into Songs By EXO, BoA, And More
On May 6, SM Entertainment confirmed that an employee in charge of artists and repertoire (A&R) was punished for sneaking his wife’s lyrics into SM artists’ songs. The employee had included these lyrics in 15 songs by EXO, BoA, Baekhyun, and EXO-CBX, without the agency’s knowledge. An agency representative shared, “Recently, we confirmed the employee’s… Continue reading SM Entertainment Confirms Disciplinary Action Against Employee Who Snuck Wife’s Lyrics Into Songs By EXO, BoA, And More
“Kingdom” Dancer Tests Positive For COVID-19 + All Groups Get Tested
A dancer who recently participated in a “Kingdom: Legendary War” (hereafter “Kingdom”) recording has been diagnosed with COVID-19. On May 6, SPOTV News reported that a dancer who performed with members of iKON, THE BOYZ, and SF9 for a unit collaboration stage tested positive for COVID-19 on May 6. In response to the report, Mnet… Continue reading “Kingdom” Dancer Tests Positive For COVID-19 + All Groups Get Tested
EXO’s Baekhyun Enlists In The Military + Poses For Buzz Cut Photos With Sehun
Baekhyun has enlisted in the military. On the day of his enlistment, photos of Baekhyun’ with his new buzz cut were revealed on EXO’s fan community on Lysn. There are both solo pictures of Baekhyun as well as photos of him with fellow member Sehun. The day before his enlistment, Baekhyun posted on Instagram to say goodbye… Continue reading EXO’s Baekhyun Enlists In The Military + Poses For Buzz Cut Photos With Sehun
7 Actors Who Are Fun To Watch On Variety Shows
Actors fill both the big and small screens with a handful of intriguing television and film works that keep viewers on the edges of their seats. How they lose themselves in their roles to create a distinctive character that impresses the audience is truly commendable. Yet, these same actors sometimes step into the more spontaneous… Continue reading 7 Actors Who Are Fun To Watch On Variety Shows