Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on December 9! Stray Kids’ latest mini album “ROCK-STAR” returned to No. 1 in its third week on the World Albums chart, marking its second non-consecutive week at the top. The mini album also ranked No. 11 in its third consecutive week on the… Continue reading Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, TXT, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, aespa, NCT 127, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
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K-Pop Artists Claim 32 Spots On Billboard Japan’s 2023 Year-End Hot Albums Chart
K-pop artists had an incredible year in Japan! This week, Billboard Japan published its annual year-end charts for 2023, and K-pop artists claimed a whopping six of the top 10 spots on this year’s Hot Albums Chart. Stray Kids took No. 3 on the Hot Albums Chart for 2023 with their Japanese EP “Social Path… Continue reading K-Pop Artists Claim 32 Spots On Billboard Japan’s 2023 Year-End Hot Albums Chart
BTS’s Jungkook, ENHYPEN, And Kep1er Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, BTS’s Jungkook’s solo debut album “GOLDEN” earned an official platinum certification for over 250,000 units shipped in Japan. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000. Meanwhile, both… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook, ENHYPEN, And Kep1er Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Surprises With Emotional Visualizer For “Hate You” Ahead Of Enlistment
BTS’s Jungkook prepared a special surprise for his fans ahead of his upcoming military enlistment! On December 9, Jungkook released a touching visualizer for “Hate You,” a fan-favorite B-side from his solo debut album “GOLDEN.” Jungkook is currently gearing up to enlist in the military together with Jimin on December 12, while V and RM… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Surprises With Emotional Visualizer For “Hate You” Ahead Of Enlistment
December Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from November 9 to December 9. BTS topped the list for the 67th consecutive… Continue reading December Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
BTS’s V And Yoo Seung Ho Go All In With High-Stakes “Tazza” Card Games On “Running Man”
BTS’s V and Yoo Seung Ho are set to bring their A-game in the upcoming episode of “Running Man”! On December 8, “Running Man” treated fans to an exciting preview of V and Yoo Seung Ho’s second appearance, promising an intense card game in this week’s episode. Last week, V and Yoo Seung Ho captured… Continue reading BTS’s V And Yoo Seung Ho Go All In With High-Stakes “Tazza” Card Games On “Running Man”
NewJeans, FIFTY FIFTY, And BTS’s Jungkook Make Billboard’s “The 100 Best Songs Of 2023” List
The staff at Billboard have revealed their picks for the 100 best songs of 2023! On December 7 local time, Billboard published its staff-curated year-end list of “The 100 Best Songs of 2023,” a roundup that spans many different genres. NewJeans’ “Super Shy” made the list at No. 38, with Andrew Unterberger writing, “NewJeans arrived… Continue reading NewJeans, FIFTY FIFTY, And BTS’s Jungkook Make Billboard’s “The 100 Best Songs Of 2023” List
Watch: BLACKSWAN And XODIAC Cover aespa, TXT, Stray Kids, Jungkook, LE SSERAFIM, Taemin, And (G)I-DLE On “Weekly Idol”
BLACKSWAN and XODIAC showed off their dancing skills on the latest episode of “Weekly Idol”! Members of the two groups appeared together as guests on the December 6 episode of the MBC every1 variety show, where they faced off in a number of fun games and competitions. For one of the battles, BLACKSWAN and XODIAC… Continue reading Watch: BLACKSWAN And XODIAC Cover aespa, TXT, Stray Kids, Jungkook, LE SSERAFIM, Taemin, And (G)I-DLE On “Weekly Idol”
BTS’s V Breaks Record For Longest-Charting K-Pop Solo Album In Billboard 200 History
Three months after its release, BTS’s V has re-entered the Billboard 200 with “Layover”! Back when it was first released in September, V’s solo debut album “Layover” entered Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart at No. 2, tying the record for the highest ranking ever achieved on the chart by a Korean solo artist. The album… Continue reading BTS’s V Breaks Record For Longest-Charting K-Pop Solo Album In Billboard 200 History
BTS’s V Confirmed To Co-Star In IU’s Upcoming MV
IU’s comeback music video is set to star V! On December 5, it was reported that the BTS member filmed for IU’s new music video prior to his upcoming enlistment. In response to the report, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment confirmed, “IU completed filming her music video with BTS’s V, and her album is being prepared… Continue reading BTS’s V Confirmed To Co-Star In IU’s Upcoming MV