Why is celebrity dating in Korea so different from the West? Take for example in Hollywood, a romantically linked celebrity couple either personally confirms their relationship, or they just go about their way and try to date like everyone else. Of course, two famous celebs “going public” as a couple comes with a package of paparazzi, entertainment… Continue reading Trips, Sports, And Late Nights: How Korean Celebrities Date
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Female Idols With Handsome Younger Brothers
It is common to wonder whether beautiful people have any siblings that are equally as gorgeous as they are! These female K-pop stars and their handsome younger brothers prove that there are many cases where this is true. From looks to physiques, these guys would be perfectly suited to becoming idols themselves. Although there are lots of sets of… Continue reading Female Idols With Handsome Younger Brothers
Results For The 2nd Day Of MBC’s “2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
MBC aired this year’s “2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships New Year Special” over the Lunar New Year holidays from February 15 to 16. Today’s competitions continued from yesterday, with idols competing in archery, bowling, aerobics, and the 400-meter relay. Episode 2 Archery — Boys Quarter Finals – First round: NCT 127’s Haechan, Yuta, and Johnny were up against UP10TION’s… Continue reading Results For The 2nd Day Of MBC’s “2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
February Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
On February 10, the Korean Business Research Institute announced the newest ranking for brand reputation among girl groups. The ranking is based on the analysis of consumers’ participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes for 111,197,984 pieces of big data on about 50 girl groups from January 8 to February 9. This is a 25.58 percent increase from the 88,551,030 pieces… Continue reading February Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
9MUSES’ Kyungri Re-Signs With Star Empire
Kyungri of 9MUSES has renewed her contract with her current agency Star Empire. A source from Star Empire said, “We have recently resigned with 9MUSES’ Kyungri. With the build-up of trust and faith in each other ever since her debut in 2012, we decided to work together in the future. We are thrilled that our relationship with Kyungri will… Continue reading 9MUSES’ Kyungri Re-Signs With Star Empire
Watch: 9MUSES’s Kyungri And Jeong Jinwoon Get Flirty For “White Christmas” MV
9MUSES’s Kyungri and Jeong Jinwoon have joined together for a sweet Christmas duet! Their collab track is titled “White Christmas” which is about plans for a sweet and romantic Christmas. Watch the pair’s music video below!
Comebacks And Holiday Releases On The Way In December
With more than half of December to come, there are lots of new releases still in store for 2017! Check out the K-pop world’s schedule for the rest of the month below. December 12 Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon will be making a return on December 12 with her special holiday solo album “This Christmas — Winter Is Coming,” featuring… Continue reading Comebacks And Holiday Releases On The Way In December
November Female Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
On November 26, the Korean Business Research Institute announced this month’s rankings for brand reputation among female advertisement models. The rankings are based on the analysis of participation, interaction, and community indexes 15,513,922 pieces of big data on 50 female advertisement models from October 24 to November 25. Former professional figure skater Kim Yuna rose 20… Continue reading November Female Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
9MUSES’ Sojin Confirmed As Female Lead For Romantic Web Drama
9MUSES’ Sojin has been cast as the lead for web drama “Will-o’-the-Wisp” (literal translation). On October 25, Sojin’s agency Star Empire Entertainment revealed, “9MUSES’ Sojin has been cast as Gong Sun Mi, the female lead in web drama ‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ [working title.]” She will be acting for the first time through this drama. The agency asked… Continue reading 9MUSES’ Sojin Confirmed As Female Lead For Romantic Web Drama
Kangnam Apologizes To 9MUSES’s Kyungri And Sam Okyere Over Comments Made On TV
On October 24, Kangnam posted on his personal Instagram an apology over some comments he had previously made on broadcast. On the most recent episode of “My Ugly Duckling,” Kangnam came under fire for his questions to Ghanaian TV personality Sam Okyere about his country. He had also previously come under fire for his aggressive… Continue reading Kangnam Apologizes To 9MUSES’s Kyungri And Sam Okyere Over Comments Made On TV