May Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from April 23 to May 23.

BTS held onto their spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 7,132,535 for May.

Lim Young Woong also maintained his position at second place with a brand reputation index of 6,390,625 for the month.

CORTIS shot to third place after seeing a 132.43 percent increase in their brand reputation index since April, bringing their total score to 4,313,084.

HANRORO took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,861,706, marking a 68.57 percent rise in her score since last month.

Finally, IVE came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 2,739,078 for May.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

BTS
Lim Young Woong
CORTIS
HANRORO
IVE
BLACKPINK
SEVENTEEN
Kim Yong Bin
Sung Si Kyung
aespa
Lee Chan Won
TWICE
BIGBANG
ILLIT
Park Ji Hyeon
Young Tak
Hearts2Hearts
EXO
Stray Kids
PSY
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa
LE SSERAFIM
Park Seo Jin
Yena
Wanna One
JANNABI
Swings
TWS
DAY6
10CM

Watch BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” with subtitles on Viki below:

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Watch: aespa Gets Into A Car Crash In Eye-Catching Teasers For “LEMONADE” Comeback

aespa has kicked off the countdown to their return with “LEMONADE”!

On May 18 at midnight KST, aespa released a new “Make It LEMONADE” teaser film and photos for their upcoming full-length album “LEMONADE” and its title track of the same name.

After pre-releasing their first title track “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” featuring BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, aespa will be returning with the rest of their second studio album “LEMONADE” on May 29 at 1 p.m. KST.

Check out all of aespa’s new teasers for “LEMONADE” below!

Watch: aespa Gets Into A Car Crash In Eye-Catching Teasers For “LEMONADE” Comeback插图

Watch: aespa Gets Into A Car Crash In Eye-Catching Teasers For “LEMONADE” Comeback插图1

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Watch: CORTIS Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 7th Win For “REDRED” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By aespa, NMIXX, And More

CORTIS has wrapped up a perfect week of music show wins with a seventh trophy for “REDRED”!

On the May 17 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were AKMU’s “Paradise of Rumors,” BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.”

CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 5,926 points—meaning that the group won every single music show that aired this week, starting from Wednesday’s “Show Champion” all the way to Sunday’s “Inkigayo” (with “M Countdown,” “Music Bank,” and “Music Core” in between).

Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch their performance, win, and encore below:

Other performers on today’s show included aespa, BOYNEXTDOOR, NMIXX, BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, TWS, Billlie, FLARE U, DRIPPIN’s ChaDongHyeop, YOUNITE, 82MAJOR, XngHan&Xoul, UNCHILD, H//PE Princess, KIIRAS, NAZE, CrazAngel, and Jadu.

Check out their performances below!

aespa – “WDA (Whole Different Animal)”

BOYNEXTDOOR – “ddok ddok ddok”

NMIXX – “Crescendo” and “Heavy Serenade”

BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM”

ILLIT – “It’s Me”

TWS – “You, You”

Billlie – “WORK”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

DRIPPIN’s ChaDongHyeop – “Doogeundae”

YOUNITE – “POSE!”

82MAJOR – “Sign”

XngHan&Xoul – “Glow”

UNCHILD – “UNCHILD”

H//PE Princess – “Stolen” (Korean version)

KIIRAS – “TA TA”

NAZE – “People Talk”

CrazAngel – “Picasso”

Jadu – “Words, words, words”

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May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 730 girl group members, using big data collected from April 17 to May 17.

IVE’s Jang Won Young held onto her spot at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 6,715,647 for May. High-ranking phrases in her keyword analysis included “BANG BANG,” “Lucky Vicky,” and “Wonyoung-esque mindset,” while her highest-ranking related terms included “sexy,” “advertise,” and “model.” Jang Won Young’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 91.53 percent positive reactions.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie maintained her position at second place with a brand reputation index of 4,745,164, while aespa’s Karina held steady at third place with a score of 4,487,074.

IVE’s An Yu Jin rose to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,359,321, marking a 1.58 percent increase in her score since April.

Finally, BLACKPINK’s Lisa rounded out the top five for May with a brand reputation index of 3,142,015.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

IVE’s Jang Won Young
BLACKPINK’s Jennie
aespa’s Karina
IVE’s An Yu Jin
BLACKPINK’s Lisa
aespa’s Winter
ILLIT’s Wonhee
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
BLACKPINK’s Rosé
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa
aespa’s Ningning
KISS OF LIFE’s Natty
Red Velvet’s Joy
TWICE’s Jeongyeon
IVE’s Rei
LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon
NMIXX’s Sullyoon
IVE’s Liz
Red Velvet’s Seulgi
IVE’s Gaeul
Red Velvet’s Irene
TWICE’s Jihyo
aespa’s Giselle
IVE’s Leeseo
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon
Red Velvet’s Wendy
TWICE’s Dahyun
TWICE’s Mina
ITZY’s Yuna
ILLIT’s Moka

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Watch: CORTIS Takes 6th Win For “REDRED” On “Music Core”; Performances By aespa, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, And More

CORTIS has snagged a sixth trophy for their hit song “REDRED”!

On the May 16 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were ILLIT’s “It’s Me,” AKMU’s “Paradise of Rumors,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 6,830 points.

Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch their performance, win, and full encore below:

Other performers on today’s show included aespa, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, ILLIT, BABYMONSTER, TWS, Billlie, DRIPPIN’s ChaDongHyeop, FLARE U, YOUNITE, XngHan&Xoul, 82MAJOR, UNCHILD, H//PE Princess, KIIRAS, NAZE, and CrazAngel.

Check out their performances below!

aespa – “WDA (Whole Different Animal)”

NMIXX – “Crescendo” and “Heavy Serenade”

BOYNEXTDOOR – “ddok ddok ddok”

ILLIT – “It’s Me”

BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM”

TWS – “You, You”

Billlie – “WORK”

DRIPPIN’s ChaDongHyeop – “Doogeundae”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

YOUNITE – “POSE!”

XngHan&Xoul – “Glow”

82MAJOR – “Sign”

UNCHILD – “UNCHILD”

H//PE Princess – “Stolen” (Korean version)

NAZE – “People Talk”

KIIRAS – “TA TA”

CrazAngel – “Picasso”

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7 K-Pop Tracks That Turn It Up With A Hyperpop-Inspired Beat

You might not think that you’ve heard hyperpop before. After all, it’s got a pretty wild name! Believe it or not though, the hyperpop sound has been a staple in K-pop for years. If you’re already a fan of hyperpop-inspired tracks and looking for new song recs or just want to learn more about the sound that K-pop has been working with for a while now, this is the list for you.

1. aespa’s “Hot Mess”

A Japan release that doesn’t get nearly as much hype as it should, “Hot Mess” cements aespa’s place as the ruling hyperpop queens in the K-pop industry. The statement-making electronic backtrack combined with the members’ hypnotic vocals make this song super addictive. If you’re a fan of the hyperpop sound in K-pop, then aespa is the group for you!

2. SEVENTEEN’s “GAM3 BO1”

Here’s to the true hyperpop fans—SEVENTEEN’s hip hop line showed up and served! With the chaotic, bouncy backing track and the unapologetic autotune, “GAM3 BO1” is what a hyperpop-inspired song really sounds like. What might sound like over-production to some is a statement to others, and you can’t deny that this track is just so fun to listen to!

3. ITZY’s “24HRS”

This song might throw you for a loop once, or twice! The repetitive line is quickly broken by a surprisingly melodic pre-chorus, and when combined with that heavy electric track, it makes for a song that you just can’t get bored of. “24HRS” isn’t a song for everyone, but the true hyperpop fans will get it. ITZY has proved that they can make every genre work for them!

4. TXT’s “Frost”

Blending trap and hyperpop in a way that only TXT could, “Frost” stands out immediately with its unique sound. The clashing backtrack really sets the unsettling aura in motion, and the heavy vocals are just the cherry on top! The result is a song that has that hyperpop edge without sounding overly done. It’s a song that you’ll want to listen to over and over!

5. Choi Ye Na’s “Catch Catch”

If you prefer your hyperpop blended with something brighter, Choi Ye Na’s “Catch Catch” might just be the song for you! The busy backing track carries a lot of that hyperpop energy, but it’s that infectious, repetitive (in a good way) chorus that really nails it. It’s rare to see a song this unapologetically bubblegum these days, but Ye Na has done it perfectly!

6. NCT DREAM’s “Best of Me”

“Best of Me” by NCT DREAM leans on the hyperpop influence but doesn’t let it take over the song, so the members’ vocals really shine! The backing track hints at an energetic hyperpop sound without screaming it, and the subdued chorus takes advantage of editing without drowning out the vocals. There’s something about it that just sounds right.

7. f(x)’s “Kick”

Rounding out the list with a 2nd gen K-pop song bringing some hardcore hyperpop energy—it’s “Kick” by f(x)! This group is known for their experimental sound, and the brash, brassy line running throughout works super well in contrast with the low-key pre-chorus. If the “digital age” could be summed up in just one song, this might be it. It’s eclectic, electric, and totally iconic!

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Watch: CORTIS Takes 5th Win For “REDRED” On “Music Bank”; Performances By BOYNEXTDOOR, FLARE U, And More

CORTIS has won their fifth music show trophy for “REDRED”!

On the May 15 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were CORTIS’s “REDRED” and ILLIT’s “It’s Me.” CORTIS ultimately took the prize with a total of 12,244 points.

Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch the winner announcement and full encore below!

Performers on today’s show included CORTIS, aespa, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, Billlie, ILLIT, TWS, FLARE U, NAZE, XngHan&Xoul, UNCHILD, 82MAJOR, YOUNITE, YUHZ, ChaDongHyeop, Forestella, and H//PE PRINCESS.

Watch the performances below:

CORTIS – “REDRED”

aespa – “WDA (Whole Different Animal)”

NMIXX – “Heavy Serenade” and “Crescendo”

BOYNEXTDOOR – “ddok ddok ddok”

Billlie – “ZAP”

ILLIT – “It’s Me”

TWS – “You, You”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

NAZE – “People Talk”

XngHan&Xoul – “Glow”

UNCHILD – “UNCHILD”

82MAJOR – “Sign”

YOUNITE – “POSE!”

YUHZ – “Rush Rush”

ChaDongHyeop – “Doogeundae”

Forestella – “Armageddon”

H//PE PRINCESS – “Stolen” (Korean Version)

Watch full episodes of “Music Bank” with English subtitles below:

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Watch: CORTIS Takes 4th Win And Triple Crown For “REDRED” On “M Countdown”; Performances By aespa, NMIXX, And More

CORTIS has won their fourth music show trophy for “REDRED”!

On the May 14 episode of the Mnet music show, the candidates for first place were BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the prize with a total of 10,160 points.

This is the third time that “REDRED” has taken first place on “M Countdown,” meaning that the song has now achieved a “triple crown”!

Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch the winner announcement and full encore below:

Today’s performers included CORTIS, BABYMONSTER, aespa, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, Billlie, ILLIT, TWS, FLARE U, NAZE, B:DAWN, XngHan&Xoul, UNCHILD, 82MAJOR, YOUNITE, YUHZ, ChaDongHyeop, CrazAngel, KIIRAS, H//PE PRINCESS.

Check out their performances below!

CORTIS – “TNT”

BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM”

aespa – “WDA (Whole Different Animal)”

NMIXX – “Heavy Serenade”

BOYNEXTDOOR – “ddok ddok ddok”

Billlie – “ZAP”

ILLIT – “It’s Me”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

TWS – “You, You”

NAZE – “People Talk”

B:DAWN – “BEOM”

XngHan&Xoul – “Glow”

UNCHILD – “UNCHILD”

82MAJOR – “Sign”

YOUNITE – “POSE!”

YUHZ – “Rush Rush”

ChaDongHyeop – “Doogeundae”

CrazAngel – “Picasso”

KIIRAS – “TA TA”

H//PE PRINCESS – “Stolen” (Korean Version)

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May Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from April 14 to May 14.

BTS held onto their spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 10,608,366. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “Mexico concert,” and “ARIRANG,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “sing along,” “perform,” and “record.” BTS’s positivity-negativity analysis revealed a score of 95.53 percent positive reactions.

IVE also maintained their position at second place with a brand reputation index of 5,538,659 for May.

BLACKPINK rose to third place with a brand reputation index of 5,121,648, marking a 14.74 percent increase in their score since last month.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN took fourth place for May with a brand reputation index of 3,450,894.

Finally, CORTIS shot to fifth place with a brand reputation index of 2,951,892, marking a whopping 201.71 percent increase in their score since April.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

BTS
IVE
BLACKPINK
SEVENTEEN
CORTIS
TWICE
LE SSERAFIM
BIGBANG
ENHYPEN
ILLIT
Stray Kids
KiiiKiii
aespa
Wanna One
Red Velvet
KISS OF LIFE
EXO
Apink
fromis_9
SHINee
INFINITE
THE BOYZ
TWS
BTOB
ATEEZ
OH MY GIRL
Girls’ Generation
NMIXX
H1-KEY
i-dle

Watch BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” with subtitles on Viki below:

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And check out SEVENTEEN’s variety show “NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN” below:

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Watch: aespa Drops Fierce Dance Practice Video For “WDA (Whole Different Animal)”

aespa has revealed the full choreography for their new pre-release track!

On May 13, aespa released the official dance practice video for their new song “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” featuring BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, which will be included on their upcoming studio album “LEMONADE.”

The new video offers a full view of all four members’ dance moves throughout the song, along with the various formations they create together with their backup dancers.

Check out aespa’s dance practice video for “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” below!

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