There’s only one day left until the 2018 MGA (MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards)! There are four keywords to keep in mind before watching the awards. Global collaboration The first keyword is global collaboration. 2018 MGA is reported to have prepared performances that nobody has ever seen in other music shows. BTS and Charlie… Continue reading 4 Keywords To Look Out For Before Watching 2018 MGA
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IZ*ONE Becomes 4th Highest K-Pop Girl Group In First Week Album Sales
IZ*ONE is showing explosive popularity with their debut album! Previously within the first day, the group set a new record for first week sales among K-pop girl group debut albums. As recorded by Hanteo, IZ*ONE’s album “COLOR*IZ” sold a total of about 80,800 copies in its first week. This makes “COLOR*IZ” No. 9 in terms of first week… Continue reading IZ*ONE Becomes 4th Highest K-Pop Girl Group In First Week Album Sales
BTS And LOONA Win At 2018 MTV EMAs
BTS and LOONA were winners at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs)! The 2018 MTV EMAs were held on November 4 (local time) at the Bilbao Exhibition Center in Spain. The awards ceremony celebrates the musical acts and music videos that drew the most popularity in Europe that year, with winners being determined by… Continue reading BTS And LOONA Win At 2018 MTV EMAs
TVXQ, BTS, SHINee, EXO, And More Make Japanese List Of 2018’s Top Concert Ticket-Sellers
Japanese magazine Nikkei Entertainment has released its annual “Concert Crowd-Pullers” rankings! The magazine’s yearly list ranks the 50 artists who attracted the most concertgoers in Japan that year, and according to the newly published December issue, K-pop groups were some of the hottest ticket-sellers of 2018! TVXQ topped the 2018 rankings, beating out all Japanese… Continue reading TVXQ, BTS, SHINee, EXO, And More Make Japanese List Of 2018’s Top Concert Ticket-Sellers
Update: EXID Confirms Date Of Comeback With All 5 Members
Updated November 7 KST: EXID has finalized their comeback date! A source from their agency Banana Culture Entertainment announced that EXID will be returning with all five members on November 21. They will drop their new album at 6 p.m. KST on this day, and also hold a comeback showcase at Blue Square in Seoul.… Continue reading Update: EXID Confirms Date Of Comeback With All 5 Members
Watch: Kim Dong Han Shares Powerful Cover Of BTS’s “IDOL”
Kim Dong Han has put his own spin on BTS’s “IDOL“! On November 5, the singer shared a new dance practice video of himself covering BTS’s latest hit. Not only does the video showcase his take on BTS’s powerful dance moves, but it also features Kim Dong Han practicing to a recording of his own… Continue reading Watch: Kim Dong Han Shares Powerful Cover Of BTS’s “IDOL”
TWICE’s “Cheer Up” Becomes Their 3rd MV To Reach 300 Million Views
TWICE has achieved another impressive milestone! On November 4, slightly before 6 p.m. KST, the group’s music video for “Cheer Up” surpassed 300 million views. This is about 2 years, 6 months, 10 days, and 18 hours since its release on April 25, 2016 at 12 a.m. KST.“Cheer Up” is TWICE’s third music video to achieve… Continue reading TWICE’s “Cheer Up” Becomes Their 3rd MV To Reach 300 Million Views
IU Takes 7th Win For “BBIBBI” On “Inkigayo”
On November 4, SBS’s “Inkigayo” did not air due to coverage of a baseball game. However, the winner was announced on the official website. IU came in first place with “BBIBBI,” followed by MONSTA X’s “Shoot Out” and Zion.T’s “Hello Tutorial” featuring Red Velvet’s Seulgi. This earns IU an “Inkigayo” triple crown with “BBIBBI.”Congratulations to IU!
BTS Becomes First Korean Artists To Surpass 1 Billion Streams On Apple Music
BTS has set another amazing record! On November 2 (local time), Apple Music announced, “BTS is the first K-pop artist to break one billion streams.” This is the first time any Korean artist has been able to surpass the milestone on the service, setting a new record for most streams for a Korean artist as well.… Continue reading BTS Becomes First Korean Artists To Surpass 1 Billion Streams On Apple Music
Update: GOT7’s Jackson Gives Another Glimpse Of “Different Game” MV In New Teaser
Updated November 6 KST: Jackson shared a second MV teaser for his collaboration with rapper Gucci Mane! Updated November 5 KST: Jackson has revealed more teasers for his upcoming collaboration with rapper Gucci Mane! Original Article: GOT7’s Jackson will soon be releasing a new collaboration with American rapper Gucci Mane! On November 4, Jackson surprised… Continue reading Update: GOT7’s Jackson Gives Another Glimpse Of “Different Game” MV In New Teaser