KBS2’s “The First Night with the Duke” has come to an end! On July 17, the fantasy romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun and 2PM’s Taecyeon saw an increase in viewership for its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “The First Night with the Duke” scored an average nationwide rating of… Continue reading “The First Night With The Duke” Ends On Ratings Rise
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SEVENTEEN, RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, i-dle, G-Dragon, Baekhyun, Jin, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official 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, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach… Continue reading SEVENTEEN, RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, i-dle, G-Dragon, Baekhyun, Jin, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications
Gong Seung Yeon And Kim Jae Young Fall In Love While Traveling Together In “My Lovely Journey”
Channel A’s upcoming drama “My Lovely Journey” has unveiled a new glimpse of the chemistry between leads Gong Seung Yeon and Kim Jae Young! Based on a bestselling novel by Maha Harada, “My Lovely Journey” tells the story of a former idol-turned-travel reporter who has never been a “center” in her life. As she takes… Continue reading Gong Seung Yeon And Kim Jae Young Fall In Love While Traveling Together In “My Lovely Journey”
Watch: BoA Gets Bold In A “Crazier” World In Confident Comeback MV
Updated August 4 KST: BoA is here with new music! On August 4 at 6 p.m. KST, BoA unveiled her 11th full-length album “Crazier” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. BoA participated in writing the lyrics and composing “Crazier,” which is a pop punk genre song with addictive… Continue reading Watch: BoA Gets Bold In A “Crazier” World In Confident Comeback MV
Kang Daniel Announces Dates For 12-City U.S. Tour “ACT : NEW EPISODE”
Kang Daniel is heading stateside on tour this September! On July 16 local time, Kang Daniel officially announced his plans for his U.S. tour “ACT : NEW EPISODE,” which will take him to 12 cities across the United States. After kicking things off in Charlotte on September 3, Kang Daniel will perform in Washington, DC… Continue reading Kang Daniel Announces Dates For 12-City U.S. Tour “ACT : NEW EPISODE”
MONSTA X To Make Full-Group Comeback In September
The wait is almost over: MONSTA X is gearing up for their long-awaited return as a full group! On July 16, MONSTA X held a press conference ahead of their upcoming 10th-anniversary “CONNECT X” concert at Seoul’s KSPO Dome this weekend. When asked about their plans to release a new album, Kihyun revealed, “We’re already… Continue reading MONSTA X To Make Full-Group Comeback In September
Watch: CLOSE YOUR EYES Takes 2nd Win For “Snowy Summer” On “Show Champion”; Performances By VIVIZ, H1-KEY, And More
CLOSE YOUR EYES has won a second music show trophy for their new title track “Snowy Summer”! On the July 16 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were aespa’s “Dirty Work,” ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS,” CLOSE YOUR EYES’ “Snowy Summer,” Super Junior’s “Express Mode,” and TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR.” The trophy ultimately went… Continue reading Watch: CLOSE YOUR EYES Takes 2nd Win For “Snowy Summer” On “Show Champion”; Performances By VIVIZ, H1-KEY, And More
ENHYPEN, ALLDAY PROJECT, aespa, HUNTR/X, Doyoung, 10CM, And Rosé Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart ENHYPEN topped the physical album chart for the month of June with their new mini album “DESIRE : UNLEASH,” which debuted at No. 1. aespa’s new single album “Dirty Work” debuted at No. 2, followed by… Continue reading ENHYPEN, ALLDAY PROJECT, aespa, HUNTR/X, Doyoung, 10CM, And Rosé Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
Cube Boy Group NOWZ Doubles 1st-Week Sales Record After Name Change
NOWZ is soaring to new heights with their first comeback under their new name! Last week, the rookie boy group from Cube Entertainment returned with their first mini album “IGNITION,” marking their first comeback since changing their name from NOWADAYS to NOWZ. According to Hanteo Chart, within three days, the album had already broken NOWZ’s… Continue reading Cube Boy Group NOWZ Doubles 1st-Week Sales Record After Name Change
“KPop Demon Hunters” Song “Golden” Surges Into Top 10 Of Billboard Hot 100 + TWICE Members’ “Takedown” Enters Chart
All eight original songs from “KPop Demon Hunters” climbed up the Billboard Hot 100 this week! On July 15 local time, Billboard revealed that the entire original soundtrack to Netflix’s hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” had risen on the Hot 100, its weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States. Fictional… Continue reading “KPop Demon Hunters” Song “Golden” Surges Into Top 10 Of Billboard Hot 100 + TWICE Members’ “Takedown” Enters Chart