BTS’s V has won his sixth music show trophy for “Slow Dancing”! The September 28 episode of “M Countdown” was a special episode featuring performances from KCON LA 2023 instead of the usual live broadcast. At the end of the show, it was announced that this week’s candidates for first place were BTS’s V’s “Slow… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s V Takes 6th Win For “Slow Dancing” On “M Countdown”
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EVNNE, EXO’s D.O., AKMU, BTS’s Jungkook, And FIFTY FIFTY Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of September 17 to 23! Album Chart EVNNE, a new boy group consisting of seven former “Boys Planet” contestants, topped this week’s physical album chart with their debut mini album “Target: ME,” which debuted at No. 1. TEMPEST claimed two… Continue reading EVNNE, EXO’s D.O., AKMU, BTS’s Jungkook, And FIFTY FIFTY Top Circle Weekly Charts
Watch: FANTASY BOYS Covers SEVENTEEN, RIIZE, And NewJeans On “Weekly Idol”
FANTASY BOYS showed off their versatility on the latest episode of “Weekly Idol”! The new boy group formed on the MBC survival show “Fantasy Boys” appeared as guests on the September 27 episode of “Weekly Idol,” where they performed their debut track “New Tomorrow” and introduced themselves to both the MCs and viewers. For the… Continue reading Watch: FANTASY BOYS Covers SEVENTEEN, RIIZE, And NewJeans On “Weekly Idol”
Lee Seo Jin To Part Ways With Hook Entertainment After 13 Years
Lee Seo Jin will be leaving Hook Entertainment after 13 years at the agency. On September 28, Hook Entertainment confirmed in an official statement that their exclusive contract with Lee Seo Jin would be expiring at the end of the month. The agency’s full statement is as follows: We are informing you that our contract… Continue reading Lee Seo Jin To Part Ways With Hook Entertainment After 13 Years
LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, Stray Kids, BTS, SEVENTEEN, And IZ*ONE Earn Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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 LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, Stray Kids, BTS, SEVENTEEN, And IZ*ONE Earn Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” Becomes 1st K-Pop Choreo Video Ever To Surpass 1.5 Billion Views
BLACKPINK has made history on YouTube yet again! According to YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK’s dance performance video for their smash hit “How You Like That” surpassed 1.5 billion views on YouTube on September 26 at 10:16 p.m. KST—making it the first K-pop choreography video ever to reach the milestone on the platform. The video is also… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” Becomes 1st K-Pop Choreo Video Ever To Surpass 1.5 Billion Views
“The Kidnapping Day” Earns Its Highest Wednesday Ratings Yet As “Destined With You” Dips
ENA’s new drama “The Kidnapping Day” is on the rise! On September 27, the black comedy starring Yoon Kye Sang and Yoo Na of “Pachinko” earned its highest viewership ratings yet for a Wednesday. According to Nielsen Korea, the fifth episode of “The Kidnapping Day” scored an average nationwide rating of 3.5 percent, marking a… Continue reading “The Kidnapping Day” Earns Its Highest Wednesday Ratings Yet As “Destined With You” Dips
Billboard Corrects Global Excl. U.S. Chart To Include BTS’s V’s “Slow Dancing” In Top 10
BTS’s V’s “Slow Dancing” has been added back to the top 10 of Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart after fans pointed out its erroneous omission. On September 26 local time, Billboard published its latest Global Excl. U.S. chart (which ranks songs’ global popularity based on streaming and sales activity from over 200 territories around the… Continue reading Billboard Corrects Global Excl. U.S. Chart To Include BTS’s V’s “Slow Dancing” In Top 10
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Sets Guinness World Record With “MONEY”
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has set a new Guinness World Record with her smash hit “MONEY”! On September 27 local time, Guinness World Records announced that they had officially awarded Lisa a world record for “the first K-pop track by a solo artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify.” “MONEY”—a B-side off Lisa’s solo debut single… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Lisa Sets Guinness World Record With “MONEY”
Listen: League Of Legends Drops Sneak Peek Of NewJeans’ World Championship Anthem “GODS”
Get ready for an epic new League of Legends Worlds anthem sung by NewJeans! On September 26 local time, Riot Games officially announced that NewJeans would be singing the anthem for the upcoming 2023 League of Legends World Championship in Korea. NewJeans’ new anthem, “GODS,” will be released on October 4 at 2 p.m. KST, and… Continue reading Listen: League Of Legends Drops Sneak Peek Of NewJeans’ World Championship Anthem “GODS”