8 K-Pop Idols Who Love Cracking Corny Jokes

Ah, corny jokes. No matter how far your love/hate relationship with these bad gags go, it’s not hard to find yourself giggling at a bunch of them. Likewise, some idols have grown quite fond of these kinds of jokes. They actually enjoy cracking them every now and then while fully knowing that they’re putting the reputation of their humor at stake. For… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Idols Who Love Cracking Corny Jokes

August Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 100 idol groups, using big data collected from July 29 to August 30. Notably, girl groups dominated this month’s rankings—with the… Continue reading August Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Producer Kiggen Tells Stories Behind “Produce 101″ Songs “Oh Little Girl” And “U GOT IT” + Working With Idols

Kiggen shared fun stories about working with idols MBC FM’s “Idol Radio.” On the August 26 broadcast, the music producer and songwriter spoke about some of his most popular tracks. “The first idol I worked with was Block B,” said Kiggen. “I got to participate in Block B’s first album. I met Zico then. Thinking back, I… Continue reading Producer Kiggen Tells Stories Behind “Produce 101″ Songs “Oh Little Girl” And “U GOT IT” + Working With Idols

These Male K-Pop Stars Prove That There Are No Gender Boundaries In Fashion

K-pop as an industry has long been pushing the boundaries of fashion. From stages and music videos to photo shoots and even street wear, K-pop is constantly shattering gender norms by refusing to adhere to traditional expectations of beauty and fashion. These male stars are all trendsetters in their own right. They’re redefining masculinity in Korea and… Continue reading These Male K-Pop Stars Prove That There Are No Gender Boundaries In Fashion

August 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 527 boy group members, using big data collected from July 15 to August 16. BTS swept the top three… Continue reading August Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Pledis Entertainment Shares Another Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters

Pledis Entertainment is continuing to take legal action against malicious comments made about their artists. On August 16, Pledis posted the following statement on their official website. Hello, this is Pledis Entertainment. First, we would like to thank all the fans who support and love the artists at our agency. We previously announced on our official website… Continue reading Pledis Entertainment Shares Another Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters

Stars Celebrate Korean National Liberation Day

August 15 is National Liberation Day in Korea, the day when the country celebrates its liberation from Japanese occupation in 1945. It is a public holiday, and it is celebrated in both North and South Korea. Many celebrities posted on social media on August 15 to mark the important day in Korean history. Many expressed their gratitude to those who… Continue reading Stars Celebrate Korean National Liberation Day

NU’EST’s Ren, Han Hye Jin, Jun Jin, And More To Star In JTBC Variety Show About Pushovers

A new variety show is coming to JTBC! “The Fool’s Chart” (literal title) is a show that releases weekly charts that are only compiled from the perspective of people who are pushover-types. From the “Fool’s Alert List,” for those who don’t want to be pushovers anymore, to the “List of Sensible Living for Fools,” for those who are not… Continue reading NU’EST’s Ren, Han Hye Jin, Jun Jin, And More To Star In JTBC Variety Show About Pushovers

August Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has published 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 July 9 to August 10. BTS topped the rankings for the 15th consecutive… Continue reading August Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Love For NU’EST’s Minhyun Trends Worldwide On Twitter On His Birthday

Celebrations of NU’EST member Minhyun’s birthday have made two hashtags for him trend worldwide on Twitter! Minhyun is turning 24 years old in Western reckoning on August 9, and shortly after midnight KST, there were already two hashtags trending worldwide for his birthday. They included #한여름의_시작_생일축하해_민현아 (“The beginning of midsummer, happy birthday Minhyun”) and #HAPPY_MINHYUN_DAY. 20190809 Happy… Continue reading Love For NU’EST’s Minhyun Trends Worldwide On Twitter On His Birthday