Winners Of The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 Day 1

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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 Continue reading May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced Soompi. ...

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MBC’s “Perfect Crown” ended on a new personal record! On May 16, the romance drama earned the highest viewership ratings of its entire run for its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “Perfect Crown” scored an average nationwide rating of 13.8 percent, making it the most-watched program of any kind to Continue reading “Perfect Crown” Ends On Highest Ratings Of Its Entire Run “Perfect Crown” Ends On Highest Ratings Of Its Entire Run Soompi. ...

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The food in the military mess isn’t exactly Michelin cuisine. But what happens when an innovative soldier with a knack of creating his own dishes turns the tables in the barracks and has his hangry comrades feeling satiated for once? The mission could be a recipe for disaster, or not, as Private Kang Sung Jae Continue reading First Impressions: “The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier” Is A Comedy Serving Food For The Soul First Impressions: “The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier” Is A Comedy Serving Food For The Soul Soompi. ...

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NEXZ’s Yu will not be attending the group’s upcoming fan signing event in Japan. On May 17 KST, JYP Entertainment announced that Yu would be sitting out NEXZ’s “Mmchk Special Japan Fan Sign Event” scheduled to take place that day. The agency explained, “Due to an unexpected administrative issue, Yu encountered difficulties with entry procedures Continue reading NEXZ’s Yu To Sit Out Japan Event Due To Entry Issues NEXZ’s Yu To Sit Out Japan Event Due To Entry Issues Soompi. ...

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

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Get ready for an eventful company workshop on tvN’s “Filing for Love”! “Filing for Love” is a new romantic comedy that tells the story of Noh Ki Jun (Gong Myoung), the ace of a major corporation’s audit department, who is suddenly demoted to the team that handles internal misconduct. As a result, he winds up Continue reading Shin Hae Sun Tends To An Injured Gong Myoung In “Filing For Love” Shin Hae Sun Tends To An Injured Gong Myoung In “Filing For Love” Soompi. ...

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Get ready for some sisterly bonding between Go Youn Jung and Han Sun Hwa in “We Are All Trying Here”! JTBC’s “We Are All Trying Here” tells the story of Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), an aspiring film director who, surrounded by successful friends, believes he is the only one whose life isn’t working Continue reading Go Youn Jung And Han Sun Hwa Bond During A Heart-To-Heart In “We Are All Trying Here” Go Youn Jung And Han Sun Hwa Bond During A Heart-To-Heart In “We Are All Trying Here” Soompi. ...

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MBC’s “Perfect Crown” is heading into its series finale on a new all-time high in viewership! On May 16, the hit romance drama achieved the highest viewership ratings of its run thus far ahead of its final episode. According to Nielsen Korea, “Perfect Crown” was the most-watched show of any kind to air on Friday, Continue reading “Perfect Crown” And “My Royal Nemesis” Both Soar To Their Highest Ratings Yet “Perfect Crown” And “My Royal Nemesis” Both Soar To Their Highest Ratings Yet Soompi. ...

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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 755 boy group members, using big data collected from April 16 to May 16. BTS’s Jimin topped this month’s Continue reading May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced May Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced Soompi. ...

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Upcoming film “Wild Sing” has unveiled new stills of Park Ji Hyun! “Wild Sing” is a comedy movie that follows the story of TRIANGLE, a once-popular co-ed trio that fell into obscurity after an unfortunate incident. The film depicts their chaotic journey as they attempt to reunite and make a comeback. Park Ji Hyun plays Continue reading Park Ji Hyun’s Past Idol Charm Breaks Through Her Elegant Chaebol Wife Persona In “Wild Sing” Park Ji Hyun’s Past Idol Charm Breaks Through Her Elegant Chaebol Wife Persona In “Wild Sing” Soompi. ...

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Meet the official characters for MEOVV! On May 16 KST, MEOVV released an animated announcement video introducing new characters that represent each of the group’s five members. Can you tell which characters belong to whom? Check out MEOVV’s new character announcement video below! MEOVV is currently gearing up to make a comeback with their new Continue reading Watch: MEOVV Introduces Official Characters For Each Member Watch: MEOVV Introduces Official Characters For Each Member Soompi. ...

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Before tying the knot today, Apink’s Yoon Bomi and Rado have shared a glimpse of their unique wedding photo shoot! The couple, who have been dating for nine years, will be getting married today in a wedding that will feature congratulatory performances by Yoon Bomi’s group Apink, along with STAYC and UNCHILD, both of whom Continue reading Apink’s Yoon Bomi And Rado Share Unique Wedding Photos Apink’s Yoon Bomi And Rado Share Unique Wedding Photos Soompi. ...

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The weekend has gotten so much more entertaining now that “Filing for Love” is raising the bar for what any office romance should be. Gong Myoung as the puppy-like Noh Ki Jun and Shin Hae Sun as the charismatic Joo In Ah are making viewers obsessed with their intense chemistry and unique charm. Especially this Continue reading 2 Tense And 2 Intimate Moments In Episodes 5-6 Of “Filing For Love” 2 Tense And 2 Intimate Moments In Episodes 5-6 Of “Filing For Love” Soompi. ...

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“We Are All Trying Here” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! “We Are All Trying Here” tells the story of Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), an aspiring film director who, surrounded by successful friends, believes he is the only one whose life isn’t working out. Consumed by anguish, envy, and jealousy, Continue reading Koo Kyo Hwan Can’t Hide His Nerves As He Takes First Step As Film Director In “We Are All Trying Here” Koo Kyo Hwan Can’t Hide His Nerves As He Takes First Step As Film Director In “We Are All Trying Here” Soompi. ...

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Kim Do Hoon may be taking on the lead role in a new Netflix film! On May 15, News1 reported that Kim Do Hoon has been cast as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming movie “Dochabi” (literal title). In response to the report, his agency Peak J Entertainment stated, “Kim Do Hoon is positively reviewing the Continue reading Kim Do Hoon In Talks To Lead New Historical Action Netflix Film Kim Do Hoon In Talks To Lead New Historical Action Netflix Film Soompi. ...

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MBC’s “Perfect Crown” is heading toward its conclusion! Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, MBC’s “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who Continue reading 3 Points To Look Forward To In The Final Episodes Of “Perfect Crown” 3 Points To Look Forward To In The Final Episodes Of “Perfect Crown” Soompi. ...

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

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The upcoming film “Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang” has unveiled new character posters highlighting the strikingly contrasting atmospheres of Ra Mi Ran and Lee Re! Based on a Japanese best-selling novel, “Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang” is a fantasy film about magical events that take place when customers carrying lucky coins visit Jeoncheondang, a snack store that Continue reading Ra Mi Ran Grants Wishes While Lee Re Tempts Customers’ Desires In New Fantasy Film Ra Mi Ran Grants Wishes While Lee Re Tempts Customers’ Desires In New Fantasy Film Soompi. ...

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Coupang Play’s “Absolute Value of Romance” has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s episodes! “Absolute Value of Romance” tells the story of high school student Yeo Eui Ju (Kim Hyang Gi), who secretly writes a BL novel featuring her handsome teachers as the main characters. However, when she winds up running into these teachers in Continue reading Cha Hak Yeon Is Found Injured As The Other Teachers Rush To The Scene In “Absolute Value Of Romance” Cha Hak Yeon Is Found Injured As The Other Teachers Rush To The Scene In “Absolute Value Of Romance” Soompi. ...

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Actor Yoon Hyun Min is currently in talks to star in a new drama! On May 15, a media outlet reported that Yoon Hyun Min will star in JTBC’s upcoming drama “Rediscovery of Love” (literal title). In response to the report, his agency ANIC ENT stated that Yoon Hyun Min received an offer to star Continue reading Yoon Hyun Min Reported Along With Kim So Yeon And Kim Ji Suk For New Drama Yoon Hyun Min Reported Along With Kim So Yeon And Kim Ji Suk For New Drama Soompi. ...