The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 755 boy group members, using big data collected from September 18 to October 18. BTS’s Jimin held onto his… Continue reading October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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ILLIT’s Moka To Sit Out Sector K Music Festival Due To Health
ILLIT’s Moka will not be joining her bandmates on stage at Sector K this weekend. On October 17, BELIFT LAB announced that Moka would no longer be performing at the upcoming music festival in Indonesia due to health concerns. The agency explained that Moka had “recently visited the hospital due to physical fatigue” and had… Continue reading ILLIT’s Moka To Sit Out Sector K Music Festival Due To Health
Taeil’s Prison Sentence Upheld At Appellate Trial
Warning: mentions of sexual assault Taeil, a former member of NCT who was detained on charges of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman along with two acquaintances, has again been sentenced to prison on appeal. On October 17, the Seoul High Court’s Criminal Division 11-3 sentenced Taeil, indicted for aggravated quasi-rape under the Act on Special… Continue reading Taeil’s Prison Sentence Upheld At Appellate Trial
VERIVERY Renews Contract With Jellyfish Entertainment
VERIVERY will continue their journey with Jellyfish Entertainment! On October 17, News1 reported that VERIVERY recently renewed their contracts with their current agency, Jellyfish Entertainment. In response, Jellyfish Entertainment officially confirmed, “It is true that VERIVERY members Dongheon, Gyehyeon, Yeonho, Yongseung, and Kangmin have renewed their contracts with us.” With this renewal, VERIVERY—who debuted in… Continue reading VERIVERY Renews Contract With Jellyfish Entertainment
STAYC’s Seeun Sits Out Tonight’s Concert Due To Health
STAYC’s Seeun did not participate in the group’s latest concert due to her health. On the evening of October 16 local time, High Up Entertainment announced that Seeun would be sitting out STAYC’s “STAY TUNED” concert in Washington, D.C. that night after falling ill. The agency’s full English announcement is as follows: Hello, this is… Continue reading STAYC’s Seeun Sits Out Tonight’s Concert Due To Health
Clara Announces Divorce After 6 Years Of Marriage
After six years of marriage, Clara and her former husband have gone their separate ways. On October 17, KHS Agency announced that Clara, who married a Korean-American businessman two years her senior in 2019, had gotten divorced this past August. Clara’s agency’s full statement is as follows: [Clara’s] divorce by mutual consent was finalized this… Continue reading Clara Announces Divorce After 6 Years Of Marriage
T-ara’s Hahm Eun Jung Announces Marriage To “Omniscient Reader” Director Kim Byung Woo
T-ara’s Hahm Eun Jung is tying the knot this November! On October 16, her agency MASK STUDIO officially announced that Hahm Eun Jung will be getting married in November in a private ceremony attended only by family members and close friends. Although the agency initially stated that her fiancé is a non-celebrity, reports later revealed… Continue reading T-ara’s Hahm Eun Jung Announces Marriage To “Omniscient Reader” Director Kim Byung Woo
WHIB Announces Inhong’s Departure From The Group
Inhong will officially be leaving WHIB. On October 16, WHIB’s agency C‑JeS Studio announced Inhong’s departure from the group with the following statement: Hello. This is C‑JeS Studio. First, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the AnD for always supporting WHIB, and we regretfully share some unfortunate news. Recently, WHIB member… Continue reading WHIB Announces Inhong’s Departure From The Group
Watch: IVE Reveals New Version Of Official Light Stick
Get ready for a brand-new version of IVE’s official light stick! On October 15, IVE officially announced that they would be releasing a second version of their light stick. The group also unveiled the design for the new and improved light stick, which they teased is “coming soon.” Check out the first glimpse of IVE’s… Continue reading Watch: IVE Reveals New Version Of Official Light Stick
October Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from September 9 to October 9. Jo Woo Jin topped this month’s list… Continue reading October Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced