NCT’s Jisung Donates To Meaningful Cause For His Birthday
Comments (0)
Related News
Hyeri's Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
Watch: BTS Drops Teaser For Version 4 Of Official Light Stick
Ha Jung Woo Cautiously Responds To Reports Of July Wedding
Kim Seon Ho's Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Tax Evasion Allegations
February Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
February Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
More K-POP News
Hyeri's Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
Following last year’s announcement of legal action, SUBLIME has shared an update on its ongoing efforts to protect Hyeri from malicious activities. On February 5, the agency confirmed that they filed criminal complaints against individuals behind malicious posts targeting Hyeri. The agency also emphasized its commitment to taking strong legal action with no leniency or settlement. Hello, this is SUBLIME. We would like to provide an update on the legal action being taken regarding malicious posts and comments related to our artist Hyeri. Our company is taking a firm stance against all illegal acts targeting Hyeri online, including defamation, insults, sexual harassment, and the spread of false information. As a result, from 2024 to 2025, we filed two rounds of criminal complaints against the individuals responsible for such posts. Currently, several suspects involved in these criminal complaints have been identified, and their cases have been transferred to the relevant police stations. Some of these cases have already been forwarded to the prosecution on charges such as insult. We will continue monitoring online activity and collecting evidence, and any additional illegal acts that are identified will be met with immediate legal action without prior notice. Under no circumstances will there be leniency or settlements, and we will respond firmly to the end to eradicate criminal acts directed at our artist. Thank you.
Watch: BTS Drops Teaser For Version 4 Of Official Light Stick
A new BTS light stick is coming out! On February 5, HYBE unveiled the design for Version 4 of BTS’s official light stick, showing a sleek black design and the BTS logo embedded in the center of the globe. The video introducing the new version also features a light stick stand and different attachments at the top such as the text “ARMY” and “BTS.” Are you excited for BTS’s new light stick? Check out info about their upcoming comeback here and their tour here!
Ha Jung Woo Cautiously Responds To Reports Of July Wedding
Ha Jung Woo has responded cautiously to reports that he may be getting married this summer. On February 4, MHN Sports reported—citing multiple wedding industry officials—that Ha Jung Woo was planning to hold his wedding around July. His bride-to-be is reportedly a non-celebrity, and the ceremony is expected to be held privately at a venue in Seoul. On the same day, Ha Jung Woo’s father, actor Kim Yong Gun, shared in a phone interview with a reporter, “They are getting married because they care for each other. Thank you for the congratulations.” MHN Sports also reported that a wedding hall official revealed, “Ha Jung Woo’s side has recently been personally visiting several wedding venues in Seoul. He appeared to be carefully checking details such as guest capacity, event flow, and security.” Another industry insider added, “While the exact date has not been finalized, it is true that discussions have taken place around a timeframe near July.” However, speaking to Sports Chosun, Ha Jung Woo expressed surprise at the reports, saying, “If I were to get married, I thought it might be in the summer.” He continued, “The July wedding comment seems to have been something my father said casually. I had mentioned wanting to marry my girlfriend in the summer, but nothing has been decided yet.”
Kim Seon Ho's Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Tax Evasion Allegations
Kim Seon Ho’s agency Fantagio has issued a new statement regarding recent tax evasion allegations. Earlier this week, a news outlet reported that Kim Seon Ho is running a family-run production agency, alleging that he may have engaged in tax evasion through this corporation. At the time, Fantagio denied the tax evasion allegations stating that there are no issues related to their exclusive contract or activities between Kim Seon Ho and Fantagio. On February 4, Kim Seon Ho’s agency Fantagio released the following official statement: Hello. This is Kim Seon Ho’s agency Fantagio. We would like to provide additional factual details and our position regarding Kim Seon Ho’s one-person corporation, which has recently been reported in the media. Establishment and operation of the corporation Kim Seon Ho established a corporation in January 2024 for his acting activities and for theater production. From the time the corporation was established in January 2024 until before his new contract with Fantagio began in February 2025, settlement payments for his activities during that period were received through that corporation. Suspension of corporate operations After recognizing that the operation of the corporation itself could lead to misunderstandings, Kim Seon Ho halted its operation. For more than the past year, there has been virtually no activity conducted through the corporation in any practical sense. Contract with Fantagio From the date the exclusive contract between Fantagio and Kim Seon Ho was signed in February 2025 up to the present, we have been making settlement payments directly to the actor as an individual. We clearly state that, in the process of contracting between Fantagio and Kim Seon Ho and in relation to his activities, the corporation has no connection whatsoever. Corporate closure procedures As a preemptive measure to correct the way the corporation was operated at the time—something he was unaware of—Kim Seon Ho returned all past items including the corporation’s card usage records, family salary payments, and the corporate vehicle. Regarding the amounts previously settled through the corporation, he has completed additional payment of personal income tax, on top of the corporate tax that had already been paid. He is currently proceeding with the procedures to close the corporation, and the administrative process is expected to be finalized soon. Kim Seon Ho is deeply reflecting on the fact that he established and maintained the corporation for about a year while lacking sufficient understanding of how corporate operation works. He sincerely bows his head in apology. We also apologize for causing confusion and concern, and we will do our utmost to ensure more thorough management of all aspects of our artists’ activities going forward. Thank you.
February Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from January 4 to February 4. “BOYS II PLANET” group ALPHA DRIVE ONE shot to the top of this month’s list after seeing a massive 196.30 percent increase in their brand reputation index since January, bringing their total score to 1,226,510. High-ranking phrases in ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s keyword analysis included “EUPHORIA,” “ALLYZ,” and “music show,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “skilled,” “powerful,” and “youthful.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 89.48 percent positive reactions. ILLIT held onto their spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 1,206,568, marking a 16.74 percent rise in their score since last month. TWS came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 1,124,412, marking a 4.75 percent increase in their score since January. CORTIS maintained their position at fourth place with a brand reputation index of 1,013,718, marking a 9.95 percent rise in their score since last month. Finally, Hearts2Hearts climbed to fifth place with a brand reputation index of 713,816, marking an 8.83 percent increase in their score since January. ALPHA DRIVE ONE ILLIT TWS CORTIS Hearts2Hearts KiiiKiii BABYMONSTER KickFlip izna idntt XLOV eite SAY MY NAME MEOVV KATSEYE RESCENE ARTMS UNIS A1 IDID BE BOYS AHOF NEXZ SPIA tracer CLOSE YOUR EYES NOWZ (formerly NOWADAYS) Geenius HORI7ON Baby DONT Cry
February Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular entertainers, using big data collected from January 1 to February 1. Yoo Jae Suk continued his reign at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 6,721,567. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “How Do You Play?”, “Running Man,” and “Punghyanggo,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “stable,” “self-care,” and “warm.” Yoo Jae Suk’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.11 percent positive reactions. Shin Dong Yup rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 3,609,758, marking a 48.34 percent increase in his score since January. Jun Hyun Moo jumped to third place after seeing a whopping 194.31 percent rise in his brand reputation index, bringing his total score to 3,144,254 for February. Kang Ho Dong came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 3,015,381, marking a 134.81 percent increase in his score since last month. Finally, Lee Kyung Kyu rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,332,433, marking a 42.73 percent rise in his score since January. Yoo Jae Suk Shin Dong Yup Jun Hyun Moo Kang Ho Dong Lee Kyung Kyu Lee Soo Ji Tak Jae Hoon Seo Jang Hoon Heo Kyung Hwan Lee Sang Min Kim Sung Joo Kim Jong Min Kim Sook Kim Dong Hyun Joo Woo Jae Kim Joon Ho Ahn Jung Hwan HaHa Lee Young Ja Kim Young Chul Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Defconn Lee Ji Hye Jung Joon Ha Ji Sang Ryul Kim Gura Kim Jong Kook Lee Soo Geun Jang Do Yeon Yang Se Chan Top Photo Credit: Xportsnews