The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of April!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media co

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Stars throughout the industry have gathered for BTS’s much-anticipated return!

On April 9, 11, and 12, BTS kicked off their “ARIRANG” world tour with concerts at Goyang Stadium. Various idols, actors

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n.SSign’s Laurence has shared a formal apology for recent remarks that he made on Weverse.

On April 28, Laurence came under fire for comments that he posted on the fan communication platform. The Tai

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ITZY’s Yeji will be unable to fully participate in the group’s concerts this weekend due to health concerns.

On May 5, JYP Entertainment announced that Yeji had been diagnosed with a herniated disc a

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Mystic Story has announced that it will be taking legal action to protect the members of Billlie.

On April 23, Mystic Story released an official statement announcing its plans to take legal action ag

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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 particip

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<html><head></head><body>ADOR has officially commented on NewJeans being hit with a lawsuit for alleged plagiarism.

On May 8 local time, Billboard reported that four songwriters—Audrey Armacost, Aidan Rodriguez, Adam Gokcebay, and Michael Campanelli—had sued the NewJeans members, their agency ADOR, and its parent company HYBE over purported similarities between NewJeans’ 2024 hit “How Sweet” and a demo submitted during the songwriting process.

According to Billboard, Audrey Armacost “was sent an instrumental track by her publisher in January 2024 and was invited to submit topline lyrics and melody for consideration by NewJeans.” The four songwriters claim that they sent a demo written and recorded over that instrumental, titled “One of a Kind,” to NewJeans, but were told that it had not been selected. However, when “How Sweet” was released four months later, they allegedly noticed similarities between the song and their demo.

The songwriters claim in their lawsuit that the first verse of “How Sweet” is “quantitatively and qualitatively similar” to the first verse of their demo, adding, “Both works are in 4/4 meter and the key of B flat minor. And both works contain a topline that includes an approximately eight-bar, 31-note melodic sequence consisting of four series.”

On May 9 KST, ADOR officially responded by stating, “Upon checking with BANA (Beasts And Natives Alike), who were responsible for composing and producing this song, their position is that there was no plagiarism involved. ADOR and the [NewJeans] members plan to respond to the lawsuit in accordance with BANA’s stance [on the allegations].”



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SBS’s “Sold Out on You” continues to garner steady ratings as the only drama to air on Wednesday nights!

According to Nielsen Korea, episode 5 of “Sold Out on You” earned an average nationwide viewer

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SBS’s “Sold Out on You” has unveiled new stills ahead of the upcoming episode!

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82MAJOR’s Cho Seongil has sustained an ankle injury.

On May 8, 82MAJOR’s agency Great M Entertainment released the following statement:
Hello, this is Great M Entertainment.

We would like to provide

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Less than a year after their debut, USPEER’s agency has announced Yeowon’s departure from the group.

On May 6, MW Entertainment announced that Yeowon, who had been on hiatus since last September due 

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A number of stars celebrated Children’s Day—a national holiday observed in Korea on May 5—with meaningful donations!

IU donated a total of 100 million won (approximately $68,145) under the name “IUAE

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Get ready for MAMAMOO’s long-awaited return as a full group!

On May 7 at midnight KST, MAMAMOO unveiled the first teaser for their upcoming four-member comeback.

RBW previously confirmed last year t

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NEXZ has won the very first music show trophy of their career!

On the May 6 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were NEXZ’s “Mmchk,” PLAVE’s “Born Savage,” TWS’s “You, You,” TX

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“My Royal Nemesis” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere!

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park ji-hoon really said let me be perfect at everything and we're all just watching in awe 😍

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Not ADOR being cryptic again but also... the timing feels promising?

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the airport fashion hits different, can't wait to see what they do overseas! 🌍

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can't believe how naturally charming he is even doing simple everyday things like cooking!

The way I screamed when I saw this title 😩 Please let it be real

Can't believe we're getting updates on this, my heart can't take it

The way he just walked past everyone looking like a whole model... i can't recover from this

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Minji coming back would literally save 2024 for me honestly 🙌

literally obsessed with how coordinated they look as a group, the visuals are unreal

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Kya will not be participating in KiiiKiii’s scheduled appearance at the Chosun University Daedong Festival today due to health concerns.

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Choo Young Woo’s agency has addressed his eye injury following his appearance at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

On May 8, Choo Young Woo appeared as a presenter at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards while wear

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SF9 member and actor Zuho will enlist in the military this month!

On May 8, Zuho’s agency Haewadal Entertainment announced that Zuho will enter the Nonsan Army Training Center on May 11 to complete h

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