Update: More Idols Confirmed For “2022 Idol Star Athletics Championships” Lineup

Updated July 25 KST: More idols have been confirmed for the lineup of MBC’s “2022 Idol Star Athletics Championships” (ISAC)! In addition to the many idols listed below, ITZY, STAYC, CIX, AB6IX, BVNDIT, EPEX, LIGHTSUM, and Lapillus have now also been confirmed to be attending this year’s show. Stay tuned for further additions to the lineup!… Continue reading Update: More Idols Confirmed For “2022 Idol Star Athletics Championships” Lineup

“Idol Star Athletics Championships” Announces MCs + Event Details

MBC’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships” (hereafter “ISAC”) shared details on the upcoming program! On July 19, MBC confirmed that Jun Hyun Moo, FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki, and TWICE’s Dahyun will be returning to host the program as the main MCs. Jun Hyun Moo first started to host “ISAC” back in 2013, while Lee Hong Ki… Continue reading “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Announces MCs + Event Details

FTISLAND’s Song Seung Hyun Clarifies He’s Not The Idol-Turned-Actor Who Turned Himself In For Voice Phishing

Former FTISLAND member Song Seung Hyun has spoken up to clarify that he isn’t the idol-turned-actor who recently turned himself in for voice phishing. Last month, an actor in his thirties who is also reportedly a former idol (hereafter referred to as “A”) turned himself at Yeosu Police Station for inadvertently taking part in a… Continue reading FTISLAND’s Song Seung Hyun Clarifies He’s Not The Idol-Turned-Actor Who Turned Himself In For Voice Phishing

FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki Shares Why He And EXO’s D.O. Got Nervous At Park Shin Hye And Choi Tae Joon’s Wedding

FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki dished on his experience at Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon’s wedding earlier this year! The singer and actor appeared as a guest on the June 8 episode of MBC’s “Radio Star,” where he told the story of a particularly nerve-racking performance he recently gave. Lee Hong Ki explained that… Continue reading FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki Shares Why He And EXO’s D.O. Got Nervous At Park Shin Hye And Choi Tae Joon’s Wedding

SHINee, EXO, TVXQ, Girls’ Generation, Red Velvet, And More Donate Items To Jonghyun’s Shiny Foundation For Upcoming Auction

SHINee’s Jonghyun’s Shiny Foundation has announced a new fundraising auction to aid victims of wildfire. The Shiny Foundation was established by Jonghyun’s mother almost a year after the singer’s passing with the goal of helping youth and artists with their artistic development and mental health. On April 18, the Shiny Foundation announced a new auction of cherished items from members… Continue reading SHINee, EXO, TVXQ, Girls’ Generation, Red Velvet, And More Donate Items To Jonghyun’s Shiny Foundation For Upcoming Auction

Former FTISLAND Member Oh Won Bin Announces Marriage And Fiancée’s Pregnancy

Former FTISLAND member and actor Oh Won Bin is getting married! On his personal Instagram, Oh Won Bin shared that he is planning to get married and that his fiancée was currently pregnant. He wrote: It’s been a long time. Somehow it’s already been eight months since we said goodbye to Leo [his pet dog].… Continue reading Former FTISLAND Member Oh Won Bin Announces Marriage And Fiancée’s Pregnancy

January Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed 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 December 8, 2021 to January 8, 2022. BTS topped the list for the… Continue reading January Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

December K-Pop Releases To End The Year With A Bang

As the year comes to an end, various K-pop artists are gearing up for debuts, comebacks, holiday singles, and more. Here’s what to anticipate: December 1 EVERGLOW drops their comeback album “Return of the Girl.” Starship Entertainment’s new girl group IVE debuts with the single album “ELEVEN.” Red Velvet’s Wendy sings the digital single “Airport Goodbyes” produced… Continue reading December K-Pop Releases To End The Year With A Bang

Watch: FTISLAND Makes First Comeback In Over 2 Years With Emotional MV For “Unthinkable”

Updated December 10 KST: FTISLAND has made their long-awaited return! On December 10 at 6 p.m. KST, the band released their new mini album “LOCK UP” along with the music video for the title track. “Unthinkable” expresses the emotions of not wanting to accept the reality of sending a lover away. It was composed by… Continue reading Watch: FTISLAND Makes First Comeback In Over 2 Years With Emotional MV For “Unthinkable”

November Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed 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 October 13 to November 13. BTS topped the list for the 42nd consecutive… Continue reading November Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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