BTS’s “DNA” Becomes 1st Korean Boy Group MV To Reach 900 Million Views

BTS achieved a new YouTube milestone! The group’s music video for “DNA” was released on September 18, 2017 at 6 p.m. KST. It surpassed 900 million views on January 10 at approximately 9 a.m. KST, which is about two years, three months, 22 days, and 15 hours since its release. “DNA” is the first Korean boy group… Continue reading BTS’s “DNA” Becomes 1st Korean Boy Group MV To Reach 900 Million Views

ARMY Experiences And Reacts To BTS’ Suga’s Hard-Hitting “Shadow”: Here Are The Best Tweets

BTS’ Suga has blown everyone away with his impactful comeback trailer “Interlude: Shadow.” The group has a tradition of beginning teasers for their new albums by having one member release a solo track and MV, with the song then included as the intro for their album. As BTS prepares to drop their album “Map of the Soul:… Continue reading ARMY Experiences And Reacts To BTS’ Suga’s Hard-Hitting “Shadow”: Here Are The Best Tweets

Watch: BTS’ Suga Tackles Struggles With Fame And More In Powerful “Shadow” Comeback Trailer

BTS has officially kicked off their comeback teasers by releasing their comeback trailer “Shadow”! It’s BTS’s tradition to begin their teasers for an album by releasing a trailer featuring a song by one member, and the track becomes the intro to their new release. This time around, we get the first preview of BTS’s upcoming album “Map of… Continue reading Watch: BTS’ Suga Tackles Struggles With Fame And More In Powerful “Shadow” Comeback Trailer

Watch: MOMOLAND Takes Tearful Win For “Thumbs Up” On “M Countdown”; Performances By SF9, CLC, ATEEZ, And More

MOMOLAND received an emotional win for “Thumbs Up” on “M Countdown.” On the January 9 episode of “M Countdown,” the nominees for first place were MOMOLAND’s “Thumbs Up” and B.O.Y’s “My Angel.” MOMOLAND won with a total score of 10,125 to B.O.Y’s 2,198. Many of the members of the group cried after their win. Nayun said,… Continue reading Watch: MOMOLAND Takes Tearful Win For “Thumbs Up” On “M Countdown”; Performances By SF9, CLC, ATEEZ, And More

QUIZ: Can We Guess Your Bias Based On How You Rate These GOT7 Songs?

GOT7 has an incredibly large and varied discography, especially when you consider that the group debuted in 2014. (Has it been nearly six years already? Time really flies in the K-pop world!) With so many songs and styles to choose from, fans are bound to have some pretty strong opinions. Let us know yours (don’t… Continue reading QUIZ: Can We Guess Your Bias Based On How You Rate These GOT7 Songs?

“Unanswered Questions” Issues Formal Apology For Causing Misunderstanding About NU’EST

SBS’s investigative journalism program “Unanswered Questions” has apologized regarding a mistake from its recent episode about digital chart manipulation. The episode included an interview with a man who claimed that his personal data had been used for digital chart manipulation. He explained that his e-mail address was stolen by someone to make accounts on a music… Continue reading “Unanswered Questions” Issues Formal Apology For Causing Misunderstanding About NU’EST

EXO, Red Velvet, IU, BTS, And More Top Gaon Monthly + Weekly Charts

Gaon Chart has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart EXO topped the physical album chart for the second consecutive month with their sixth studio album “OBSESSION,” which also received an official triple platinum certification this month after selling over 750,000 copies since its release on November 27. Stray Kids’ latest… Continue reading EXO, Red Velvet, IU, BTS, And More Top Gaon Monthly + Weekly Charts

EXO, GOT7, And More Receive Platinum Certifications From Gaon Chart

Gaon has announced the newest albums and songs to receive platinum certifications! The Gaon Chart certifies an album as platinum once it reaches 250,000 sales and if at least six weeks have passed since its release. A song receives platinum certification at 100 million streams or 2.5 million downloads. This month, EXO’s “OBSESSION” was certified triple platinum… Continue reading EXO, GOT7, And More Receive Platinum Certifications From Gaon Chart

BTS And BLACKPINK Score 2 Nominations Each For 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards

BTS and BLACKPINK have both grabbed two nods for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards! In the Best Music Video category (which is socially voted), the nominees are BTS’s “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey, BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love,” Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings,” Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy,” Rosalía and J Balvin’s “Con Altura” featuring El Guincho, Daddy Yankee and Snow’s “Con… Continue reading BTS And BLACKPINK Score 2 Nominations Each For 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Watch: Performances From 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards

Many popular K-pop artists lit up the stage at the 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards! The ceremony was held on January 8 at Jamsil Arena in Seoul and hosted by Super Junior’s Leeteuk and ITZY’s Lia. Check out the list of winners here! Many of the night’s attendees took to the stage to wow with their… Continue reading Watch: Performances From 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards