B-Side Spotlight: March 2026 (JENNIE, YENA, YUNA, H1-KEY, WOODZ, ODD YOUTH, LATENCY, ONEW, P1Harmony, Sorn, OWIS, more)

Hello, playlist darlings, I’m back once more with another B-side spotlight! I’m really trying my best to stay on top of these playlists this year, but of course the road to hell is laid with best intentions, as always. But, enough of that dooming, it’s time for some B-sides. Let’s go! Editor’s Note: You’ll notice …

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 1,730 idols, using big data collected from March 23 to April 23. Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon continued his reign at… Continue reading Individual…

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What I’ve Been Up to Lately: Holiday Edition

Christmas time

Sol sneakily decorated the apartment while I was busy earlier in the month, with two wreaths they made a year or two ago with parts from a trip to Michaels, and some paper chains we made last year (?) out of cardstock printed with plaid patterns and gold foil. They also left some of those tiny fake presents on my desk that I bought because I thought they were cute.

A closeup…

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Incense: Thoughts on Quality, Price, and Snobbery

Whether discussing wine, spirits, perfumes, or incense, there is much back and forth on the subject of quality. On the one hand, there are the connoisseurs flashing their three-plus digit purchases on enthusiast forums, and on the other, there are the humble, salt-of-the-earth naysayers gleefully reminding them of that time a bottle of supermarket swill beat out a premium bottle in a wine…

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Uitgelicht: tussenmarsenjupiter

Door mijn nieuwsgierigheid naar andere bloggers ontstond het idee voor ‘Uitgelicht’. Een kennismaking met andere bloggers. Want ik lees graag andere blogs, doe graag inspiratie op. Eén van die inspirerende blogs is ’tussenmarsenjupiter’, vol met oprechte verhalen, mooie foto’s en veel creativiteit. En hieronder vind je haar antwoorden op mijn vragen. De 7 vragen aan...

7 Female K-Pop Idols With Looks So Regal You’d Think They Were Royalty

It takes a specific vibe to achieve royal looks—it’s not just visuals! A clean, classy look that radiates sophistication is hard to achieve, but these idols have nailed it. Moving with elegance and class, it would be totally understandable if you mistook these ladies for royalty! i-dle’s Yuqi There’s an indescribable aura radiating from i-dle’s… Continue reading 7 Female K-Pop Idols With Looks So…

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BTS, Hearts2Hearts, Red Velvet’s Irene, DAY6’s Wonpil, SHINee’s Onew, And More Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart BTS achieved a double crown on this month’s Circle charts, topping both the overall physical album chart and the social chart for March. BTS swept three of the top four spots on the monthly album chart… Continue reading BTS, Hearts2Hearts, Red Velvet’s Irene, DAY6’s Wonpil,…

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Watch: BTS Takes 13th Win And Triple Crown For “SWIM” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Irene, Hwasa, KISS OF LIFE, And More

BTS has snagged a 13th music show trophy for “SWIM”! On the April 12 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM,” IVE’s “BANG BANG,” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” BTS ultimately took the win with a total of 8,590 points. This is the third time that “SWIM” has taken first place on… Continue reading Watch: BTS Takes 13th Win And Triple Crown For “SWIM” On “Inkigayo”;…

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Watch: BTS Takes 12th Win For “SWIM” On “Music Core”; Performances By Hwasa, Dayoung, KISS OF LIFE, And More

BTS has claimed a 12th music show trophy for “SWIM”! On the April 11 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM,” DAY6’s Wonpil’s “Highs and Lows,” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” BTS ultimately took the win with a total of 8,532 points. Congratulations to BTS! Watch a clip of the winner… Continue reading Watch: BTS Takes 12th Win For “SWIM” On “Music Core”;…

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Watch: Irene Takes 1st-Ever Solo Win For “Biggest Fan” On “Music Bank”; Performances By KISS OF LIFE, KEYVITUP, And More

Red Velvet’s Irene has won her first-ever music show trophy as a solo artist! On the April 10 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM” and Red Velvet’s Irene‘s “Biggest Fan.” Irene ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,062 points, marking her very first music show win as a soloist. Congratulations to… Continue reading Watch: Irene Takes 1st-Ever Solo Win For…

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Watch: BTS Takes 11th Win For “SWIM” And Triple Crown On “M Countdown”; Performances By Hwasa, Dayoung, And More

BTS has won their eleventh music show trophy for “SWIM”! On the April 9 episode of the Mnet music show, the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM” and Kep1er’s “KILLA (Face the other me).” BTS ultimately took the prize with a total of 10,052 points. This is the third time that “SWIM” has taken… Continue reading Watch: BTS Takes 11th Win For “SWIM” And Triple Crown On “M Countdown”;…

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Watch: BTS Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 9th Win For “SWIM” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Irene, Yuna, And More

BTS has has wrapped up a perfect week of music show wins with a ninth trophy for “SWIM”! On the April 5 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM,” BTS’s “Body to Body,” and IVE’s “BANG BANG.” BTS ultimately took the win with a total of 9,422 points—meaning that the… Continue reading Watch: BTS Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 9th Win For “SWIM” On…

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Watch: BTS Snags 8th Win For “SWIM” On “Music Core”; Performances By Red Velvet’s Irene, Kep1er, And More

BTS has won an eighth music show trophy for their latest hit “SWIM”! On the April 4 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM,” IVE’s “BANG BANG,” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” BTS ultimately took the win with a total of 9,494 points. Congratulations to BTS! Watch a clip of the… Continue reading Watch: BTS Snags 8th Win For “SWIM” On “Music Core”; Performances By…

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Watch: BTS Takes 7th Win For “SWIM” On “Music Bank”; Performances By N.Flying, Kep1er, And More

BTS has taken their seventh win for “SWIM”! On the April 3 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM” and ITZY’s Yuna‘s “Ice Cream.” BTS ultimately took the prize with a total of 9,477 points. Congratulations to BTS! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included ITZY’s Yuna, Red Velvet’s Irene, Kep1er, N.Flying, PENTAGON’s… Continue…

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Watch: BTS Takes 6th Win For “SWIM” On “M Countdown”; Performances By Kep1er, Irene, And More

BTS has a won a sixth music show trophy for their latest hit “SWIM”! On the April 2 episode of the Mnet music show, the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM” and ITZY’s Yuna‘s “Ice Cream.” BTS ultimately took the prize with a total of 10,150 points. Congratulations to BTS! Watch a clip of the… Continue reading Watch: BTS Takes 6th Win For “SWIM” On “M Countdown”; Performances By Kep1er,…

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Red Velvet’s Irene Announces Dates And Cities For First Solo Asia Tour “I-WILL”

Red Velvet’s Irene is gearing up for her first solo tour in Asia! On March 25, Irene announced the dates and cities for her upcoming 2026 Asia tour “I-WILL.” The tour will kick off on May 23 in Seoul, followed by stops in Taipei, Macau, Singapore, and Bangkok. Check out the full tour details below:… Continue reading Red Velvet’s Irene Announces Dates And Cities For First Solo Asia Tour…

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March 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 1,730 idols, using big data collected from February 19 to March 19. Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon topped this month’s list… Continue reading March…

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Watch: Red Velvet’s Irene Announces Comeback Date With “BIGGEST FAN-TASY” Teaser Film

Mark your calendars for Red Velvet’s Irene’s return! On March 9 at midnight KST, Irene officially announced the date and details for her first-ever solo comeback. Irene will be releasing her first full-length solo album, “Biggest Fan,” on March 30 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out Irene’s new “BIGGEST FAN-TASY™” teaser for her upcoming comeback… Continue reading Watch: Red Velvet’s Irene Announces…

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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 1,730 idols, using big data collected from January 24 to February 24. BTS’s Jimin held onto his spot at the top… Continue reading Individual…

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Red Velvet’s IRENE Confirms First Solo Comeback In March

Red Velvet’s IRENE is gearing up for her solo comeback! On February 27, SM Entertainment officially announced that IRENE is preparing for her first ever solo comeback next month, sparking curiosity among fans worldwide. The agency stated, “IRENE is currently preparing with the goal of a comeback in late March. Please give lots of interest.” […]

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February 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 January 15 to February 15. BLACKPINK’s Jennie topped this month’s……

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