The new year has already begun, which means a fresh new start! Whether they’re big or small, set some goals for 2025, and we’ll tell you which K-pop group you should start listening to in order to help you on your way. Or maybe you just want a new group to get into? Either way,… Continue reading QUIZ: New Year, New You! Tell Us About Your 2025 Plans And We’ll Give You A New K-Pop Group To Stan
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39th Golden Disc Awards Confirms New Air Date
The 39th Golden Disc Awards will now air on January 6 and 7. On January 3, JTBC revealed that the pre-recorded segment for the Digital Song Division will be broadcast on January 6 at midnight (12 a.m. KST), while the Album Division segment will air on January 7 at 1:20 a.m. KST. Previously, the Golden Disc… Continue reading 39th Golden Disc Awards Confirms New Air Date
Rosé And Bruno Mars Take 9th Win For “APT.” On “Music Bank”
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars have won their ninth music show trophy for their smash hit “APT.”! KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” did not air a new episode on January 3, but the music show still announced this week’s winner on its official website. Rosé and Bruno Mars claimed their ninth win for “APT.,” which racked… Continue reading Rosé And Bruno Mars Take 9th Win For “APT.” On “Music Bank”
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Becomes 1st Female K-Pop Artist To Enter Top 10 Of Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart
BLACKPINK’s Rosé set multiple records on the Billboard charts this week! Two weeks ago, Rosé became the first female K-pop soloist in history to enter the top three of the Billboard 200 when her solo album “rosie” debuted at No. 3. For the week ending on January 4, “rosie” stayed strong at No. 32 in… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Rosé Becomes 1st Female K-Pop Artist To Enter Top 10 Of Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart
BTS’s “DOPE” Becomes Their 9th MV To Hit 800 Million Views
BTS’s “DOPE” has reached a new milestone! On January 1 at around 10:40 a.m. KST, BTS’s music video for “DOPE” surpassed 800 million views on YouTube. The music video was originally released on June 24, 2015 at midnight KST, meaning that it took the video about nine years, six months, and eight days to reach the… Continue reading BTS’s “DOPE” Becomes Their 9th MV To Hit 800 Million Views
39th Golden Disc Awards Cancels Live Broadcasts + To Reschedule Pre-Recorded Broadcasts Following Plane Crash Tragedy
In the wake of the tragic Jeju Air plane crash on December 29, the live broadcasts of the 39th Golden Disc Awards have been canceled and will instead be replaced with pre-recorded broadcasts. On December 31, the Golden Disc Awards Secretariat released the following announcement via their official social media accounts: This is the Golden… Continue reading 39th Golden Disc Awards Cancels Live Broadcasts + To Reschedule Pre-Recorded Broadcasts Following Plane Crash Tragedy
2024 MBC Music Festival Cancels Live Broadcast + Plans To Reschedule Airing Following Plane Crash Tragedy
In light of the tragic Jeju Air plane crash on December 29, the live broadcast of the 2024 MBC Music Festival has been canceled. On December 30, MBC announced the cancellation of the 2024 MBC Music Festival—which was originally scheduled to air live on December 31 at 8:40 p.m. KST. Despite the cancellation of the live… Continue reading 2024 MBC Music Festival Cancels Live Broadcast + Plans To Reschedule Airing Following Plane Crash Tragedy
Stray Kids, NCT’s Mark, And BLACKPINK’s Rosé Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of December 15 to 21! Album Chart Stray Kids topped the physical album chart with their SKZHOP HIPTAPE “合 (HOP),” which spent its second consecutive week at No. 1. Over a month after its release, NCT DREAM’s latest album “DREAMSCAPE”… Continue reading Stray Kids, NCT’s Mark, And BLACKPINK’s Rosé Top Circle Weekly Charts
Stray Kids, Jimin, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, TXT, Jin, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on December 28! Stray Kids’ new SKZHOP HIPTAPE “合 (HOP)” debuted at No. 1 this week, while their previous mini album “ATE” stayed strong at No. 7 in its 22nd week on the chart. Stray Kids topped a total of six Billboard charts this… Continue reading Stray Kids, Jimin, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, TXT, Jin, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TXT, ENHYPEN, BTS’s Jin, And TWICE’s MISAMO Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, SEVENTEEN’s latest Japanese single album “Shohikigen” 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. Stray… Continue reading SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TXT, ENHYPEN, BTS’s Jin, And TWICE’s MISAMO Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan