MONSTA X’s Joohoney Steps Down As Host For “M! Countdown” Ahead Of Enlistment

MONSTA X’s Joohoney has delivered his final greetings as an MC for “M! Countdown.” Joohoney, who has been working with (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon as the MCs of “M! Countdown,” will step down as a host after his final broadcast on July 20. Ahead of his last broadcast as an MC, Joohoney expressed his feelings through his agency Starship… Continue reading MONSTA X’s Joohoney Steps Down As Host For “M! Countdown” Ahead Of Enlistment

July Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from June 18 to July 18. BTS held onto their spot at the… Continue reading July Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: LE SSERAFIM Takes 1st Win For “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By NewJeans, EXO, And More

Over two months after its release, LE SSERAFIM has won their first music show trophy for their viral B-side “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s wife“! On the July 16 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were aespa‘s “Spicy,” IVE’s “Kitsch,” and LE SSERAFIM’s “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s wife.” LE SSERAFIM ultimately… Continue reading Watch: LE SSERAFIM Takes 1st Win For “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By NewJeans, EXO, And More

July 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 703 boy group members, using big data collected from June 15 to July 15. BTS’s Jungkook rose to the… Continue reading July Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

MONSTA X’s Hyungwon To Step Down As “Inkigayo” MC; Kim Ji Eun Reported To Also Be Leaving

After three months, it looks as though MONSTA X’s Hyungwon and Kim Ji Eun will be stepping down from their MC positions on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” On July 14, both Hyungwon and Kim Ji Eun were reported to be leaving the weekly music show. The two stars first began hosting “Inkigayo” back in April. Later that day,… Continue reading MONSTA X’s Hyungwon To Step Down As “Inkigayo” MC; Kim Ji Eun Reported To Also Be Leaving

MONSTA X’s Joohoney Announces Military Enlistment Date In Heartfelt Letter

MONSTA X’s Joohoney has personally announced his plans to enlist in the military. On July 11, Joohoney posted a handwritten letter on MONSTA X’s fan cafe announcing that he would be enlisting on July 24. Explaining why he had waited until now to reveal the news, Joohoney wrote, “Because the time I spend together with… Continue reading MONSTA X’s Joohoney Announces Military Enlistment Date In Heartfelt Letter

Circle Chart Reveals Midyear Digital And Album Charts For 1st Half Of 2023

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has published its midyear charts for the first half of 2023! As the midyear chart results are based on accumulated weekly data since the beginning of January 2023, albums and songs released earlier in the year have more weekly points included in their scores. Digital Chart NewJeans and… Continue reading Circle Chart Reveals Midyear Digital And Album Charts For 1st Half Of 2023

July 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 June 8 to July 8. BTS held onto their spot at first place… Continue reading July Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Guide To KCON LA 2023 Presented By Samsung Galaxy: SHOW, LINEUP, SHOWCASE, Tickets, And More

Get ready for this year’s KCON LA 2023 presented by Samsung Galaxy! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment, and it features performances by popular K-pop artists. The convention has been held annually in regions such as the United States, France, Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and more… Continue reading Guide To KCON LA 2023 Presented By Samsung Galaxy: SHOW, LINEUP, SHOWCASE, Tickets, And More

Update: MONSTA X’s Shownu X Hyungwon Reveal Previews Of All Tracks From Upcoming Album “THE UNSEEN”

Updated July 25 KST: MONSTA X’s new unit Shownu X Hyungwon has released a highlight medley for their upcoming unit debut album “THE UNSEEN,” including its title track “Love Me A Little”! Updated July 23 KST: MONSTA X’s new unit Shownu X Hyungwon has released a second music video teaser for their upcoming debut track… Continue reading Update: MONSTA X’s Shownu X Hyungwon Reveal Previews Of All Tracks From Upcoming Album “THE UNSEEN”