K-pop idol group Stray Kids member Han has tested positive for Covid-19 a day after the group released their new album. “We inform you that Stray Kids member Han has tested positive for Covid-19 today ,” announced JYP Entertainment, Stray Kids’ agency. Stray Kids' Han (left) and Ghost9's Lee...
K-pop boy band ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo has tested positive for Covid-19 as South Korea grapples with a surge in new daily cases due to the spread of the Omicron variant. “Today (18th), ASTRO artist Cha Eun-woo conducted a preemptive rapid antigen test due to poor condition and...
BTS’ Jimin, Kang Daniel, 2PM’s Junho, BTS’ V and BTS’ Jin topped the brand reputation index for individual K-pop boy band members for the month of February 2022. The Korea Corporate Research Institute analyzed 117 million brand big data from 703 members of K-pop boy bands from Jan. 19 to...
Hallyu Hangouts CEW Watch out Hallyu fans! The anticipation is ripe for the next K-Drama star who will be joining the next edition of Smart’s Hallyu Hangouts series, which allows fans to get to know their idols easily with their favorite Korean idols online. Smart Hallyu Hangouts in partnership...
2PM’s Junho, BTS’ Jimin, Kang Daniel, BTS’ Jin and ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo topped the brand reputation index for individual K-pop boy band members for the month of January. The Korea Corporate Research Institute analyzed 113.48 million pieces of brand big data covering 703 members of K-pop boy...
Top fashion brand Penshoppe is broadening its eco-friendly collection with new, youthful styles. K-pop stars BLACKPINK’s Lisa and ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo are again leading the conscious switch to greener fashion. Made from recycled plastic bottles, the new styles from Penshoppe’s The Conscious...
K-pop boy band ASTRO member Jinjin tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the latest Korean celebrity to get infected with the virus. “On Sept. 16, Jinjin of ASTRO, an artist belonging to our agency, was in poor physical condition and immediately underwent COVID-19 PCR test just in...
(Clockwise from top left) BTS’ Jimin, 2PM’s Junho, BTS’ V, Astro’s Cha Eun-woo, BTS’ Jungkook and BTS’ Jin (Big Hit Music, Instagram) BTS’ Jimin, 2PM’s Junho, BTS’ V, Astro’s Cha Eun-woo and BTS’ Jungkook copped the first five places in the latest brand reputation rankings for...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa (left) and ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo (Penshoppe) Local fashion brand Penshoppe has released its first-ever limited edition Team Penshoppe Catalog featuring its global ambassadors of the year: BLACKPINK’s Lisa and ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo. Team Penshoppe is the brand’s roster of...
Korean actor-singer Cha Eun-woo and his K-pop boy band ASTRO, and actor-singer Ong Seung-woo, former Wanna One member, are bringing the big bucks to their agency, Fantagio, according to a financial report by the company. Fantagio submitted a document to Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service on...
(Clockwise from top left) BTS’ Jimin, Kang Daniel, ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo, and BTS’ V, Jungkook and Jin (Instagram / Big Hit Music) BTS’ Jimin, Kang Daniel, ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo, and BTS’ V and Jungkook topped the individual K-pop idol brand reputation rankings for May. The Korea...
Cha Eun-woo (left) and Lisa for Penshoppe (Penshoppe) Korean Wave, or Hallyu, idols Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and Cha Eun-woo of boy band ASTRO are the faces of clothing brand Penshoppe’s newest Everywear Collection, proving that top-tier casual fashion can be worn anytime,...