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 17 to July 17. BLACKPINK topped this month’s list with a… Continue reading July Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Circle Chart Reveals Midyear Album And Digital Charts For 1st Half Of 2025

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has published its midyear charts for the first half of 2025! As the midyear chart results are based on accumulated weekly data since the beginning of January 2025, albums and songs released earlier in the year have more weekly points included in their scores. Album Chart SEVENTEEN topped… Continue reading Circle Chart Reveals Midyear Album And Digital Charts For 1st Half Of 2025

July 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 1,730 idols, using big data collected from June 23 to July 23. BTS’s Jimin continued his reign at the top of… Continue reading July Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: SHINee’s Key Showcases His Boundless Transformation In Eye-Catching MV For “HUNTER” Comeback

Updated August 11 KST: SHINee’s Key is back with new music! On August 11 at 6 p.m. KST, Key released his third full-length studio album “HUNTER” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. “HUNTER” is a dance track that combines grand bass sounds, rhythmic guitar riffs, and various synth… Continue reading Watch: SHINee’s Key Showcases His Boundless Transformation In Eye-Catching MV For “HUNTER” Comeback

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 755 boy group members, using big data collected from June 19 to July 19. BTS’s Jimin held onto his… Continue reading July Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

ENHYPEN, ALLDAY PROJECT, aespa, HUNTR/X, Doyoung, 10CM, And Rosé 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 ENHYPEN topped the physical album chart for the month of June with their new mini album “DESIRE : UNLEASH,” which debuted at No. 1. aespa’s new single album “Dirty Work” debuted at No. 2, followed by… Continue reading ENHYPEN, ALLDAY PROJECT, aespa, HUNTR/X, Doyoung, 10CM, And Rosé Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts

Watch: Key And Changsub Kick Off Chaotic Debates With Hyoyeon As Guest In New Idol Talk Show

ENA is partnering with production company TEO to launch “Salon de Idol: You Sure Talk a Lot” (literal title), a new spin-off of the hit YouTube show “Salon Drip”! “Salon de Idol: You Sure Talk a Lot” is a talk show where idols gather to engage in fierce debates over trivial topics. PD Lee Tae… Continue reading Watch: Key And Changsub Kick Off Chaotic Debates With Hyoyeon As Guest In New Idol Talk Show

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 12 to July 12. BTS topped this month’s list with a brand… Continue reading July Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: SHINee’s Minho Reveals His Home And Grueling Everyday Routine In “Home Alone” Preview

SHINee’s Minho will be sharing a peek inside his home and everyday life on MBC’s “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)! In a newly released preview for next week’s episode of “Home Alone,” Minho introduces himself and shares that he has been living on his own for the past five years. He then shows off his… Continue reading Watch: SHINee’s Minho Reveals His Home And Grueling Everyday Routine In “Home Alone” Preview

SHINee’s Taemin Apologizes For His Remarks About Japan Earthquake

SHINee’s Taemin has shared a personal apology regarding the comments he made about the recent earthquakes in Japan. On July 5, after performing at Day 1 of “Music Core in Japan” at Japan’s Belluna Dome, Taemin held a live broadcast together with his bandmate Minho. During the broadcast, Taemin brought up the earthquakes, as well… Continue reading SHINee’s Taemin Apologizes For His Remarks About Japan Earthquake