2023 MAMA Awards Announces Nominees + Pre-Voting Begins

It is almost time for this year’s MAMA Awards! On October 19, the nominations were announced for the 2023 MAMA Awards. This year’s ceremony will take place at Tokyo Dome on November 28 and 29. The criteria for the final winners are as follows: Artist of the Year and Artist Category Awards – 20% judge… Continue reading 2023 MAMA Awards Announces Nominees + Pre-Voting Begins

BIGBANG’s Daesung Confirmed To Appear On “How Do You Play?”

BIGBANG’s Daesung has reunited with Yoo Jae Suk! On October 16, STARNEWS reported that BIGBANG’s Daesung recently finished filming for MBC’s “How Do You Play?” In response to the report, the production team of “How Do You Play?” shared, “It is true that Daesung will appear on ‘How Do You Play?’ The broadcast schedule for… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Daesung Confirmed To Appear On “How Do You Play?”

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 716 boy group members, using big data collected from September 14 to October 14. BTS’s Jungkook topped the list… Continue reading October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

BIGBANG’s Daesung Confirmed As Judge For Upcoming Trot Competition Program

BIGBANG’s Daesung is making a return to variety shows as a judge in an upcoming trot competition! On October 6, MBN announced Daesung as a judge on its upcoming trot competition show, “Living Legend” (liberal translation). “Living Legend” is a survival music variety program that will select the top 7 currently active female trot singers… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Daesung Confirmed As Judge For Upcoming Trot Competition Program

Watch: Celebrities Share Chuseok Holiday Greetings For 2023

Korean stars have shared their greetings for Chuseok, a holiday known as the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving. This year’s Chuseok falls on September 29, and the holiday is observed for three days from September 28 to September 30. (However, the holiday extends until October 3 because it is also the National Foundation Day of Korea).… Continue reading Watch: Celebrities Share Chuseok Holiday Greetings For 2023

BIGBANG And 2NE1’s “LOLLIPOP” MV Hits 100 Million Views

BIGBANG and 2NE1’s music video for their iconic collab “LOLLIPOP” has hit the 100 million mark on YouTube! On September 29 at approximately 4:26 p.m. KST, BIGBANG and 2NE1’s music video for “LOLLIPOP” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. Although the song—a promotional single for an LG cellphone—was first released in March 2009, YG Entertainment… Continue reading BIGBANG And 2NE1’s “LOLLIPOP” MV Hits 100 Million Views

Stars Show Love For BLACKPINK At “BORN PINK” Tour Finale In Seoul

Stars from various fields have shown their love for BLACKPINK! On September 16 and 17, BLACKPINK wrapped up their successful “BORN PINK” world tour with a grand finale in Seoul, making history as the first K-pop female artist to hold a concert at Gocheok Sky Dome. Many idols, actors, models, and more were present in… Continue reading Stars Show Love For BLACKPINK At “BORN PINK” Tour Finale In Seoul

September 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 716 boy group members, using big data collected from August 16 to September 16. BTS’s Jungkook topped the list… Continue reading September Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

BIGBANG’s Taeyang And BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s “Shoong!” Video Soars Past 100 Million Views

BIGBANG’s Taeyang and BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s “Shoong!” video has hit the 100 million mark on YouTube! Shortly before 6 p.m. KST on August 29, Taeyang’s performance video for his B-side “Shoong!” featuring Lisa surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The performance video for “Shoong!” was originally released on April 25 at 6 p.m. KST, meaning that… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Taeyang And BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s “Shoong!” Video Soars Past 100 Million Views

August 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 716 boy group members, using big data collected from July 19 to August 19. BTS’s Jungkook topped the list… Continue reading August Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced