October Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 579 girl group members, using big data collected from September 17 to October 16. aespa’s Winter topped this month’s… Continue reading October Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

JYP Announces Plans To Request Reinvestigation Into ITZY’s Lia’s Case + Explains Details

JYP Entertainment will be requesting a reinvestigation into the case against the individual who accused ITZY’s Lia of school violence. Back in February, one of Lia’s middle school classmates (henceforth referred to as “A”) uploaded a post on an online community claiming to have been a victim of school violence. A wrote that a “famous… Continue reading JYP Announces Plans To Request Reinvestigation Into ITZY’s Lia’s Case + Explains Details

JYP Issues Response After Former Classmate Accusing ITZY’s Lia Of School Bullying Is Cleared Of Defamation Charges

ITZY’s Lia’s middle school classmate, who stated that she was a victim of school violence perpetrated by Lia, was cleared of defamation charges. In February, the alleged victim (henceforth referred to as “A”) uploaded a post titled, “Victim of school violence perpetrated by famous female idol born in 2000.” A wrote that she was middle school… Continue reading JYP Issues Response After Former Classmate Accusing ITZY’s Lia Of School Bullying Is Cleared Of Defamation Charges

May Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,453 idols, using big data collected from April 29 to May 29. BTS’s Jimin topped this month’s list with a brand… Continue reading May Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Oh My Girl’s Hyojung Shows Off Handmade Bracelet ITZY’s Lia Gave Her

ITZY’s Lia surprised Oh My Girl’s Hyojung with a sweet personalized gift! On May 23, Hyojung took to Instagram to show off an adorable handmade bracelet that her friend Lia had personally made for her. Hyojung shared several photos of herself happily modeling the bracelet—which is adorned with beads spelling out “HYO”—backstage at SBS’s “Inkigayo,”… Continue reading Oh My Girl’s Hyojung Shows Off Handmade Bracelet ITZY’s Lia Gave Her

May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 540 girl group members, using big data collected from April 16 to May 16. Brave Girls’ Yujeong held onto… Continue reading May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: ITZY Shows Off Their Talents + Dances To Boy Group Songs & New Title Track On “Ask Us Anything”

ITZY put their many talents on display on JTBC’s “Ask Us Anything”! On the May 1 episode of “Ask Us Anything,” ITZY made their highly-anticipated return to the show as guests. In addition to performing their brand-new title track “Mafia in the Morning,” as well as a medley of their hit songs, several of the… Continue reading Watch: ITZY Shows Off Their Talents + Dances To Boy Group Songs & New Title Track On “Ask Us Anything”

Watch: ITZY’s Ryujin And Lia Prepare A Plot Twist For “Amazing Saturday” Cast In New Preview

ITZY’s Ryujin and Lia will be the next guests on tvN’s “Amazing Saturday”! In the preview for next week’s episode, the “Amazing Saturday” cast is excited to meet the ITZY members and hyped up about their recent hot streak of successful missions. Key says optimistically, “I think that we could get to Round 2 at… Continue reading Watch: ITZY’s Ryujin And Lia Prepare A Plot Twist For “Amazing Saturday” Cast In New Preview

10 Korean Idols Who You Might Not Know Grew Up Outside Of Korea

There’s always lots to learn about your favorite stars, and some facts may just surprise you. While these K-pop idols were born in South Korea, they actually lived abroad during their childhood. If you’re wondering which idols might have grown up in your corner of the world, just keep reading! 1. Chungha Former I.O.I member and… Continue reading 10 Korean Idols Who You Might Not Know Grew Up Outside Of Korea

JYP Entertainment Denies School Bullying Allegations Against ITZY’s Lia

JYP Entertainment has released an official statement denying the recent accusations of ITZY’s Lia being a perpetrator of school bullying. Read the agency’s statement below: Hello. This is JYP Entertainment. We share our position regarding the online post that is causing speculations about our artist Lia. This is a case in which we sued the writer… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Denies School Bullying Allegations Against ITZY’s Lia

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