The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from December 21, 2025 to January 21, 2026. Trot singer Kim Yong Bin held onto his… Continue reading January Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Named Torchbearer For 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon has been named an official torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics! On January 24 KST, BELIFT LAB announced that Sunghoon would be carrying the Olympic flame during the torch relay for the upcoming Milano Cortina Games. Sunghoon, who was a reserve member of the South Korean national figure skating team prior… Continue reading ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Named Torchbearer For 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Agency Shares Update On Arno’s Health And Future Schedules
ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s agency has shared an update regarding member Arno’s recent absence from the group’s scheduled activities. Arno has been taking part in ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s performance-related schedules on a limited basis after sustaining a fracture from a fall on the stairs. While he continued to attend other scheduled activities—including music shows to greet… Continue reading ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Agency Shares Update On Arno’s Health And Future Schedules
Cha Eun Woo’s Agency Responds To Tax Evasion Allegations
Cha Eun Woo’s agency has released an official statement regarding recent tax evasion allegations. On January 22, a media outlet reported that ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo was investigated last year on suspicion of tax evasion by Investigation Bureau 4 of the Seoul Regional Tax Office and that the National Tax Service had notified him… Continue reading Cha Eun Woo’s Agency Responds To Tax Evasion Allegations
Yoon Bak And Kim Su Bin Welcome Their First Child
Yoon Bak and Kim Su Bin are now parents! On January 22, Yoon Bak’s agency Blitzway Entertainment shared, “Yoon Bak recently welcomed the birth of a son. Both the mother and child are in good health, so we ask for many blessings and support.” Earlier in September 2023, Yoon Bak and model Kim Su Bin… Continue reading Yoon Bak And Kim Su Bin Welcome Their First Child
ILLIT Announces Stops For “PRESS START♥︎” Tour In Asia
ILLIT is gearing up to greet fans across Asia! On January 22, BELIFT LAB announced ILLIT’s “PRESS START♥︎” live tour, which will kick off in Seoul on March 14 and 15 at the Ticketlink Live Arena. ILLIT will then visit Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Check out the dates and venues below!… Continue reading ILLIT Announces Stops For “PRESS START♥︎” Tour In Asia
TWS’s Jihoon To Sit Out Upcoming Concerts And 2nd Anniversary Live
TWS’s Jihoon will not be joining his group for some of their upcoming activities, including their concerts in Macau and Kaohsiung. Earlier this month, Jihoon’s father passed away due to illness, leading the TWS member to sit out the group’s fan signing events in Beijing this past weekend. On January 21, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that… Continue reading TWS’s Jihoon To Sit Out Upcoming Concerts And 2nd Anniversary Live
January Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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 December 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026. BTS held onto their spot… Continue reading January Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
January 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 December 20, 2025 to January 20, 2026. The late Ahn Sung Ki,… Continue reading January Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
SM Entertainment Takes Legal Action Against Specific X Users For Malicious Posts Targeting aespa, RIIZE, And NCT WISH
SM Entertainment is taking a strong stand against malicious acts targeting its artists. On January 20, SM Entertainment released a statement regarding ongoing legal action to protect the rights of its artists. Read SM Entertainment’s full statement below: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We have recently confirmed that some users on X (formerly Twitter) have… Continue reading SM Entertainment Takes Legal Action Against Specific X Users For Malicious Posts Targeting aespa, RIIZE, And NCT WISH