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February Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors. The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from January 19 to February 19. Yoo Hae Jin topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 6,959,199. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “The King’s Warden,” “Park Ji Hoon,” and “Eom Heung Do,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “transform,” “absorbed into,” and “success.” Park Ji Hoon took second place on the list with a brand reputation index of 6,588,953, while Park Jeong Min ranked third with a score of 6,087,216. Ha Jung Woo came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 5,939,239, and Koo Kyo Hwan rounded out the top five with a score of 5,529,576. Yoo Hae Jin Park Ji Hoon Park Jeong Min Ha Jung Woo Koo Kyo Hwan Mun Ka Young Lee Sung Min Yoo Ji Tae Lee Byung Hun Park Shi Hoo Lee Je Hoon Zo In Sung Moon Chae Won Gong Yoo Lee Jung Jae Hyun Bin Kim Woo Bin Hwang Jung Min Kwon Sang Woo Lee Seo Jin Kim Hye Soo Kim Ji Young Son Suk Ku Park Seo Joon Han Ji Min Lee Jun Hyuk Ko Kyung Pyo Son Ye Jin Jung Hae In Choi Woo Shik Top Left Photo Credit: Xportsnews
Taemin Parts Ways With Big Planet Made
SHINee’s Taemin has parted ways with Big Planet Made Entertainment. On February 24, Big Planet Made Entertainment announced that Taemin’s exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end. Below is the agency’s full statement: Hello, this is Big Planet Made Entertainment. We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with Taemin has concluded. We ask for your continued support and interest in Taemin’s future activities even after the contract’s termination. Thank you. Taemin joined Big Planet Made Entertainment in March 2024 after concluding his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment. We wish Taemin all the best in his future endeavors!
Former ToppDogg Member Park Hyun Ho And Eun Ga Eun Welcome Their First Child
Park Hyun Ho and Eun Ga Eun are now parents! On February 20, Park Hyun Ho and Eun Ga Eun welcomed their daughter at around 3 p.m. KST. Both mother and child are healthy and are currently resting and recovering under the care of their family. Park Hyun Ho shared, “I can’t fully express this overwhelming feeling, but it was as if the world stopped. The moment I heard her little cry, all my worries and pain disappeared.” He added, “Thank you for coming to us, Eun Ho. Especially my beloved wife, Ga Eun, I am truly thankful, love you, and respect you.” Park Hyun Ho also said, “The baby’s cry sounded just like Ga Eun, and it was very pleasant to hear, like a nightingale.” In the weeks leading up to the birth, Park Hyun Ho also shared photos from the maternity shoot with his wife. Earlier in August 2024, Park Hyun Ho and Eun Ga Eun confirmed their relationship. They married last April and announced the pregnancy in October, just six months after their wedding. Congratulations to the happy family!
G-Dragon's Agency Shares Update On Legal Action To Protect His Rights
G-Dragon’s agency Galaxy Corporation has addressed the protection of their artist’s rights. On February 24, Galaxy Corporation released a statement regarding updates on legal action against malicious posts targeting G-Dragon, sharing that criminal complaints have been filed against over 100 individuals. Source (1)
Kim Seon Ho Announces Stops For 2026 Fan Meeting Tour "LOVE FACTORY" In Asia
Kim Seon Ho will be greeting fans across Asia! On February 23, Fantagio announced Kim Seon Ho’s 2026 fan meeting tour “LOVE FACTORY” in Asia. After kick-starting the tour in Seoul from April 11 to 12, Kim Seon Ho will visit Jakarta, Kanagawa, Manila, Taipei, and Bangkok. The tour poster further teases additional stops to come with the text “and more.” Kim Seon Ho recently starred in the hit drama “Can This Love Be Translated?” While waiting for updates on the tour, check out Soompi’s 2026 actor fan meeting tour masterlist here!
"Single's Inferno 5" Star Jo I Geon Signs With New Agency
“Single’s Inferno 5” contestant Jo I Geon has joined a new agency! On February 23, SPRING ENT announced that the actor, who recently appeared on Season 5 of the hit dating show “Single’s Inferno,” had signed an exclusive contract with the company. “We are confident that Jo I Geon, who changes the atmosphere of every program in which he appears, including ‘Single’s Inferno 5,’ has the potential to grow into a global actor, both in terms of his external and internal traits,” said the agency. “Jo I Geon is currently receiving a flood of casting offers for dramas, plays, advertisements, and variety shows,” they continued. “We will be unsparing in our support of Jo I Geon so that he can pursue a flourishing career.” SPRING ENT is currently home to actors like Ko Kyu Phil, Kang Ki Doong, and more.