Updated January 18 KST: Yuju has finally made her highly-anticipated solo debut! On January 18, Yuju released her solo debut album “REC.” with a music video for the title track “Play.” Yuju participated in writing and composing “Play,” which is a medium tempo pop track that expresses the differences in emotions in a relationship when one person… Continue reading Watch: Yuju Makes Bewitching Solo Debut With MV For “Play”
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Jay Park Steps Down As CEO Of Both AOMG And H1GHR MUSIC
Jay Park has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as CEO of both AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC. On December 31, Jay Park posted the following statement on Instagram in both Korean and English: After a lot of thought and taking time to organize my emotions I’ve decided to step down as… Continue reading Jay Park Steps Down As CEO Of Both AOMG And H1GHR MUSIC
Kang Hye Won’s Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
Kang Hye Won’s agency 8D Entertainment has announced that it has taken legal action against malicious commenters. Earlier this year, 8D Entertainment issued a statement announcing its plans to take legal action to protect the former IZ*ONE member against malicious comments and defamation of character. On December 31, 8D Entertainment released the following update on… Continue reading Kang Hye Won’s Agency Shares Update On Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
Court Rules In Favor Of “School 2021” In Lawsuit By Former Production Company
The Seoul Central District Court has dismissed a request for an injunction against KBS drama “School 2021” by former production company SR Pictures. Earlier this year, SR Pictures filed for an injunction against “School 2021” production companies Kingsland and RaemongRaein, as well as broadcast network KBS, to cease production of the drama. Last year, Kingsland… Continue reading Court Rules In Favor Of “School 2021” In Lawsuit By Former Production Company
“Melancholia” Finale Achieves Steady Ratings Amidst Competition From 2021 MBC Drama Awards
tvN’s “Melancholia” has come to an end! On December 30, “Melancholia” ended on a stable finish despite stiff competition from the 2021 MBC Drama Awards, which aired to average nationwide ratings of 4.9 percent and 7.0 percent for its two parts. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale of “Melancholia” scored an average nationwide rating… Continue reading “Melancholia” Finale Achieves Steady Ratings Amidst Competition From 2021 MBC Drama Awards
BTS Wins Special Award For 2nd Year In A Row At Japan Record Awards
BTS was honored at the 63rd annual Japan Record Awards! On December 30 local time, this year’s Japan Record Awards—an annual music awards ceremony widely considered to be the Japanese equivalent to the Grammy Awards—aired live on TBS. For the second consecutive year, BTS won the Special International Music Award. Although the members were unable… Continue reading BTS Wins Special Award For 2nd Year In A Row At Japan Record Awards
BLACKPINK’s Rosé And Lisa, aespa, TXT, And ONEUS Make Genius’s “50 Best Songs Of 2021” List
The Genius community has shared its picks for the “50 Best Songs of 2021,” and several K-pop artists made the list! On December 29 local time, Genius published its annual list of “the year’s best songs,” stretching across all genres for what its community selected as “the most memorable tracks of 2021.” Check out the… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Rosé And Lisa, aespa, TXT, And ONEUS Make Genius’s “50 Best Songs Of 2021” List
Melon Reveals Favorite Artists And Songs Of Listeners In Their Teens And Twenties In 2021
Melon has shared a closer look at the artists and songs that received the most love from its younger listeners this year! As it prepares to wrap up 2021, Melon—Korea’s largest streaming service—has analyzed the favorite artists and songs of its Gen Z listeners by demographic. Using data from January 1 to November 21, Melon… Continue reading Melon Reveals Favorite Artists And Songs Of Listeners In Their Teens And Twenties In 2021
December Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from November 30 to December 30. Lim Young Woong topped this month’s list with a brand reputation… Continue reading December Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
NCT, TWICE, BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, ITZY, BLACKPINK, And ENHYPEN Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week of January 1! NCT’s new studio album “Universe” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s World Albums chart, in addition to becoming their second full-group album to enter the Billboard 200. NCT 127’s “Sticker” also charted separately at No. 3, marking the album’s 14th consecutive… Continue reading NCT, TWICE, BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, ITZY, BLACKPINK, And ENHYPEN Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart