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February 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 January 8 to February 8. IVE topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 5,190,460, marking a 9.16 percent increase in their score since January. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “BANG BANG,” “second full-length album,” and “REVIVE+,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “transform,” “powerful,” and “hip.” IVE’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 91.57 percent positive reactions. BLACKPINK took second place with a brand reputation index of 4,861,840, while TWICE held steady at third place with a score of 3,294,013. Red Velvet came in fourth place for February with a brand reputation index of 2,460,197, and aespa rounded out the top five with a score of 2,078,856. IVE BLACKPINK TWICE Red Velvet aespa ILLIT KiiiKiii Apink LE SSERAFIM OH MY GIRL i-dle FIFTY FIFTY BABYMONSTER fromis_9 NMIXX MAMAMOO Hearts2Hearts H1-KEY EXID tripleS STAYC ITZY WJSN Kep1er Girl’s Day KATSEYE izna KISS OF LIFE LOONA UNIS
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
RIIZE's Shotaro Unable To Participate In Macau Concerts
RIIZE’s Shotaro will not be participating in the group’s Macau concerts. On February 6, the production company behind RIIZE’s Macau concert posted an official notice stating that Shotaro will be absent from RIIZE’s first world tour “RIIZING LOUD” in Macau. While the specific reason for Shotaro’s absence was not disclosed, speculation has arisen that it may be influenced by recently escalating China–Japan diplomatic tensions.
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!