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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…

Saturday, February 7, 2026

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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…

Why does BLACKPINK's Jennie struggle on Korean TV shows?
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In the global music industry, Jennie embodies formidable brand power. On Korean domestic television, however, she is struggling to leave a lasting impression, drawing criticism for generating only short-lived buzz with little measurable impact on ratings. Jennie has been active in the entertainment industry since her debut in 2016. During that time, she has risen to the pinnacle of success in music, but far less attention has been paid to her ventures into television — and even less to their results, given the lukewarm reception they have received. Television appearances were not a one-off endeavor for Jennie: She appeared as a regular cast member on "Village Survival, the Eight" (SBS), "Apartment 404" (tvN), "My Name is Gabriel" (Disney+) and most recently "The Secret Friends Club" (MBC). Yet the reception has been mixed. Beyond initial buzz, her appearances have not translated into ratings growth or sustained viewer loyalty. Last month’s "EXchange 4" (Tving) offers a telling example of Jennie’s largely symbolic, low-engagement role. Previous celebrity guests on the show typically

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ATEEZ’s latest comeback is off to a strong start! On February 6 at 2 p.m. KST, ATEEZ made their highly-anticipated return with their new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” and its title track “Adrenaline.” Shortly afterwards, both the mini album and the song soared to the top of iTunes charts in numerous countries across…