Unexpected Update From BTS RM Delights and Surprises FansCurrently serving in the military, BTS’s RM surprised fans by sharing a recent update. RM took a photo alongside his friends on social media on February 24. Despite the recent haircut, his striking features captured fans’ attention. Commenters responded positively by sharing, “It’s good to see that he seems to be doing well”, “It doesn’t […]
'Madame Web' Flop Raises Questions About Female Superhero MoviesAfter the film’s disappointing box office performance, Sony Pictures has scrapped plans for a Madame Web television series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, disappointing ticket sales after its release on February 14 led Sony to abandon the planned Madame Web television series. Madame Web recorded a freshness index of 13% on Rotten Tomatoes. This is […]
HYBE's Latest Girl Group I'LL-IT Prepares to Take the StageThe “youngest daughters of HYBE,” I’LL-IT, is set to debut with the full support of executive producer Bang Si-Hyuk. BE: LIFT Lab announced on February 21, “I’LL-IT (Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) will release their debut mini-first album on March 25.” As a group produced by HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk, all global fans’ eyes will be on I’LL-IT […]
Netflix Struggles in Korea: Viewers Unhappy with Recent Original Content [TVReport=Young-eun Jeon] Netflix, the world's No. 1 OTT service platform, is in trouble. Netflix's original dramas 'D.P. 2' and 'Gyeongseong Creature', which were released at the end of the year, have failed at the box office...
'Dune: Part 2' Fever Hits Korea: Timothée Chalamet Graces Seoul Premiere [TVReport] The cast of "Dune: Part 2" will be in Korea from today to tomorrow for a variety of events, from press conferences to red carpets and on-stage greetings...
'Dune: Part 2' Cast Lands in Seoul for Spectacular PremiereAfter its successful press tour worldwide, the highly anticipated film “Dune: Part 2” will arrive in Seoul. “Dune: Part 2” delivers a universe grander than before, packed with action even more intense. Overwhelming scale meets stunning cinematography in harmony with the unparalleled sound design, stirring up fan anticipation as the cast and director tour worldwide. […]
Actress Bae Doona Opens Up About Hollywood's Grueling Diet PressureActress renowned for her healthy yet slender stature, Bae Doona, recently revealed she was pressured to crash diet for a Hollywood film. On February 17, Moon Sook uploaded a video on her “Day by Day Moon Sook,” AKA “Day by Day With Suki,” YouTube channel titled “Enjoying Tea Time and Chatting about Hollywood with Actress […]
BLACKPINK's Jennie Steals the Show at The Weeknd's Star-Studded Party [TV report=Kang Sung-hoon reporter] Popular girl group Blackpink showed off their 'hot girl' side while attending pop star The Weeknd's (34) birthday party. The two have worked together on the HBO drama 'The Idol', which aired last year...
SEVENTEEN Surpasses BLACKPINK in Latest Idol Group Brand Reputation AnalysisSeventeen, (G)I-DLE and RIIZE take the Top 3 spots in February 2024 Idol Group Brand Reputation Big Data Analysis. The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed 76,794,082 pieces of idol group brand big data from February 15 to March 15, 2024. This is a 0.30% decrease from last month’s idol group brand big data. SEVENTEEN […]
Shohei Ohtani Tops List of Celebrities Women Want to DateJapanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani (29) has topped the list of “Celebrities Women Want to Date.” According to foreign media Oricon News on the 14th (local time), Shohei Ohtani, a baseball player who is also popular in Korea, won first place in Oricon’s “17th Survey of Celebrities Women Want to Date”, conducted in celebration of […]
Former YG Trainee Speaks Out: Exposes Unfair Treatment in Korean Entertainment [TVReport=HanAhMyung Reporter] Singer Wang Gunho, a former YG Entertainment trainee, has drawn attention for speaking negatively about Korean agencies in an interview with Taiwanese media...
BTS V's Weight Gain Update: Is He the Next Captain Korea?BTS’s V, who has recently enlisted in the military, has shared an update on his current status. On Wednesday, V communicated with fans through the fan communication platform Weverse, stating, “I will give a midway report. I have achieved 72.5kg (approximately 159.8 lbs).” He added humorously, “I will return. Loyalty!” in a tone filled with […]
Idol Industry Under Scrutiny: Shocking Survey Reveals 52% Suffer from DepressionYuki Hashimoto, a former Japanese girl group Masked Girls member, has exposed shocking conditions for female idols. On the 13th (local time), Tsugisute Corp., a company that supports the second careers of retired idols, announced in a survey of idol-experienced persons, “We were able to visualize how difficult and unique the situation in the idol […]
Doll-Like Beauty: Inside Vanilla's $3 Million Plastic Surgery Transformation [TVreport=Jeon Young-eun reporter] Influencer Vanilla, who made news for her 'custom work costing 3 billion yen', has revealed her latest...
BTS's RM Updates Fans from Military Service: 'Adjusting Well, Another Learning Experience'BTS’s RM, currently serving in the military, has sent out a Lunar New Year’s Day greeting. On the 11th, BTS’s RM shared first how he was getting along since joining his military unit through the fan community platform Weverse. RM said, “Hello, ARMYs. I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve adjusted well since joining the […]
BTS Jin's Special Delivery: Homemade Liquor for 30 Lucky Colleagues [TV Report by Kim Hyun-seo] Park Myung-soo showed off the handmade traditional liquor he received from BTS's Jin. On the 8th, a video titled 'BTS Jin's latest status in the military' was posted on the channel 'Halmyungsu'. On that day, Park Myung Soo wrote, "BTS Jin texted me...
K-pop Idol Appeals Light Punishment, Accused of Exploiting Fans in a Crime [TV Report by Lee Hye-mi] Former boy group B.A.P member Himchan, who was accused of sexual assault and forced sexual harassment, was sentenced to probation in the first trial, but the prosecution has appealed...
K-Pop Kings: SM Entertainment's Soaring Profits and Album SalesSM Entertainment released its 2023 financial report. On February 7, SM Entertainment released its Q4 2023 report. The report revealed the company’s financial performance for 2023, revealing consolidated sales of 960 billion KRW (722.5 million USD) and an operating profit of 115.4 billion KRW (87 million USD). These figures represent a 13% increase in sales and a 27% rise […]
'Dune 2' Stars Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya Heading to Korea [TV Report=Jeon Young-eun, reporter] The highly anticipated 2024 movie 'Dune: Part 2' has released a special New Year's greeting video for its Korean fans for the first time...
AVATAR Drops Exciting News: New 7" Series with Unreleased Tracks [TV report=Kang Sung-hoon reporter] Director James Cameron (69) is confident about the 'Avatar' series. On the 5th (local time), the foreign media 'People' published an interview with James Cameron...
Unexpected Update From BTS RM Delights and Surprises Fans Currently serving in the military, BTS’s RM surprised fans by sharing a recent update. RM took a photo alongside his friends on social media on February 24. Despite the recent haircut, his striking features captured fans’ attention. Commenters responded positively by sharing, “It’s good to see that he seems to be doing well”, “It doesn’t […]
'Madame Web' Flop Raises Questions About Female Superhero Movies After the film’s disappointing box office performance, Sony Pictures has scrapped plans for a Madame Web television series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, disappointing ticket sales after its release on February 14 led Sony to abandon the planned Madame Web television series. Madame Web recorded a freshness index of 13% on Rotten Tomatoes. This is […]
HYBE's Latest Girl Group I'LL-IT Prepares to Take the Stage The “youngest daughters of HYBE,” I’LL-IT, is set to debut with the full support of executive producer Bang Si-Hyuk. BE: LIFT Lab announced on February 21, “I’LL-IT (Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) will release their debut mini-first album on March 25.” As a group produced by HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk, all global fans’ eyes will be on I’LL-IT […]
Netflix Struggles in Korea: Viewers Unhappy with Recent Original Content [TVReport=Young-eun Jeon] Netflix, the world's No. 1 OTT service platform, is in trouble. Netflix's original dramas 'D.P. 2' and 'Gyeongseong Creature', which were released at the end of the year, have failed at the box office...
'Dune: Part 2' Fever Hits Korea: Timothée Chalamet Graces Seoul Premiere [TVReport] The cast of "Dune: Part 2" will be in Korea from today to tomorrow for a variety of events, from press conferences to red carpets and on-stage greetings...
'Dune: Part 2' Cast Lands in Seoul for Spectacular Premiere After its successful press tour worldwide, the highly anticipated film “Dune: Part 2” will arrive in Seoul. “Dune: Part 2” delivers a universe grander than before, packed with action even more intense. Overwhelming scale meets stunning cinematography in harmony with the unparalleled sound design, stirring up fan anticipation as the cast and director tour worldwide. […]
Actress Bae Doona Opens Up About Hollywood's Grueling Diet Pressure Actress renowned for her healthy yet slender stature, Bae Doona, recently revealed she was pressured to crash diet for a Hollywood film. On February 17, Moon Sook uploaded a video on her “Day by Day Moon Sook,” AKA “Day by Day With Suki,” YouTube channel titled “Enjoying Tea Time and Chatting about Hollywood with Actress […]
BLACKPINK's Jennie Steals the Show at The Weeknd's Star-Studded Party [TV report=Kang Sung-hoon reporter] Popular girl group Blackpink showed off their 'hot girl' side while attending pop star The Weeknd's (34) birthday party. The two have worked together on the HBO drama 'The Idol', which aired last year...
SEVENTEEN Surpasses BLACKPINK in Latest Idol Group Brand Reputation Analysis Seventeen, (G)I-DLE and RIIZE take the Top 3 spots in February 2024 Idol Group Brand Reputation Big Data Analysis. The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed 76,794,082 pieces of idol group brand big data from February 15 to March 15, 2024. This is a 0.30% decrease from last month’s idol group brand big data. SEVENTEEN […]
Shohei Ohtani Tops List of Celebrities Women Want to Date Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani (29) has topped the list of “Celebrities Women Want to Date.” According to foreign media Oricon News on the 14th (local time), Shohei Ohtani, a baseball player who is also popular in Korea, won first place in Oricon’s “17th Survey of Celebrities Women Want to Date”, conducted in celebration of […]
Former YG Trainee Speaks Out: Exposes Unfair Treatment in Korean Entertainment [TVReport=HanAhMyung Reporter] Singer Wang Gunho, a former YG Entertainment trainee, has drawn attention for speaking negatively about Korean agencies in an interview with Taiwanese media...
BTS V's Weight Gain Update: Is He the Next Captain Korea? BTS’s V, who has recently enlisted in the military, has shared an update on his current status. On Wednesday, V communicated with fans through the fan communication platform Weverse, stating, “I will give a midway report. I have achieved 72.5kg (approximately 159.8 lbs).” He added humorously, “I will return. Loyalty!” in a tone filled with […]
Idol Industry Under Scrutiny: Shocking Survey Reveals 52% Suffer from Depression Yuki Hashimoto, a former Japanese girl group Masked Girls member, has exposed shocking conditions for female idols. On the 13th (local time), Tsugisute Corp., a company that supports the second careers of retired idols, announced in a survey of idol-experienced persons, “We were able to visualize how difficult and unique the situation in the idol […]
Doll-Like Beauty: Inside Vanilla's $3 Million Plastic Surgery Transformation [TVreport=Jeon Young-eun reporter] Influencer Vanilla, who made news for her 'custom work costing 3 billion yen', has revealed her latest...
BTS's RM Updates Fans from Military Service: 'Adjusting Well, Another Learning Experience' BTS’s RM, currently serving in the military, has sent out a Lunar New Year’s Day greeting. On the 11th, BTS’s RM shared first how he was getting along since joining his military unit through the fan community platform Weverse. RM said, “Hello, ARMYs. I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve adjusted well since joining the […]
BTS Jin's Special Delivery: Homemade Liquor for 30 Lucky Colleagues [TV Report by Kim Hyun-seo] Park Myung-soo showed off the handmade traditional liquor he received from BTS's Jin. On the 8th, a video titled 'BTS Jin's latest status in the military' was posted on the channel 'Halmyungsu'. On that day, Park Myung Soo wrote, "BTS Jin texted me...
K-pop Idol Appeals Light Punishment, Accused of Exploiting Fans in a Crime [TV Report by Lee Hye-mi] Former boy group B.A.P member Himchan, who was accused of sexual assault and forced sexual harassment, was sentenced to probation in the first trial, but the prosecution has appealed...
K-Pop Kings: SM Entertainment's Soaring Profits and Album Sales SM Entertainment released its 2023 financial report. On February 7, SM Entertainment released its Q4 2023 report. The report revealed the company’s financial performance for 2023, revealing consolidated sales of 960 billion KRW (722.5 million USD) and an operating profit of 115.4 billion KRW (87 million USD). These figures represent a 13% increase in sales and a 27% rise […]
'Dune 2' Stars Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya Heading to Korea [TV Report=Jeon Young-eun, reporter] The highly anticipated 2024 movie 'Dune: Part 2' has released a special New Year's greeting video for its Korean fans for the first time...
AVATAR Drops Exciting News: New 7" Series with Unreleased Tracks [TV report=Kang Sung-hoon reporter] Director James Cameron (69) is confident about the 'Avatar' series. On the 5th (local time), the foreign media 'People' published an interview with James Cameron...
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