On May 14, the Korean Business Research Institute published their monthly results for brand reputation rankings among boy groups. The institute analyzed data from April 12 to May 13 in the categories of participation, communication, and community awareness. Compared to last month, the amount of data rose by 64.75 percent. The brand rankings are an indicator… Continue reading May Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
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Former BEAST Member Jang Hyunseung Reportedly Preparing For Solo Album
It looks like Jang Hyunseung will be returning as a solo artist soon! It has been reported that the former BEAST member has recently started working on his second solo album. Although he worked with famous producer Black Eyed Pilseung for his first solo mini-album “My” back in 2015, he will be collaborating with rookie composers this… Continue reading Former BEAST Member Jang Hyunseung Reportedly Preparing For Solo Album
Jang Hyunseung To Feature In New Track For The First Time In Two Years
Jang Hyunseung will be releasing new music, in a way, for the first time since leaving BEAST. According to Cube Entertainment on March 31, Jang Hyunseung will be featuring in a new song by the singer Oh Ye Ri, and it will be released on April 1. Oh Ye Ri is a vocalist who became close… Continue reading Jang Hyunseung To Feature In New Track For The First Time In Two Years
QUIZ: Can You Match These K-Pop Album Covers To The Artists?
K-pop isn’t just a world full of amazing artists, fantastic music, and great dances and videos; there’s so much art to behold from concepts to album art. Even album cover designs haven won prestigious design awards in the international market. So how well do you know the colorful and amazing designs of the album side… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Match These K-Pop Album Covers To The Artists?
March Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Brand reputation rankings are out for boy bands in March, and it looks like the top three groups are keeping their positions. The Korea Business Research Institute analyzed big data collected from February 10 to March 11, looking at participation, communication, and community awareness. The analysis found that there was a 20.64 percent increase in data… Continue reading March Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
12 Of The Most Popular Sets And Locations Used In K-Pop Music Videos
If there’s anything more recognizable than an idol’s hair color and wardrobe during a particular comeback era, it’s the background set of that song’s music video. K-pop music videos are well known for their elaborate visuals and unique production sets, which is why so many of us can identify a song from a set alone. But… Continue reading 12 Of The Most Popular Sets And Locations Used In K-Pop Music Videos
Cube Entertainment Reported To Have Faced A Significant Financial Loss Last Year
KOSDAQ (a South Korean trading board) entertainment agency Cube Entertainment is reportedly facing a massive deficit this year after serious operating losses in 2016, the departure of flagship group BEAST, and THAAD. According to the Financial Supervisory Service’s Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System on March 4, Cube Entertainment had posted an operating loss of 5.7 billion won… Continue reading Cube Entertainment Reported To Have Faced A Significant Financial Loss Last Year
Lee Gikwang Talks About Being Chosen As Most Handsome Face In Asia
On the March 1 broadcast of tvN’s “Wednesday Food Talk,” Highlight’s Lee Gi Kwang talked about placing first in I-Magazine’s Top Male Fashion Face List in Asia. Lee Gi Kwang said, “I didn’t know exactly [where I was picked as the most handsome Asian male face] but I found out through social media. Fashion directors… Continue reading Lee Gikwang Talks About Being Chosen As Most Handsome Face In Asia
Update: Highlight’s Agency Confirms Filming Of New Music Video, Comeback Date To Be Decided Soon
Update February 28 KST: On February 28, a representative from Highlight’s management agency, Around US Entertainment, stated, “Highlight has recently wrapped filming for the music video of their new song. They are currently still in the process of preparing their new album.” When asked about a comeback date for Highlight, the representative replied, “While a… Continue reading Update: Highlight’s Agency Confirms Filming Of New Music Video, Comeback Date To Be Decided Soon
Highlight (Formerly BEAST) Members Reach Out To Fans About New Name
After it was announced that the BEAST members would be letting go of their trademark issue with Cube Entertainment and promoting as “Highlight,” Lee Gi Kwang, Son Dongwoon, Yang Yoseob, Yoon Doo Joon, and Yong Junhyung took to Instagram to reach out to their fans about the news. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ416sJB7Dn/ Son Dongwoon changed his Instagram name… Continue reading Highlight (Formerly BEAST) Members Reach Out To Fans About New Name