October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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 730 boy group members, using big data collected from September 19 to October 19. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo topped… Continue reading October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Jessi Leaves Her Agency Following Recent Incident

Jessi has parted ways with her agency following a recent incident she was involved in. Earlier on September 29, an incident was reported where Jessi’s underage fan, identified as A, requested a photo with Jessi but was met with verbal abuse and physical assault from a person next to Jessi in Gangnam, Seoul. Jessi attempted… Continue reading Jessi Leaves Her Agency Following Recent Incident

SM Entertainment Announces Legal Action Against Malicious Posts And Defamation Of RIIZE And Seunghan

On October 17, SM Entertainment released two new official statements regarding legal action against malicious posts about RIIZE and Seunghan. Regarding RIIZE, SM Entertainment released the following statement: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to provide an update on the legal action being taken regarding the infringement of rights of our artists RIIZE… Continue reading SM Entertainment Announces Legal Action Against Malicious Posts And Defamation Of RIIZE And Seunghan

QUIZ: Witch? Werewolf? Tell Us Your K-Pop Biases And We’ll Reveal Your Halloween Alter Ego

Whether you’re just taking this quiz for a quick way to pick a Halloween costume or you’re genuinely curious about what your K-pop biases say about you, we’ve got you! Pick out your bias from each group and find out which spooky Halloween alter ego you are. If yours is a witch, then did you… Continue reading QUIZ: Witch? Werewolf? Tell Us Your K-Pop Biases And We’ll Reveal Your Halloween Alter Ego

Actor Lee Dong Wook Unveils Official Light Stick

Now Lee Dong Wook has his own light stick following his official character WOOKDONG! On October 17, Lee Dong Wook’s agency KINGKONG by STARSHIP surprised fans by revealing the official light stick design. [#NOTICE] π—Ÿπ—˜π—˜π——π—’π—‘π—šπ—ͺπ—’π—’π—ž π—’π—™π—™π—œπ—–π—œπ—”π—Ÿ π—Ÿπ—œπ—šπ—›π—§ π—¦π—§π—œπ—–π—ž ➫ π˜Ύπ™Šπ™ˆπ™„π™‰π™‚ π™Žπ™Šπ™Šπ™‰#μ΄λ™μš± #LeeDongWook #곡식응원봉 #OFFICIALLIGHTSTICK pic.twitter.com/8SYfaP8Ys1 β€” KINGKONG by STARSHIP (@kkbyss_official) October 17, 2024 What do… Continue reading Actor Lee Dong Wook Unveils Official Light Stick

VANNER’s Hyesung Announces Military Enlistment Date

VANNER’s Hyesung will be enlisting in the military. On October 17, his agency KLAP Entertainment, said, β€œVANNER’s Hyesung plans to fulfill his national defense duties [starting] on November 4after completing basic military training at the training center.” The agency said, β€œNo official events will be held on the day he enters the training center, and… Continue reading VANNER’s Hyesung Announces Military Enlistment Date

ADOR Announces Reappointment Of Min Hee Jin As Inside Director

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has been reappointed as an inside director. On October 17, ADOR officially announced, “Today, ADOR held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and reappointed former CEO Min Hee Jin as an inside director.” Min Hee Jin’s original term as inside director was set to end on November 1. With… Continue reading ADOR Announces Reappointment Of Min Hee Jin As Inside Director

Kim Hyun Joong’s Agency Briefly Comments On Report About SS501 Reunion

Kim Hyun Joong’s agency has responded to a report about the reunion of SS501. On October 17, a media outlet reported that SS501 will reunite as a full five-member group to celebrate their 20th debut anniversary in 2025. The report also mentioned that they are preparing a new album with the goal of releasing it… Continue reading Kim Hyun Joong’s Agency Briefly Comments On Report About SS501 Reunion

Watch: BTS’s j-hope Discharged From The Military With Warm Welcome From Jin

The wait is officially overβ€”BTS’s j-hope is back from the military! On October 17, j-Hope was discharged after completing 18 months of military service as a training instructor at the 36th Infantry Division in Gangwon Province. Fellow BTS member Jin was present to also celebrate the occasion, holding the mic for j-hope during his speech.… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s j-hope Discharged From The Military With Warm Welcome From Jin

SM Entertainment Announces Termination Of Contract With Taeil

Warning: mentions of sexual assault SM Entertainment has officially terminated their contract with Taeil. On October 16, the agency released the following statement: This is SM Entertainment. We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with Taeil has been terminated as of October 15, 2024. Taeil is currently under investigation by the prosecution… Continue reading SM Entertainment Announces Termination Of Contract With Taeil