K-pop artists played a significant role in boosting CD album sales in the United States last year! According to MRC Data (formerly Nielsen Music), in 2021, the United States saw CD album sales increase for the first time in 17 years. 40.59 million CD albums were sold in the United States in 2021, marking a… Continue reading TXT, NCT 127, And BTS Claim 4 Out Of 10 Spots On U.S.’s List Of Best-Selling CD Albums Of 2021
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TWICE’s “Formula Of Love: O+T=<3" Becomes 2nd K-Pop Girl Group Album Ever To Chart For 8 Weeks On Billboard 200
Two months after its release, TWICE’s latest album is still going strong on the Billboard charts! On January 11 local time, Billboard revealed that TWICE’s third studio album “Formula of Love: O+T=<3” had spent its eighth consecutive week on its famous Top 200 Albums chart (its weekly ranking of the most popular albums in the… Continue reading TWICE’s “Formula Of Love: O+T=<3" Becomes 2nd K-Pop Girl Group Album Ever To Chart For 8 Weeks On Billboard 200
NCT’s “Universe” Spends 3rd Week On Billboard 200 + NCT 127’s “Sticker” Extends Own Record In 16th Week
NCT remains a force to be reckoned with on the Billboard charts! On January 11 local time, Billboard revealed that NCT’s latest studio album “Universe” had ranked No. 67 on the latest Billboard 200 (its weekly ranking of the most popular albums in the United States), marking its third consecutive week on the chart. “Universe”… Continue reading NCT’s “Universe” Spends 3rd Week On Billboard 200 + NCT 127’s “Sticker” Extends Own Record In 16th Week
Update: “The Show” Confirms ATEEZ’s Yeosang, Kep1er’s Kim Chae Hyun, And CRAVITY’s Kang Minhee As New MCs
Updated Article: ATEEZ’s Yeosang will continue to be an MC on SBS MTV’s “The Show”! On January 18, it was announced that ATEEZ’s Yeosang, Kep1er’s Kim Chae Hyun, and CRAVITY’s Kang Minhee will be the hosts of the program. Yeosang was part of the MC lineup in 2021 with WEi’s Kim Yo Han and Weeekly’s… Continue reading Update: “The Show” Confirms ATEEZ’s Yeosang, Kep1er’s Kim Chae Hyun, And CRAVITY’s Kang Minhee As New MCs
QUIZ: Pick Your Favorite 2021 K-Pop MVs, And We’ll Predict Your 2022
Phew! 2021 is finally over, and 2022 is here to stay. The last year wasn’t easy, but thankfully the new year always brings a fresh start. If you want a little peek into the future or just want to reminisce on some really amazing K-pop releases from 2021, then give this quiz a try. Who… Continue reading QUIZ: Pick Your Favorite 2021 K-Pop MVs, And We’ll Predict Your 2022
Watch: TXT’s Huening Kai Shows Support For His Sister Kep1er’s Huening Bahiyyih By Participating In The “WA DA DA” Challenge
TXT’s Huening Kai and Kep1er’s Huening Bahiyyih showed off their sibling chemistry! On January 11, Kep1er posted a video of the two idols showcasing their dancing skills by participating in the dance challenge for Kep1er’s new song “WA DA DA.” Huening Kai and Huening Bahiyyih did the challenge outdoors, and they’re completely synchronized as they have fun performing… Continue reading Watch: TXT’s Huening Kai Shows Support For His Sister Kep1er’s Huening Bahiyyih By Participating In The “WA DA DA” Challenge
WEi’s Kim Yo Han Talks About His Solo Mini Album “Illusion,” His Acting Career, And More
On January 10, WEi’s Kim Yo Han held an online showcase for the release of his solo mini album “Illusion.” Kim Yo Han’s new album is his first solo comeback after his first digital single “NO MORE,” which was released over a year ago. “Unlike the last solo single, I was able to return with a… Continue reading WEi’s Kim Yo Han Talks About His Solo Mini Album “Illusion,” His Acting Career, And More
Watch: Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Sings “Can’t Control Myself” In Emotional MV For Pre-Release Track
Updated January 17 KST: Taeyeon has dropped a single for her upcoming album! On January 17 at 6 p.m. KST, the Girls’ Generation member released her pre-release single “Can’t Control Myself.” “Can’t Control Myself” is a pop funk genre ballad song about longing for love from someone although it is bound to have a painful… Continue reading Watch: Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Sings “Can’t Control Myself” In Emotional MV For Pre-Release Track
11th Gaon Chart Music Awards Reveals Performer Lineup
The 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards has announced its performer lineup! On January 11, Gaon Chart Music Awards announced that NCT 127, NCT DREAM, STAYC, Kang Daniel, THE BOYZ, Red Velvet, Brave Girls, SHINee, Standing Egg, Oh My Girl, Lee Mujin, Lee Chan Won, Lim Young Woong, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, and Homies will be performing… Continue reading 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards Reveals Performer Lineup
aespa’s “Dreams Come True” Rises To No.1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, January Week 2
aespa’s remake of S.E.S’s “Dreams Come True” moves up four spots to become the new No. 1 song this week. Also part of SM Entertainment’s “2021 Winter SMTOWN : SMCU EXPRESS” album, the album’s strong sales along with aespa’s skyrocketing popularity bring this remake to the top spot on this week’s chart. Congratulations to aespa!… Continue reading aespa’s “Dreams Come True” Rises To No.1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, January Week 2