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NewJeans Dominates Trend Index, Surpassing LE SSERAFIM
In the latest trend index of 4th generation female idol groups compiled by Rankify for the 5th week of April, NewJeans emerged as the undeniable frontrunner, amassing a staggering 173,998 points and securing the top spot. This impressive achievement reflects a remarkable increase of 164,047 points compared to the previous week. The heightened public interest surrounding NewJeans, fueled by ongoing discussions about conflicts involving Min Hee-jin, ADOR’s CEO, and HYBE, combined with the anticipation of the group’s upcoming comeback, has…
Kwak Dong-Yeon Shares Transformation and Future Plans After “Queen of Tears”
Kwak Dong-yeon, known for his role as Hong Soo-cheol in tvN’s hit drama “Queen of Tears,” recently sat down for an interview with Sports Chosun to discuss his transformative journey and plans for the future. In “Queen of Tears”, Kwak Dong-yeon portrays Hong Hae-in’s younger brother, Hong Soo-cheol, who portrays a range of emotions from comedy to intense drama and action sequences. To embody the character’s evolution, Kwak underwent a significant physical transformation by gaining and then losing 8 kilograms…
Kwon Eun-bi Talks Waterbomb Appearance Fees on “Running Man”, Teases Ji Seok-jin
On the recent episode of “Running Man” aired on May 5th, the show continued its success as the top-ranked entertainment program during its time slot, with a viewership rating of 2.2%. Additionally, it secured the second position in the 2049 demographic chart, falling just behind “My Ugly Old Boy.” The episode featured singer Kwon Eun-bi as a guest, who participated in the “Return Go, Stop” race set on Ganghwa Island. Eun-bi, previously ‘banned’ from appearing on SBS, expressed gratitude to…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Rumored Boyfriend’s Sneak Glances at Formula 1 Event
BLACKPINK’s Lisa and her rumored boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault, made headlines after attending a Formula 1 event together in Miami, USA, on May 6 (KST). Despite attempts to keep a low profile, their subtle interactions did not go unnoticed by keen-eyed fans and the media. During the event, Lisa and Frédéric appeared to keep their distance, likely to avoid drawing too much attention. Lisa notably participated in the proceedings by waving the checkered flag to signal the finish line for the…
NewJeans’ “Bubble Gum” MV Tops YouTube Charts Despite HYBE Conflicts
NewJeans, composed of members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, has captured the spotlight on YouTube’s charts with their upcoming track “Bubble Gum”, despite ongoing conflicts between HYBE and Min Hee-jin, the group’s creative director. YouTube’s latest chart, compiled from April 26th to May 2nd, reveals that “Bubble Gum” has claimed the top spot in both the weekly popular music video and popular song categories in Korea. Impressively, the song also secured 2nd place on the global weekly popular music…
Rising K-pop Stars of May 2024: Meet the Top 10 Rookie Groups Making Waves
The Korean Business Research Institute has released its latest brand reputation list for May 2024, spotlighting the most buzzworthy rookie K-pop groups. Compiled from data collected between April 2 and May 2, these rankings gauge the groups’ popularity based on consumer participation, media coverage, and fan engagement. Featuring the top 10 standout acts dominating the K-pop scene this month, this list provides insight into the rising stars’ that stole audiences’ hearts worldwide. From chart-topping achievements to dedicated fanbases, these groups have captured…