January 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 December 18, 2023 to January 18, 2024. SEVENTEEN topped this month’s list… Continue reading January Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

January 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 655 girl group members, using big data collected from December 21, 2023 to January 21, 2024. BLACKPINK’s Jennie topped… Continue reading January Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

9 K-Pop Idols With Visual-Related Nicknames

All idols are gorgeous and unique in their own ways, but there are some whose visuals are so legendary that they have earned themselves nicknames among fans! With a lot of unique and interesting descriptors, you might be fascinated to learn why these nicknames came about. In no particular order, let’s get started! aespa’s Karina… Continue reading 9 K-Pop Idols With Visual-Related Nicknames

Watch: Mnet’s New Vocal Boy Group Survival Show “Build Up” Brings Celebrity Judges To Tears In Episode 1 Preview

Mnet’s upcoming survival show “Build Up” has shared a new sneak peek of its premiere! “Build Up” is a new survival program in which 40 contestants—many of whom are members of current boy groups—will compete for the chance to debut in a project vocal boy group. Actress Lee Da Hee will be hosting the show,… Continue reading Watch: Mnet’s New Vocal Boy Group Survival Show “Build Up” Brings Celebrity Judges To Tears In Episode 1 Preview

Red Velvet’s Wendy Confirmed To Make Solo Comeback

It’s official—Wendy is coming back with new music! On January 15, News1 reported that Wendy will be returning with her second solo album in February. In response to the report, a source from SM Entertainment shared, “Wendy is preparing with the aim of releasing a new solo album.” They added, “The release date will be… Continue reading Red Velvet’s Wendy Confirmed To Make Solo Comeback

ATEEZ, NCT 127, LE SSERAFIM, BTS’s Jungkook, And More Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart ATEEZ topped the physical album chart for December with their new album “THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL,” which swept two of this month’s top three spots. The regular version of the album debuted at No. 1,… Continue reading ATEEZ, NCT 127, LE SSERAFIM, BTS’s Jungkook, And More Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts

January Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from December 14, 2023 to January 14, 2024. BLACKPINK held onto their spot at the… Continue reading January Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Circle Reveals Year-End Digital And Album Charts For 2023

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has published its year-end charts for 2023! On January 12, Gaon officially released its yearly digital and album charts for the past year. Because the yearly charts are based on accumulated weekly data since the beginning of January 2023, songs and albums released earlier in the year have… Continue reading Circle Reveals Year-End Digital And Album Charts For 2023

Stray Kids, Jungkook, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, aespa, And ZEROBASEONE Earn Circle Million Certifications; Red Velvet And More Go Platinum

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach… Continue reading Stray Kids, Jungkook, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, aespa, And ZEROBASEONE Earn Circle Million Certifications; Red Velvet And More Go Platinum

Winners Of 2024 Korea First Brand Awards

The 2024 Korea First Brand Awards held its annual ceremony on January 9! Every year, the Korea First Brand Awards conducts consumer surveys and consults with experts to chooses the most exciting brands that consumers are looking forward to and that they think will be at the forefront of the upcoming year. Starting this past… Continue reading Winners Of 2024 Korea First Brand Awards

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