February Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 100 idol groups, using big data collected from January 22 to February 23. BTS maintained their position at the top of… Continue reading February Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Update: Apink’s Son Naeun To Be 3rd Guest On “Village Survival, The Eight 2” After MOMOLAND’s Yeonwoo

Updated February 16 KST: It has been confirmed that Apink’s Son Naeun will be the third special guest on SBS’s “Village Survival, the Eight 2”! After reports emerged about her being on the show, Apink’s agency Plan A Entertainment confirmed the news and added, “She will be filming her appearance later this month.” Son Naeun… Continue reading Update: Apink’s Son Naeun To Be 3rd Guest On “Village Survival, The Eight 2” After MOMOLAND’s Yeonwoo

Idols Who Wouldn’t Be Ideal Partners To Take To Haunted Houses

Compared to their charismatic presence on stage, some idols are actually scaredy-cats in real life. They get easily frightened, and while fans worry about their tendency to get dramatically scared in surprising situations, they also can’t help but laugh because of the cute reactions. Here are some idols who might not be the best people to… Continue reading Idols Who Wouldn’t Be Ideal Partners To Take To Haunted Houses

QUIZ: What Will Your Valentine’s Day Date Look Like? (M.A.S.H. — Female Idol Edition)

It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Whether you’re currently in a relationship or celebrating as a single person, you can’t deny that Valentine’s Day is a fun time to imagine ideal relationships and eat tons of chocolate! Ever wonder what your Valentine’s Day would look like if you went on… Continue reading QUIZ: What Will Your Valentine’s Day Date Look Like? (M.A.S.H. — Female Idol Edition)

February Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from January 8 to February 9. BLACKPINK topped this month’s rankings once again with a brand… Continue reading February Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

K-Pop Idols Send Fans Their 2019 Lunar New Year Greetings

Lunar New Year (Seollal) is here, and many K-pop idols have wished their fans a Happy New Year with videos, photos, and more! The Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditional Korean holidays of the year, when families gather to spend time and eat together, perform ancestral rites, play games, and pay… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Send Fans Their 2019 Lunar New Year Greetings

February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from January 3 to February 4. BTS maintained their spot at the top of the rankings this month, scoring… Continue reading February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

GFRIEND Rises To No. 1 With “Sunrise”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, February Week 1

GFRIEND’s “Sunrise” moves up 12 spots to become our new No. 1 song this week! “Sunrise” dominated TV network rankings last week by sweeping all music shows. In addition, it also scored well on other chart sources. Congratulations to GFRIEND! “Sunrise” is the title song from GFRIEND’s second full album “Time for Us.” It is… Continue reading GFRIEND Rises To No. 1 With “Sunrise”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, February Week 1

QUIZ: Which Female Idol Born In The Year Of The Pig Is Your BFF?

The Lunar New Year is upon us, which means… it’s time to kick back, enjoy some time off, and pig out on Lunar New Year treats! And once we’re full on all the goodies, let’s move on to another type of treat — quizzes that indulge in our wishful thinking! As it’s the Year of… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Female Idol Born In The Year Of The Pig Is Your BFF?

Watch: Apink’s Namjoo Gets Fans Excited With Mysterious Teaser

Apink fans are bustling with excitement after Namjoo dropped a mysterious hint at something to come. On February 2, Namjoo shared a video along with the caption, “Sugar Please,” on her Instagram. The clip begins with a black screen that slowly brightens to reveal a blinking neon sign that says “Cotton Candy” and a flashing… Continue reading Watch: Apink’s Namjoo Gets Fans Excited With Mysterious Teaser