TXT is officially the new face of Yoajung! The popular premium dessert franchise has announced that TXT has been chosen as the brand’s first-ever global models. Yoajung remarked, “As a group with a unique identity and wholesome energy, TXT fits perfectly with our brand. Through this partnership, we will strengthen our brand image and expand…
CORTIS has snagged a sixth trophy for their hit song “REDRED”! On the May 16 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were ILLIT’s “It’s Me,” AKMU’s “Paradise of Rumors,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 6,830 points. Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch their performance, win, and…
The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 kicked off tonight! On May 16, the third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards held the first night of its ceremony at the Belluna Dome in Japan. ENHYPEN won a total of three awards, including two Daesangs (Grand Prizes). In addition to winning Artist of the Year and Album…
NEXZ’s Yu will not be attending the group’s upcoming fan signing event in Japan. On May 17 KST, JYP Entertainment announced that Yu would be sitting out NEXZ’s “Mmchk Special Japan Fan Sign Event” scheduled to take place that day. The agency explained, “Due to an unexpected administrative issue, Yu encountered difficulties with entry procedures…
MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has shared a new making-of video! In the behind-the-scenes footage for episode 11, IU and Lee Yeon get playful between filming. While standing next to IU, Lee Yeon says, “There’s this really famous singer in Korea—IU.” IU plays along, saying, “IU—she’s a great singer.” Lee Yeon continues, “While moving, we’ve been listening…
IU celebrated his birthday by making no less than five generous donations! On May 16, EDAM Entertainment announced that the star had donated a total of 300 million won (approximately $200,283) under the name “IUAENA” (a combination of “IU” and “UAENA,” the name of her official fan club) for her 33rd birthday. IU donated 100…
CORTIS has wrapped up a perfect week of music show wins with a seventh trophy for “REDRED”! On the May 17 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were AKMU’s “Paradise of Rumors,” BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 5,926 points—meaning that the group won…
CORTIS scores their first No. 1 song on our chart with “REDRED,” moving up three spots to take over the top spot. Congratulations to CORTIS! Climbing up 15 spots to No. 2 is ILLIT’s “It’s Me,” the title track from their fourth mini album “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI.” “It’s Me” is a techno dance track that highlights ILLIT’s…
The star-studded Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 has celebrated another day of awards! On May 17, the third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards held the second night of its ceremony at the Belluna Dome in Japan. ATEEZ took home the Daesang (Grand Prize) with Record of the Year, also winning The Platinum (a Bonsang)…
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 participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 730 girl group members, using big data collected from April 17 to May 17. IVE’s Jang Won Young held…
