Less than two years into their career, IVE is already one of the best-selling acts in K-pop history! Last week, IVE released their first-ever EP “I’VE MINE,” along with its third and final title track “Baddie,” on October 13. Just four days later, the album had already sold over 1 million copies, making IVE only… Continue reading IVE Becomes 2nd Best-Selling Girl Group In Circle Chart History
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October Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from September 17 to October 17. BTS rose to the top of the… Continue reading October Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
BTS’s Jungkook To Perform At 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs)
It’s official: BTS’s Jungkook will be performing live at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (EMAs)! The MTV Europe Music Awards has announced its first batch of performers for this year’s show, which will mark Jungkook’s very first time attending an award ceremony as a solo artist. In addition to Jungkook, the first lineup of… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook To Perform At 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs)
Overwatch 2 And LE SSERAFIM Announce In-Game Collab And BlizzCon Performance
Get ready for an exciting collaboration between LE SSERAFIM and Overwatch 2! On October 18 local time, Blizzard Entertainment announced that it would be teaming up with LE SSERAFIM for “Overwatch 2’s first-ever in-game musical artist collaboration.” After LE SSERAFIM releases their new single “Perfect Night” on October 27 at 1 p.m. KST, Overwatch 2… Continue reading Overwatch 2 And LE SSERAFIM Announce In-Game Collab And BlizzCon Performance
ZEROBASEONE, NCT, TXT, ITZY, BTS, TWICE’s Jihyo, THE BOYZ, STAYC, 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 ZEROBASEONE, NCT, TXT, ITZY, BTS, TWICE’s Jihyo, THE BOYZ, STAYC, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications
HYBE And JYP Founders Bang Si Hyuk And Park Jin Young To Appear On “You Quiz On The Block”
The founders of HYBE and JYP Entertainment will be appearing together on “You Quiz on the Block”! On October 18, Bang Si Hyuk—the founder and chairman of HYBE—and Park Jin Young—the founder and CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of JYP Entertainment—filmed an episode of the popular tvN talk show together. Notably, before founding BIGHIT MUSIC (and… Continue reading HYBE And JYP Founders Bang Si Hyuk And Park Jin Young To Appear On “You Quiz On The Block”
BTS’s Jungkook Becomes 1st Korean Soloist To Chart Multiple Songs On Billboard’s Hot 100 Simultaneously For 2 Weeks
BTS’s Jungkook made history on more than one Billboard chart this week! After debuting at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 last week, Jungkook’s latest solo single “3D” (featuring Jack Harlow) is now spending its second consecutive week on the chart at No. 58. Meanwhile, his previous single “Seven” (featuring Latto)—which debuted at No. 1… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook Becomes 1st Korean Soloist To Chart Multiple Songs On Billboard’s Hot 100 Simultaneously For 2 Weeks
Watch: NCT 127 Takes 4th Win For “Fact Check” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Loossemble, Kep1er, And More
NCT 127 has won their fourth music show trophy for “Fact Check”! On the October 18 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were NCT 127’s “Fact Check,” IVE’s “Baddie,” Lim Young Woong’s “Do or Die,” BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s “You & Me,” and TXT’s “Chasing That Feeling.” The trophy ultimately went to NCT 127!… Continue reading Watch: NCT 127 Takes 4th Win For “Fact Check” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Loossemble, Kep1er, And More
Watch: Song Kang And Kim Yoo Jung Test Their Chemistry At Script Reading For New Fantasy Romance “My Demon”
SBS’s upcoming drama “My Demon” has shared a glimpse behind the scenes of its first script reading! “My Demon” is a new fantasy rom-com about the contractual marriage between Do Do Hee, a demon-like chaebol heiress (played by Kim Yoo Jung), and Jung Gu Won, an actual demon who loses his powers (played by Song… Continue reading Watch: Song Kang And Kim Yoo Jung Test Their Chemistry At Script Reading For New Fantasy Romance “My Demon”
TXT Makes Oricon History As 1st Foreign Artist To Top Weekly Album Chart With 9 Consecutive Albums
TXT continues their unprecedented streak on Japan’s Oricon charts! On October 17, Oricon officially announced that TXT’s new album “The Name Chapter: FREEFALL” had debuted at No. 1 on its latest weekly album chart, despite having been released just four days prior—meaning that the album managed to top the chart even without a full tracking… Continue reading TXT Makes Oricon History As 1st Foreign Artist To Top Weekly Album Chart With 9 Consecutive Albums