K-pop made an exceptionally strong showing on the IFPI’s year-end Global Album Sales Chart for 2025! The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)—a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide—has revealed its annual ranking of last year’s best-selling albums across global physical sales and digital downloads. Stray Kids’ “KARMA” took No. 2… Continue reading K-Pop Artists Sweep 7 Of Top 10 Spots On IFPI’s Global Album Sales Chart For 2025
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Watch: WJSN Celebrates 10th Debut Anniversary In Picturesque “Bloom hour” Comeback MV
Updated February 25 KST: WJSN is here with new music! On February 25 at 6 p.m. KST, WJSN unveiled their 10th-anniversary special album “Bloom hour” along with the digital single of the same name. Composed and written by Chu So Jung (Exy), “Bloom hour” is a song for fans that conveys the members’ grateful feelings… Continue reading Watch: WJSN Celebrates 10th Debut Anniversary In Picturesque “Bloom hour” Comeback MV
TWICE’s “Dance The Night Away” Becomes Their 12th Group MV To Hit 400 Million Views
TWICE has hit the 400 million mark with yet another music video! On February 21 at around 8 a.m. KST, TWICE’s music video for their 2018 summer hit “Dance The Night Away” surpassed 400 million views on YouTube, making it their 12th music video to do so following “TT,” “LIKEY,” “What Is Love?“, “Cheer Up,”… Continue reading TWICE’s “Dance The Night Away” Becomes Their 12th Group MV To Hit 400 Million Views
ATEEZ Takes 5th Win For “Adrenaline” On “Music Bank”
ATEEZ has taken their fifth win for “Adrenaline”! KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” did not air a new episode on February 20, but the music show still announced this week’s winner on its official website. ATEEZ took the win with a total of 10,307 points on the Music Bank K-Chart from February 9 to 15. IVE‘s “BANG… Continue reading ATEEZ Takes 5th Win For “Adrenaline” On “Music Bank”
BLACKPINK’s Rosé And HUNTR/X Take No. 1 And No. 2 On IFPI’s Global Single Chart For 2025
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and “KPop Demon Hunters” girl group HUNTR/X topped the IFPI’s year-end Global Single Chart for 2025! On February 19 local time, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)—a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide—revealed its annual ranking of last year’s best-selling singles. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ hit collab “APT.”… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Rosé And HUNTR/X Take No. 1 And No. 2 On IFPI’s Global Single Chart For 2025
&TEAM Announces Stops For 2026 Tour “BLAZE THE WAY”
&TEAM is embarking on a new tour! On February 19, the dates and locations were announced for &TEAM’s upcoming concert tour “BLAZE THE WAY.” Kicking off in May, the group will visit various locations in Japan as well as other Asian cities including Taipei, Incheon, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore. Also check out Soompi’s 2026… Continue reading &TEAM Announces Stops For 2026 Tour “BLAZE THE WAY”
ENHYPEN, aespa, ILLIT, And SEVENTEEN’s DxS Earn Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! Both ENHYPEN’s new Korean mini album “THE SIN : VANISH” and aespa’s Japanese debut single album “HOT MESS” were certified platinum for over 250,000 units shipped in Japan each. Meanwhile, ILLIT’s Japanese debut single album “Toki Yo Tomare” and SEVENTEEN’s… Continue reading ENHYPEN, aespa, ILLIT, And SEVENTEEN’s DxS Earn Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
ATEEZ Tops 5 Billboard Charts With “Adrenaline” And “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”
ATEEZ’s latest release is off to a strong start on the Billboard charts! Earlier this week, Billboard announced that ATEEZ’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” had debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 as the best-selling album of the week in the United… Continue reading ATEEZ Tops 5 Billboard Charts With “Adrenaline” And “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”
Stray Kids’ “S-Class” Becomes Their 6th MV To Hit 300 Million Views
Stray Kids has hit the 300 million mark with another music video! On February 19 at around 2:10 a.m KST, Stray Kids’ music video for their 2023 hit “S-Class” surpassed 300 million views on YouTube, making it their sixth music video to reach the milestone after “God’s Menu,” “Back Door,” “Thunderous,” “MANIAC,” and “LALALALA.” Stray… Continue reading Stray Kids’ “S-Class” Becomes Their 6th MV To Hit 300 Million Views
Stray Kids And SEVENTEEN Make Top 15 Of IFPI’s Global Artist Chart For 2025
The IFPI has released its year-end Global Artist Chart for 2025! On February 18, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)—a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide—revealed its annual ranking of last year’s top recording artists. The Global Artist Chart ranks recording artists by their commercial performance, which is measured by… Continue reading Stray Kids And SEVENTEEN Make Top 15 Of IFPI’s Global Artist Chart For 2025