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Pink Villa
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS beats SEVENTEEN and BLACKPINK to become the most popular K-pop group in June 2025, know Top 10 list
BTS has officially extended their long-standing prowess on the popularity rankings! As per the latest data from the Korean Business Research Institute. It analyses K-pop idol group brand big data from May 19 to June 19, 2025, revealing the top teams that the masses have shown an interest in. Accordingly, the top 3 teams in the list include a mix of boy and girl groups, including BTS on top, followed by SEVENTEEN, and BLACKPINK. K-Pop Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings for June 2025 With their group comeback season dawning upon us, BTS is forging right ahead, releasing new solo music, and all the content that can bring in their fans has been the septet's top priority. FESTA 2025, which marks the group's 12th debut anniversary, also saw them teasing and dropping Jin-J-Hope duo content, as well as group throwbacks. As a result, BTS managed to grab the top spot in this month's popularity list with 6,968,708. As a result, they have extended their 3-month streak atop the list, making a remarkable 4.22% increase from May 2025. SEVENTEEN has climbed back to the second spot, with 5,993,949 of brand reputation index. Their upcoming tour locked a 39.05 % growth from 4,310,647 in May following the aftereffects of a group concert and variety content release. They exchange spots with BLACKPINK, dropping down to the 3rd place, gaining 4,152,491 index in June. The girl group is prepping for an upcoming World Tour called DEADLINE, starting off in South Korea and going to multiple cities around the globe. So far, YG Entertainment has hinted at a July release for their new music. The top 5 list includes IVE and BIGBANG with their own 3,629,408 and 2,730,536 brand reputation indexes, respectively. Wrapping off the top 10 list are groups, aespa, i-dle, Oh My Girl, TWICE, and Red Velvet, showing the massive takeover from female teams, as only 3 all-boys names fall in the top ranks.
Hype Malaysia
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
A Plastic Bag For RM70? YG Entertainment Slammed Over BLACKPINK's Disappointing Tour Merch
Fans are counting down the days to BLACKPINK's (블랙핑크) long-awaited reunion tour 'DEADLINE', which kicks off on 5th July 2025 (Saturday). However, with just two weeks left until the first show and still no comeback, the public is starting to get cross with YG Entertainment. Recently, the agency released merchandise details for BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' tour pop-up in Japan. For those wondering, K-pop concerts in Japan often have a different set of merchandise than the rest of the tour. Companies will also hold pop-ups to sell more merchandise before the concert to build hype. Unfortunately, BLACKPINK's recent merchandise list had more fans disappointed than excited. As it turns out, the products for sale consisted of the usual t-shirts, caps and cheering towels with the group and the tour's logo. However, the product that angered BLINKS (BLACKPINK fans) the most was a clear bag made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a.k.a plastic, with the BLACKPINK logo. More shockingly, the pop-up sells the plastic bag for 2,500 yen (approximately RM74) each. Understandably, this sparked a lot of backlash for YG Entertainment. Many fans argued that the company is taking advantage of fans looking forward to BLACKPINK's comeback by jacking up prices for cheap and bland merchandise. Some also slammed the lack of consideration for the designs, quipping that the label and the tour's design team are lazy and uncreative. At the same time, fans are expressing outrage toward YG Entertainment for the lack of updates regarding the tour and BLACKPINK's comeback. Many argued that the quartet has no new music released for the tour, despite only two weeks left until the first show. While there are rumours that the group will make their comeback in early July, some lamented that it's too close to the start of the tour. Overall, BLINKs lamented that the company and the group seemed unprepared for the tour. What are your thoughts on this? Do you agree that everything is too rushed? Sources: Twitter (1)(2)(3)(4) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BLACKPINK slammed over $18 plastic bag merch as furious fans call for DEADLINE tour boycott: 'Not buying these Z grade designs'
BLACKPINK is once again trending on K-pop Twitter, but not for the kind of headline-grabbing reason fans were hoping for. Instead of buzz about a long-awaited comeback or new music, the group, comprising Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, is drawing criticism over their upcoming DEADLINE tour merchandise. With group activities scarce since their last release in 2022, BLINKs have been impatient for a comeback. The announcement of a pop-up merch line could have offered some excitement, but instead, it's added fuel to the fire. BLACKPINK's $18 plastic bag merch sparks fan outrage. The latest controversy erupted after BLACKPINK's BORN PINK: DEADLINE pop-up store unveiled its official merch in Seoul, including a basic black plastic bag being sold for 24,000 KRW (approx. USD 18). The item, featuring only the group's logo, has drawn sharp criticism from BLINKs who feel it's overpriced and underwhelming. Social media was quick to slam the group and their agency, YG Entertainment, with many accusing them of exploiting fans' loyalty while giving them nothing substantial in return. "No effort at all, even for official tour merchandise. And they are even selling plastic bags with the BLACKPINK logo for almost 20 USD? YG Entertainment has been bragging about the "new great team' in charge of BLACKPINK, yet it's all the same trash releases aiming to milk fans," one user wrote. No effort at all even for official tour merchandise. And they are even selling plastic bags with BLACKPINK logo for almost 20 usd? @ygent_official has been bragging that 'new great team' in charge of BLACKPINK, yet it's all the same trash releases aiming to milk fans "I'm not buying this Z Class Designed merch, which consists of a barely BP logo... That plastic bag costs you $17," wrote another frustrated fan. Sorry @BLACKPINK I'm not buying this Z Class Designed merch which consists of barely BP logo ..that Plastic bag costs you $17#BLACKPINK "Saw the Blackpink merch for the tour and wow… blinks are genuinely the biggest idiots for even attending that tour," wrote a third X user. Saw the blackpink merch for the tour and wow… blinks are genuinely the biggest īdiots for even attending that tour. One fan mentioned, "Outdated Blackpink logo and outdated hearts – like this is a combination of all the tour merch together. If it's real, it needs to be Boycott BLACKPINK tour so y'all can get YG panicking." Outdated Blackpink logo, and outdated hearts like this is a combination of all the tour merch together 💀 if it's real it needs to be #boycott_blackpinktour so y'all can get YG panicking YG confirms comeback plans, but fans stay sceptical In response to the backlash against BLACKPINK's delayed comeback, YG Entertainment confirmed that the group will release a new single in July—their first group track since 2022. While the announcement brought some relief, many fans are viewing it as a reactionary move to deflect criticism rather than a well-planned comeback. With limited details and a history of delayed group activities, BLINKs remain cautiously optimistic. For now, the promise of new music is on the horizon but overpriced merch won't be enough to hold fans over. For the unversed, BLACKPINK's highly anticipated DEADLINE World Tour is officially kicking off on July 5, 2025, with the opening shows set at Goyang Stadium in South Korea For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
28 Years Later actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson refuses to answer Bond-related questions; Fans speculate a new project may be underway—deets inside!
Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the leading man for '28 Years Later,' has been the top contender among James Bond fans for the next film. Even though the talented actor is still working on promoting his current film, fans have already started looking forward to future projects. In a recent interview, the actor was asked about his future projects, including rumours of him joining the 'Bond' franchise! Aaron Taylor-Johnson refused to answer ''Bond''-related film During the official premiere for his latest film, the much-awaited '28 Years Later,' Johnson was asked directly by interviewers about what he has planned next for the future after this film. The actor smartly dodged the question and simply answered the question by saying, "I can't talk about it." Aaron Taylor-Johnson declined answering a question about what he's doing next during the #28YearsLater world premiere. 'I can't talk about it,' he said as he was being escorted away — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025 While the 007 role was never explicitly mentioned during the brief Q&A, fans of the actor have already gone into a frenzy about whether this is because the actor is trying to keep his Bond role under tight wraps or not. Fan reactions Fans of the actor as well as the detective franchise have, time and time again, expressed excitement over the idea of Johnson taking up the role of the next 007. With the recent video of the actor going viral, fans started speculating about what his next big project is that he is working on. Many commented that he might be coming back for a role in 'Avengers,' while many others pointed out that this could be a clear sign that Taylor-Johnson is ready to take the 'James Bond' name forward. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Taylor-Johnson was suggested as the next Bond by Michael Fassbender In a previous interview segment of 'Happy, Sad, Confused,' Michael Fassbender, who had earlier this year revealed that he had auditions for the James Bond role in 2006, shared that, according to him, Regé-Jean Page & Aaron Taylor-Johnson both would fit the role of the 007 character. 28 YEARS LATER – Official Trailer (HD)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BLINKs trend 'we want BLACKPINK comeback'; question YG over Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa's absence
For days now, there has been growing buzz surrounding BLACKPINK's comeback. However, the group's prolonged silence has only added to fans' frustration. Initial rumours pointed to a release at the end of June, but on June 19, speculation resurfaced after a media outlet reported that the group is expected to drop a new single in early July. The report cited insiders who claimed that filming for the music video had already begun earlier this month. However, in response to all these claims, YG Entertainment curtly stated, "We will notify you through the group's official promotion schedule," according to allkpop website. The brief comment, while not denying the report, has done little to ease the mounting tension among fans. ITS WAS JUST CONFIRMED BLACKPINK WILL MAKE THEIR COMEBACK IN EARLY JULY FR BLINKS GET UP BLINKs call out YG's silence Since Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa ended their individual contracts with YG Entertainment in 2023, they've each established solo careers and agencies. Despite YG retaining rights to BLACKPINK's group activities, there's been little to no communication about their return as a four-member act. While each member remains active in their own ventures, OT4 fans — known as BLINKs — have been left stranded. Many have had to split attention between solo fandoms, holding onto hope for a reunion that hasn't come. This frustration exploded online, with "WE WANT BLACKPINK COMEBACK" trended on X (formerly Twitter) with fans demanding answers about the absence of the girls and the agency's handling of the group. BLACKPINK, the biggest girl group in the world, hasn't had any songs in over a THOUSAND days. YGE, listen… their tour begins in just two weeks, we need a teaser for new music, stop sabotaging your moneymaker!WE WANT BLACKPINK COMEBACK #YGWhereIsBLACKPINK @ygent_official YOU CANT TAKE OUR LOYALTY FOR GRANTED.. BLINKS DESERVE MORE.. PINKS DESERVE MORE 🫵🏻 WE WANT BLACKPINK COMEBACK#YGWhereIsBLACKPINK @ygent_official #BLINKs have waited for 3 long years. It's time to give us the #BLACKPINK comeback dates. No more silence!!WE WANT BLACKPINK COMEBACK #YGWhereIsBLACKPINK @ygent_official WE WANT BLACKPINK COMEBACK #YGWhereIsBLACKPINK@ygent_official 'Pinks have their personal life too'Literally had their whole personal life since like they were in the studio 24/7 releasing 20 songs every year. More like 100 photoshoots a month. WE WANT BLACKPINK COMEBACK #YGWhereIsBLACKPINK @ygent_official BLACKPINK comeback or just hype? Sources earlier revealed that BLACKPINK filmed a music video on June 6, and YG confirmed the shoot, adding that a globally renowned director is involved. Yet, no teasers, images, or promotional material have followed — and that silence has fans worried. The group's world tour, "DEADLINE," is scheduled to begin July 5–6 at Goyang Stadium. But with no official comeback announcement, fans are left guessing whether the tour will include new music — or if it's yet another performance cycle relying on past hits as the group in total has only 32 songs in their almost 9 year career. #BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG#블랙핑크 #WORLDTOUR #DEADLINE #DEADLINE_IN_GOYANG #YG For now, the anticipation is matched only by disappointment, as BLINKs continue to ask: Where is BLACKPINK? For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
