The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 632 boy group members, using big data collected from August 18 to September 18. BTS’s Jimin topped the list… Continue reading September Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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June Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 632 boy group members, using big data collected from May 19 to June 19. BTS’s Jimin topped the list… Continue reading June Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 632 boy group members, using big data collected from April 15 to May 15. BTS’s Jimin topped the list… Continue reading May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Watch: Highlight Gets Chaotic In Fun Preview For “The Manager”
Get ready for a hilarious episode of “The Manager” featuring Highlight! On April 24, the popular MBC reality show aired a preview of its upcoming episode, which will feature the Highlight members as guests. The newly released preview begins with Highlight showing off their suave side as they prepare for their first comeback in over… Continue reading Watch: Highlight Gets Chaotic In Fun Preview For “The Manager”
Highlight’s Lee Gikwang On How The Military Changed Him, The Group’s 11th Debut Anniversary, And More
Immediately after his recent military discharge, Highlight’s Lee Gikwang posed for Singles magazine! He spoke about the lifestyle change he experienced after entering the military, sharing, “After living a dynamic life, living such a rule-based, scheduled life for the first time felt awkward and as if I had lost all my energy. However, it became… Continue reading Highlight’s Lee Gikwang On How The Military Changed Him, The Group’s 11th Debut Anniversary, And More
Highlight’s Lee Gikwang Shares How He’s Changed During Military Service
On November 19, Highlight’s Lee Gikwang held a V Live broadcast to talk about his fans after his official discharge from mandatory military service. Lee Gikwang enlisted back in April 2019 as a conscripted policeman. In the live broadcast, he said, “I’ll work hard as a public figure and as Highlight’s Gikwang. I’m going to… Continue reading Highlight’s Lee Gikwang Shares How He’s Changed During Military Service
Highlight’s Lee Gikwang Discharged From Military
Highlight’s Lee Gikwang has been officially discharged from the military! On November 18, his agency Around US Entertainment stated, “Lee Gikwang, who enlisted in April of last year, was discharged after completing his service as a conscripted policeman today.” According to COVID-19 protocol, Lee Gikwang was able to take his final leave and be discharged from… Continue reading Highlight’s Lee Gikwang Discharged From Military
Lee Gikwang Wins 1st Trial Over Defamation Case Against Politician Kim Geun Tae
Around Us Entertainment shared an update on the ongoing trial over comments made by politician Kim Geun Tae about Highlight’s Lee Gikwang. In April, former The People’s Party candidate Kim Geun Tae accused the marketing company Creativer of illegally acquiring and misusing regular citizens’ online accounts in order to manipulate music charts. Several artists were… Continue reading Lee Gikwang Wins 1st Trial Over Defamation Case Against Politician Kim Geun Tae
KEMA Fires Back At Politician After He Accused Highlight’s Lee Gikwang Of Chart Manipulation
Following accusations of chart manipulation made against several artists, the Korea Entertainment Management Association (KEMA) has spoken out on behalf of Lee Gikwang and his agency Around Us Entertainment. The People’s Party candidate Kim Geun Tae recently accused the marketing company Creativer of illegally acquiring and misusing citizens’ accounts on music streaming sites to manipulate… Continue reading KEMA Fires Back At Politician After He Accused Highlight’s Lee Gikwang Of Chart Manipulation
Update: Agencies Deny New Chart Manipulation Accusations Made By Political Party + To Take Legal Action
Updated April 9 KST: The agency of girl group BADKIZ has now also come forward to deny allegations of chart manipulation. A representative of US Entertainment stated, “Last year, BADKIZ transferred agencies to US Entertainment to make a new start. We have confirmed with their former agency, and the former agency stated they did not put out an album… Continue reading Update: Agencies Deny New Chart Manipulation Accusations Made By Political Party + To Take Legal Action