RIIZE is set to return with their highly anticipated first full-length album! On March 19, XportsNews reported that RIIZE will make their comeback in May with their very first full-length album. In response, SM Entertainment confirmed the news, stating, “RIIZE is currently preparing for the release of their first full-length album in May. Please look… Continue reading RIIZE Confirmed To Make Comeback With First Full-Length Album In May
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Update: G-Dragon Announces Stops For PHASE 3 Of World Tour “Übermensch”
Updated June 16 KST: The next stops have been revealed for G-Dragon’s world tour “Übermensch”! For PHASE 3, G-Dragon will be visiting Newark, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Paris. Take a look at the poster below, and also check out Soompi’s 2025 masterlist of K-pop tours here! Updated May 13 KST: On May 13, G-Dragon… Continue reading Update: G-Dragon Announces Stops For PHASE 3 Of World Tour “Übermensch”
Update: MONSTA X’s Hyungwon To Join Kim Hye Yoon And THE BOYZ’s Younghoon In Hosting Day 2 Of Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025
Updated April 3 KST: Following his upcoming discharge from the military, MONSTA X’s Hyungwon will host at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025. On April 3, the 2nd Asia Star Entertainer Awards announced that MONSTA X’s Hyungwon will be joining the MC lineup along with Kim Hye Yoon and THE BOYZ’s Younghoon for the… Continue reading Update: MONSTA X’s Hyungwon To Join Kim Hye Yoon And THE BOYZ’s Younghoon In Hosting Day 2 Of Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025
BTS’s j-hope Tops Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart + Debuts On Hot 100 With “Sweet Dreams”
BTS’s j-hope’s latest single is off to a strong start on the Billboard charts! On March 18 local time, Billboard announced that j-hope’s new single “Sweet Dreams” featuring Miguel had debuted at No. 1 on its Digital Song Sales chart—meaning it was the best-selling song of the entire week in the United States. “Sweet Dreams”… Continue reading BTS’s j-hope Tops Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart + Debuts On Hot 100 With “Sweet Dreams”
Jimin Breaks BTS’s Record For Longest-Charting K-Pop Song On Billboard Hot 100
BTS’s Jimin’s “Who” is officially the longest-charting K-pop song of all time on Billboard’s Hot 100! On March 18 local time, Billboard revealed that Jimin’s solo song “Who” had climbed back up to No. 29 in its 33rd consecutive week on the Hot 100 (Billboard’s weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United… Continue reading Jimin Breaks BTS’s Record For Longest-Charting K-Pop Song On Billboard Hot 100
TWICE To Headline Lollapalooza 2025 + BOYNEXTDOOR, Xdinary Heroes, KickFlip, KATSEYE, And wave to earth To Perform
Lollapalooza has announced this year’s star-studded lineup! On March 18 local time, the famous U.S. music festival officially revealed its lineup for 2025, which will feature TWICE as a headliner alongside Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, A$AP Rocky, Korn, Gracie Abrams, Doechii, Rüfüs Du Sol, and Luke Combs. BOYNEXTDOOR, Xdinary Heroes, KickFlip, KATSEYE,… Continue reading TWICE To Headline Lollapalooza 2025 + BOYNEXTDOOR, Xdinary Heroes, KickFlip, KATSEYE, And wave to earth To Perform
ATEEZ, Stray Kids, BTS’s Jimin, ILLIT, And TXT’s Yeonjun Win At 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards has announced this year’s winners! On March 17 local time, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles—and several K-pop artists took home prizes. ATEEZ won K-Pop Artist of the Year, while Stray Kids won K-Pop Album of the Year (for their mini album… Continue reading ATEEZ, Stray Kids, BTS’s Jimin, ILLIT, And TXT’s Yeonjun Win At 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Becomes 1st Female K-Pop Soloist In Billboard History To Chart 3 Songs Simultaneously On Hot 100
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has just set more than one record on Billboard’s Hot 100! On March 18 local time, Billboard announced that two of Jennie’s songs from her new solo album “Ruby” had debuted on the Hot 100 (its weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States). Jennie’s song “Handlebars” featuring Dua Lipa… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jennie Becomes 1st Female K-Pop Soloist In Billboard History To Chart 3 Songs Simultaneously On Hot 100
TREASURE, G-Dragon, j-hope, Rosé, And Jisoo Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of March 2 to 8! Album Chart TREASURE topped this week’s physical album chart with their new special mini album “PLEASURE,” which debuted at No. 1. BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s new solo album “Ruby” entered the chart at No. 2, while INFINITE’s… Continue reading TREASURE, G-Dragon, j-hope, Rosé, And Jisoo Top Circle Weekly Charts
BOYNEXTDOOR, TXT, aespa, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN’s BSS, And KickFlip Earn Circle Platinum Certifications
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach… Continue reading BOYNEXTDOOR, TXT, aespa, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN’s BSS, And KickFlip Earn Circle Platinum Certifications