The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute released its March 2026 brand reputation rankings for girl groups, analyzing 45,924,168 pieces of brand-related big data collected from February 8 to March 8, 2026. Metrics included participation, media…
Legendary K-Pop Producer Lee Soo Man Returns, Sparking Rivalry With Min Hee Jin
After several years away from South Korea’s entertainment scene, legendary K-pop producer Lee Soo Man is reportedly preparing for a major comeback. His return is expected to intensify competition in the K-pop industry and could…
Watanabe Rika Announces Marriage, Celebrates Personal Growth And Career While Exploring Nature
Watanabe Rika, the former Sakurazaka46 idol known affectionately as “Berika,” announced her marriage on March 3 through an Instagram post featuring a handwritten letter. Her husband is a non-celebrity, and she admitted feeling some nervousness…
Jisoo Opens Up About Excitement, Not Tears, During Boyfriend on Demand Filming
On March 6, Jisoo appeared on Hyeri’s YouTube show Hyell’s Club with actor Seo In Guk, discussing behind-the-scenes experiences from the Netflix romantic fantasy series Boyfriend on Demand. During the conversation, Jisoo revealed that Kim…
Park Min-young Sparks Online Debate Over Playful Kiss Scene Anecdote with Wi Ha-joon
Actress Park Min-young has found herself at the center of an online debate following her behind-the-scenes account of a kiss scene with Wi Ha-joon from the tvN drama Siren’s Kiss. Shared during a variety show…
Kep1er Confirms Six-Member Lineup as Seo Young-eun Departs to Pursue New Opportunities
Kep1er’s future lineup has been officially confirmed, with agencies WAKEONE and KLAP Entertainment announcing changes to the group on March 6. The statement revealed that the group will continue as a six-member unit, including Choi…
KEMA Raises Concerns Over NewJeans Contract Dispute And Possible Tampering Allegations Involving Min Hee Jin
On March 3, the Special Committee for Rewards and Ethics under the Korea Entertainment Management Association released an official statement addressing the ongoing controversy involving NewJeans. The committee stated that the allegations connected to the…
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Politely Rejects Fan Request To Show Abs During Awkward Video Fan Call
In-person fan sign events have gradually returned after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, but video fan calls remain popular because they allow international fans to connect directly with their favorite idols. These calls often produce heartwarming…
YG Entertainment Sets Ambitious 2026 Roadmap Featuring New Boy Group, Rookie Debuts
YG Entertainment outlined an ambitious roadmap for 2026 in a video released on March 4 titled “2026 YG Plan | YG Announcement”, featuring an interview with executive producer Yang Hyun Suk. The company confirmed plans…