The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors.

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Meet the official “DEARLIT” characters for ILLIT!

On December 10, ILLIT released a series of cute videos introducing the “DEARLIT” characters that represent each of the group’s five members.

Yunah’s

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2PM’s Nichkhun has opened up about an alarming incident involving a stalker.

On March 14, Nichkhun took to Instagram Stories to issue a stern warning to someone who “stalked and followed” him while “

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After topping this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members, Park Ji Hoon has also claimed the No. 1 spot in March’s drama actor brand reputation rankings!

According to the 

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The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers!

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USPEER has officially parted ways with WM Entertainment.

On January 6, WM Entertainment released an official statement announcing that its exclusive contract with USPEER ended on December 31, 2025.



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<html><head></head><body>Lee Sang Bo’s agency has confirmed the actor’s passing.

On March 27, it was reported that Lee Sang Bo was found dead at his home at approximately 12:40 p.m. KST.

In response to the report, his agency Korea Management Group released the following statement:

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Hello. This is KMG.

We notify you of the passing of our agency’s actor Lee Sang Bo.

We ask for your understanding in not being able to reveal the cause of death due to the request of his family.

His wake is held at Room 3 of the Pyeongtaek Central Funeral Home, but we respectfully decline coverage and visiting for the protection of his family and request for cooperation.

Thank you.
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Born in 1981, Lee Sang Bo debuted through the 2006 drama “Invisible Man Choi Jang Soo.” He has since starred in productions including “Private Lives,” “Miss Monte-Cristo,” “Elegant Empire,” and more. 

We express our condolences to Lee Sang Bo’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.



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Red Velvet’s Irene is gearing up for her first solo tour in Asia!

On March 25, Irene announced the dates and cities for her upcoming 2026 Asia tour “I-WILL.”

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Kim Young Dae will enlist in the military this April!

On March 25, Kim Young Dae’s agency OUTERUNIVERSE stated, “Kim Young Dae will enlist this coming April,” adding that “he will fulfill his duty to

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SBS’s special concert project “Inkigayo ON THE GO” has unveiled its first lineup!

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Upcoming drama “Yumi’s Cells 3” has shared the main trailer ahead of its premiere!

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MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has teased Byeon Woo Seok’s dashing transformation! 

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ENA’s “Climax” continues its upward trend!

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Kim Young Dae’s and Lee Naeun’s agencies quickly denied their dating rumors.

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Song Ji Hyo will be taking a temporary break from YouTube.

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