JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong and TVXQ have become artists with a RIAJ gold certification in 2018. On August 10, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) shared their monthly list of artists that earned a gold certification. Among these artists were JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong, who received his gold certification for his Japanese single “Sign / Your Love,”… Continue reading JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong And TVXQ Earn RIAJ Gold Certifications
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BTS’s “Love Yourself: Tear” Becomes Certified Gold By RIAJ
BTS has received a RIAJ gold certification with a Korean album! On August 10, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) revealed the group’s third Korean studio album “Love Yourself: Tear” is now officially certified gold. It is their first Korean release to receive an RIAJ certification. To be certified gold by the RIAJ, single and studio albums… Continue reading BTS’s “Love Yourself: Tear” Becomes Certified Gold By RIAJ
UP10TION Ranks High On Oricon’s Daily Single Chart With New Japanese Release “CHASER”
UP10TION’s success in Japan continues! On August 8, the group dropped their third Japanese single “CHASER” on August 8. Immediately after its release, it came in at second on Oricon’s daily single chart (dated August 7), further demonstrating UP10TION’s popularity. UP10TION debuted in Japan in 2017 with their single “ID.” The gold-certified release was highly… Continue reading UP10TION Ranks High On Oricon’s Daily Single Chart With New Japanese Release “CHASER”
Update: Hyolyn Gives Another Look At Concept For New Single “Bae”
Updated August 15 KST: Hyolyn has revealed two new teaser photos ahead of the release of her new single “Bae”! https://www.instagram.com/p/BmfX-SGhWzD/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BmfXxwNhxQO/?hl=en&taken-by=xhyolynx Updated August 14 KST: Hyolyn has shared a new teaser image for “Bae,” and announced that she’ll be holding a V Live broadcast on August 16 at 5 p.m. KST! Updated August 13 KST:… Continue reading Update: Hyolyn Gives Another Look At Concept For New Single “Bae”
Watch: BTS’s Jin Gives An Introduction To Their Comeback With Breathtaking “Epiphany” Trailer
With BTS’s return only two weeks away, the group has introduced their next release with a comeback trailer! BTS dropped their trailer titled “Epiphany” on August 10 at midnight KST. It stars and features a song by member Jin, with a message about realizing the importance of loving yourself. It is a first preview of their upcoming repackaged… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s Jin Gives An Introduction To Their Comeback With Breathtaking “Epiphany” Trailer
Update: UP10TION Shares Individual Teasers For “2018 Special Photo Edition”
Updated August 19 KST: UP10TION has shared more teaser images for “2018 Special Photo Edition!” The album is scheduled for release on August 20 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out the photos below! Updated August 14 KST: UP10TION shared three unit teaser images for “2018 Special Photo Edition”! Updated August 13 KST: UP10TION has released individual… Continue reading Update: UP10TION Shares Individual Teasers For “2018 Special Photo Edition”
Watch: iKON Takes 1st Win For “Killing Me” On “M!Countdown,” Performances By Leo, Stray Kids, And More
iKON has won their first music show trophy for “Killing Me”! On the August 9 episode of “M!Countdown,” the nominees for first place were iKON’s “Killing Me” and VIXX member Leo’s “Touch & Sketch.” iKON came in first with a total score of 7,888 to Leo’s 4,138. iKON did not perform on “M!Countdown,” but you… Continue reading Watch: iKON Takes 1st Win For “Killing Me” On “M!Countdown,” Performances By Leo, Stray Kids, And More
WJSN’s Mei Qi And Xuan Yi Leave Chinese “Produce 101” Project Group Rocket Girls
WJSN’s Mei Qi and Xuan Yi have left project group Rocket Girls. WJSN’s Chinese agency Yuehua Entertainment released an official statement on August 9 announcing that the two members had officially left the project group. Rocket Girls is the final group formed through the Chinese version of “Produce 101,” and originally consisted of 11 members who… Continue reading WJSN’s Mei Qi And Xuan Yi Leave Chinese “Produce 101” Project Group Rocket Girls
Watch: DIA Makes Comeback With “WooWoo” And Several Self-Written B-Side Tracks
Updated August 20: DIA has dropped short music videos for several b-side tracks from their mini album “Summer Ade”! Each of these tracks features one of the DIA members in accordance with who participated in the track’s making. Jooeun is the co-composer, co-lyricist, and co-arranger of “Take Me,” while Yebin is credited with these roles for “Sweet Dream.” Ki… Continue reading Watch: DIA Makes Comeback With “WooWoo” And Several Self-Written B-Side Tracks
INK Concert Announces Lineup Changes Involving HyunA, PENTAGON’s E’Dawn And Yan An, And PRISTIN V
The upcoming Incheon K-pop Concert 2018 (INK Concert) has announced a few changes to its lineup. On August 9, a notice was posted to the concert’s official website which notified a change to the concert’s lineup. According to the post, HyunA, and PENTAGON’s E’Dawn and Yan An will not be participating in the concert. Also,… Continue reading INK Concert Announces Lineup Changes Involving HyunA, PENTAGON’s E’Dawn And Yan An, And PRISTIN V