January Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from December 22, 2025 to January 22, 2026. BTS’s Jimin continued his reign at the … Read more

BTS’s Jin concludes ‘Run Jin’ with thanks to fans and surprise tour reveal

Jin of BTS has officially wrapped up his solo variety show ‘Run Jin ‘with Episode 36, which aired on May 27th KST. The series was created as a heartfelt gift to fans, showcasing Jin’s willingness to do “anything and everything” for ARMY. Throughout the series, Jin took on a wide range of challenges—from climbing Mount Halla … Read more

Woman who kissed BTS member Jin on the cheek during his ‘hug event’ last year booked for sexual harassment

The Japanese woman who kissed BTS member Jin on the cheek without warning at ‘2024 FESTA‘ has been booked for sexual harassment.  According to media outlet reports on February 27 KST, the Seoul Songpa Police Office has booked ‘A‘, a Japanese woman in her fifties, for sexual harassment in a public place. The police has currently summoned … Read more

K-Pop Stars Achieve RIAJ Platinum & Gold Certifications in Japan

K-Pop Conquers Japan: SEVENTEEN, ⁣Stray Kids, and More Achieve‍ Platinum Success The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) ​recently announced a wave of notable‌ music certifications, showcasing the‌ continued global dominance ⁤of K-Pop.⁤ Several prominent groups have achieved notable milestones, highlighting their immense popularity in the Japanese ​market. SEVENTEEN’s ​”Shohikigen” Achieves Double Platinum Status Leading … Read more