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 May 20 to June 21. BTS maintained their spot at the top of… Continue reading June Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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BTOB’s Yook Sungjae Talks Summer Plans And Shares Excitement For Upcoming Web Variety
BTOB’s Yook Sungjae participated in a photo shoot and interview with 1st Look magazine, where he opened up about his upcoming variety show and shared his plans for the summer. During the interview that followed his summery photo shoot, Yook Sungjae shared excitement for the web variety show he personally planned. Titled “Pretty 95s” (literal… Continue reading BTOB’s Yook Sungjae Talks Summer Plans And Shares Excitement For Upcoming Web Variety
2019 M2 X Genie Music Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins
On June 20, the nominees were announced for the 2019 M2 X Genie Music Awards (hereafter 2019 MGMA). In order to be eligible, the music must have been released between July 1, 2018 and June 19, 2019. The nominations were chosen based on Genie Music’s chart data, video view counts, and social media buzz during this… Continue reading 2019 M2 X Genie Music Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins
Watch: 95-Line Male Idols Star In Fun Teasers For New Reality Show
BTOB’s Yook Sungjae, Teen Top’s Ricky, model Baek Kyung Do, and former Boyfriend members Minwoo, Youngmin, and Kwangmin will be appearing in a new reality show! On June 19, Cube Entertainment released 9.5-second teasers for the upcoming reality show, which will star a bevy of male celebrities born in 1995. The clips began with the words “Year of the… Continue reading Watch: 95-Line Male Idols Star In Fun Teasers For New Reality Show
Members Of BTOB, Stray Kids, KARD, B.A.P, And More Have A Blast At GOT7’s Concert
Many stars showed their support for GOT7 at their concert this weekend! On June 15 and 16, GOT7 kicked off their “Keep Spinning” world tour at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. After the concert, BTOB’s Peniel shared a photo of himself meeting up with GOT7’s Yugyeom and Mark backstage. He wrote in both English and… Continue reading Members Of BTOB, Stray Kids, KARD, B.A.P, And More Have A Blast At GOT7’s Concert
Idols Who Reached The “Pretty Age” Of 25 (Korean Age) This Year
As Song Ji Eun sings in her song, “Twenty-Five,” the age 25 is considered to be a perfect midpoint between youthful energy and a more mature style. 2019 marks the year that those born in 1995 will turn 25 (Korean age). In Korea, people are considered 1 year old at birth and add one year to… Continue reading Idols Who Reached The “Pretty Age” Of 25 (Korean Age) This Year
June Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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 May 6 to June 7. BTS, whose winning streak at the top of… Continue reading June Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
“92 Liner” Idols Who May Have To Enlist In The Military Next Year
As we approach the halfway mark of 2019, several male idols have either enlisted in the military or announced their upcoming enlistment. In the past, Korean male citizens could delay their military service until the age of 30 (Korean age). Beginning in August 2018, however, the maximum age at which service could be delayed was lowered to 28.… Continue reading “92 Liner” Idols Who May Have To Enlist In The Military Next Year
B1A4’s CNU, VIXX’s N, Kim Min Suk, BTOB’s Changsub, And More Sing Anthem At Memorial Day Event
On Memorial Day in South Korea, several enlisted celebrities led the singing of the national anthem at a commemoration ceremony. The event was held at Seoul National Ceremony on the morning of June 6, and it was attended by veterans, families of the deceased, South Korean President Moon Jae In, and more. At the opening of the… Continue reading B1A4’s CNU, VIXX’s N, Kim Min Suk, BTOB’s Changsub, And More Sing Anthem At Memorial Day Event
8 Times Idols Became The Ultimate Trendsetters
Trends are widely hyped in the K-pop industry and usually start among idols and spread within the avid fans before it reaches the general public soon after. Away from the usual vogues that take the world by storm, trends can also happen to be an expression, a gesture, or a combination of both. With this in mind, and in no… Continue reading 8 Times Idols Became The Ultimate Trendsetters