For the ninth month in a row, BTS has topped the boy group brand reputation rankings! The Korean Business Research Institute looked at interaction, media coverage, communication, and community indexes of 103,665,054 pieces of big data from June 7 to July 8 to analyze the brand reputation of boy groups. This is a 27.16 percent increase… Continue reading July Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
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Gong Seung Yeon Talks About How WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon Showed His Support For Her Drama
In a recent interview, actress Gong Seung Yeon talked about how WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon reacted to her role in “Circle” and how he conveyed his support to her. Gong Seung Yeon and WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon appeared together on tvN’s global variety program “Eat, Sleep, Eat” (literal translation) and became friends through the program.… Continue reading Gong Seung Yeon Talks About How WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon Showed His Support For Her Drama
10 Lit Solos And Collabs Released By Idol Rappers
In the past, idol rappers truly had a bad rap (pun intended). And although there is room for criticism, the stigma against idol rappers is, for the most part, unjustified. The quality of idol rappers has been steadily rising over the past few years, coinciding with the growth of the K-hip hop genre. So as a tribute to… Continue reading 10 Lit Solos And Collabs Released By Idol Rappers
“Weekly Idol” Spotlight – The One With The Rare Guests
Previously, I wrote an article listing out the must-watch episodes from “Weekly Idol” regulars – those who had appeared on the variety show at least eight times or more. This time around, we shine a spotlight on the episodes with the rare guests: the ones who have only appeared once or twice in the show’s six-year run. These… Continue reading “Weekly Idol” Spotlight – The One With The Rare Guests
9 K-Pop Idols That Split From Their Groups: Where Are They Now?
It’s no debate that there are idols out there who have issues with their agencies. While some choose to leave on bad terms, others are able to leave peacefully. However, there is always one side that may never heal: the fans. Out of everything, the fans are the ones who are left to deal with… Continue reading 9 K-Pop Idols That Split From Their Groups: Where Are They Now?
G-Dragon Reigns With “Untitled, 2014”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, July Week 1
G-Dragon’s “Untitled, 2014” remains No. 1 for the second straight week! This song picked up three more music show wins last week in “Inkigayo,” “Music Core,” and “Show Champion.” Overall, it scored better than a week ago and it also widened the gap with the No. 2 song. Congratulations again to G-Dragon! Moving up three… Continue reading G-Dragon Reigns With “Untitled, 2014”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, July Week 1
14 Times K-Pop Idols Adorably Interacted With Kids
Whether you like children or not, you have to admit that idols who are good with kids are nothing short of adorable. The unadulterated affection that children bring out in people is downright irresistible, even more so when it’s your fave. Thus, we have compiled these idol/child interactions for your viewing pleasure. Be prepared, as… Continue reading 14 Times K-Pop Idols Adorably Interacted With Kids
Nam Tae Hyun Tells Story Of Recent Reunion With WINNER Members And Yang Hyun Suk
Nam Tae Hyun recently sat down for an interview in his home, which he also uses as a music studio, during which he talked about his life and career since he left WINNER in 2016. During the candid interview, Nam Tae Hyun admitted that he felt scared after leaving the group and YG Entertainment, because… Continue reading Nam Tae Hyun Tells Story Of Recent Reunion With WINNER Members And Yang Hyun Suk
YG Reveals ONE Was Almost Nam Tae Hyun’s Replacement In WINNER
YG Entertainment recently admitted that they thought about having ONE replace Nam Tae Hyun In WINNER. A representative from the agency revealed, “Back when Nam Tae Hyun decided to leave WINNER, the members had several meetings with CEO Yang Hyun Suk to discuss whether they should fill up the empty spot [with another member].” Because WINNER was losing one of its… Continue reading YG Reveals ONE Was Almost Nam Tae Hyun’s Replacement In WINNER
Watch: WINNER Changes Lyrics Of “Really Really” To Create An Ode To Their Pets On “Animal Farm”
Many may known WINNER as a charismatic boy group with a dominating stage presence, but they recently showed a new side of themselves as pet owners. The June 25 episode of SBS’s “Animal Farm” aired the second episode of WINNER’s “REAL Co-Parenting Diary” series, which was a continuation of the first part that followed the members as… Continue reading Watch: WINNER Changes Lyrics Of “Really Really” To Create An Ode To Their Pets On “Animal Farm”