BXB has given their fandom an official name! On June 12 at midnight KST, BXB—the rookie boy group that includes four former TRCNG members—announced that the name of their official fan club would be “GREAM.” “GREAM” is pronounced like the Korean word for “painting” or “picture”—a reference to BXB’s group name (which stands for “Boy… Continue reading BXB Announces Official Fan Club Name
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Former Hello Venus Member Yoo Ara Reveals She’s Battling Cancer
Yoo Ara has shared that she is currently battling cancer. On June 11, the former Hello Venus member took to Instagram to explain why she hadn’t been active for a long time. Yoo Ara revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer and had recently undergone surgery to remove a malignant tumor, but reassured her… Continue reading Former Hello Venus Member Yoo Ara Reveals She’s Battling Cancer
SEVENTEEN And Kep1er Earn RIAJ Double Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, SEVENTEEN’s new best-of album “17 IS RIGHT HERE” received an official double platinum certification for over 500,000 units shipped in Japan, making it their ninth album to earn the distinction. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are… Continue reading SEVENTEEN And Kep1er Earn RIAJ Double Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
Watch: WayV Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “The Show” With “Give Me That”; Performances By TWS, Kep1er, EVERGLOW, And More
WayV has won the very first music show trophy of their career! On the June 11 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were TWS’s “hey! hey!”, WayV’s “Give Me That,” and Kep1er’s “Shooting Star.” WayV ultimately took the win with a total of 7,270 points. Congratulations to WayV! Watch their performance and… Continue reading Watch: WayV Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “The Show” With “Give Me That”; Performances By TWS, Kep1er, EVERGLOW, And More
Super Junior’s “One More Time (Otra Vez)” Becomes Their 7th MV To Hit 100 Million Views
Super Junior has just hit the 100 million mark with another music video! On June 10 at approximately 10:22 a.m. KST, Super Junior’s music video for “One More Time (Otra Vez)”—their 2018 collaboration with the Mexican band Reik—surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. “One More Time (Otra Vez)” is Super Junior’s seventh music video to… Continue reading Super Junior’s “One More Time (Otra Vez)” Becomes Their 7th MV To Hit 100 Million Views
“The Atypical Family” Ends On Highest Ratings Of Its Entire Run
JTBC’s “The Atypical Family” went out on a high note! On June 9, the fantasy romance drama achieved the highest viewership ratings of its entire run with its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “The Atypical Family” scored an average nationwide rating of 4.9 percent, marking a new personal record for… Continue reading “The Atypical Family” Ends On Highest Ratings Of Its Entire Run
ATEEZ Achieves Biggest U.S. Sales Week Of Any K-Pop Act In 2024 As “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” Debuts On Billboard 200
ATEEZ has set a 2024 record in the United States with their latest release! On June 9 local time, Billboard announced that ATEEZ’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” had achieved the biggest U.S. sales week of any K-pop album this year. “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album… Continue reading ATEEZ Achieves Biggest U.S. Sales Week Of Any K-Pop Act In 2024 As “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” Debuts On Billboard 200
Stray Kids’ I.N Becomes Youngest Member Of ChildFund Korea’s Major Donor Club
Stray Kids’ I.N has made a generous donation to a meaningful cause! On June 7, ChildFund Korea (also known as the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation) announced that I.N—who was born in 2001 and is currently 23 years old—had been inducted as the youngest member of its Green Noble Club. ChildFund Korea’s Green Noble Club is… Continue reading Stray Kids’ I.N Becomes Youngest Member Of ChildFund Korea’s Major Donor Club
ATEEZ, aespa, Zico & Jennie, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Weekly And Monthly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart Despite being released on the very last day of the month (May 31), ATEEZ’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” still managed to top the physical album chart for May, which it entered at No.… Continue reading ATEEZ, aespa, Zico & Jennie, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Weekly And Monthly Charts
Kang Daniel Personally Announces End Of KONNECT Entertainment
Kang Daniel has announced the end of his time with KONNECT Entertainment, the agency he established five years ago. Several weeks ago, Kang Daniel was revealed to have filed a criminal complaint against a major shareholder of KONNECT Entertainment on charges of embezzlement, breach of trust, fraud, and more. On June 9, Kang Daniel took… Continue reading Kang Daniel Personally Announces End Of KONNECT Entertainment