“Infinite Challenge” Achieves Its Highest Viewership Ratings In 6 Months

MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” is off to a strong start in 2018! According to Nielsen Korea, the January 27 broadcast of MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” came first in its timeslot and achieved 14.3 percent in nationwide viewership ratings. This is 1.6 percent higher than last week’s 12.7 percent. It is also the first time “Infinite Challenge” recorded… Continue reading “Infinite Challenge” Achieves Its Highest Viewership Ratings In 6 Months

“Infinite Challenge” Members Try To Pass Job Interviews At Korean Companies

“Infinite Challenge” has presented its members with their first challenge of 2018: employment. The six members experienced what it’s like to apply for a position at a Korean company and the rigorous job application process. After sending applications to 30 companies, “Infinite Challenge” received approvals from three companies. The members then completed resumes and cover… Continue reading “Infinite Challenge” Members Try To Pass Job Interviews At Korean Companies

January Comedian Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

On January 7, the Korean Business Research Institute announced this month’s rankings for brand reputation among comedians. The results are based on the analysis of participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes for 114,375,363 pieces of big data on 100 comedians from December 5 to January 6. With the return of “Infinite Challenge,” Yoo Jae Suk rose… Continue reading January Comedian Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

Jung Joon Ha Apologizes And Says He Will Halt Plans To Sue Netizens

Comedian Jung Joon Ha will be putting his plans to sue netizens over malicious comments on hold. On October 30, he wrote on his personal Instagram, “On October 12 I wrote something about suing malicious commenters and it has been two weeks since then. I have been reproached by many for my emotional, impromptu response. I… Continue reading Jung Joon Ha Apologizes And Says He Will Halt Plans To Sue Netizens

October Comedian Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

The Korean Business Research Institute has published October’s results for brand reputation rankings among comedians! The institute analyzed 86,998,079 sources of data from September 5 to October 6 in the categories of participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. Shin Dong Yup topped this month’s brand reputation rankings with a total score of 5,367,717. Kim Sook followed up… Continue reading October Comedian Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

October Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

On October 1, this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars was announced by the Korean Business Research Institute. The results are based on the analysis of interaction, media coverage, communication, and community indexes for 25,948,031 pieces of big data on 36 variety stars from September 1 to October 1, which is a 22.28 percent… Continue reading October Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

Jung Joon Ha’s “Producer 101” Plans Fail After No One Shows Up

This week’s episode of “Infinite Challenge” was a continuation of last week’s episode where each member had to come up with his own idea for a show. Jung Joon Ha put his own spin to the popular “Produce 101” show and came up with the idea for “Producer 101,” where producers would compete to appeal… Continue reading Jung Joon Ha’s “Producer 101” Plans Fail After No One Shows Up

“Infinite Challenge” Cast Takes On American Drama Auditions

On the August 19 episode of MBC’s “Infinite Challenge,” the cast took on their dream of starring in an American drama by joining Netflix auditions in the episode’s two-part “La La Land” special. The group began the day by auditioning for Netflix’s “GLOW.” The cast transformed into male wrestlers and showed off their strength as… Continue reading “Infinite Challenge” Cast Takes On American Drama Auditions

“Infinite Challenge” Shares Details About Upcoming “Produce 101”-Inspired Special

On August 6, MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” shared a poster for Jung Joon Ha’s special segment on the show, which was revealed to be “Producer 101.” The poster reads, “Five different segments created by the members of ‘Infinite Challenge’! Jung Joon Ha will create ‘Producer 101.’ The person to make Jung Joon Ha a superstar, me,… Continue reading “Infinite Challenge” Shares Details About Upcoming “Produce 101”-Inspired Special

Kim Byung Man Rises To Top For August Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings

August variety star brand reputation rankings have been revealed! Kim Byung Man took No. 1, followed by Lee Sang Min and Park Myung Soo. Kim Byung Man took the top place with an interaction index of 2,851,348 points, a media coverage index of 133,848 points, a communication index of 116,424 points, a community index of… Continue reading Kim Byung Man Rises To Top For August Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings