2017 Content Power Index Rankings Revealed

On January 2, CJ E&M and Nielsen Korea released Content Power Index (CPI) rankings for the year of 2017. The Content Power Index ranks TV shows based on their overall popularity and influence on consumer behavior. Factors such as number of searches, news subscriptions, and social media buzz are analyzed to determine the rankings. The show… Continue reading 2017 Content Power Index Rankings Revealed

Keywords For Korean Variety Programs In 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, iMBC recently took a look at some of the hit variety programs of the past year and what they had in common. Here are the keywords of variety shows in 2017: #Audition Though audition programs, also known as survival programs, have been a staple of the Korean variety scene… Continue reading Keywords For Korean Variety Programs In 2017

Justin And Zhu Zheng Ting From “Produce 101 Season 2” To Participate In Chinese Survival Audition Program

Former “Produce 101 Season 2” contestants Justin and Zhu Zheng Ting will be appearing on China’s first boy group survival program “Idol Producer.” On December 21, the production team of “Idol Producer” shared on their official Weibo account that Justin And Zhu Zheng Ting from Yuehua Entertainment would be competing in the show. “Idol Producer” is an… Continue reading Justin And Zhu Zheng Ting From “Produce 101 Season 2” To Participate In Chinese Survival Audition Program

Google Korea Reveals Top Trending Keywords Of 2017

Google has revealed the top trending keywords of 2017! The rankings are created based on search terms that had a high spike in traffic in 2017 as compared to 2016. In the overall list of all keywords, Japanese film “Your Name” placed first and was followed by tvN drama “Goblin” in second. Sulli was No.… Continue reading Google Korea Reveals Top Trending Keywords Of 2017

10 Things You May Not Know About Fan-Imagined Group JBJ

JBJ has just announced the official name of their fandom as Joyful, so what better time than now to get to know the boys a little better. Here are some facts you may not have known about the group that was “made by the fans, for the fans”! The group has a complicated origin story… Continue reading 10 Things You May Not Know About Fan-Imagined Group JBJ

These Are The Most Tweeted Keywords By Koreans In 2017

Twitter Korea has announced the most used keywords by Koreans for 2017! The society category was topped by the impeachment of Park Geun Hye and the election of new president Moon Jae In. The leading music keywords were BTS, Wanna One, EXO, and GOT7, with various other boy groups following. Red Velvet and TWICE were… Continue reading These Are The Most Tweeted Keywords By Koreans In 2017

6 Things You Need To Know About HOTSHOT

HOTSHOT’s been around in the K-pop industry for more than three years now, but many people only got interested in the group after Ha Sung Woon and Noh Tae Hyun appeared on “Produce 101 Season 2” and Timoteo and Hojung auditioned on “The Unit.” If you are not very familiar with the boys yet, here are a few things you should know… Continue reading 6 Things You Need To Know About HOTSHOT

New “Master Key” Stills Tease Reunion Of NU’EST W’s JR, And Wanna One’s Kang Daniel And Ong Sung Woo

The Justice League from “Produce 101 Season 2” is set to have a mini reunion! SBS’s “Master Key” has shared new stills from its upcoming episode that will air on November 4, and some of the photos show Wanna One’s Kang Daniel and Ong Sung Woo with NU’EST W’s JR. Kang Daniel, Ong Sung Woo,… Continue reading New “Master Key” Stills Tease Reunion Of NU’EST W’s JR, And Wanna One’s Kang Daniel And Ong Sung Woo

CJ E&M Responds To Accusations Of Unfair Contracts And Practices

Following Congresswoman Je Youn Kyung’s official request for the Fair Trade Commission to take action against survival audition programs and broadcasting stations for unfair contracts and practices, CJ E&M has spoken up. A source from CJ E&M explained the contract process for “Produce 101 Season 2” and said, “Prior to starting Season 2 we held… Continue reading CJ E&M Responds To Accusations Of Unfair Contracts And Practices

Congresswoman Pushes For Action Against Unfair Practices From “Produce 101 Season 2” And “The Unit”

Mnet’s “Produce 101 Season 2” and KBS’s “The Unit” is under scrutiny for unfair contracts and other issues. Congresswoman Je Youn Kyung from the Democratic Party of Korea has officially voiced her concerns and urged the Fair Trade Commission to take action. According to the statement she submitted, there are concerns that the survival audition… Continue reading Congresswoman Pushes For Action Against Unfair Practices From “Produce 101 Season 2” And “The Unit”

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