NewJeans’ “OMG” is still going strong on Billboard’s Hot 100! Back in January, NewJeans became the fastest K-pop group in history to land multiple entries on the Hot 100 (Billboard’s weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States) when their latest title track “OMG” joined “Ditto” on the chart at No. 91.… Continue reading NewJeans’ “OMG” Ties BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” For 2nd Longest-Charting K-Pop Girl Group Song On Billboard’s Hot 100
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BTS’s Coldplay Collab “My Universe” Is Their 2nd Single To Be Certified Platinum In France
BTS and Coldplay’s collab single “My Universe” has gone platinum in France! On February 28 local time, France’s National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing officially announced that “My Universe” had been certified platinum after surpassing 30 million equivalent streams in the country. “My Universe,” which was released in September 2021, is BTS’s second song to earn… Continue reading BTS’s Coldplay Collab “My Universe” Is Their 2nd Single To Be Certified Platinum In France
ATEEZ’s “SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS” Re-Enters Billboard 200 At No. 15 + Becomes Their 1st Album To Chart For 3 Weeks
Two months after its release, ATEEZ’s latest album is back on the Billboard 200! For the week ending on March 4, ATEEZ’s 2022 single album “SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS” re-entered Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart (which ranks the most popular albums in the United States) at No. 15. “SPIN OFF : FROM THE… Continue reading ATEEZ’s “SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS” Re-Enters Billboard 200 At No. 15 + Becomes Their 1st Album To Chart For 3 Weeks
BLANK2Y Cancels U.S. Tour Due To Youngbin’s Removal From Group
BLANK2Y has cancelled their U.S. tour in the wake of Youngbin’s controversy and subsequent removal from the group. Last week, BLANK2Y’s agency Keystone Entertainment announced that Youngbin had been removed from the group due to allegations of dating violence. According to an anonymous online post that was later confirmed by the agency to be about… Continue reading BLANK2Y Cancels U.S. Tour Due To Youngbin’s Removal From Group
TXT Becomes 1st K-Pop Artist Since 2020 To Chart Album In Top 12 Of Billboard 200 For 4 Weeks
TXT has just achieved an impressive feat on the Billboard 200! Last month, TXT’s latest mini album “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, earning the biggest U.S. sales week of any album since Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” first entered the chart in November 2022. Now, after spending three… Continue reading TXT Becomes 1st K-Pop Artist Since 2020 To Chart Album In Top 12 Of Billboard 200 For 4 Weeks
ASTRO’s Rocky Leaves The Group And Fantagio
Fantagio has announced ASTRO’s Rocky’s departure from both the group and the agency. On February 28, Fantagio revealed that Rocky would be leaving ASTRO following the expiration of his contract with the agency. The agency also announced that the rest of ASTRO will be continuing activities as a five-member group, though they will be “focusing… Continue reading ASTRO’s Rocky Leaves The Group And Fantagio
Watch: Lee Chan Won Takes 1st Win For “Wish Lanterns” On “The Show”; Performances By STAYC, TRI.BE, And More
Lee Chan Won has won his first music show trophy for “Wish Lanterns”! On the February 28 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were STAYC’s “Teddy Bear,” Lee Chan Won’s “Wish Lanterns,” and TRI.BE’s “WE ARE YOUNG.” Lee Chan Won ultimately took the win with a total of 7,310 points. Congratulations to… Continue reading Watch: Lee Chan Won Takes 1st Win For “Wish Lanterns” On “The Show”; Performances By STAYC, TRI.BE, And More
Baek A Yeon Confirmed To Be In Relationship + Responds To Marriage Reports
Baek A Yeon’s agency has confirmed that the singer is in a relationship! On February 28, JTBC News reported that Baek A Yeon was planning to get married on August 12 to her non-celebrity boyfriend. Later that day, Baek A Yeon’s agency Eden Entertainment responded to the report by stating, “It’s true that Baek A… Continue reading Baek A Yeon Confirmed To Be In Relationship + Responds To Marriage Reports
“Red Balloon” And “Agency” End On Their Highest Ratings Yet + “Crash Course In Romance” Heads Into Final Week On High
Both TV Chosun’s “Red Balloon” and JTBC’s “Agency” ended on all-time highs last night! On February 26, both weekend dramas earned the highest viewership ratings of their entire runs for their respective series finales. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “Red Balloon” scored an average nationwide rating of 11.6 percent, marking a significant… Continue reading “Red Balloon” And “Agency” End On Their Highest Ratings Yet + “Crash Course In Romance” Heads Into Final Week On High
Watch: Popular Boy Group Vocalist Shows Off His Versatility With Covers Of “Rush Hour” And “SOLO” On “The King Of Mask Singer”
On the latest episode of “The King of Mask Singer,” the identity of “Decorating Photocards” was revealed to be the vocalist of a popular boy group! During the February 26 broadcast of the MBC singing competition, four contestants advanced to the next round in their quest to challenge the reigning champion. In the first match-up… Continue reading Watch: Popular Boy Group Vocalist Shows Off His Versatility With Covers Of “Rush Hour” And “SOLO” On “The King Of Mask Singer”