August Drama Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for dramas! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 21 popular dramas, using big data collected from July 13 to August 13. “Agent Kim Reactivated” topped this month’s list with… Continue reading August Drama Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post August Drama Brand Reputation Rankings Announced appeared first on Soompi.

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TWICE Earns New RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan

TWICE has gone platinum in Japan with yet another single! In 2020, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once… Continue reading TWICE Earns New RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan The post TWICE Earns New RIAJ Platinum Certification For Streaming In Japan appeared first on Soompi.

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August Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety shows! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, interaction, media coverage, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 50 popular variety programs, using big data collected from July 2 to August 2. “The Manager” shot to the top… Continue reading August Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post August Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings Announced appeared first on Soompi.

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Watch: KickFlip Covers TWICE + Shows Off Their Aegyo In Playful Dance Practice Video

KickFlip tapped into their cute side for a fun cover of TWICE! Earlier this month, the rookie boy group from JYP Entertainment performed a special cover of TWICE’s “Dance The Night Away” at the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer. On August 19, KickFlip released a dance practice video for the cover that ends with each… Continue reading Watch: KickFlip Covers TWICE + Shows Off Their Aegyo In Playful Dance Practice Video The post Watch: KickFlip Covers TWICE + Shows Off Their Aegyo In Playful Dance Practice Video appeared first on Soompi.

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Watch: TNX Announces Comeback With Teaser For “Die Another Day”

Mark your calendars for TNX’s return! On August 20 at midnight KST, the P NATION boy group officially announced the date and details for their upcoming comeback. TNX will be returning with their third digital single “Die Another Day” on August 27 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out TNX’s new “Not the end. Just the… Continue reading Watch: TNX Announces Comeback With Teaser For “Die Another Day” The post Watch: TNX Announces Comeback With Teaser For “Die Another Day” appeared first on Soompi.

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Watch: Stray Kids Takes 3rd Win For “This & That” On “Show Champion”; Performances By WayV, KiiiKiii, And More

Stray Kids has won their third music show trophy for “This & That”! On the August 19 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were KiiiKiii’s “Pop Off Pop Off,” Red Velvet’s “Surfin’ Boy,” Stray Kids’ “This & That,” WayV’s “Vision Wings (English Ver.),” and Jennie’s “Less than a Lover.” Stray Kids ultimately took… Continue reading Watch: Stray Kids Takes 3rd Win For “This & That” On “Show Champion”; Performances By WayV, KiiiKiii, And More The post Watch: Stray Kids Takes 3rd Win For “This & That” On “Show Champion”; Performances By WayV, KiiiKiii, And More appeared first on Soompi.

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Kim Min Ha, Joo Jong Hyuk, And More’s “The Table: Day And Night” Selected As Opening Film Of 2026 Busan International Film Festival

The upcoming film “The Table: Day and Night” has been selected as the opening film of this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)! Set during the transition from summer to fall, “The Table: Day and Night” captures the witty, understated, and charming conversations shared by four pairs of men and women who cross paths at… Continue reading Kim Min Ha, Joo Jong Hyuk, And More’s “The Table: Day And Night” Selected As Opening Film Of 2026 Busan International Film Festival The post Kim Min Ha, Joo Jong Hyuk, And More’s “The Table: Day And Night” Selected As Opening Film Of 2026 Busan International Film Festival appeared first on Soompi.

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Apink’s Jeong Eun Ji Announces Dates And Stops For Solo Asia Tour “SUMMER, I”

Apink’s Jeong Eun Ji is taking her solo concert tour across Asia! On August 19, it was announced that Jeong Eun Ji will bring her upcoming solo concert “SUMMER, I” to Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Taipei, following her Seoul concerts on September 12 and 13. She will kick off the Asia leg in Kuala… Continue reading Apink’s Jeong Eun Ji Announces Dates And Stops For Solo Asia Tour “SUMMER, I” The post Apink’s Jeong Eun Ji Announces Dates And Stops For Solo Asia Tour “SUMMER, I” appeared first on Soompi.

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Hong Min Ki’s Agency Responds To Recent Allegations Made By Ex-Girlfriend

Hong Min Ki’s agency has released a statement following allegations against the actor. On August 19, an influencer known as “A” revealed an image of the certification of contents she sent to actor Hong Min Ki, her ex-boyfriend, with various claims including assault and privacy invasion. Later in the day, she wrote another post with… Continue reading Hong Min Ki’s Agency Responds To Recent Allegations Made By Ex-Girlfriend The post Hong Min Ki’s Agency Responds To Recent Allegations Made By Ex-Girlfriend appeared first on Soompi.

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55+ Thai BL Dramas On Viki

Thai BL dramas have become a global favorite, captivating viewers with heartfelt stories, memorable characters, and undeniable chemistry. Whether you’re searching for your next binge or catching up on fan-favorite series, Viki offers a diverse lineup of Thai BL titles. Check below for a list of all the Thai BL dramas currently available to stream… Continue reading 55+ Thai BL Dramas On Viki The post 55+ Thai BL Dramas On Viki appeared first on Soompi.

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KCM And Wife Share Beautiful Wedding Photos

Singer KCM and his wife Bang Ye Won have shared beautiful wedding photos ahead of their long-awaited wedding ceremony! On August 19, KCM took to Instagram to share two photos along with a heartfelt message that read, “I’m a little embarrassed, but I thought I’d share a few wedding photos. Since I’m holding a wedding… Continue reading KCM And Wife Share Beautiful Wedding Photos The post KCM And Wife Share Beautiful Wedding Photos appeared first on Soompi.

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9 K-Dramas Where The Leads Can See Ghosts

There’s something weirdly comforting about a K-drama lead who can see the dead. Maybe it’s because ghosts, with all their unfinished business and lingering regrets, often just want what the living do: to be heard, understood, and remembered. And somehow, the people who can see them become the ones who help them find that closure.… Continue reading 9 K-Dramas Where The Leads Can See Ghosts The post 9 K-Dramas Where The Leads Can See Ghosts appeared first on Soompi.

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i-dle’s Soyeon To Make Solo Comeback In September

i-dle’s Soyeon is making her long-awaited solo comeback! On August 19, it was reported that i-dle’s leader Soyeon will return as a solo artist in early September. This marks her first solo release in five years and two months since she released her first solo mini album “Windy” in July 2021. CUBE Entertainment also confirmed… Continue reading i-dle’s Soyeon To Make Solo Comeback In September The post i-dle’s Soyeon To Make Solo Comeback In September appeared first on Soompi.

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Lim Ji Yeon Reflects On “My Royal Nemesis,” What She’s Been Up To Since Its Conclusion, And More

Lim Ji Yeon recently sat down with Cosmopolitan Korea to discuss her recent drama “My Royal Nemesis.” “My Royal Nemesis” is a romantic comedy starring Lim Ji Yeon as Shin Seo Ri, a struggling actress who is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a notorious villainess from the Joseon era. Lim Ji Yeon shared an… Continue reading Lim Ji Yeon Reflects On “My Royal Nemesis,” What She’s Been Up To Since Its Conclusion, And More The post Lim Ji Yeon Reflects On “My Royal Nemesis,” What She’s Been Up To Since Its Conclusion, And More appeared first on Soompi.

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3 Key Points To Anticipate In Lee Min Jung And Kim Ji Seok’s Upcoming Drama “OK, Let’s Get Divorced”

KBS Drama’s “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” is gearing up for its highly-anticipated premiere! “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” follows the realistic divorce journey of a married couple who run a wedding dress shop as they decide to put an end to their exhausting marriage. Ahead of the premiere, the production team has unveiled three points to… Continue reading 3 Key Points To Anticipate In Lee Min Jung And Kim Ji Seok’s Upcoming Drama “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” The post 3 Key Points To Anticipate In Lee Min Jung And Kim Ji Seok’s Upcoming Drama “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” appeared first on Soompi.

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2026 The Fact Music Awards Announces Special Stage Lineup

The 2026 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) has teased special stages in store for this year’s ceremony! On August 19, the event’s organizing committee revealed that the ceremony will feature a variety of special performances, including fresh takes on hit K-pop songs, exciting artist collaborations, and the first-ever performances of unreleased tracks. The opening stage… Continue reading 2026 The Fact Music Awards Announces Special Stage Lineup The post 2026 The Fact Music Awards Announces Special Stage Lineup appeared first on Soompi.

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Choi Min Sik And Han So Hee Find Themselves Navigating Office Life Together In “The Intern”

Upcoming film “The Intern” has unveiled new stills featuring its cast! As a remake of the Hollywood film of the same name, “The Intern” is a story depicting an office life that transcends generations and job titles, beginning when Gi Ho (Choi Min Sik), a senior intern with 37 years of work experience, joins the… Continue reading Choi Min Sik And Han So Hee Find Themselves Navigating Office Life Together In “The Intern” The post Choi Min Sik And Han So Hee Find Themselves Navigating Office Life Together In “The Intern” appeared first on Soompi.

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Kim Hye Soo’s And Cho Yeo Jeong’s Families Grow Further Entangled In Conflict In “The Affair Was Just The Beginning”

“The Affair Was Just the Beginning” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” is a black comedy about the spiraling chain reactions that unfold when a popular influencer couple, who have built their public image around being a happy family, become entangled with their next-door neighbors—a married… Continue reading Kim Hye Soo’s And Cho Yeo Jeong’s Families Grow Further Entangled In Conflict In “The Affair Was Just The Beginning” The post Kim Hye Soo’s And Cho Yeo Jeong’s Families Grow Further Entangled In Conflict In “The Affair Was Just The Beginning” appeared first on Soompi.

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fromis_9 And Wendy’s Agency Warns Of Firm Legal Action Against Malicious Acts Targeting Their Artists

ASND, the agency representing fromis_9 and Red Velvet’s Wendy, has announced that it will be taking legal action to protect its artists. On August 19, ASND released an official statement warning that it will take firm action against malicious acts targeting its artists, including malicious slander, the spread of false information, defamation, sexual harassment, and… Continue reading fromis_9 And Wendy’s Agency Warns Of Firm Legal Action Against Malicious Acts Targeting Their Artists The post fromis_9 And Wendy’s Agency Warns Of Firm Legal Action Against Malicious Acts Targeting Their Artists appeared first on Soompi.

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Seo Kang Jun And Ahn Eun Jin Face New Emotions As Lee Joo Ahn And Jo Aram Enter The Picture In “A Love Other Than Yours” Posters

Upcoming drama “A Love Other Than Yours” has unveiled new character posters! “A Love Other Than Yours” is a realistic romance drama that follows a couple in their 10th year of dating as they experience unexpected emotional changes in a relationship that once felt familiar. The posters introduce four characters and offer a glimpse into… Continue reading Seo Kang Jun And Ahn Eun Jin Face New Emotions As Lee Joo Ahn And Jo Aram Enter The Picture In “A Love Other Than Yours” Posters The post Seo Kang Jun And Ahn Eun Jin Face New Emotions As Lee Joo Ahn And Jo Aram Enter The Picture In “A Love Other Than Yours” Posters appeared first on Soompi.

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Watch: Koo Kyo Hwan’s Upcoming Film Confirms Premiere Date With First Teaser

Koo Kyo Hwan’s upcoming film “Revival Man: The Red” (literal translation) has unveiled its first teaser! Based on a webtoon, “Revival Man: The Red” follows Seok Hwan (Koo Kyo Hwan), an unemployed job seeker whose only qualification is his unfounded confidence. After dying, he discovers he has the ability to come back to life 72… Continue reading Watch: Koo Kyo Hwan’s Upcoming Film Confirms Premiere Date With First Teaser The post Watch: Koo Kyo Hwan’s Upcoming Film Confirms Premiere Date With First Teaser appeared first on Soompi.

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Kim Ji Seok Lashes Out At His Wife Lee Min Jung In “OK, Let’s Get Divorced”

KBS Drama’s upcoming drama “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” has shared new stills! “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” follows the realistic divorce journey of a married couple who run a wedding dress shop as they decide to put an end to their exhausting marriage. In the newly released stills from the drama’s first episode, Baek Mi Young… Continue reading Kim Ji Seok Lashes Out At His Wife Lee Min Jung In “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” The post Kim Ji Seok Lashes Out At His Wife Lee Min Jung In “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” appeared first on Soompi.

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Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, And Jang Gyuri Form A Special Friendship Through Music In “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”

The upcoming drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” has unveiled new stills featuring Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, and Jang Gyuri! “Four Hands” is a piano term referring to two people playing a single piano together. The drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” follows the friendship, love, rivalry, and growth of Kang Pio (Song Kang) and Choi… Continue reading Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, And Jang Gyuri Form A Special Friendship Through Music In “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” The post Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, And Jang Gyuri Form A Special Friendship Through Music In “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” appeared first on Soompi.

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Lee Do Hyun And Kim Min Ha Confirmed For New Romance Drama

Lee Do Hyun and Kim Min Ha will be working together in the new film “Let’s Shake Our Sun” (literal title)! On August 19, the film’s distributor shared that production has begun, with filming kicking off the same day. Based on the Chinese film “Viva La Vida,” “Let’s Shake Our Sun” is a radiant survival… Continue reading Lee Do Hyun And Kim Min Ha Confirmed For New Romance Drama The post Lee Do Hyun And Kim Min Ha Confirmed For New Romance Drama appeared first on Soompi.

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Kim Hye Ja And Cha Mi Kyung’s Friendship Remains Radiant After 60 Years In New Film

Veteran actress Kim Hye Ja is returning to the big screen after nine years with the new film “Still Radiant” (literal title)! On August 19, film distribution company Plus M Entertainment announced that “Still Radiant” will be released this October, sharing the first stills featuring its cast. “Still Radiant” depicts the story of Soon Ok,… Continue reading Kim Hye Ja And Cha Mi Kyung’s Friendship Remains Radiant After 60 Years In New Film The post Kim Hye Ja And Cha Mi Kyung’s Friendship Remains Radiant After 60 Years In New Film appeared first on Soompi.

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Lee Soo Hyuk Steps Down + Lee Jong Won In Talks To Join New Fantasy Romance Drama

Lee Jong Won may be joining the cast of an upcoming fantasy romance drama following Lee Soo Hyuk’s departure. On August 19, Xportsnews reported that Lee Soo Hyuk decided to step down from the upcoming drama “Men of the Harem” (literal title). mydaily further reported that Lee Jong Won will be replacing Lee Soo Hyuk’s… Continue reading Lee Soo Hyuk Steps Down + Lee Jong Won In Talks To Join New Fantasy Romance Drama The post Lee Soo Hyuk Steps Down + Lee Jong Won In Talks To Join New Fantasy Romance Drama appeared first on Soompi.

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Jennie Announces Comeback Plans

Jennie is set to release a new EP at the end of this month! According to her agency OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER) on August 19, Jennie is accelerating preparations for her comeback with the goal of releasing a new EP in late August. Previously, Jennie heightened anticipation for her new album by unveiling tracks including “Less… Continue reading Jennie Announces Comeback Plans The post Jennie Announces Comeback Plans appeared first on Soompi.

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“Dream To You” Ends On Slight Ratings Rise

ENA’s “Dream to You” has come to an end! On August 18, the rom-com drama starring Girl’s Day’s Hyeri and Hwang In Youp enjoyed a slight increase in viewership for its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “Dream to You” scored an average nationwide rating of 2.3 percent. Meanwhile, “My Bias,… Continue reading “Dream To You” Ends On Slight Ratings Rise The post “Dream To You” Ends On Slight Ratings Rise appeared first on Soompi.

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August Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,735 idols, using big data collected from July 19 to August 19. RESCENE’s Woni held onto her spot at the top… Continue reading August Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post August Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced appeared first on Soompi.

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RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, TREASURE, ATEEZ, NewJeans, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications

Circle Chart has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach 250,000 sales, while albums that… Continue reading RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, TREASURE, ATEEZ, NewJeans, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications The post RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, Stray Kids, TREASURE, ATEEZ, NewJeans, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications appeared first on Soompi.

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