July 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 June 11 to July 11.

BTS continued their reign at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 8,586,669 for July. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “ARIRANG,” “ARMY,” and “London concert,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “collaborate,” “perform,” and “record.”

CORTIS held onto their spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 4,174,720, while Stray Kids rose to third with a score of 3,448,310.

SEVENTEEN took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,983,819, and BIGBANG rounded out the top five with a score of 2,593,535.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. BTS
  2. CORTIS
  3. Stray Kids
  4. SEVENTEEN
  5. BIGBANG
  6. BOYNEXTDOOR
  7. EXO
  8. TWS
  9. SHINee
  10. Wanna One
  11. NCT
  12. ZEROBASEONE
  13. ATEEZ
  14. ENHYPEN
  15. WINNER
  16. MONSTA X
  17. TXT
  18. BTOB
  19. 2PM
  20. RIIZE
  21. TVXQ
  22. HIGHLIGHT
  23. Super Junior
  24. XLOV
  25. INFINITE
  26. Block B
  27. ALPHA DRIVE ONE
  28. THE BOYZ
  29. IDID
  30. TREASURE

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

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And watch SEVENTEEN’s variety show “NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN” below!

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INFINITE’s Kim Myung Soo (L) To Sit Out Upcoming Fan Meeting Tour

INFINITE’s Kim Myung Soo (L) will not be joining the rest of the group on their upcoming fan meeting tour.

On July 7, Kim Myung Soo’s agency Look Media announced that Kim Myung Soo would be unable to participate in INFINITE’s upcoming fan meeting “INFINITE Rally V” due to scheduling conflicts.

Hello. This is Look Media.

First, we would like to sincerely thank all the fans who always give Kim Myung Soo their unsparing love and warm support.

We have some unfortunate news to share with the fans who have been eagerly waiting for the upcoming “2026 INFINITE FAN MEETING [INFINITE Rally V].”

Kim Myung Soo was extremely determined to participate in the “2026 INFINITE FAN MEETING [INFINITE Rally V]” and spend a meaningful time together with the fans and the other [INFINITE] members. Accordingly, he made every possible effort until the last moment to try to find a way to participate even amidst his predetermined drama filming schedule, communicating closely with the other members.

However, due to the fluid nature of his drama filming schedule, he reached a situation where adjusting his schedule became physically impossible. As a result, after in-depth discussions, Kim Myung Soo and the other members ultimately came to the decision that unfortunately, Kim Myung Soo will not be participating in the “2026 INFINITE FAN MEETING [INFINITE Rally V].”

We know better than anyone just how much the fans, who have been waiting for a long time to see [INFINITE] as a full group, were looking forward to this and just how disappointed they must be [to hear this news]. Both for [Kim Myung Soo] and the other members, this decision was made with a heavy heart and after painstaking deliberation, so we ask for the fans’ generous understanding.

Although he will not be able to be physically present at the “2026 INFINITE FAN MEETING [INFINITE Rally V]” due to scheduling conflicts, Kim Myung Soo will be cheering with his whole heart from afar for the fans and other members to make the best memories together. Once again, we bow our heads in apology to the fans who have been waiting and ask for your understanding, and we will strive to repay the fans’ love by showing you an even better side in the future.

Thank you.

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INFINITE Announces Stops For 2026 Fan Meeting Tour “INFINITE Rally V”

INFINITE will be going on a new fan meeting tour!

On July 6, INFINITE announced the dates and venues for their 2026 fan meeting tour “INFINITE Rally V,” which will kick off at Incheon from August 29 to 30. INFINITE will then visit fans in Macau, Taipei, and Tokyo.

Check out the poster below!

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Are you looking forward to INFINITE’s fan meeting tour? Stay tuned for updates! While waiting, also check out Soompi’s 2026 K-pop Tour Masterlist here!

Watch INFINITE’s Kim Myung Soo and Sungyeol in “Numbers” below:

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Watch: Kim Myung Soo And Kang Min Ah Start To Feel Each Other’s Emotions In “Love In Sync” Teaser

Upcoming drama “Love in Sync” has unveiled a new teaser!

“Love in Sync” is a romantic comedy about a woman who rejects empathy and a man burdened with too much of it. When they begin to share one another’s emotions through a supernatural phenomenon, they both embark on a journey of learning.

The newly released teaser begins by introducing Yoo Ji An (Kang Min Ah), an A-list actress and former girl group member who is going through a major rough patch. “Do you have any idea how busy I was?” she says sadly. “I was dropped from my show, fell victim to fraud, and suffered humiliation.”

As if her current troubles weren’t bad enough, Yoo Ji An suddenly starts being able to feel the emotions of Cha Eun Hwan (INFINITE’s Kim Myung Soo [L]), a psychological counselor whom she initially starts seeing for the sake of her career. Explaining the situation to a doctor, she says, “When I’m with that one man, it’s like his emotions are transferred to me. This sounds strange, right?” 

Later, Yoo Ji An tells Cha Eun Hwan, “I’m telling you, I feel your emotions exactly the same as you do. Almost as if we were sharing a heart.” Skeptical, Cha Eun Hwan scoffs, “There’s no way. That makes no sense.”

However, sharing Cha Eun Hwan’s emotions proves unexpectedly beneficial when Yoo Ji An is faced with a last-chance opportunity that could make or break her career. Cha Eun Hwan gently asks the nervous Yoo Ji An with a reassuring smile, “Was some of my peace of mind transferred to you?”

The teaser ends with a surprising twist as Cha Eun Hwan reveals that he has now begun feeling Yoo Ji An’s emotions.

Check out the full teaser below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOWtrv7pNZs

“Love in Sync” will premiere on July 4 at 10:50 p.m. KST.

In the meantime, watch Kim Myung Soo in “Dare to Love Me” on Viki below:

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And watch Kang Min Ah in “Gaus Electronics” below:

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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!

  1. BTS
  2. IVE
  3. BLACKPINK
  4. SEVENTEEN
  5. CORTIS
  6. TWICE
  7. LE SSERAFIM
  8. BIGBANG
  9. ENHYPEN
  10. ILLIT
  11. Stray Kids
  12. KiiiKiii
  13. aespa
  14. Wanna One
  15. Red Velvet
  16. KISS OF LIFE
  17. EXO
  18. Apink
  19. fromis_9
  20. SHINee
  21. INFINITE
  22. THE BOYZ
  23. TWS
  24. BTOB
  25. ATEEZ
  26. OH MY GIRL
  27. Girls’ Generation
  28. NMIXX
  29. H1-KEY
  30. 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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INFINITE’s Nam Woo Hyun To Make Big Screen Debut In New Crime-Action Film “The Guardian”

INFINITE’s Nam Woo Hyun will be starring in an upcoming crime-action film!

On May 11, Nam Woo Hyun’s agency shared that he will star as the lead character Park Do Joon in the new film “The Guardian.”

“The Guardian” tells the story of Do Joon, a young man who once dreamed of becoming a national taekwondo athlete, as he fights against the clock to rescue his mother Mi Jin after she is kidnapped by the Philippines’ largest criminal organization.

Filmed entirely on location in Manila, the movie is set to showcase exotic scenery alongside intense action sequences.

Nam Woo Hyun plays Park Do Joon, who gave up his dream of joining the national taekwondo team and settled in the Philippines for the sake of his mother. Although he still carries regrets about abandoning his dream, Do Joon remains a man driven by loyalty and justice. In a desperate attempt to save his mother, he transforms into a fearless fighter willing to risk his life.

Actress Park Eun Hye will play his mother Kim Mi Jin, while Han Jae Suk will star as the ruthless crime boss Cha Dong Chul.

“The Guardian” is set to hit theaters this June.

In the meantime, watch Nam Woo Hyun in “Hi! School – Love On”:

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May 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 April 9 to May 9.

BTS continued their reign at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 10,428,385 for May. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “ARIRANG,” and “Mexico,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “sold out,” “invite,” and “surpass.” BTS’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.47 percent positive reactions.

SEVENTEEN rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 4,621,979, marking an 18.61 percent increase in their score since April.

BIGBANG took third place with a brand reputation index of 3,362,832, marking a 22.94 percent rise in their score since last month.

CORTIS jumped to fourth place after seeing a 68.03 percent increase in their brand reputation index, bringing their score to 3,142,397 for the month.

Finally, EXO rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,489,847 for May.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. BTS
  2. SEVENTEEN
  3. BIGBANG
  4. CORTIS
  5. EXO
  6. Wanna One
  7. SHINee
  8. THE BOYZ
  9. NCT
  10. TWS
  11. ENHYPEN
  12. Super Junior
  13. Stray Kids
  14. TVXQ
  15. KickFlip
  16. 2PM
  17. TXT
  18. BTOB
  19. MONSTA X
  20. ASTRO
  21. TREASURE
  22. ATEEZ
  23. VIXX
  24. HIGHLIGHT
  25. INFINITE
  26. ZEROBASEONE
  27. ALPHA DRIVE ONE
  28. BOYNEXTDOOR
  29. EVNNE
  30. B1A4

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

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And watch SEVENTEEN’s variety show “NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN” below!

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April 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 March 11 to April 11.

BTS topped this month’s list with a staggering brand reputation index of 22,897,786, marking a whopping 165.57 percent increase in their score since March.

High-ranking phrases in BTS’s keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “ARIRANG,” and “concert,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “perform,” “attend,” and “begin.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 95.12 percent positive reactions.

Wanna One jumped to second place after seeing a 55.35 percent rise in their brand reputation index, bringing their total score to 4,513,178 for April.

Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN held onto their spot at third place with a brand reputation index of 3,913,634.

ENHYPEN rose to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,557,928, marking a 63.86 percent increase in their score since March.

Finally, Stray Kids rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,311,143 for April.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. BTS
  2. Wanna One
  3. SEVENTEEN
  4. ENHYPEN
  5. Stray Kids
  6. BIGBANG
  7. THE BOYZ
  8. EXO
  9. SHINee
  10. TWS
  11. CORTIS
  12. Shinhwa
  13. Super Junior
  14. NCT
  15. BOYNEXTDOOR
  16. BTOB
  17. INFINITE
  18. ALPHA DRIVE ONE
  19. ZEROBASEONE
  20. ATEEZ
  21. MONSTA X
  22. 2PM
  23. RIIZE
  24. ASTRO
  25. TREASURE
  26. HIGHLIGHT
  27. VIXX
  28. ONF
  29. IDID
  30. TVXQ

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

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And check out Wanna One’s variety show “Wanna One Go: Zero Base” below!

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