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...
Korean actress and “It's Okay to Not Be Okay” star Seo Ye-ji will be making her return to TV this year with a new drama. Korean cable channel tvN announced on Feb. 25 that "The new drama 'Eve' has confirmed the appearances of Seo Ye-ji, Park Byung-eun, Yoo Sun and Lee Sang-yeob.” (From left)...
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...
Video streaming platform iQiyi’s year-end Korean drama offering “Bad and Crazy” will premiere on Dec. 17 and the cast talked about their roles. During a global press conference on Dec. 13, Lee Dong Wook of “Tale of the Nine Tailed,” “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” Wi Ha-joon of...
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) So Yi-hyun, Kwak Jung-eun, Son Dam-bi, VIXX’s Hyuk and Ahn Young-mi on 'It’s On Us' (Instagram) K-pop boy band VIXX member Hyun exposed how K-pop stars contact others they are interested in and how agencies help them go on secret dates. Hyuk was a guest on the...
Kim Ji-eun in 'The Veil' (MBC) Korean actress Kim Ji-eun, 27,who is starring in the upcoming K-drama “The Veil,” aka “Black Sun,” has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). HB Entertainment, her agency, made the announcement on Aug. 19, saying, “We would like to inform you...
(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...
