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

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 653 boy group members, using big data collected from December 16 to January 16.

BTS’s Jimin topped the list for the 25th consecutive month with a brand reputation index of 6,733,150 for January. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “Christmas Love,” “Jungin, I’m sorry,” and “Filter,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “chosen,” “gift,” and “join.” Jimin’s positivity-negativity analysis revealed a score of 89.20 percent positive reactions.

BTS’s V rose to second place in this month’s rankings with a brand reputation index of 6,305,855, marking a 13.56 percent rise in his score since December.

Finally, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo came in at a close third after enjoying a 66.88 percent increase in his brand reputation index since last month. The idol, who is currently starring in tvN’s popular drama “True Beauty,” scored a total index of 6,303,509 for January.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

1. BTS’s Jimin
2. BTS’s V
3. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
4. BTS’s Jungkook
5. BTS’ Suga
6. BTS’s Jin
7. BTS’s RM
8. TVXQ’s Yunho
9. BTS’s J-Hope
10. Highlight’s Yang Yoseob
11. EXO’s Baekhyun
12. Super Junior’s Sungmin
13. AB6IX’s Lee Dae Hwi
14. AB6IX’s Park Woo Jin
15. AB6IX’s Kim Dong Hyun
16. AB6IX’s Jeon Woong
17. EXO’s Kai
18. NCT’s Jaehyun
19. NCT’s Jungwoo
20. VIXX’s Ravi
21. TXT’s Soobin
22. TXT’s Yeonjun
23. NCT’s Doyoung
24. NCT’s Mark
25. TXT’s Beomgyu
26. SHINee’s Taemin
27. The Boyz’s Hyunjae
28. NCT’s Haechan
29. TXT’s Taehyun
30. NCT’s Jeno

Watch Cha Eun Woo in “True Beauty” with subtitles below!

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On January 14, it was reported that Seungri and former Yuri Holdings CEO Yoo In Suk have been charged with special violence instigation.

The additional charge was announced during Seungri’s seventh hearing at the Ground Operations Command’s general military court in Yongin that day. According to the military prosecution, while Seungri was drinking with acquaintances at a drinking establishment in Gangnam on December 30, 2015, he got into an argument with a customer who had opened the door to the room he was in. During this, a mutual argument began with another customer. Seungri spoke about this in a group chat which included Yoo In Suk, who is described as then calling over a gang member that he was acquainted with. It’s said that in a back alley of the bar, the gang member threatened the victims by cursing at them and pulling at their arms in order to take their phones.

According to the Korea’s Criminal Code, “special violence” is a crime of violence “committed through the threat of collective force or by carrying a dangerous weapon.”

The military prosecutor stated, “The defendant Lee Seung Hyun [Seungri] conspired with Yoo In Suk and threatened the victims through the show of force.” They added, “Therefore he has been indicted as a joint principal offender of instigation.”

Seungri’s lawyer denied the facts charged and said they will submit a written opinion with details.

With the addition of the charge for special violence instigation, Seungri has now been indicted on nine charges. He was previously indicted on charges including purchase of prostitution services, prostitution mediation, embezzlement, violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (an additional charge for embezzlement of a sum exceeding a certain number), violation of the Food Sanitation Act, habitual gambling, violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, and violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes. He has admitted to only one charge—the violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.

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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 December 9, 2020 to January 9, 2021.

BTS topped the list for the 32nd consecutive month, scoring a brand reputation index of 18,656,046. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “Billboard,” “Dynamite,” and “Map of the Soul,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “record,” “dominate,” and “chosen.” BTS’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 80.45 percent positive reactions.

NCT held onto second place for the fourth month in a row, scoring a brand reputation index of 5,115,736 for January.

SEVENTEEN maintained their position at third place with a brand reputation index of 4,613,058, marking a 28.06 percent increase in their score since December.

Finally, EXO and The Boyz rounded out the top five for the month at fourth and fifth places respectively.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

1. BTS
2. NCT
3. SEVENTEEN
4. EXO
5. The Boyz
6. GOT7
7. SHINee
8. Super Junior
9. MONSTA X
10. NU’EST
11. TXT
12. Stray Kids
13. TREASURE
14. ASTRO
15. ATEEZ
16. INFINITE
17. CRAVITY
18. BIGBANG
19. ONF
20. VIXX
21. Block B
22. Golden Child
23. WINNER
24. BTOB
25. TVXQ
26. TOO
27. VICTON
28. PENTAGON
29. AB6IX
30. SF9

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The music video for “GOOD BOY” by BIGBANG’s GD X Taeyang has joined the 300 million view club on YouTube!

“GOOD BOY” was released on November 21, 2014, and it hit 300 million views on January 9, 2021. This means it took about six years, one month, and 19 days to reach the milestone.

This is the first music video by a BIGBANG unit to reach 300 million views. It’s the third overall BIGBANG MV, following “FANTASTIC BABY” and “BANG BANG BANG.”

Watch “GOOD BOY” again below to celebrate!

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It’s no secret that berets are a staple for K-pop idols, with each one styling the classic accessory a tiny bit differently in accordance with their personal taste. Here are some idols who look so stunning in a beret they just might inspire you to try incorporating one into your next outfit!

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo

Jisoo in a beret? Yes please. Depending on the rest of her fit, she can easily make a beret look trendy and chic or dainty and casual. The way she styled a wool beret with a wide, warm scarf for one of her airport fashion looks has us feeling all warm and cozy just looking at her.

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NCT’s Doyoung

There’s something about Doyoung in a beret that feels delightfully romantic, as though he’s a fairytale prince come to sweep NCTzens right off their feet. This feeling is only further enhanced when he has on a beret that ties in the back, its ribbon tails trailing lightly behind him.

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EXO’s Xiumin

Xiumin always looks oh so handsome in a beret, whether it’s his army-issued one or one that’s fit to be worn on stage. The striking houndstooth beret he wore during EXO-CBX’s “Blooming Days” era was an exceptionally great pick, rounding out his outfit in a bold way.

Apink’s Chorong

Considering how effortless Chorong makes wearing a beret look, one has to wonder if they weren’t made for her. She looks especially charming whenever she dons a beret with adorable pearlescent baubles or delicate lace detailing (the one below gives her a positively regal vibe).

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ATEEZ’s Hongjoong

It’s no surprise that Hongjoong’s beret game is strong, seeing as he’s a fashion king. Everything about how he styled the below no-frills black beret, from the bold frames to the classic trench coat, makes him look like a true intellectual we’d love to philosophize with over coffee.

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TWICE’s Nayeon

Though it may be easy to think of berets as more of a fall and winter piece, Nayeon fans know that she can make a beret look great year-round. Not only that, but she isn’t afraid to also tie in gorgeous statement earrings and colorful chokers to really make the look hers.

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BTS’s V

There’s no doubt that V, another fashion king, looks phenomenal in a beret no matter the color or shape. The look really feels complete whenever he adds a scarf, though, making him seem like a sophisticated Parisian artist moonlighting as a K-pop idol.

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IU

IU can and has done it all when it comes to berets, sporting just about every style under the sun, including one covered in twinkling sequins and another featuring a vibrant leopard print. And we can’t forget the fuzzy angora beret from her “Love, poem” tour, which looked particularly lovely when paired with her chunky sweater dress.

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UP10TION’s Kim Woo Seok

It goes without saying that Kim Woo Seok is the prince of berets, considering he won an Idol Champ poll last year about which male idol berets suit the most. Though it’s tough to say which style of beret looks best on him, I do have a bit of a soft spot for leather ones, as they give him a hint of cool rebelliousness.

Oh My Girl’s YooA

YooA’s refined, elegant vibe makes berets a perfect fit for her. I’m still not over the crocheted one she wore during the 2019 No Smoking Festival, which was decidedly soft yet edgy when paired with her puffy-shouldered leather jacket. It gave off some major girl crush energy.

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Which K-pop idols do you love to see wearing a beret? Let us know in the comments below!

seheee is a software engineer by day and an avid K-pop concert goer by night. She also occasionally makes an appearance on Twitter (@_seheee).

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

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 653 boy group members, using big data collected from November 19 to December 19.

BTS’s Jimin topped the list for the 24th consecutive month, rounding out a full two years at No. 1 in the rankings. His brand reputation index for December came out to 7,180,413, marking a 38.30 percent rise in his score since last month.

High-ranking phrases in Jimin’s keyword analysis included “MAMA,” “Billboard,” and “scholarship,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “thankful,” “record,” and “sexy.” The idol’s positivity-negativity analysis revealed a score of 82.87 percent positive reactions.

BTS dominated this month’s top 10, with all seven members of the group ranking within the top eight. J-Hope rose to second place after enjoying an impressive 131.47 percent increase in his brand reputation index for a total score of 6,372,532.

Finally, EXO’s Kai came in third place with a brand reputation index of 5,704,162, marking a 57.10 percent rise in his score since November.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

1. BTS’s Jimin
2. BTS’s J-Hope
3. EXO’s Kai
4. BTS’s V
5. BTS’s Jungkook
6. BTS’s RM
7. BTS’s Jin
8. BTS’ Suga
9. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
10. Super Junior’s Kim Heechul
11. INFINITE’s Sunggyu
12. NCT’s Jungwoo
13. EXO’s Baekhyun
14. NCT’s Jaehyun
15. SHINee’s Taemin
16. NCT’s Mark
17. NCT’s Haechan
18. Super Junior’s Leeteuk
19. VICTON’s Byungchan
20. The Boyz’s Hyunjae
21. BTOB’s Eunkwang
22. NCT’s Doyoung
23. MONSTA X’s Shownu
24. NCT’s Jeno
25. NCT’s Jisung
26. NCT’s Ten
27. NCT’s Taeyong
28. TXT’s Soobin
29. TXT’s Yeonjun
30. TVXQ’s Yunho

Watch Kai in his drama “The Miracle We Met” with English subtitles below!

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