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GIRLSET Announces Official Fandom Name And Logo Designed By Kendall
GIRLSET has given their fandom an official name and logo! On March 6 local time, the JYP Entertainment and Republic Records girl group announced that their official fandom name would be “LOCKETS.” The following day, GIRLSET went on to reveal LOCKETS’ official logo, which was personally designed by Kendall. Fandom name unlocked! The OFFICIAL fandom name is…. LOCKETS 🔒🔑 Can’t wait to continue this journey together, we love you! 🩷Logo designed by our very own Kendall #GIRLSET #LOCKETS pic.twitter.com/JQ3Q6ZZnC4— GIRLSET (@GIRLSETofficial) March 7, 2026 What do you think of GIRLSET’s new fandom name?
March Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from February 8 to March 8. IVE continued their reign at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 6,690,379, marking a 28.90 percent increase in their score since February. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “BANG BANG,” “BLACKHOLE,” and “DIVE,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “all-kill,” “lovable,” and “prove.” IVE’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.04 percent positive reactions. BLACKPINK held onto their spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 6,493,036, marking a 33.55 percent rise in their score since last month. Meanwhile, TWICE maintained their position at third place with a brand reputation index of 2,528,435. KiiiKiii came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 2,429,041, marking a 21.10 percent increase in their score since February. Finally, ILLIT rounded out the top five for March with a brand reputation index of 2,045,324. IVE BLACKPINK TWICE KiiiKiii ILLIT Red Velvet aespa OH MY GIRL Apink LE SSERAFIM Hearts2Hearts i-dle MAMAMOO BABYMONSTER fromis_9 H1-KEY NMIXX WJSN STAYC KATSEYE tripleS FIFTY FIFTY ITZY Kep1er Girl’s Day izna cignature XG Girls’ Generation f(x)
Stray Kids' "Back Door" Becomes Their 3rd MV To Hit 400 Million Views
Stray Kids’ 2020 hit “Back Door” has reached an exciting new milestone on YouTube! On March 8 at around 4:15 p.m. KST, Stray Kids’ music video for “Back Door” surpassed 400 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s third music video to do so after “God’s Menu” and “Thunderous.” Stray Kids originally released “Back Door” on September 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. KST, meaning that the song took approximately 5 years, 5 months, and 21 days to hit the 400 million mark. Congratulations to Stray Kids!
March 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 February 7 to March 7. BTS held onto their spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 8,622,083 for March. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “SWIM,” and “March 21,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “make a comeback,” “release,” and “preview.” BTS’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.51 percent positive reactions. Stray Kids maintained their position at second place with a brand reputation index of 4,341,278, marking an 18.15 percent increase in their score since February. SEVENTEEN rose to third place after seeing a 72.58 percent increase in their brand reputation index since last month, bringing their total score to 4,006,878. Meanwhile, EXO took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,908,613 for March. Wanna One came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 2,905,234, marking a 90.08 percent rise in their score since February. BTS Stray Kids SEVENTEEN EXO Wanna One BIGBANG TWS ENHYPEN ALPHA DRIVE ONE CORTIS NCT THE BOYZ 2PM SHINee INFINITE Super Junior ATEEZ BOYNEXTDOOR MONSTA X BTOB TREASURE VIXX ASTRO ZEROBASEONE TVXQ Shinhwa RIIZE PENTAGON TXT HIGHLIGHT
MONSTA X’s “THE X : NEXUS” Concerts In Hong Kong And Macau Canceled
MONSTA X’s upcoming concerts in Hong Kong and Macau have been canceled. On March 6, STARSHIP Entertainment announced that the Hong Kong and Macau stops of MONSTA X’s 2026 world tour “THE X : NEXUS” will no longer take place “due to the local organizer’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations.” Hello, this is STARSHIP Entertainment. First, we would like to thank all the fans who have been waiting for MONSTA X’s concerts in Hong Kong and Macau and for the love and support you have shown. We sincerely apologize for having to deliver this unfortunate news. We regret to inform you that the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN HONG KONG, which was scheduled to be held on March 14, 2026 (Saturday), and the 2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN MACAU, which was scheduled for April 25, 2026 (Saturday), have inevitably been canceled due to the local organizer’s failure to fulfill contractual obligations. We are deeply sorry to deliver this sudden news to fans who have been waiting for the concerts for a long time, and we sincerely apologize for not being able to meet your expectations. Information regarding ticket refunds will be provided sequentially through the respective ticketing platforms. Once again, we sincerely apologize to all the fans who were looking forward to these concerts, and we will do our best to greet you again with even better performances in the future. Thank you.
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Named Global Ambassador For GUESS
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin has officially been named GUESS’s newest global ambassador! On March 6, GUESS announced Hyunjin as its global ambassador and unveiled the first global campaign for GUESS JEANS featuring the artist. The campaign blends Hyunjin’s global influence with GUESS’s American denim heritage, offering a refined reinterpretation of the brand’s “Modern Heritage” concept. The GUESS JEANS collection—featuring classic denim shirts, straight-fit jeans, striped T-shirts, and denim cargo pants—highlights the brand’s long-standing denim DNA with a contemporary twist. Paul Marciano, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of GUESS, shared, “Hyunjin is more than just a performer—he is a true creative artist who spans music, dance, and visual art. His sense of style, confidence, and global influence make him the perfect addition to the GUESS family.” As global ambassador, Hyunjin will lead campaigns for GUESS and GUESS JEANS worldwide while also taking center stage in major brand projects.