Red Velvet's Irene has once again secured 1st place in the star ranking female idol category.
In the 142nd edition for the 2nd week of July, held from 3:01 PM on July 11th to 3:00 PM on July 18th, Irene garnered 18,025 votes.

Following Irene in 1st place, Girls' Generation's YoonA took 2nd place with 13,456 votes. NewJeans' Hyein followed in 3rd place with 3,668 votes, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon in 4th with 2,367 votes, and WJSN's Bona in 5th with 2,182 votes.

Red Velvet celebrated their 10th debut anniversary this year and recently marked the occasion with the release of their album 'Cosmic' on June 24th.

Star Ranking is a fan voting system where fans directly vote for their favorite stars to determine their rankings. Based on the voting results, top-ranked stars receive various benefits.

The star ranked 1st for 4 consecutive weeks will have their face featured on outdoor billboards. Fans of the star ranked 1st for 4 consecutive weeks can also request outdoor billboard video fan support.

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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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