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Apink's Yoon Bomi And Rado Set Wedding Date
Apink’s Yoon Bomi and Rado have set the date for their spring wedding! On February 7, With US Entertainment officially announced, “Yoon Bomi and Rado will be holding their wedding on May 16.” Yoon Bomi and Rado have been dating for nine years after getting together in 2017, and they went public with their relationship in 2024. The two are said to have met in 2016, when Rado’s producing duo Black Eyed Pilseung wrote Apink’s title track “Only one.” This past December, the couple announced that they were planning to tie the knot, and Yoon Bomi shared a heartfelt letter to her fans about their engagement. Congratulations to the happy couple!
February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from January 7 to February 7. BTS continued their reign at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 9,903,378, marking a 24.16 percent increase in their score since January. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “Gwanghwamun concert,” and “ARIRANG,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “return,” “stream live,” and “love.” BTS’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.49 percent positive reactions. Stray Kids rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 3,674,527, marking a 3.40 percent increase in their score since last month. Meanwhile, EXO came in at a close third for February with a brand reputation index of 3,469,533. BIGBANG took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,372,782, marking a 13.08 percent rise in their score since January. Finally, SEVENTEEN rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,321,728. BTS Stray Kids EXO BIGBANG SEVENTEEN ALPHA DRIVE ONE ENHYPEN THE BOYZ CORTIS TWS Wanna One NCT INFINITE ATEEZ ZEROBASEONE Super Junior ASTRO BOYNEXTDOOR MONSTA X HIGHLIGHT BTOB idntt SHINee TVXQ KickFlip ONF TXT VIXX RIIZE EVNNE
Lee Beom Soo And Lee Yoon Jin Finalize Divorce After 15 Years Of Marriage
Lee Beom Soo and interpreter Lee Yoon Jin have finalized their divorce. On February 6, Lee Beom Soo and Lee Yoon Jin announced that they have officially concluded their marriage through an amicable agreement. Lee Beom Soo’s agency Y.ONE Entertainment shared in an official statement: Hello, this is Y.ONE Entertainment. Lee Beom Soo has concluded the legal procedures related to his divorce through an amicable agreement. Lee Beom Soo and Lee Yoon Jin have resolved misunderstandings between them through sufficient discussion, and they have agreed to respect and support each other in their respective roles as parents to their children moving forward. During the divorce process, some speculative reports and distorted interpretations that differed from the facts were spread, and we would like to correct them. The speculative reports regarding Lee Beom Soo are not true, and we clearly state that the agreement between the parties was reached amicably. We respectfully request that speculation, criticism, and the spread of false information regarding Lee Beom Soo, Lee Yoon Jin, and their family cease. Above all, for the stability and privacy of their children, we ask that further remarks or speculative reports about their married life and divorce process be refrained from. Thank you. On the same day, Lee Yoon Jin also posted a handwritten letter on Instagram, writing, “After about 15 years of marriage, Lee Beom Soo and I have concluded our marriage and agreed to a divorce through mutual discussion.” She continued, “We resolved the misunderstandings that arose during our marriage due to a lack of communication, and we have decided to respect and support each other in our respective roles as parents to our children. I also ask for your warm support for Lee Beom Soo’s future endeavors.” Lee Beom Soo and Lee Yoon Jin married in May 2010 and have one son and one daughter. The couple previously appeared together on the KBS2 variety show “The Return of Superman” in 2016. They first announced their separation in March 2024. Top Photo Credit: Xportsnews
SF9's Taeyang Announces Military Enlistment Date
SF9’s Taeyang will be enlisting in the military this March. On February 6, SF9’s agency FNC Entertainment announced through the group’s official fan café, “Yoo Taeyang, who recently applied for the military band, has received final acceptance notice from the Military Manpower Administration. He will enter the training center on March 3, where he will undergo basic military training before fulfilling his national defense duties as a member of the military band.” The agency added, “As the enlistment day will involve many soldiers enlisting together, the time and location of Yoo Taeyang’s enlistment will be kept private, and no separate events will be held.” They continued, “We are always grateful for the unwavering love fans have shown Yoo Taeyang. Please continue to give him your support as he faithfully carries out his national defense duties and returns in good health.” Wishing Taeyang a safe and healthy service!
Hyeri's Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
Following last year’s announcement of legal action, SUBLIME has shared an update on its ongoing efforts to protect Hyeri from malicious activities. On February 5, the agency confirmed that they filed criminal complaints against individuals behind malicious posts targeting Hyeri. The agency also emphasized its commitment to taking strong legal action with no leniency or settlement. Hello, this is SUBLIME. We would like to provide an update on the legal action being taken regarding malicious posts and comments related to our artist Hyeri. Our company is taking a firm stance against all illegal acts targeting Hyeri online, including defamation, insults, sexual harassment, and the spread of false information. As a result, from 2024 to 2025, we filed two rounds of criminal complaints against the individuals responsible for such posts. Currently, several suspects involved in these criminal complaints have been identified, and their cases have been transferred to the relevant police stations. Some of these cases have already been forwarded to the prosecution on charges such as insult. We will continue monitoring online activity and collecting evidence, and any additional illegal acts that are identified will be met with immediate legal action without prior notice. Under no circumstances will there be leniency or settlements, and we will respond firmly to the end to eradicate criminal acts directed at our artist. Thank you.
NCT’s Jisung Donates To Meaningful Cause For His Birthday
NCT’s Jisung marked his birthday by putting meaningful giving into action! According to Samsung Medical Center on Feburary 5, Jisung donated 250 million won (approximately $170,700) in research funding to commemorate his birthday. The donation will be used to support pancreatic cancer research. Jisung remarked, “It broke my heart to see patients suffering from illnesses that are difficult to treat. It may be a small help, but I hope it contributes to advancements in medical technology so that many people can live happy lives without pain.” He added, “Thanks to the love that NCTzen (NCT’s fan club name) has sent me, I was able to take part in giving. With the desire to repay the love I’ve received from fans, I want to contribute to creating a warmer world.” A representative of Samsung Medical Center stated, “Jisung’s meaningful donation will be a great support for advancing research into intractable diseases including customized medicine research for pancreatic cancer.” Jisung has continuously demonstrated charitable efforts such as donating 50 million won (approximately $34,150) last year to the Community Chest of Korea to support relief efforts for wildfire damage in the Yeongnam region. Happy birthday, Jisung!