In the November 28 episode of “Music Core,” BTS‘s “Life Goes On,” Im Chang Jung’s “Love should not be harsh on you,” and Jang Beom June’s “Can’t Sleep” were candidates for first place. BTS took home the win with 10,656 votes, making this their first win for “Life Goes On.” This week’s performers include CNBLUE, BTOB 4U, AKMU, NCT U, Stray Kids, aespa, Henry,… Continue reading Watch: BTS Takes 1st Win For “Life Goes On” On “Music Core”; Performances By CNBLUE, NCT U, AKMU, And More
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SEVENTEEN Sweeps Top 4 Spots On Japan’s HMV “Best Of 2020” K-Pop Sales Chart; BTS, TWICE, NCT, And More Make Top 20
SEVENTEEN had an incredibly successful year in Japan! On November 27, HMV—one of Japan’s leading music retailers—revealed its year-end rankings of the best-selling albums of 2020. SEVENTEEN dominated the K-pop list for 2020, sweeping the top four spots on the list (and claiming five out of the top ten). The group’s hit Japanese single “Fallin’… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Sweeps Top 4 Spots On Japan’s HMV “Best Of 2020” K-Pop Sales Chart; BTS, TWICE, NCT, And More Make Top 20
QUIZ: Which Song On BTS’s “BE” Album Are You?
BTS’s highly-anticipated new album “BE” has finally graced its way to our headphones and speakers. The album explores BTS’s sorrow, frustration, and optimism in response to the current state of the world. Listening to the album feels like a warm hug from a friend that you haven’t had the chance to see in a long time. Although there is… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Song On BTS’s “BE” Album Are You?
BTS Achieves Impressive 1st-Week Sales With “BE”
BTS is off to a strong start with their latest album! On November 27, Hanteo Chart announced that BTS’s new album “BE (Deluxe Edition)” had sold 2,274,882 copies in its first week of sales (from November 20 to 26). The album has now officially achieved the second-highest first-week sales in Hanteo Chart history, bested only… Continue reading BTS Achieves Impressive 1st-Week Sales With “BE”
BTS’s “BE” Debuts At No. 2 On Album Charts In United Kingdom And France, Scores No. 4 In Germany
BTS’s new album made a huge debut in three of the world’s five biggest music markets! On November 27 local time, Official UK Charts announced that BTS’s “BE” takes No. 2 as it debuts on the weekly albums chart for the United Kingdom. Their title track “Life Goes On” enters the singles chart at No. 10 and the album’s b-side… Continue reading BTS’s “BE” Debuts At No. 2 On Album Charts In United Kingdom And France, Scores No. 4 In Germany
iKON’s “Love Scenario” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 450 Million Views
iKON’s “Love Scenario” MV reached 450 million views on YouTube! The music video was released January 25, 2018 at 6 p.m. KST, and it hit 450 million views on November 27 at 11 p.m. KST. This means it took about two years, 10 months, and two days to reach the milestone, and it’s now iKON’s first… Continue reading iKON’s “Love Scenario” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 450 Million Views
TVXQ’s Yunho, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, And Shin Ye Eun To MC 2020 KBS Song Festival
The 2020 KBS Song Festival has announced its MCs and theme! On November 27, it was shared that TVXQ’s Yunho, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, and Shin Ye Eun will host the popular year-end music festival this year. On top of that, the event also revealed that its theme for 2020 is “Connect,” referring to how… Continue reading TVXQ’s Yunho, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, And Shin Ye Eun To MC 2020 KBS Song Festival
14 Angsty K-Pop Songs That Are A 2020 Vibe
2020 has been a year full of difficulties, and with the COVID-19 pandemic especially, we’ve been navigating feelings of uncertainty, the loneliness of quarantine, and the strange sense that time seems to be moving both fast and slow simultaneously. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that there have been a string of K-pop releases that hit the angsty, existential vibe that has come… Continue reading 14 Angsty K-Pop Songs That Are A 2020 Vibe
Listen: DPR LIVE Collaborates With Crush And eaJ (DAY6’s Jae) For “Jam & Butterfly”
DPR LIVE has released new music On November 27, he released a new collaboration single with Crush and eaJ (DAY6’s Jae). DPR LIVE, Crush, and Jae all participated in the composition and lyrics for the song. This is DPR LIVE’s first release since “DPR ARCHIVES” in June. Listen to “Jam & Butterfly” below:
Watch: NCT U Shows Off Their Moves In Energetic “Work It” MV
NCT has revealed the next music video for their latest album! On November 27, the music video was released for “Work It” from “NCT RESONANCE Pt. 2.” “Work It” is an electronic dance track with an energetic bass line and addictive hook. The members participating in this song are Johnny, Yuta, Ten, Jungwoo, Hendery, Jaemin, and Jisung.… Continue reading Watch: NCT U Shows Off Their Moves In Energetic “Work It” MV