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February Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 755 boy group members, using big data collected from January 14 to February 14. BTS swept four of the top five spots on this month’s list: Jimin maintained his position at first place with a brand reputation index of 5,369,144, marking a 29.62 percent increase in his score since January. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “Who,” and “ARIRANG,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “charming,” “surpass,” and “record.” Jimin’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.94 percent positive reactions. BTS’s Jungkook held onto his spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 4,811,777, marking a 29.71 percent rise in his score since last month. BTS’s Jin rose to third place with a brand reputation index of 3,855,903, marking a 63.46 percent increase in his score since January. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,264,742, marking a 24.02 percent rise in his score since last month. Finally, BTS’s V came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 3,257,826, marking a 57.25 percent increase in his score since January. BTS’s Jimin BTS’s Jungkook BTS’s Jin BIGBANG’s G-Dragon BTS’s V Wanna One’s Ong Seong Wu EXO’s Baekhyun TWS’s Jihoon Wanna One’s Lai Kuanlin ONEUS’s Ravn SHINee’s Key BTS’s j-hope BTS’s RM BTS’ Suga TVXQ’s Yunho Super Junior’s Kyuhyun Wanna One’s Park Woo Jin Super Junior’s Kim Heechul withus’s Rak EXO’s Kai SHINee’s Minho RIIZE’s Wonbin TWS’s Dohoon WINNER’s Song Mino Wanna One’s Lee Dae Hwi ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu HIGHLIGHT’s Yoon Doojoon THE BOYZ’s Juyeon EXO’s Sehun
Ji Yunseo Parts Ways With YH Entertainment Following Departure From EVNNE
Ji Yunseo will be parting ways with his agency YH Entertainment. Earlier in December 2025, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that EVNNE—a project group consisting of seven former “BOYS PLANET” contestants—would be restructured as a permanent five-member group in 2026, with Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo leaving the group to return to their original agency YH Entertainment. Ji Yunseo also shared a heartfelt letter to fans following his final performance as a member of the group. On February 13, YH Entertainment released a statement announcing that they have mutually decided with Ji Yunseo to conclude the exclusive contract. Wishing the best for Ji Yunseo in his next chapter!
The KingDom To Halt Group Activities + Members To Enlist Within The Year
The KingDom has announced important news regarding the future of the group and the members’ military enlistment. On February 12, GF Entertainment officially announced that The KingDom would be temporarily halting all group activities following their upcoming fan-con “THE QUINQUENNIUM” on February 28. The agency also shared that all of the members will be enlisting in the military before the end of the year. Dann was the first member to enlist last year, and Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan, and Jahan will be following in his footsteps in the coming months. GF Entertainment’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This is GF Entertainment. First, we would like to sincerely thank the fans who give their love to The KingDom. After extensive discussions with The KingDom over a long period of time, it has been decided that after “2026 The KingDom 5th FAN-CON [THE QUINQUENNIUM]” on February 28, 2026, they will halt all group activities for the time being, with each member focusing on his own individual activities. We feel a deep sense of responsibility at having to convey this news, and we sincerely apologize to the fans who have been rooting for The KingDom up until now. The KingDom members Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan, and Jahan are currently preparing to fulfill their military duty as South Korean citizens this year, and each of them will enlist according to his own schedule. There will be no separate event held on the days they enlist. We will continue to provide the members with the support they need in the future so that they can smoothly continue their new activities and endeavors, and we ask that the fans also watch over them with wam hearts. We ask that you give the five members’ upcoming fan-con lots of interest and warm support, and we will do our utmost to ensure that the concert proceeds safely and smoothly. Thank you.
Lee Seung Gi And Lee Da In Expecting Their Second Child
Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In are preparing to be parents of two! On February 12, Lee Seung Gi’s agency Big Planet Made confirmed that Lee Da In is currently in her fifth month of pregnancy. Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In got married in March 2023 and welcomed their first daughter in February 2024. Congratulations to the happy family! And Lee Da In in “My Dearest”:
Court Rules In Favor Of Min Hee Jin Regarding Put Option + HYBE To Appeal Case
The court has ruled in favor of former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin over HYBE regarding the put option (stock purchase claim right) worth approximately 25.5 billion won (approximately $1.77 million). On the morning of February 12, the Civil Agreement Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Nam In Soo) ruled that Min Hee Jin should receive approximately 25.5 billion won from HYBE in the first trial of HYBE’s lawsuit seeking confirmation of termination of the shareholders’ agreement against Min Hee Jin and Min Hee Jin’s counterclaim seeking payment for stock purchase proceeds against HYBE. The court stated, “The key issue in this case is identical to that of the preceding case. However, in this case, the plaintiff’s exercise of the so-called stock sale claim right (put option) remains a separate matter.” It continued, “Exercising the put option has the effect of terminating the shareholders’ agreement. Therefore, termination is only possible if there has been a serious breach significant enough to justify it. Accordingly, we do not accept HYBE’s claims arising from the exercise of the stock sale claim right,” effectively recognizing Min Hee Jin’s exercise of the put option as valid. In addition to the decision regarding Min Hee Jin, the court also ruled that HYBE must pay 1.7 billion won (approximately $1.18 million) and 1.4 billion won (approximately $970,000) respectively to former ADOR Vice President “A” and former ADOR Creative Director “B.” Regarding the key issue of whether there had been a serious breach sufficient to justify termination of the shareholders’ agreement, the court determined that it “cannot be regarded as grounds for termination.” HYBE had argued that Min Hee Jin attempted to “take NewJeans away,” causing substantial damage to the company and that it had already notified her of contract termination in July 2024, thereby extinguishing her put option rights as well. However, Min Hee Jin countered that the shareholders’ agreement was still valid at the time she exercised the put option. The court largely accepted Min Hee Jin’s arguments while rejecting most of HYBE’s claims. While the court acknowledged that Min Hee Jin had explored the possibility of ADOR’s independence, it determined that such actions did not constitute a serious breach of duty. Regarding the claim that ILLIT plagiarized NewJeans, the court noted that HYBE had in fact provided NewJeans-related materials to BELIFT LAB and that the assertion of similarity was not a statement of fact but rather an opinion or value judgment. Following the court’s decision, HYBE shared its intent to appeal, stating, “We regret that our arguments were not sufficiently accepted,” adding, “After reviewing the written judgment, we plan to proceed with further legal steps, including an appeal.” Top Photo Credit: Xportsnews
ZEROBASEONE Confirmed To Continue As 5-Member Group
ZEROBASEONE’s future plans have been confirmed. On February 12, ZEROBASEONE’s agency WAKEONE announced that Sung Han Bin, Kim Ji Woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae Rae, and Park Gun Wook will be continuing together as ZEROBASEONE with five members. Kim Tae Rae is already signed under WAKEONE, and it was revealed earlier this week that Seok Matthew and Park Gun Wook also signed with WAKEONE recently. Sung Han Bin and Kim Ji Woong will remain in their agencies THE L1VE and NEST Management, respectively, but still continue together as ZEROBASEONE members. Meanwhile, Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu Vin, and Han Yu Jin, who are all signed with YH Entertainment, will be parting ways with ZEROBASEONE. The agencies of Sung Han Bin and Kim Ji Woong also released the following statements regarding their future plans: Wishing all the best to the ZEROBASEONE members!