The Korean Business Research Institute analyzed 56,809,055 pieces of big data from September 12 to October 13 and published the results from their findings for October’s brand reputation rankings among girl groups. The institute analyzed brand reputation of girl groups by analyzing participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. As a result, TWICE took first place… Continue reading October Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
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BTS Advances With “DNA”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, October Week 2
BTS’s new song “DNA” jumped 10 spots to become our new No. 1 song this week! This is the title song of BTS’ fifth mini-album “LOVE YOURSELF: Her,” and is an electronic pop-style hip hop track with whistling sounds and an acoustic guitar melody. The lyrics are about a story of a young love. “DNA” won… Continue reading BTS Advances With “DNA”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, October Week 2
Watch: Sunmi Reciprocates The Love To GFRIEND’s Umji By Dancing To “Me Gustas Tu”
On a past episode of “Weekly Idol,” GFRIEND’s Umji showed her love for Sunmi by dancing to her hit song “Gashina.” Sunmi appeared as a guest on the most recent episode of “Weekly Idol” and got the chance to watch the clip herself. While watching the video of Umji, the singer couldn’t help but gush over… Continue reading Watch: Sunmi Reciprocates The Love To GFRIEND’s Umji By Dancing To “Me Gustas Tu”
October Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has published October’s results for brand reputation rankings among idol groups! The institute analyzed 152,549,631 sources of data from September 7 to October 8 in the categories of participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. BTS topped this month’s brand reputation rankings with a total score of 15,564,047. Wanna One followed up in second place… Continue reading October Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Watch: Wheesung Teams Up With Yuju To Face Off Against Park Hyun Bin And Lee Gikwang On “Fantastic Duo 2”
For its October 8 broadcast, SBS’s “Fantastic Duo 2” aired the second part to its celebrity Chuseok special that began last week. During the episode, Samuel, GFRIEND’s Yuju, Teen Top’s Niel, Boom, and actress Hyun Jyu Ni vied for the chance to become Wheesung (Realslow)’s duet partner. As an appeal to her senior, Yuju sang a… Continue reading Watch: Wheesung Teams Up With Yuju To Face Off Against Park Hyun Bin And Lee Gikwang On “Fantastic Duo 2”
October Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
On October 8, the Korean Business Research Institute announced the newest rankings for brand reputation among singers. This is based on the analysis of participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes for 120,970,603 pieces of big data on singers from September 6 to October 7. Following their recent comeback with “DNA,” BTS rose to the top of the list with… Continue reading October Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
2017 MTV EMAs Announces Nominees For Best Korean Act
The MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) have announced the nominees for its 2017 award ceremony! As one of the biggest global music events, the MTV EMAs began including a Best Korean Act category back in 2013, when EXO took home the title. B.A.P and BTS won in 2014 and 2015 respectively, and B.A.P won again in… Continue reading 2017 MTV EMAs Announces Nominees For Best Korean Act
GFRIEND Says Their Next Big Goal Is To Hold Their First Korean Solo Concert
While speaking in an interview about their recent promotional activities for “Love Whisper” and “Summer Rain,” GFRIEND spoke up about a goal they have that many fans probably share: a solo concert! All of the members expressed that they share the same desire to hold a solo concert with Umji adding, “We really hope we… Continue reading GFRIEND Says Their Next Big Goal Is To Hold Their First Korean Solo Concert
GFRIEND Rises With “Summer Rain”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, October Week 1
For the second time this year, GFRIEND has unseated EXO for the No. 1 spot! Their latest hit “SUMMER RAIN,” which is also our only new song in the top 10 this week, moves up 10 notches to take over the top spot this week. Just six weeks ago, GFRIEND’s “LOVE WHISPER” overtook EXO’s “Ko Ko… Continue reading GFRIEND Rises With “Summer Rain”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, October Week 1
Watch: BTS, JJ Project, Red Velvet, BLACKPINK, And More Perform At Inkigayo Super Concert In Daejeon
On October 1, SBS aired the Inkigayo Super Concert in Daejeon, which was recorded on September 24. This episode’s special MC was BTS’s V, filling in for NCT’s Doyoung. The performers include SECHSKIES, BTS, HyunA, Hong Jin Young, JJ Project, BTOB, B.A.P, WINNER, Red Velvet, GFRIEND, Ailee, BLACKPINK, MOMOLAND, ELRIS, and IZ. Watch Now