The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, SEVENTEEN’s new Korean album “HAPPY BURSTDAY” earned an official double platinum certification for over 500,000 units shipped in Japan. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000. Meanwhile,… Continue reading SEVENTEEN, TWICE, BTS’s Jin, And BOYNEXTDOOR Earn RIAJ Double Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
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BABYMONSTER’s “FOREVER” Becomes Their 4th MV To Hit 200 Million Views
BABYMONSTER has hit the 200 million mark with another music video! According to YG Entertainment, on June 14 at 7:48 p.m. KST, BABYMONSTER’s music video for their 2024 single “FOREVER” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, making it their fourth music video to do so after “BATTER UP,” “SHEESH,” and “DRIP.” BABYMONSTER originally released the… Continue reading BABYMONSTER’s “FOREVER” Becomes Their 4th MV To Hit 200 Million Views
Watch: SEVENTEEN Snags 7th Win For “THUNDER” On “Music Core”; Performances By ATEEZ, ITZY, ENHYPEN, Doyoung, And More
SEVENTEEN has won a seventh music show trophy for “THUNDER”! On the June 14 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were SEVENTEEN’s “THUNDER,” IU’s “Never Ending Story,” and ENHYPEN’s “Bad Desire (With or Without You).” SEVENTEEN ultimately took the win with a total of 6,901 points. Congratulations to SEVENTEEN! Watch a… Continue reading Watch: SEVENTEEN Snags 7th Win For “THUNDER” On “Music Core”; Performances By ATEEZ, ITZY, ENHYPEN, Doyoung, And More
BTS’s j-hope Sweeps iTunes Charts All Over The World With “Killin’ It Girl” Feat. GloRilla
BTS’s j-hope is topping iTunes charts across the globe with his latest single! On June 13 at 1 p.m. KST, j-hope made his return with his new digital single “Killin’ It Girl” featuring GloRilla. Immediately upon its release, the song soared to the top of iTunes charts in numerous countries around the world. According to… Continue reading BTS’s j-hope Sweeps iTunes Charts All Over The World With “Killin’ It Girl” Feat. GloRilla
Watch: ENHYPEN Takes 2nd Win For “Bad Desire (With Or Without You)” On “Music Bank”; Performances By ATEEZ, ARTMS, And More
ENHYPEN has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “Bad Desire (With or Without You)”! On the June 13 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were SEVENTEEN‘s “THUNDER” and ENHYPEN’s “Bad Desire (With or Without You).” ENHYPEN ultimately took the prize with a total of 15,416… Continue reading Watch: ENHYPEN Takes 2nd Win For “Bad Desire (With Or Without You)” On “Music Bank”; Performances By ATEEZ, ARTMS, And More
aespa’s “Supernova” Becomes Their 5th MV To Reach 200 Million Views
aespa has hit the 200 million mark with yet another music video! The girl group’s music video for “Supernova” surpassed 200 million views on June 13 at approximately 12:52 a.m. KST. This is about one year and one month since its release on May 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. KST. “Supernova” is aespa’s fifth music… Continue reading aespa’s “Supernova” Becomes Their 5th MV To Reach 200 Million Views
Watch: SHINee’s Onew Awakens His “ANIMALS” Instincts In New Comeback MV
Updated July 15 KST: SHINee’s Onew is back with a new album! On July 15 at 6 p.m. KST, Onew released his second full-length album “PERCENT” along with a music video for its title track “ANIMALS.” “ANIMALS” captures the moment when instincts are set free. Clean and polished bassline and acoustic guitar lay the foundation… Continue reading Watch: SHINee’s Onew Awakens His “ANIMALS” Instincts In New Comeback MV
Stray Kids’ “MANIAC” Becomes Their 4th MV To Hit 300 Million Views
Stray Kids has hit the 300 million mark with yet another music video! On June 12 at around 11:47 p.m. KST, Stray Kids’ music video for their hit 2022 track “MANIAC” surpassed 300 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s fourth music video to reach the milestone following “God’s Menu,” “Back Door,” and “Thunderous.”… Continue reading Stray Kids’ “MANIAC” Becomes Their 4th MV To Hit 300 Million Views
Watch: ENHYPEN Takes 1st Win For “Bad Desire (With Or Without You)” On “M Countdown”; Performances By ITZY, izna, And More
ENHYPEN has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Bad Desire (With or Without You)”! On the June 12 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were SEVENTEEN‘s “THUNDER” and ENHYPEN’s “Bad Desire (With or Without You).” ENHYPEN ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,670 points. Congratulations to… Continue reading Watch: ENHYPEN Takes 1st Win For “Bad Desire (With Or Without You)” On “M Countdown”; Performances By ITZY, izna, And More
Exclusive: ATEEZ Talks About Conveying Their Message Through Music, Goals, Favorite “Lemon Drop” MV Scene, And More
ATEEZ is gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback with “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3”! Ahead of their comeback on June 12, ATEEZ held a press conference to talk about their upcoming comeback with their 12th mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3” along with the music video for the title track “Lemon Drop.” Hongjoong started off by… Continue reading Exclusive: ATEEZ Talks About Conveying Their Message Through Music, Goals, Favorite “Lemon Drop” MV Scene, And More