Min Hee-jin, HYBE’s Chief Branding Officer, is not only known for her corporate role but also for challenging patriarchal norms inside the K-pop industry, according to the Financial Times. The British media outlet highlighted Min’s…
Category: Charts
NewJeans Dominates Trend Index, Surpassing LE SSERAFIM
In the latest trend index of 4th generation female idol groups compiled by Rankify for the 5th week of April, NewJeans emerged as the undeniable frontrunner, amassing a staggering 173,998 points and securing the top…
Kwon Eun-bi Talks Waterbomb Appearance Fees on “Running Man”, Teases Ji Seok-jin
On the recent episode of “Running Man” aired on May 5th, the show continued its success as the top-ranked entertainment program during its time slot, with a viewership rating of 2.2%. Additionally, it secured the…
NewJeans’ “Bubble Gum” MV Tops YouTube Charts Despite HYBE Conflicts
NewJeans, composed of members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, has captured the spotlight on YouTube’s charts with their upcoming track “Bubble Gum”, despite ongoing conflicts between HYBE and Min Hee-jin, the group’s creative director.…
TXT’s “Deja Vu” Makes Billboard History as Longest-Charting Song
TXT has marked a significant milestone in their career on the Billboard global charts with their latest hit! According to Billboard’s announcement on April 30 local time, TXT’s newest title track, “Deja Vu,” has accomplished…
PLAVE: AI Boy Group Secures HYBE and YG Plus Investment for Global Expansion
The AI boy group PLAVE has secured investments from major labels HYBE and YG Plus, signalling a new era of global expansion for virtual idols. PLAVE emerged onto the K-pop scene just a year ago,…
ILLIT Thanks HYBE and BELIFT LAB Amid ‘ADOR Conflict’: Expresses Gratitude on Radio Show
During a recent appearance on the “Cultwo Show” on April 24th, members of ILLIT—Yunah, Minju, Moka, and Wonhee—expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming response to their debut song “Magnetic,” which topped major domestic music streaming…
NCT’s Doyoung Tops iTunes Charts Worldwide with Solo Debut Album “YOUTH”
NCT’s Doyoung is making waves worldwide with the success of his official solo debut album “YOUTH” and its title track “Little Light.” Released on April 22 at 6 p.m. KST, “YOUTH” quickly garnered acclaim, with…
Top Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings for April: ILLIT’s Wonhee Leads the List
The Korean Business Research Institute has been out for this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members, and ILLIT’s Wonhee has claimed the top spot! Wonhee secured an impressive brand reputation index of…