Rookie girl group RESCENE ranks first in October Star Brand Reputation, surpassing BTS and Lim Young-woong

Rookie girl group RESCENE has risen to first place in the October Star Brand Reputation rankings, surpassing BTS and Lim Young-woong. According to this analysis by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, RESCENE reached the top based on a comprehensive score of participation, media, communication, and community indices, with BTS ranking second and Lim Young-woong third. RESCENE is a five-member girl group consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. Although the brand reputation index decreased compared to the previous month, the group maintained its top position, confirming the strong influence of its fandom in the advertising, music, and video sectors.

Singer Jang Han-byul is set to perform on the stage of '2026 Legend Awards,' a spin-off program of MBN's 'Legend of the Unknown' titled 'Legendary Man,' hosted by senior singers Jung Soo-ra and Cho Hang Jo. In the broadcast on October 28, Jang Han-byul is expected to showcase explosive vocal abilities and intense dance moves through the song ‘Hwanhui.’ The fandom ‘Milky Way’ has expressed high expectations for Jang Han-byul's highly polished performance.

Seungri, formerly of BIGBANG, has been embroiled in marriage rumors alongside news that he will become a father next January. According to reports, his girlfriend is a non-celebrity woman in her 20s who is expected to give birth to a son next January; they reportedly plan to prepare a newlywed home in Gangnam, Seoul, and hold a wedding after the birth. However, an official position from Seungri's side has not been confirmed. Having debuted in 2006, Seungri left his team and announced his retirement from the entertainment industry following the 2019 Burning Sun scandal, and was released after serving a 1-year and 6-month prison sentence finalized by the Supreme Court of Korea in 2022.

IVE's Jang Wonyoung attended a cashmere brand media event held at a gallery in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, on the morning of the 27th. Jang Wonyoung displayed an elegant aura and poised poses, carrying the luxurious cashmere attire with her own unique style.

The movie 'The Assassins' has surpassed 3.34 million cumulative viewers following its release on September 23, ahead of its broadcast on MBC's 'Producer's Notebook' on the 27th. While it has exceeded the estimated break-even point of 3.3 million viewers, prospects for reaching 4 million viewers appear uncertain. The film, which deals with the 1974 shooting incident of Yuk Young-soo, has sparked controversy regarding historical interpretation. Director Hur Jin-ho appeared on 'Producer's Notebook' and stated that the film is one that maximizes questions by focusing on the differences between existing investigation announcements and new suspicions.

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