Watch: Celebrities Share Chuseok Holiday Greetings For 2021

Korean stars have shared their greetings for Chuseok, a holiday known as the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving. This year’s Chuseok falls on September 21, and the holiday is observed for three days from September 20 to September 22. See below for some of this year’s Chuseok holiday messages that were shared by K-pop singers and… Continue reading Watch: Celebrities Share Chuseok Holiday Greetings For 2021

Dreamcatcher’s Gahyeon Tests Positive For COVID-19 + Group Halts Activities And Enters Self-Quarantine

On September 19, it was revealed that Dreamcatcher’s Gahyeon tested positive for COVID-19. Dreamcatcher Company announced the news via Dreamcatcher’s official fan café. Read a translation of the post below: Hello. This is Dreamcatcher Company. Our artist Dreamcatcher’s Gahyeon has tested postive for COVID-19 today (September 19). While we were closely checking the health conditions of the Dreamcatcher… Continue reading Dreamcatcher’s Gahyeon Tests Positive For COVID-19 + Group Halts Activities And Enters Self-Quarantine

September 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 August 12 to September 12. BLACKPINK held onto their spot at the top of… Continue reading September Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

K-Pop Wild West Fashion: 7 Fantasy Vs. Modern Interpretations

We all know that the cowboy concept isn’t new in K-pop, but it’s interesting to see how this style has evolved and been interpreted in many ways: from the stereotypical Wild West regalia to sleeker, more contemporary looks. Most of them are worn by groups for performance purposes only, which gives them more room for creative expression or over-the-top… Continue reading K-Pop Wild West Fashion: 7 Fantasy Vs. Modern Interpretations

Watch: ATEEZ’s Yeosang And ONF’s J-Us Adorably Dance Together To Each Other’s Songs

ATEEZ’s Yeosang and ONF’s J-Us showed love for each other’s new songs! On August 18, both ATEEZ and ONF shared videos of the two idols dancing together on their official TikTok accounts. While hanging out backstage at SBS MTV’s “The Show”—where Yeosang is currently an MC—the duo took on the choreo for ATEEZ and Kim… Continue reading Watch: ATEEZ’s Yeosang And ONF’s J-Us Adorably Dance Together To Each Other’s Songs

Watch: THE BOYZ Earns 2nd Win For “THRILL RIDE” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Park Ji Hoon, ONF, And More

THE BOYZ has claimed their second music show trophy for “THRILL RIDE”! On the August 18 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were AKMU’s “NAKKA” (with IU), THE BOYZ’s “THRILL RIDE,” Sunmi‘s “You can’t sit with us,” ONF’s “Popping,” and Somi‘s “DUMB DUMB.” The trophy ultimately went to THE BOYZ! Watch them… Continue reading Watch: THE BOYZ Earns 2nd Win For “THRILL RIDE” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Park Ji Hoon, ONF, And More

Update: KCON:TACT HI 5 Announces 3rd Lineup Of Performers

Updated September 2 KST: ENHYPEN has dropped out of the KCON:TACT HI 5 lineup after five members of the group tested positive for COVID-19. Read their agency’s statement here. Updated August 25 KST:  KCON:TACT HI 5 has announced its third lineup of performers! The lineup now includes AB6IX, ATEEZ, ITZY, Park Ji Hoon, Stray Kids,… Continue reading Update: KCON:TACT HI 5 Announces 3rd Lineup Of Performers

Watch: THE BOYZ Takes 1st Win For “Thrill Ride” On “The Show”; Performances By ONF, Park Ji Hoon, And More

THE BOYZ has won their first music show trophy for “THRILL RIDE“! On the August 17 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were THE BOYZ’s “THRILL RIDE,” Weeekly’s “Holiday Party,” and ONF’s “Popping.” THE BOYZ ultimately took the win with a total of 9,400 points. Congratulations to THE BOYZ! Watch their comeback… Continue reading Watch: THE BOYZ Takes 1st Win For “Thrill Ride” On “The Show”; Performances By ONF, Park Ji Hoon, And More

Watch: BTS Takes 8th Win And Triple Crown For “Permission To Dance” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Sunmi, ASTRO, Somi, And More

Congratulations to BTS for winning first place and triple crown with “Permission to Dance” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was AKMU’s “NAKKA,” and third place went to Lee Mujin’s “Traffic Light.” Watch the winner announcement below! This week’s performers were Golden Child, Kim Woojin, THE BOYZ, Dreamcatcher, MAKAMAKA, Park Ji Hoon, BDC, Sunmi, ASTRO, ONF,… Continue reading Watch: BTS Takes 8th Win And Triple Crown For “Permission To Dance” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Sunmi, ASTRO, Somi, And More

August 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 July 15 to August 15. BLACKPINK rose to the top of the list this… Continue reading August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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