BLACKPINK is already making K-pop history with “DEADLINE”! On February 27 at 2 p.m. KST, BLACKPINK made their long-awaited comeback with their new mini album “DEADLINE” and its title track “GO.” According to Hanteo Chart, “DEADLINE” sold an impressive total of 1,461,785 copies on its first day of sales alone—setting a new record for the… Continue reading BLACKPINK Breaks Record For Highest 1st-Day Sales Of Any Girl Group In Hanteo History
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LE SSERAFIM’s “CRAZY” Becomes Their 3rd MV To Hit 200 Million Views
LE SSERAFIM has hit the 200 million mark with another music video! According to SOURCE MUSIC, on February 28 at 8 a.m. KST, LE SSERAFIM’s music video for their 2024 hit “CRAZY” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, making it their third music video to do so after “ANTIFRAGILE” and “FEARLESS.” LE SSERAFIM originally released… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM’s “CRAZY” Becomes Their 3rd MV To Hit 200 Million Views
Watch: IVE Takes 2nd Win For “BANG BANG” On “Music Bank”; Performances By Hearts2Hearts, NCT JNJM, And More
IVE has won their second music show trophy for “BANG BANG”! On the February 27 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were ATEEZ’s “Adrenaline” and IVE’s “BANG BANG.” IVE ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,695 points. Congratulations to IVE! Watch the winner announcement and encore below! Performers on today’s show included IVE,… Continue reading Watch: IVE Takes 2nd Win For “BANG BANG” On “Music Bank”; Performances By Hearts2Hearts, NCT JNJM, And More
Red Velvet’s Irene To Make 1st-Ever Solo Comeback In March
It’s official: Red Velvet’s Irene is making her first solo comeback! On February 27, SM Entertainment confirmed reports that Irene was gearing up for a return next month. “Irene is currently preparing with the goal of a comeback in late March,” said the agency. “Please give [her comeback] lots of interest.” According to an unconfirmed… Continue reading Red Velvet’s Irene To Make 1st-Ever Solo Comeback In March
LE SSERAFIM, TWICE, BABYMONSTER, And HUNTR/X Earn RIAJ Platinum 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, TWICE, BABYMONSTER, And HUNTR/X Earn RIAJ Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan
Watch: IVE Takes 1st Win For “BANG BANG” On “M Countdown”; Performances By NCT JNJM, Hearts2Hearts, And More
IVE has won their first music show trophy for their pre-release track “BANG BANG”! On the February 26 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were IVE’s “BANG BANG” and KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era).” IVE ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,985 points. Congratulations to IVE! Watch the winner announcement and encore below!… Continue reading Watch: IVE Takes 1st Win For “BANG BANG” On “M Countdown”; Performances By NCT JNJM, Hearts2Hearts, And More
ATEEZ And KiiiKiii Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 8 to 14! Album Chart ATEEZ maintained their double crown on the Circle charts this week, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart for the second week in a row. The group’s new mini… Continue reading ATEEZ And KiiiKiii Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
IVE Tops YouTube And iTunes Charts Worldwide With “BLACKHOLE” And “REVIVE+”
IVE’s latest comeback is off to a chart-topping start! On February 23 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE made their highly-anticipated comeback with their new full-length album “REVIVE+” and its accompanying title track “BLACKHOLE.” Immediately upon its release, both the album and its title track shot to the top of music charts in various countries across… Continue reading IVE Tops YouTube And iTunes Charts Worldwide With “BLACKHOLE” And “REVIVE+”
ATEEZ Spends 2nd Week In Top 20 Of Billboard 200 With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”
ATEEZ’s latest album is enjoying a strong second week on the Billboard charts! Last week, ATEEZ’s 13th mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart after achieving the group’s biggest week yet in the United States. On February 24 local time, Billboard revealed that “GOLDEN HOUR :… Continue reading ATEEZ Spends 2nd Week In Top 20 Of Billboard 200 With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”
Watch: Hearts2Hearts Isn’t Afraid To Get “RUDE!” In Flawless New Dance Practice Video
Hearts2Hearts is back with another impressive dance practice video! On February 24, the rookie girl group from SM Entertainment released the official dance practice video for their new single “RUDE!” The newly released video offers a full view of the choreography for “RUDE!”, along with all eight members’ dance moves and flawless synchronization throughout the… Continue reading Watch: Hearts2Hearts Isn’t Afraid To Get “RUDE!” In Flawless New Dance Practice Video