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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 […]
“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. […]
As World Cup matches draw massive crowds to Seoul’s central areas, nearby convenience stores are seeing a sharp spike in demand—especially for beer—underscoring how tournament schedules can quickly reshape everyday retail. According to a report by Yonhap News, foot traffic surged around Gwanghwamun during peak viewing times, driving beer sales at convenience stores in the […]
Netflix has announced the premiere date for its upcoming Korean series The East Palace, unveiling a new poster and trailer for the supernatural political thriller. Scheduled to launch on July 17, the drama follows a ghost hunter and a court lady who can hear spirits as they navigate a “cursed palace” where a king, despite […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lead: A growing wave of coverage around Heo Nam-jun Heo Nam-jun, a rising figure in South Korean entertainment, has been at the center of renewed online attention after multiple media outlets resurfaced details from his earlier life and spotlighted his current role in a popular drama. The coverage comes as fans track the arc of […]
Workout request follows final default on 22 billion won in notes South Korea’s JoongAng Ilbo has formally applied for a corporate workout after reportedly failing to repay about 22 billion won (roughly tens of millions of U.S. dollars) tied to commercial notes, according to coverage summarized by major Korean news outlets. The move marks another […]
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s struggling media industry is again in the spotlight after reports that JoongAng Ilbo has suffered a 220 billion won (about $160 million) final default, and that JTBC has recorded an additional 360 billion won (about $260 million) first-stage default. The developments, reported through domestic news outlets and reflected in […]
South Korean thriller drama The Husband has released new still images depicting a couple reaching what the production describes as the “greatest despair of their lives,” spotlighting Namkoong Min and Lee Seol’s characters as they unravel in a hospital setting ahead of the series premiere on July 4. Hospital hallway collapses signal emotional disaster According […]
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