Gaon Chart has announced its latest batch of official platinum certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Gaon Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach 250,000 sales, while songs… Continue reading NCT DREAM Receives Their 1st Double Platinum Certification From Gaon; GOT7, IU, EXO’s Suho, + More Go Platinum
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9 K-Pop Stars Who Have Meaningful Tattoos
While tattoos are still technically frowned upon by some in Korean society, many K-pop idols have chosen to break from the norms and ink their bodies. Tattoos are just another form of self-expression, and there are lots of idols whose tattoos hold deep significance. Without further ado, here are just nine of them! 1. Block… Continue reading 9 K-Pop Stars Who Have Meaningful Tattoos
Update: EXO’s Sehun Takes Major Role In “The Pirates” Sequel
Updated June 16 KST: EXO’s Sehun will be starring in the upcoming sequel to “The Pirates”! On June 16, news outlet Sports Seoul reported that according to sources in the industry, a a final confirmation has been made over Sehun taking a role in the film. EXO’s official Twitter account then shared the article. [단독]세훈, '해적2' 출연 최종… Continue reading Update: EXO’s Sehun Takes Major Role In “The Pirates” Sequel
Watch: EXO’s Baekhyun Shows Off His Smooth Dance Moves In “Candy” Dance Practice Video
EXO’s Baekhyun has released a dance practice video for his latest solo song “Candy”! “Candy” is the title track of his second solo mini album “Delight” that was released on May 25 and features lyrics that highlight Baekhyun’s many charms by comparing them to different flavors of candy. On June 8, a dance practice video for… Continue reading Watch: EXO’s Baekhyun Shows Off His Smooth Dance Moves In “Candy” Dance Practice Video
EXO’s Baekhyun Takes No. 1 With “Candy”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2020, June Week 1
Baekhyun’s “Candy” debuted all the way at the top spot this week, edging out last week’s champion, IU’s “eight,” by just four points. This is Baekhyun’s first No. 1 song on our chart as a solo artist. His group EXO has topped the chart several times, and and he also hit No. 1 in 2016 through… Continue reading EXO’s Baekhyun Takes No. 1 With “Candy”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2020, June Week 1
EXO’s Baekhyun Takes 3rd Win For “Candy” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By TWICE, MONSTA X, NCT 127, And More
Congratulations to EXO’s Baekhyun for winning first place with “Candy” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was Oh My Girl’s “Nonstop,” and third place went to BOL4’s “Leo” featuring Baekhyun. Baekhyun’s fellow EXO members Chanyeol, Kai, Sehun, and Chen showed up during the encore stage. Watch the winner announcement, encore stage, and Baekhyun’s performance of “Candy”… Continue reading EXO’s Baekhyun Takes 3rd Win For “Candy” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By TWICE, MONSTA X, NCT 127, And More
Kang Han Na And EXO’s Baekhyun Take On “Candy Challenge” Together + IU Reacts
Kang Han Na and EXO’s Baekhyun marked their reunion in a fun way, and IU couldn’t help but leave her delighted reaction! On June 5, Baekhyun appeared on KBS Cool FM’s “Kang Han Na’s Volume Up” to promote his latest solo title track “Candy.” The two had worked on “Scarlet Heart: Goryeo” together and had… Continue reading Kang Han Na And EXO’s Baekhyun Take On “Candy Challenge” Together + IU Reacts
Watch: EXO’s Baekhyun Takes 2nd Win For “Candy” On “Music Bank”; Performances By TWICE, VICTON, MONSTA X, And More
The June 5 episode of KBS’s “Music Bank” had IU’s “eight,” featuring and produced by BTS’s Suga, up against EXO’s Baekhyun’s “Candy.” Baekhyun took home the win with 8,236 points to IU’s 4,762 points, making this his second win for “Candy.” Congratulations to Baekhyun! Check out the winner’s announcement and Baekhyun’s performance of “Candy” below:… Continue reading Watch: EXO’s Baekhyun Takes 2nd Win For “Candy” On “Music Bank”; Performances By TWICE, VICTON, MONSTA X, And More
8 Male K-Pop Idols Who Prove That Pink Is For Everyone
While pink may be considered a feminine color in many societies, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, pink used to be a symbol of youth and vitality, and therefore is a completely gender-neutral color. Some Eastern societies even designated pink as a male color before they were influenced by Western cultures. That just goes… Continue reading 8 Male K-Pop Idols Who Prove That Pink Is For Everyone
EXO’s Baekhyun Achieves Double Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts; BLACKPINK Rises To No. 1 On Social Chart
Gaon Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of May 24 to 30! EXO’s Baekhyun, who made his record-breaking solo comeback last week, managed to top two separate charts and earn a double crown. Not only did Baekhyun claim No. 1 on this week’s album chart with his new mini album “Delight,” but… Continue reading EXO’s Baekhyun Achieves Double Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts; BLACKPINK Rises To No. 1 On Social Chart