The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, SEVENTEEN’s latest Japanese single album “Shohikigen” earned an official triple platinum certification for over 750,000 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,… Continue reading SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, And LE SSERAFIM Earn RIAJ Triple Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
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“The Art Of Negotiation” Stars Say Goodbye + Thank Viewers Ahead Of Tonight’s Finale
The cast of JTBC’s “The Art of Negotiation” have shared their final thoughts ahead of tonight’s series finale! Lee Je Hoon sentimentally remarked, “I feel even sadder to be saying goodbye because the warm spring has arrived at the same time. I really learned a lot and made happy memories while working together with director… Continue reading “The Art Of Negotiation” Stars Say Goodbye + Thank Viewers Ahead Of Tonight’s Finale
Go Youn Jung Is Targeted By “Villain” Kim Hye In On “Resident Playbook”
Will Go Youn Jung be able to escape the subtle torment inflicted by Kim Hye In on “Resident Playbook”? A spin-off of the hit series “Hospital Playlist,” tvN’s “Resident Playbook” is a new drama depicting the realistic and relatable hospital lives, growth, and heartwarming friendships of residents at the Jongro branch of Yulje Medical Center.… Continue reading Go Youn Jung Is Targeted By “Villain” Kim Hye In On “Resident Playbook”
LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, BTS’s Jimin, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, And More Rank High On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on April 12! LE SSERAFIM’s new mini album “HOT” took No. 2 in its third week on the World Albums chart, while their previous mini album “CRAZY” climbed back up to No. 12 in its 30th week on the chart. Stray Kids’ special album… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, BTS’s Jimin, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, And More Rank High On Billboard World Albums Chart
“Buried Hearts” Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet + “Resident Playbook” Premieres To Promising Start
SBS’s “Buried Hearts” has gone out on an all-time high! On April 12, the popular drama starring Park Hyung Sik and Heo Joon Ho ended on the highest viewership ratings of its entire run. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale of “Buried Hearts” soared to an average nationwide rating of 15.0 percent, making it… Continue reading “Buried Hearts” Ends On Its Highest Ratings Yet + “Resident Playbook” Premieres To Promising Start
April Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from March 13 to April 13. IVE continued their reign at the top of the… Continue reading April Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
WOODZ’s Agency Responds Briefly To Dating Rumors With Kim Sae Ron
WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn)’s agency has shared a brief response to dating rumors linking him to the late Kim Sae Ron. Earlier this week, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho claimed that Kim Sae Ron had dated an unnamed singer from early 2021 to May 2022. Lee Jin Ho’s video prompted speculation that the singer in question… Continue reading WOODZ’s Agency Responds Briefly To Dating Rumors With Kim Sae Ron
Watch: BLACKPINK’s Jennie Takes 5th Win For “like JENNIE” On “Music Core”; Performances By NCT’s Mark And More
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has snagged a fifth music show trophy for her hit song “like JENNIE”! On the April 12 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were LE SSERAFIM’s “HOT,” BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s “like JENNIE,” and KiiiKiii’s “I DO ME.” Jennie ultimately took the win with a total of 6,095 points. Congratulations to… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK’s Jennie Takes 5th Win For “like JENNIE” On “Music Core”; Performances By NCT’s Mark And More
Heo Joon Ho Points A Gun At Park Hyung Sik In “Buried Hearts” Finale
SBS’s “Buried Hearts” has shared a glimpse of tonight’s series finale! “Buried Hearts” tells the story of a man who manages to hack a political slush fund account worth 2 trillion won (approximately $1.4 billion) and the man who kills him without knowing he’s been hacked—thus accidentally losing the entire 2 trillion won. Spoilers The… Continue reading Heo Joon Ho Points A Gun At Park Hyung Sik In “Buried Hearts” Finale
Roh Jeong Eui Gets Distracted By Lee Chae Min’s Handsome Face In “Crushology 101”
MBC’s “Crushology 101” has revealed a sneak peek of its upcoming second episode! Based on a popular webtoon, “Crushology 101” is a new romance drama following the journey of college student Ban Hee Jin (Roh Jeong Eui), who is nicknamed “Bunny.” After her first relationship ends badly, Ban Hee Jin unexpectedly finds herself entangled with… Continue reading Roh Jeong Eui Gets Distracted By Lee Chae Min’s Handsome Face In “Crushology 101”