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8 K-pop group NewJeans has been appointed as honorary ambassadors for Korean tourism, and fans are thrilled. The five-member girl group, known for their trendy style and catchy tunes, will help promote South Korea as a top travel destination for young people around the world. The AppointmentThe announcement was made by the Korea Tourism Organization, the government agency responsible for marketing Korea globally. NewJeans’ members – Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein – will serve as honorary ambassadors for the next two years.In a statement, the tourism organization said NewJeans was chosen because of the group’s immense popularity,…

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Mark your calendars: Choi Ye Na is coming back! On September 19 at midnight KST, Choi Ye Na officially announced her plans to make a comeback later this month. Choi Ye Na will be returning with her third single album “NEMO NEMO” (literal title) on September 30 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out Choi Ye Na’s promotion schedule and track list for the upcoming single album below! While you wait for her comeback, watch Choi Ye Na in her variety show “HyeMiLeeYeChaePa” with subtitles on Viki below: Watch Now

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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 July 11 to August 11. aespa held onto their spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 5,248,038 for August. High-ranking phrases in their keyword analysis included “Supernova,” “Armageddon,” and “global tour,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “record,” “dominate,” and “success.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.87…

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Credit: MTV BLACKPINK member and solo artist Lisa has been nominated for four categories at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. According to the nominees list released by MTV on August 6th, Lisa’s recent solo hit “ROCKSTAR” is nominated for Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, and Best K-pop. Jungkook, a member of the global supergroup BTS and also a solo artist, has been nominated for Best Collaboration and Best K-pop with his official solo debut song “Seven.” Credit: MTV In the Best K-pop category, NCT Dream’s “Smoothie,” NewJeans’ “Super Shy,” Stray Kids’ “Rock,” and Tomorrow X Together’s “Deja…

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Park Bo Gum graced the cover of Elle Korea’s latest issue! After posing for a stunning pictorial that captured his confidence and versatility, the actor sat down for an interview in which he spoke about his appreciation for everyday moments. Park Bo Gum said, “Every day is a moment that won’t return. Today is no different. I’m truly grateful that my life will be captured in the pictorial, and answering various questions like these helps me discover new things about myself. I’m still in the process of understanding who I am.” The actor also discussed his upcoming drama “Good Boy,”…

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Get ready for something new from CRAVITY! On September 18, CRAVITY surprised fans with a mysterious teaser video entitled “THIS IS MY ASTEROID.” Some fans have speculated that the teaser might be for a comeback, while others have wondered if it marks the start of a new era spotlighting the members’ individuality. Meanwhile, CRAVITY is currently gearing up to compete on Mnet’s upcoming show “Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE,” which kicks off on September 19. Check out CRAVITY’s stunning new teaser video below! What are your theories on CRAVITY’s new teaser? Share your thoughts with us in the comments,…

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Seo In Guk, Ma Dong Seok, and Ji Chang Wook may be teaming up for an exciting new Korean superhero drama! On September 5, Seo In Guk’s agency shared that he has received an offer to star in “Twelve” (literal title) and is currently reviewing it. “Twelve” is a new Korean superhero series featuring 12 heroes, each representing one of the zodiac animals, as they fight to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Seo In Guk is reportedly in talks to play the hero symbolized by the monkey. In August of last year, Ma Dong Seok’s agency stated that…

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tvN’s upcoming drama “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” has shared posters featuring Kim Tae Ri! Based on a popular webtoon, the upcoming drama is directed by Jung Ji In, known for “The Red Sleeve.” Set in the 1950s, shortly after the Korean War, the series follows Jeong Nyeon, a young vocal prodigy who dreams of becoming a top traditional theater actor. The show explores Jeong Nyeon’s journey through competition, teamwork, and personal growth amid a difficult era for the nation. The drama stars Kim Tae Ri, Shin Ye Eun, Ra Mi Ran, Jung Eun Chae, Kim Yoon Hye, and features…

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The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for advertisement models! The rankings were determined through an analysis of consumer behavior, using big data collected from August 5 to September 5. The Korean Business Research Institute evaluated the participation, communication, media, and social values of popular advertisement models in order to calculate each star’s total brand reputation index for September. Table tennis player and Olympic medalist Shin Yubin topped the list for September, coming in far ahead of the rest of the pack with a brand reputation index of 5,247,583. Lim Young Woong took second place…

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