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BTS's V To Throw Ceremonial First Pitch At Dodger Stadium Next Week
BTS’s V will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Dodgers game later this month! On August 17 local time, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced, “V will be at Dodger Stadium on August 25 to throw out the ceremonial first pitch!” V will be kicking off the game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds on August 25, which will begin at 7:10 p.m PT.
August Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 725 girl group members, using big data collected from July 17 to August 17. BLACKPINK’s Rosé held onto her spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 6,815,907, marking a 15.80 percent increase in her score since July. High-ranking phrases in her keyword analysis included “JUMP,” “APT.”, and “Billboard,” while her highest-ranking related terms included “record,” “celebrate,” and “prove.” Rosé’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.42 percent positive reactions. IVE’s Jang Won Young maintained her position at second place with a brand reputation index of 6,441,557, marking a 13.41 percent rise in her score since last month. BLACKPINK’s Jennie remained third on the list this month with a brand reputation index of 6,280,705, marking a 17.13 percent increase in her score since July. IVE’s An Yu Jin similarly held steady at fourth place with a brand reputation index of 4,186,388, marking an 18.96 percent rise in her score since last month. Finally, aespa’s Winter rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,316,247, marking a 34.55 percent increase in her score since July. Check out the top 30 for this month below! BLACKPINK’s Rosé IVE’s Jang Won Young BLACKPINK’s Jennie IVE’s An Yu Jin aespa’s Winter BLACKPINK’s Lisa Red Velvet’s Joy IVE’s Liz BLACKPINK’s Jisoo IVE’s Rei Red Velvet’s Seulgi aespa’s Giselle cignature’s Jeewon Red Velvet’s Irene aespa’s Ningning Red Velvet’s Wendy LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon NMIXX’s Sullyoon OH MY GIRL’s Arin TWICE’s Jeongyeon TWICE’s Jihyo OH MY GIRL’s YooA IVE’s Gaeul TWICE’s Mina Red Velvet’s Yeri IVE’s Leeseo TWICE’s Dahyun EXID’s Hani ITZY’s Yuna TWICE’s Chaeyoung
KATSEYE's Manon To Sit Out Summer Sonic Tokyo Due To Health
KATSEYE’s Manon will be sitting out the group’s performance at Summer Sonic Tokyo today. On August 17 KST, KATSEYE’s agency announced that Manon would not be able to perform at Summer Sonic Tokyo later that day due to her health. The previous day, the group cancelled their performance at Summer Sonic Osaka on August 16 “due to two members feeling unwell.” At the time, KATSEYE’s agency stated that both members in question had fully recovered and would be able to perform at Summer Sonic Tokyo the following day. However, the agency has now shared that because Manon’s “condition has declined upon landing in Tokyo,” “she has since made the decision after consulting her doctor to rest in order to recover as soon as possible.” The full announcement is as follows: This is your KATSEYE community manager. We are very sorry to share that Manon will not be able to perform at Summer Sonic Tokyo on Sunday, August 17, as her condition has declined upon landing in Tokyo. She has since made the decision after consulting her doctor to rest in order to recover as soon as possible. We know many EYEKONS were looking forward to seeing all KATSEYE members on stage at Summer Sonic Tokyo and we sincerely apologize for the unforeseen change. Your health and safety, as well as that of KATSEYE members, is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. We wish Manon a speedy recovery. Thank you for your continued support for KATSEYE. Get well soon, Manon!
August Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from July 15 to August 15. BLACKPINK continued their reign at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 6,943,448. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “JUMP,” “world tour,” and “BLINK,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “gather,” “surpass,” and “collaborate.” BLACKPINK’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.27 percent positive reactions. Meanwhile, BTS maintained their position at second place with a brand reputation index of 6,169,542 for August. IVE held onto their spot at third place with a brand reputation index of 5,193,674, marking a 35.87 percent increase in their score since July. Red Velvet rose to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,877,780, marking an 85.86 percent increase in their score since last month. Finally, SEVENTEEN rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,485,787, marking a 14.77 percent rise in their score since July. Check out the top 30 for this month below! BLACKPINK BTS IVE Red Velvet SEVENTEEN Super Junior SHINee TWICE BIGBANG RIIZE ENHYPEN EXO Stray Kids INFINITE fromis_9 NCT ATEEZ ASTRO Wanna One BTOB OH MY GIRL THE BOYZ AHOF STAYC NMIXX ZEROBASEONE KiiiKiii BABYMONSTER FIFTY FIFTY H1-KEY
Lee Ji Hoon's Agency Confirms His Wife Reported Him To Police For Domestic Violence
Lee Ji Hoon’s agency has confirmed that he is the actor who was reported to the police by his wife for alleged domestic violence. According to the police, they received a phone call on the afternoon of July 24 claiming that Lee Ji Hoon had assaulted his wife at their home in Bucheon. During an argument with his wife, the actor reportedly tried to leave his house, and his wife attempted to stop him, leading to a physical fight. Although the police began investigating Lee Ji Hoon on the allegations of assault, his wife did not wish to press charges, so the incident was classified as a domestic violence case rather than a criminal one. Additionally, based on witness testimony and the fact that the accuser did not want Lee Ji Hoon to be prosecuted, the police intends to close the case soon. On August 14, Lee Ji Hoon’s agency Y.ONE Entertainment responded to reports about the incident in which he was referred to as “40-something actor ‘A’” by confirming that Lee Ji Hoon was the actor in question. However, the agency stated that while it was true that Lee Ji Hoon’s wife had called the police on him during an argument, there had been no assault during the incident. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This is Y.ONE Entertainment. It’s true that the “40-something actor ‘A’” in today’s reports is our actor Lee Ji Hoon. During a marital argument, the police arrived on the scene due to a report by his wife, but they determined based on testimony at the scene that it was not a serious incident. There was no assault, and his wife has clearly stated that she does not wish to press charges, so the case is currently in the process of being closed.” We deeply apologize for giving you cause for concern through this matter, and both Lee Ji Hoon and his wife are reflecting on the incident. Thank you.
Lee Jong Suk Announces Stops For Asia Fan Meeting Tour “With : Just Like This”
Actor Lee Jong Suk will be holding a fan meeting tour across seven cities in Asia. On August 14, his agency ACE FACTORY announced the fan meeting tour “With : Just Like This” through their official social media channels, unveiling the official event poster along with the news. The actor will kick off the tour in Seoul on September 14 before heading to NHK Hall in Tokyo on September 28 and Grand Cube Osaka in Osaka on September 30. He will then visit four other cities—Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, and Hong Kong—with specific dates and venues for those stops to be announced sequentially via ACE FACTORY’s official social media. The tour’s title, “With : Just Like This,” incorporates the official name of Lee Jong Suk’s fan club, With, and serves as a love letter to the fans who have always stood by his side. It expresses his heartfelt wish to continue being with his fans, just as they are now, and invites them to create cherished memories together. The accompanying poster, which captures Lee Jong Suk with a warm and friendly smile, heightens anticipation for the special moments he will share with his fans. Since his first fan meeting in 2014, Lee Jong Suk has consistently found ways to connect with fans. In 2023, he met fans in 11 countries through his world tour “Dear. My With.” Last year, to mark the 14th anniversary of his debut, he held an exhibition titled “Invitation to With.” That same year, he also hosted a birthday celebration event titled “Invitation” in Japan. Having shared so many warm and meaningful moments, anticipation is high for the new memories he will create during his upcoming Asia tour. Lee Jong Suk recently starred in the drama “Law and The City” and is currently filming the Disney+ series “The Remarried Empress.”