The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups using big data collected from June 13 to July 14. BTS topped the rankings for a second consecutive… Continue reading July Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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Above And Beyond: 14 K-Pop Idols Who Showed Off Their Remarkable Fanservice Skills
Ah, fanservice: the times when our faves cherish their adoring fans as we all gleefully watch on from our screens. Since fanservice culture has always been prominent within the K-pop world, there are many touching instances of idols giving back to the fans. So as an homage to these sweet moments, I hereby present some of the idols… Continue reading Above And Beyond: 14 K-Pop Idols Who Showed Off Their Remarkable Fanservice Skills
BIGBANG’s Seungri To Be First Solo Artist To Appear On JTBC’s “Idol Room”
BIGBANG’s Seungri is set to appear on JTBC’s “Idol Room”! On July 9, it was reported that the singer would be recording his guest appearance today for an upcoming episode of the show. A source from JTBC confirmed the news and added that his episode will be aired on July 24. Seungri is gearing up… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Seungri To Be First Solo Artist To Appear On JTBC’s “Idol Room”
BIGBANG’s Seungri Gives Wise Business Advice To Lee Sang Min
On the July 8 episode of SBS’s “My Ugly Duckling,” BIGBANG’s Seungri gave serious and firm advice to Lee Sang Min about business. While the two of them were traveling in Japan, Lee Sang Min mentioned, “I heard there was a person who made 30 billion won [approximately $26.9 million] in Shin-Ōkubo just by selling tteokbokki [spicy rice… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Seungri Gives Wise Business Advice To Lee Sang Min
BLACKPINK Holds Top Spot With “DDU-DU DDU-DU”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, July Week 1
BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” solidifies its hold on the No. 1 spot this week! This song won four more music shows last week: “Inkigayo,” “Music Bank,” “Music Core,” and “M!Countdown.” It also topped all internet charts and our Soompi Airplay. Congratulations again to BLACKPINK! Moving up nine spots to take second place this week is BTOB’s… Continue reading BLACKPINK Holds Top Spot With “DDU-DU DDU-DU”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, July Week 1
Watch: BIGBANG’s Seungri Participates In 2018 Ice Bucket Challenge + Amusingly Tags Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, And Drake
BIGBANG’s Seungri doesn’t do anything by halves! On July 6, Seungri shared a video of himself taking on the 2018 Ice Bucket Challenge in style—the BIGBANG member is doused with not one, but four large buckets of ice water at Monkey Museum, his luxurious private bar. In the video, the singer announces, “Hello, I’m BIGBANG’s… Continue reading Watch: BIGBANG’s Seungri Participates In 2018 Ice Bucket Challenge + Amusingly Tags Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, And Drake
OSEN Analyzes Digital Charts In First Half Of 2018 + YG Artists Dominate
It is not an exaggeration to say that YG dominated the digital music charts in the first half of 2018. OSEN analyzed Korean streaming site Melon until July 5 and determined that for 181 days of 2018, YG artists had ranked No. 1 for 89 days (47.8% of the time). iKON From their second studio… Continue reading OSEN Analyzes Digital Charts In First Half Of 2018 + YG Artists Dominate
Watch: WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon Hilariously Compares SM, JYP, And YG Dance Styles + Does BIGBANG Impressions
WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon made the set of “Radio Star” erupt in laughter with his comparisons of SM’s, JYP’s, and YG Entertainment’s dance styles as well as his impressions of the BIGBANG members singing to WINNER’s “Really Really.” On the July 4 broadcast, Lee Seung Hoon first interpreted SM Entertainment’s artists’ dancing, explaining they move… Continue reading Watch: WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon Hilariously Compares SM, JYP, And YG Dance Styles + Does BIGBANG Impressions
15 K-Pop MVs That Take Sci-Fi To The Next Level
There are a multitude of K-pop music videos that include elements of science fiction, whether it’s a dystopian plot, a cameo by an extraterrestrial being, or just a futuristic set to dance in front of. But only a few MVs have gone above and beyond with the sci-fi, taking this theme to the next level. We’re talking romances with robots, laser fights… Continue reading 15 K-Pop MVs That Take Sci-Fi To The Next Level
Update: BIGBANG’s Seungri Drops A New Teaser For “The Great Seungri” On Comeback Day
Updated July 20 KST: On the day of his comeback, Seungri has shared a new teaser image! His first solo studio album “The Great Seungri” is due out at 6 p.m. KST on July 20. Updated July 19 KST: Seungri has unveiled a little bit of the music video for his upcoming title track “1,… Continue reading Update: BIGBANG’s Seungri Drops A New Teaser For “The Great Seungri” On Comeback Day