Updated March 28 KST:

Korean celebrities are continuing to provide warm support in response to the recent wildfire outbreak in Korea.

Here are more stars who have made donations for the cause:

• BTS’s Jungkook: 1 billion won
• BTS’s RM: 100 million won
• G-Dragon: 300 million won
• BLACKPINK’s Jennie: 100 million won
• ITZY’s Yeji: 50 million won
• Jay Park: 10 million won
• RIIZE: 150 million won
• Cha Eun Woo: 100 million won
• Jung Il Woo: 20 million won
• DinDin: 10 million won
• NCT’s Doyoung: 100 million won
• NCT’s Jungwoo: 50 million won
• Han Ga In: 50 million won
• Yoon Yoo Sun: 20 million won
• Kim Junsu: 100 million won
• Choi Hwa Jung: 20 million won
• TWICE’s Nayeon: 50 million won
• TWICE’s Dahyun: 50 million won
• Choo Sung Hoon, Yano Shiho, and Choo Sarang: 50 million won
• Dex: 10 million won
• YoonA: 100 million won
• Kim Tae Woo: 30 million won
• Oh Na Ra: 20 million won
• Jung Hae In: 100 million won

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Many stars are showing strong support for those affected by the recent wildfires in Korea.

Recently, a severe wildfire outbreak has spread across various regions of Korea causing significant damage, and celebrities across the industry have been providing monetary support. With donations ranging from 10 million won (approximately $6,800) to 1 billion won (approximately $681,700), the money provides support for the victims, firefighters, disaster relief, and more.

Here is a list of many generous donations that have been made:

• SEVENTEEN: 1 billion won
• Kim Ji Won: 50 million won
• UEE: 50 million won
• Park Hae Soo: 30 million won
• Joo Hyun Young: 10 million won
• Ahn Jae Wook: 20 million won
• NCT’s Haechan: 50 million won
• NCT’s Mark: 100 million won
• LE SSERAFIM: 50 million won
• Lee Dong Wook: 50 million won
• TWICE’s Jihyo: 50 million won
• Lee Mijoo: 10 million won
• Kim Sejeong: 20 million won
• Kim Sung Cheol: 20 million won
• Roh Yoon Seo: 10 million won
• BTS’s j-hope: 100 million won
• BTS’ Suga: 100 million won
• Taeyeon: 100 million won
• Red Velvet’s Seulgi: 100 million won
• Red Velvet’s Wendy: 50 million won
• Byeon Woo Seok: 100 million won
• Lee Jong Suk: 100 million won
• Lee Junho: 100 million won
• Jang Keun Suk: 100 million won
• Lee Young Ji: 100 million won
• Shin Min Ah: 50 million won
• Kim Woo Bin: 50 million won
• Lee Hyo Ri: 100 million won
• Lee Sang Soon: 20 million won
• IVE: 200 million won
• Baek Jong Won: 100 million won
• So Yoo Jin: 30 million won
• JYP Entertainment: 500 million won
• SM Entertainment: 300 million won
• Kim Yoo Jung: 80 million won
• MONSTA X: 100 million won
• aespa’s Karina: 100 million won
• Kim So Yeon and Lee Sang Woo: 50 million won
• Hyeri: 50 million won
• Yim Si Wan: 30 million won
• Suzy: 100 million won
• Chun Woo Hee: 40 million won
• Go Min Si: 50 million won
• Yoo Jae Suk: 50 million won
• IU: 200 million won
• PLAVE: 50 million won
• GOT7’s Jinyoung: 50 million won
• ENHYPEN’s Jungwon: 30 million won
• WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo: 10 million won
• Park Bo Young: 50 million won
• Jun Hyosung: 10 million won
• Kim Go Eun: 50 million won
• Gong Yoo: 100 million won
• Han Ji Min: 50 million won
• Go Youn Jung: 50 million won
• ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Ji Woong: 10 million won
• OH MY GIRL’s Arin: 20 million won
• Jannabi: 10 million won
• Kim Jong Kook: 50 million won
• Loco: 20 million won
• Choi Woo Shik: 100 million won
• DinDin: 10 million won
• Yoon Se Ah: 10 million won

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IU and G-Dragon shared a long-awaited reunion on “IU’s Palette”!

On the latest episode of IU’s music talk show “IU’s Palette,” G-Dragon made a rare guest appearance, marking a meaningful moment for both artists and their fans.

At the start of the episode, IU expressed surprise when she heard that G-Dragon had mentioned feeling awkward around her in a pre-interview. However, G-Dragon quickly clarified, “I don’t [feel awkward around you]! Haven’t we gotten a lot closer than before?” The two then reminisced about meeting at IU’s concert last year—their first meeting in seven years—where they surprisingly felt at ease despite the long time gap. IU reflected, “Maybe it’s the kind of comfort that comes from growing older together?” to which G-Dragon responded, “I guess it’s that unspoken inner bond.”

Naturally, the conversation turned to their iconic 2017 collaboration “Palette.” IU revealed that she had requested they perform the song together, knowing that fans had been eagerly waiting for it. She then surprised viewers by revealing, “And I heard you even rewrote the lyrics to make a 2025 version!” G-Dragon explained his thought process behind the update, recalling IU’s original vision for the song: “At the time, when you were making the song, you said you wanted to leave certain songs for certain ages. Back then, we were thirty and twenty-five. We sang it at a very pretty age. But now…,” as he laughed and continued, “So I thought a lot about what to say [in the new lyrics.]”

Watch the full episode with English subtitles below! (G-Dragon’s performance of “BONAMANA” begins at 12:35, while IU’s covers of G-Dragon’s “THAT XX” and “Butterfly” start at 21:30 and 22:50 respectively. IU and G-Dragon’s duet of the 2025 version of “Palette” begins at 31:11.)

Watch IU in “Hotel Del Luna” below:

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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 25 to March 25.

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 7,078,959, marking a 67.81 percent increase in his score since February. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “TOO BAD,” “world tour,” and “Übermensch,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “release,” “solid,” and “exhibit.” G-Dragon’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 91.89 percent positive reactions.

IVE’s Jang Won Young took second place with a brand reputation index of 5,959,953, while BLACKPINK’s Jennie came in at a close third with a score of 5,878,107.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé ranked fourth with a brand reputation index of 4,880,783, and aespa’s Karina rounded out the top five for March with a score of 4,446,052.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

1. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
2. IVE’s Jang Won Young
3. BLACKPINK’s Jennie
4. BLACKPINK’s Rosé
5. aespa’s Karina
6. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
7. BTS’s Jimin
8. BTS’s Jungkook
9. BTS’s j-hope
10. BTS’s Jin
11. IVE’s An Yu Jin
12. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
13. BTS’s V
14. BLACKPINK’s Lisa
15. aespa’s Winter
16. NU’EST and Wanna One’s Hwang Minhyun
17. BTS’s RM
18. Wanna One’s Kang Daniel
19. IVE’s Rei
20. SHINee’s Key
21. THE BOYZ’s Juyeon
22. Red Velvet’s Irene
23. Red Velvet’s Seulgi
24. Red Velvet’s Wendy
25. SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi
26. IVE’s Gaeul
27. Red Velvet’s Joy
28. BTS’ Suga
29. Red Velvet’s Yeri
30. Super Junior’s Kim Heechul

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