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MONSTA X’s “THE X : NEXUS” Concerts In Hong Kong And Macau Canceled
MONSTA X’s upcoming concerts in Hong Kong and Macau have been canceled. On March 6, STARSHIP Entertainment announced that the Hong Kong and Macau stops of MONSTA X’s 2026 world tour “THE X : NEXUS” will no longer take place “due to the local organizer’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations.” Hello, this is STARSHIP Entertainment. First, we would like to thank all the fans who have been waiting for MONSTA X’s concerts in Hong Kong and Macau and for the love and support you have shown. We sincerely apologize for having to deliver this unfortunate news. We regret to inform you that the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN HONG KONG, which was scheduled to be held on March 14, 2026 (Saturday), and the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN MACAU, which was scheduled for April 25, 2026 (Saturday), have inevitably been canceled due to the local organizer’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations. We are deeply sorry to deliver this sudden news to fans who have been waiting for the concerts for a long time, and we sincerely apologize for not being able to meet your expectations. Information regarding ticket refunds will be provided sequentially through the respective ticketing platforms. Once again, we sincerely apologize to all the fans who were looking forward to these concerts, and we will do our best to greet you again with even better performances in the future. Thank you.
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Named Global Ambassador For GUESS
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin has officially been named GUESS’s newest global ambassador! On March 6, GUESS announced Hyunjin as its global ambassador and unveiled the first global campaign for GUESS JEANS featuring the artist. The campaign blends Hyunjin’s global influence with GUESS’s American denim heritage, offering a refined reinterpretation of the brand’s “Modern Heritage” concept. The GUESS JEANS collection—featuring classic denim shirts, straight-fit jeans, striped T-shirts, and denim cargo pants—highlights the brand’s long-standing denim DNA with a contemporary twist. Paul Marciano, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of GUESS, shared, “Hyunjin is more than just a performer—he is a true creative artist who spans music, dance, and visual art. His sense of style, confidence, and global influence make him the perfect addition to the GUESS family.” As global ambassador, Hyunjin will lead campaigns for GUESS and GUESS JEANS worldwide while also taking center stage in major brand projects.
ONF Signs With New Agency + Member U Changes Stage Name To Yuto
ONF has signed with a new agency! On March 5, KI Entertainment officially announced that the group has signed an exclusive contract with the company. Hello, this is KI Entertainment. KI Entertainment has signed an exclusive contract with ONF, and we will be embarking on a new journey together. This agreement goes beyond a simple signing. It is a partnership that allows the artists to take a more leading role in their activities by directly participating in the planning and production process as the main creators. In addition, after discussions with the group’s previous company, we have acquired all trademarks and intellectual property related to ONF. As a result, the group will be able to move forward onto a broader stage while maintaining the team name and identity of ONF. KI Entertainment will provide comprehensive and systematic support across all of ONF’s activities and stand by them as a reliable partner. We hope this new beginning will become another meaningful leap forward for both ONF and KI Entertainment. We will support the artists so they can freely pursue the direction they dream of while continuing to deepen ONF’s unique color and sensibility. Please show lots of interest and support for ONF as they embark on this new chapter, and we ask for your warm anticipation for their future activities. Thank you. Following the announcement, ONF also shared a motion video of their official logo through their social media accounts, along with new profile photos for both the group and each individual member. In a separate notice, the agency also announced that member U will officially change his stage name to Yuto, which is his real name. Hello, this is KI Entertainment. We would like to inform you about a change to ONF member U’s stage name. After careful discussions and in respect of the artist’s wish to promote under his real name, it has been decided that his stage name will be changed. Starting today, March 5, he will continue his activities under the name Yuto. Please show lots of interest in Yuto as he begins this new chapter under his new name, and we also ask for your continued love and support for ONF. Thank you.
Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between January 26 and February 26. The stars of the hit film “The King’s Warden” swept the top spots on this month’s list. Yoo Hae Jin took first place with a brand reputation index of 7,088,037, while Park Ji Hoon came in second with a score of 5,543,235. Park Shin Hye ranked third with a brand reputation index of 5,116,888, and Lee Sung Min followed in fourth place with a score of 4,565,267. Finally, Go Youn Jung rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 4,472,827. Yoo Hae Jin Park Ji Hoon Park Shin Hye Lee Sung Min Go Youn Jung Ha Jung Woo Koo Kyo Hwan Park Jeong Min Moon Sang Min Mun Ka Young Jin Se Yeon Lee Yi Dam Lee Joo Bin Kim Go Eun Lomon Yoo Ji Tae Cho Han Gyul Ahn Bo Hyun Won Ji An Nam Ji Hyun Ji Sung Park Shi Hoo Lee Jun Hyuk Hyun Bin Lee Je Hoon Zo In Sung Ha Yun Kyung Kim Ji Young Kim Hye Soo Lee Byung Hun Top Left Photo Credit: Xportsnews
Sandara Park Personally Addresses Park Bom's Recent Post
2NE1’s Sandara Park personally drew a line against the recent drug-related accusations raised by Park Bom. Earlier on March 3, Park Bom uploaded a post on her personal Instagram account mentioning her own past medication-related controversy. Park Bom wrote, “Sandara Park got caught for drugs, and to cover it up, she turned me into a druggie,” sparking major backlash. The post has since been deleted, but it spread rapidly through online communities, giving rise to speculation directed at Sandara Park. On March 4, Sandara Park posted a brief message on her personal Instagram account, writing, “I have never used drugs. I wish her well.”
March Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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