SM Entertainment has denied EXO’s Baekhyun’s recent claim that they were aware he was launching his own agency. On August 8, Baekhyun held a live broadcast on Instagram during which he responded to various rumors that have been spreading online. After discussing his recently resolved dispute with SM Entertainment regarding his exclusive contract, Baekhyun shared… Continue reading SM Denies EXO’s Baekhyun’s Claim That They Were Aware Of His New Company
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Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Snags 8th Win For “Seven” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Kwon Eun Bi, BBGIRLS (Brave Girls), And More
BTS’s Jungkook has won his eighth music show trophy for “Seven“! On the August 9 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were ITZY‘s “CAKE,” TREASURE‘s “BONA BONA,” xikers’ “DO or DIE,” NewJeans‘ “Super Shy,” and the clean version of BTS’s Jungkook’s “Seven” (featuring Latto). The trophy ultimately went to Jungkook! Check out… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Snags 8th Win For “Seven” On “Show Champion”; Performances By Kwon Eun Bi, BBGIRLS (Brave Girls), And More
Stray Kids Becomes 2nd K-Pop Artist Ever To Chart An Album For 9 Weeks In Top 60 Of Billboard 200
Stray Kids’ latest album is their steadiest seller yet on the Billboard 200! On August 8 local time, Billboard announced that Stray Kids’ third full-length album “★★★★★ (5-STAR)“—which debuted at No. 1 on its Top 200 Albums chart back in June—had successfully remained on the Billboard 200 for the ninth week in a row. For… Continue reading Stray Kids Becomes 2nd K-Pop Artist Ever To Chart An Album For 9 Weeks In Top 60 Of Billboard 200
xikers Doubles Their 1st-Week Sales Record With “HOUSE OF TRICKY : HOW TO PLAY”
xikers’ first-ever comeback is off to a promising start! Last week, KQ Entertainment’s rookie boy group xikers made their return with their second mini album “HOUSE OF TRICKY : HOW TO PLAY” and the music video for “DO or DIE,” the first of its two title tracks. The release marked the group’s first comeback since… Continue reading xikers Doubles Their 1st-Week Sales Record With “HOUSE OF TRICKY : HOW TO PLAY”
Update: SF9’s Hwiyoung Drops Live Clip Teaser For Solo Debut With “Drive5”
Updated August 11 KST: SF9’s Hwiyoung has released a live clip teaser for his upcoming solo debut with “Drive5”! Updated August 10 KST: SF9’s Hwiyoung has unveiled the mood sampler for his upcoming solo debut with “Drive5”! Updated August 9 KST: SF9’s Hwiyoung has released a promotion schedule for his upcoming solo debut with “Drive5”!… Continue reading Update: SF9’s Hwiyoung Drops Live Clip Teaser For Solo Debut With “Drive5”
“Queendom Puzzle” Eliminates 7 Contestants + Announces Current Top 7 After Semifinals
Mnet’s “Queendom Puzzle” is just one week away from deciding its final winners! A spin-off of the hit survival show “Queendom,” “Queendom Puzzle” features idols—including members of currently active girl groups—battling for spots in a new seven-member project girl group. Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon, who previously hosted the second season of “Queendom,” serves as the show’s… Continue reading “Queendom Puzzle” Eliminates 7 Contestants + Announces Current Top 7 After Semifinals
BTS’s Jungkook Becomes 1st Korean Soloist In Billboard History To Top Global Charts For 3 Weeks
BTS’s Jungkook continues to make Billboard history with his official solo debut! Last month, Jungkook became the first Korean solo artist ever to simultaneously debut a song at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. chart when his new solo single “Seven” (featuring Latto) entered all three charts at No.… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook Becomes 1st Korean Soloist In Billboard History To Top Global Charts For 3 Weeks
THE BOYZ Tops iTunes Charts All Over The World With “PHANTASY: Pt.1 Christmas In August”
THE BOYZ is making a splash on the international music charts with their new album! On August 7 at 6 p.m. KST, THE BOYZ made their highly-anticipated return with “PHANTASY: Pt.1 Christmas in August” and its bubbly title track “LIP GLOSS.” Shortly after its release, “LIP GLOSS” ranked high on multiple domestic realtime charts, while… Continue reading THE BOYZ Tops iTunes Charts All Over The World With “PHANTASY: Pt.1 Christmas In August”
NewJeans Becomes 3rd K-Pop Girl Group To Chart An Album In Top 10 Of Billboard 200 For Multiple Weeks
NewJeans has achieved an impressive feat on the Billboard 200! Last week, NewJeans debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart with their new mini album “Get Up,” marking their very first time entering the chart. For the week ending on August 12, “Get Up” stayed strong at No. 6 in its second… Continue reading NewJeans Becomes 3rd K-Pop Girl Group To Chart An Album In Top 10 Of Billboard 200 For Multiple Weeks
BLACKPINK, TXT, aespa, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, And FIFTY FIFTY Nominated For 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has announced its nominees! On August 8 local time, MTV officially revealed the nominations for this year’s award ceremony—and multiple K-pop groups made the list. BLACKPINK snagged nominations in four different categories, making them the most-nominated group this year. The girl group was nominated for Best Choreography, Best… Continue reading BLACKPINK, TXT, aespa, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, And FIFTY FIFTY Nominated For 2023 MTV Video Music Awards