The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once… Continue reading TWICE, aespa, And LE SSERAFIM Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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KATSEYE Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 At New Peak With “Gnarly”
Over a month after its release, KATSYE’s “Gnarly” is back on Billboard’s Hot 100! On June 17 local time, Billboard revealed that KATSEYE’s recent single “Gnarly” had returned to the Hot 100, its weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States. In its second non-consecutive week on the chart, “Gnarly” re-entered the… Continue reading KATSEYE Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 At New Peak With “Gnarly”
C9ROOKIES Launches Official Social Media Accounts + Teases Something “Coming Soon”
C9 Entertainment is gearing up to debut a new group! On June 18 at midnight KST, C9 Entertainment teased that “C9ROOKIES” would be releasing something on June 19. In addition to a mysterious “coming soon” teaser, C9 Entertainment also launched several official social media accounts for C9ROOKIES, which you can check out below: [📢] C9ROOKIES… Continue reading C9ROOKIES Launches Official Social Media Accounts + Teases Something “Coming Soon”
Watch: Cube Boy Group NOWZ Announces 1st Comeback Since Rebranding + Drops Pre-Release MV Featuring Yuqi
Mark your calendars for NOWZ (formerly NOWADAYS)’s first comeback with their new group name! Earlier this month, Cube Entertainment announced that its rookie boy group NOWADAYS, which debuted last year, would be officially changing their name to NOWZ. On June 18 at midnight KST, NOWZ announced the date and details of their first comeback since… Continue reading Watch: Cube Boy Group NOWZ Announces 1st Comeback Since Rebranding + Drops Pre-Release MV Featuring Yuqi
Seoul High Court Denies NewJeans’ Appeal Of Injunction Decision
The Seoul High Court has denied the NewJeans members’ appeal and upheld the original decision barring them from engaging in independent activities. Back in March, the Seoul Central District Court granted ADOR’s request for an injunction prohibiting the NewJeans members from carrying out independent entertainment activities, such as signing advertisement contracts without ADOR’s knowledge or… Continue reading Seoul High Court Denies NewJeans’ Appeal Of Injunction Decision
Rosé And Bruno Mars’ “APT.” Breaks Billboard Hot 100 Record For Longest-Charting Song By K-Pop Artist
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” has set a new record on Billboard’s Hot 100! On June 17 local time, Billboard revealed that “APT.” had held steady at No. 24 in its 34th consecutive week on the Hot 100, which ranks the most popular songs in the United States. “APT.” has now overtaken BTS’s Jimin’s… Continue reading Rosé And Bruno Mars’ “APT.” Breaks Billboard Hot 100 Record For Longest-Charting Song By K-Pop Artist
Watch: izna Takes 1st Win For “BEEP” On “The Show”; Performances By KISS OF LIFE, ARTMS, And More
izna has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “BEEP”! On the June 17 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were ARTMS’s “Icarus,” izna’s “BEEP,” and KISS OF LIFE’s “Lips Hip Kiss.” izna ultimately took the win with a total of 7,477 points. Congratulations to izna! Watch their… Continue reading Watch: izna Takes 1st Win For “BEEP” On “The Show”; Performances By KISS OF LIFE, ARTMS, And More
“Good Boy,” “Our Unwritten Seoul,” And “For Eagle Brothers” All Climb To Their Highest Ratings Yet
Three dramas hit new all-time highs in viewership last night! On June 15, JTBC’s “Good Boy,” tvN’s “Our Unwritten Seoul,” and KBS 2TV’s “For Eagle Brothers” all soared to their highest viewership ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “Good Boy” rose to an average nationwide rating of 6.2 percent, setting a… Continue reading “Good Boy,” “Our Unwritten Seoul,” And “For Eagle Brothers” All Climb To Their Highest Ratings Yet
SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, 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 SEVENTEEN achieved a double crown for the month of May with their new album “HAPPY BURSTDAY” and its title track “THUNDER,” topping both the physical album chart and digital download chart. All of the top five… Continue reading SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN, 10CM, And Rosé Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
NCT WISH, NewJeans, TWS, IU, i-dle, Mark, ILLIT, 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 NCT WISH, NewJeans, TWS, IU, i-dle, Mark, ILLIT, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications