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 703 boy group members, using big data collected from July 20 to August 20. BTS’s Jimin held onto his… Continue reading August Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

YG Entertainment Briefly Comments On WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon And Moon Ji Hyo’s Dating Rumors

WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon and actress Moon Ji Hyo have been swept up in dating rumors. A Twitter post recently spread with a photo of a person resembling Kang Seung Yoon holding hands with a woman speculated to be actress Moon Ji Hyo. In response to their dating rumors, a representative of YG Entertainment briefly… Continue reading YG Entertainment Briefly Comments On WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon And Moon Ji Hyo’s Dating Rumors

QUIZ: Which Recent K-Pop Release Is Your Summer Anthem?

Every summer, we’re blessed with a handful of comebacks that perfectly distract us from the hot season. The genres may differ, but the quality is always top-tier. In fact, several tracks released in 2022 so far are absolute bops. While it’s easy to directly ask you which K-pop release you’d consider your summer jam, it… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Recent K-Pop Release Is Your Summer Anthem?

IU, Suzy, GOT7’s Jinyoung, And More Donate To Aid Flood Relief Efforts

Celebrities are donating to help those affected by Korea’s ongoing heavy rains and flooding! Reported to be South Korea’s heaviest rainfall in 80 years, these recent rains have flooded residential areas, caused thousands to evacuate, damaged homes and shops, and triggered mudslides. According to Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association, GOT7’s Jinyoung donated 30 million… Continue reading IU, Suzy, GOT7’s Jinyoung, And More Donate To Aid Flood Relief Efforts

August 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 July 13 to August 13. BTS topped the list for the 51st consecutive… Continue reading August Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

SEVENTEEN Takes 4th Win For “_WORLD” On “Inkigayo”

Congratulations to SEVENTEEN for winning first place for “_WORLD” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was TWICE’s Nayeon’s “POP!” and third place was ITZY’s “SNEAKERS.” Watch the winner announcement below! This week’s performers were Nicole, Sunye, ATBO, ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, ENHYPEN, MCND, WINNER, YOUNITE, ITZY, CSR, TRENDZ, TO1, PURPLE KISS, P1Harmony, and H1-KEY.

aespa’s “Girls” Takes No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, July Week 4

A new song is at the top of our chart this week! aespa’s “Girls” took our chart by storm, debuting at No. 1 with a near perfect score. This is aespa’s second chart-topping hit in 2022 after spending several weeks at No. 1 with “Dreams Come True” earlier this year. Congratulations to aespa! “Girls” is… Continue reading aespa’s “Girls” Takes No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, July Week 4

Watch: WINNER’s Song Mino Takes Kang Seung Yoon Car Shopping In “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”) Preview

WINNER’s Song Mino will help Kang Seung Yoon shop for a used car on the next episode of “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)! In a newly released preview for next week’s episode of the MBC reality show, Song Mino offers a glimpse of his everyday life at home, which begins with him sleepily struggling to… Continue reading Watch: WINNER’s Song Mino Takes Kang Seung Yoon Car Shopping In “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”) Preview

TWICE’s Nayeon Takes 4th Win For “POP!” On “Inkigayo”

Congratulations to TWICE’s Nayeon for winning first place for “POP!” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was aespa’s “Girls” and third place was ITZY’s “SNEAKERS.” Watch the winner announcement below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mcNJI3A8OE This week’s performers were Lapillus, BLITZERS, SEVENTEEN, STAYC, IRRIS, aespa, Apink CHOBOM, Xdinary Heroes, MCND, WJSN, WINNER, ITZY, Chungha, P1Harmony, HyunA, and Hyolyn.

Nayeon’s “POP!” Remains No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, July Week 3

Nayeon’s “POP!” repeats as the No. 1 song this week! “POP!” has also picked up three music show wins so far. Congratulations again to Nayeon! Holding steady at No. 2 is BTS’ former No. 1 song “Yet To Come.” Two songs newly entered the top 10 this week. Moving up 12 spots to No. 3… Continue reading Nayeon’s “POP!” Remains No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, July Week 3