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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

BTS’s Jimin Tops June Brand Reputation Rankings for Boy Group Members, With Jungkook Close Behind

South Korea’s Korean Business Research Institute (KBRI) has released its June brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members, led by BTS’s Jimin at No. 1. The monthly list—based on big-data analysis of public interest—places BTS’s Jungkook second, followed by Park Ji Hoon of Wanna One in third, underscoring how sustained visibility across media and […]

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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

TWICE’s “CHEER UP” Surpasses 600 Million Views on YouTube, Becoming the Group’s 5th MV to Hit the Milestone

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“CHEER UP” reaches a rare 600M milestone TWICE’s iconic music video for “CHEER UP” has crossed 600 million views on YouTube, making it the K-pop group’s fifth music video to achieve the milestone. According to Soompi, the video surpassed the number on the morning of June 20 KST, continuing TWICE’s long-running influence on the platform. […]

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

RIIZE Announces “D-D-Done” Pre-Recording Participation for SBS “Inkigayo” Ahead of 6/21

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RIIZE set to appear in SBS “Inkigayo” pre-recording on June 21 RIIZE will participate in a pre-recording for an upcoming SBS “Inkigayo” segment featuring the performance of their track “D-D-Done.” According to a fan notice shared via Weverse, the pre-recording is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, with the goal of preparing the show’s broadcast lineup […]

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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

K-Pop’s Fan-Verse Goes Live: Weverse Announces New “Inkigayo” and “M Countdown” Pre-Recording Participation for RIIZE

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Weverse has released a new set of participation notices for RIIZE, outlining how fans can join the pre-recording process for upcoming music-program tapings. The updates include SBS “Inkigayo” for “D-D-Done” and additional details for Mnet “M Countdown” broadcasts that are scheduled in the coming days, according to the platform’s official bulletin. What Weverse Says About […]

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Controversy Erupts After HYBE TWS Member Shinyu Concept Photo Sparks NSFW Claims Online

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A HYBE entertainment group member’s latest concept image has ignited an online storm after some viewers claimed the photo’s prop and framing resembled explicit adult content. According to Koreaboo, TWS member Shinyu became the focus of widespread reactions after the group released Japan comeback concept photos for its upcoming single “SODA SODA.” The controversy centers […]

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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

BTS’ “THE CITY BUSAN” Wraps Up After Drawing Over 200,000 International Visitors via Multiple Stops in South Korea

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South Korea’s Busan tourism push tied to BTS has concluded, after official coverage indicated more than 200,000 visitors passed through “THE CITY BUSAN,” a fan-oriented itinerary and experience program designed to showcase local attractions. According to reports carried in the Korean press roundup, the event helped concentrate international interest in the region—building a short-term boost […]

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

ENHYPEN’s EVAN Sparks Online Debate After Calling ILLIT’s Iroha “Sunbaenim” in Fan Messages

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EVAN, the artist formerly known as Heeseung of ENHYPEN, has become the subject of intense online discussion after comments he made to fans used a Korean honorific that many interpreted as unexpected. The controversy centers on EVAN referring to ILLIT member Iroha as “sunbaenim,” a term commonly used to address someone who debuted earlier or […]

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June 19, 2026 (2 months ago)

KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” Surpasses 200 Million Views on YouTube, Their Second MV to Hit the Milestone

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KATSEYE has hit a major YouTube milestone with its music video “Gnarly,” which surpassed 200 million views on June 19 at around 10:38 p.m. KST, according to Soompi. The achievement makes “Gnarly” the group’s second music video to reach the 200 million mark, following their earlier hit “Touch.” The view milestone underscores how K-pop fandom-driven […]

June 19, 2026 (2 months ago)

BOYNEXTDOOR Earns First Music Show Win on “Music Bank” for “VIRAL”

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South Korean rookie group BOYNEXTDOOR has clinched its first-ever music show trophy for the title track “VIRAL”, with the win announced via KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” official channels on June 19, 2026. Notably, Music Bank did not air a new episode that day, but the show still published the week’s chart-based results. First win for […]

June 19, 2026 (2 months ago)

8TURN’s Kyungmin to Skip Album Promotions as MNH Entertainment Cites Health Recovery

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8TURN’s Kyungmin will not participate in the group’s upcoming album promotions as he continues to focus on medical recovery, MNH Entertainment announced on June 19. The agency said Kyungmin’s health issues began in the latter half of the group’s BRUISE promotions, when he developed stomach-related symptoms. After continuing activities for a time while receiving treatment, […]

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BTS’s Jimin Tops June Brand Reputation Rankings for Boy Group Members, With Jungkook Close Behind

TWICE’s “CHEER UP” Surpasses 600 Million Views on YouTube, Becoming the Group’s 5th MV to Hit the Milestone

RIIZE Announces “D-D-Done” Pre-Recording Participation for SBS “Inkigayo” Ahead of 6/21

K-Pop’s Fan-Verse Goes Live: Weverse Announces New “Inkigayo” and “M Countdown” Pre-Recording Participation for RIIZE

BTS’ “THE CITY BUSAN” Wraps Up After Drawing Over 200,000 International Visitors via Multiple Stops in South Korea

ENHYPEN’s EVAN Sparks Online Debate After Calling ILLIT’s Iroha “Sunbaenim” in Fan Messages

KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” Surpasses 200 Million Views on YouTube, Their Second MV to Hit the Milestone

BOYNEXTDOOR Earns First Music Show Win on “Music Bank” for “VIRAL”

8TURN’s Kyungmin to Skip Album Promotions as MNH Entertainment Cites Health Recovery