Wonho is getting ready to make his solo debut! On July 22, Star News reported that Wonho had kicked off preparations for his solo album and predicted that the album would be released some time after late August. Later that day, a source from his agency Highline Entertainment shared with News1, “Wonho is currently working on his… Continue reading Wonho’s Agency Confirms He Is Preparing For Solo Debut
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BTS Takes 8 Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart With Group And Solo Releases + NCT 127, MONSTA X, And More Rank High
Billboard has released its World Albums chart for the week ending in July 25! BTS’s “Map of the Soul: 7” once again holds the top position, now in its 21st week on the chart. It’s followed by the group’s new Japanese album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~,” which features Japanese versions of many… Continue reading BTS Takes 8 Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart With Group And Solo Releases + NCT 127, MONSTA X, And More Rank High
ATEEZ Surpasses Personal Best In Stock Pre-Orders For New Album
With ATEEZ gearing up for their comeback, they’ve set a new personal record for stock pre-orders! The number of stock pre-orders is the amount of album stock that is produced prior to the album’s release. This number is the estimated demand calculated based on various factors including how many albums were pre-ordered by fans. According… Continue reading ATEEZ Surpasses Personal Best In Stock Pre-Orders For New Album
BTS Joins Lineup For Virtual 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival
BTS will be staging a performance for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival! This year’s show is a two-day virtual mega-concert that will take place on September 18 and 19. Performers include BTS, Coldplay, and Kane Brown, with special guests Khalid, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett, Usher, and more. The concert is hosted by Ryan… Continue reading BTS Joins Lineup For Virtual 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival
BTS’s Japanese Album “Map Of The Soul: 7 -The Journey-” Debuts On Billboard 200
BTS’s “Map Of The Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” has scored a spot on the Billboard 200! The group’s fourth Japanese full album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” came out on July 15. It includes 13 songs in total, with Japanese versions of many of their Korean tracks and two new original Japanese songs: the… Continue reading BTS’s Japanese Album “Map Of The Soul: 7 -The Journey-” Debuts On Billboard 200
Watch: GFRIEND Wins With “Apple” On “The Show”; Performances By Jeong Sewoon, VERIVERY, TOO, And More
GFRIEND grabbed a trophy for “Apple”! The nominees for first place on the July 21 episode of “The Show” were VERIVERY’s “Thunder,” GFRIEND’s “Apple,” and Jeong Sewoon’s “Say Yes.” GFRIEND took the win with a total score of 9,180 to Jeong Sewoon’s 2,836 and VERIVERY’s 2,511. Watch their performance and win below! Performers on this… Continue reading Watch: GFRIEND Wins With “Apple” On “The Show”; Performances By Jeong Sewoon, VERIVERY, TOO, And More
SSAK3 To Donate Proceeds From Their Music To Help Those In Need
SSAK3 will be making a meaningful donation! On July 21, MBC’s “How Do You Play?” shared that proceeds from SSAK3’s songs and their promotions will be donated to communities in need. This includes profits from their song “Summer Sea Again” (also known as “Beach Again”), cover song “In Summer,” and upcoming song “Play That Summer,”… Continue reading SSAK3 To Donate Proceeds From Their Music To Help Those In Need
Somi Signs With U.S. Label Interscope Records
Somi is getting ready to jump into the American music market with Interscope Records! On July 21, The Black Label revealed, “Somi has signed a contract with Interscope Records, a label under Universal Music Group.” Sam Riback, Interscope’s Executive Vice President and Head of A&R, commented to entertainment news source Variety, “Somi stands out with her unique… Continue reading Somi Signs With U.S. Label Interscope Records
BTS Sets New Oricon Record For Highest First Week Album Sales Achieved By Male Foreign Artist
BTS’s new Japanese album is breaking records! On July 21, Oricon revealed that BTS’s fourth Japanese full album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~ The Journey ~” had sold 564,000 copies in its first week of release, setting a new record for the highest first week sales ever achieved by a male foreign artist. The previous record was… Continue reading BTS Sets New Oricon Record For Highest First Week Album Sales Achieved By Male Foreign Artist
BTS’s “MIC Drop” Remix Becomes Their 5th MV To Reach 700 Million Views
Another of BTS’s music videos has hit the 700 million mark! On July 21 at approximately 1:50 a.m. KST, the music video for “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)” surpassed 700 million views on YouTube. This is BTS’s fifth music video to reach this milestone after “DNA,” “Boy With Luv,” “Fake Love,” and “IDOL.” The music video for the… Continue reading BTS’s “MIC Drop” Remix Becomes Their 5th MV To Reach 700 Million Views