Suspicions of chart manipulations have arisen yet again, but this time for singer BANHANA. On October 16, BANHANA’s “All Over Again” was unable to enter the Top 100 chart upon its release on October 15 at 6 p.m. KST but was able to enter the chart two hours after its release. It rose drastically within… Continue reading BANHANA’s Agency Responds To Suspicions Of Chart Manipulation
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TWICE, BTS, And TVXQ Top Oricon Monthly Album Chart
K-pop groups swept the top three spots on Oricon’s latest monthly album chart! According to Japanese music chart Oricon, TWICE, BTS, and TVXQ topped its album rankings for the month of September. TWICE’s first Japanese studio album “BDZ,” which was released last month and has since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of… Continue reading TWICE, BTS, And TVXQ Top Oricon Monthly Album Chart
BTOB To Make Comeback In November
BTOB is gearing up for their comeback! According to multiple music industry sources, BTOB is currently in the process of producing a new track in plans for a November release. This will be BTOB’s first comeback in five months after the release of their song “Only One for Me.” It will also be the group’s first comeback as six members, following their… Continue reading BTOB To Make Comeback In November
RAINZ’s Ju Won Tak Announces Solo Debut
RAINZ’s Ju Won Tak will soon be making a solo debut! On October 15, the project group RAINZ announced that, after a year of activities, the seven members would be going their separate ways. The group, which consists entirely of former “Produce 101 Season 2” contestants, was formed last year following the end of the… Continue reading RAINZ’s Ju Won Tak Announces Solo Debut
Update: BoA Shares Exciting Highlight Medley For “Woman”
Updated October 23 KST: BoA has shared a preview of her comeback album “Woman”! Updated October 23 KST: With only a day to go until her return, BoA has shared another teaser photo for “Woman”! Updated October 22 KST: The second music video teaser has been released for BoA’s “Woman”! Check it out below: Updated… Continue reading Update: BoA Shares Exciting Highlight Medley For “Woman”
Zion.T’s “Hello Tutorial” Featuring Red Velvet’s Seulgi Scores Top Spot On All Major Realtime Charts
Zion.T’s new song “Hello Tutorial” featuring Seulgi of Red Velvet has swept major realtime charts! On October 15 at 6 p.m. KST, Zion.T released his new mini album “ZZZ” featuring the title track “Hello Tutorial.” It quickly rose on the charts and by 12:30 a.m. KST, it grabbed the No. 1 spot on the realtime charts… Continue reading Zion.T’s “Hello Tutorial” Featuring Red Velvet’s Seulgi Scores Top Spot On All Major Realtime Charts
DAY6, 10cm, Oh Hyuk, And Others To Participate In SSAW’s 30th Debut Anniversary Album
DAY6, 10cm, Oh Hyuk, and others have joined hands to help celebrate SSAW’s 30th debut anniversary! SSAW made their official debut in 1988 with the release of their first album, making 2018 their 30th anniversary. Throughout their illustrious career, the group has taken on a wide variety of genres from experimental fusion jazz to blues,… Continue reading DAY6, 10cm, Oh Hyuk, And Others To Participate In SSAW’s 30th Debut Anniversary Album
Watch: Zion.T Figures Out A “Hello Tutorial” With Red Velvet’s Seulgi In Comeback MV
Zion.T has returned and has teamed up with Red Velvet’s Seulgi for his latest comeback! The singer released his new EP album “ZZZ” and music video for his title track “Hello Tutorial” at 6 p.m. KST on October 15. “Hello Tutorial” is a sweet song that reflects a shy desire to do everything a crush is… Continue reading Watch: Zion.T Figures Out A “Hello Tutorial” With Red Velvet’s Seulgi In Comeback MV
KOMCA Gives Credit To K-Pop Artists For Drastic Growth Of Music Royalties In 2018
The Korea Music Copyright Association (hereafter KOMCA) has revealed the accumulated music royalties so far for 2018. According to KOMCA on October 15, the total songwriting royalties for new releases between January 1 and September 30, 2018 were about 15.5 billion won (approximately $13.7 million). Although this data accounts for only three quarters of the year, it… Continue reading KOMCA Gives Credit To K-Pop Artists For Drastic Growth Of Music Royalties In 2018
Zion.T Reveals Why He Asked Red Velvet’s Seulgi To Feature On New Title Track
Zion.T shared the special reason why he wanted to work with Red Velvet’s Seulgi on his new title track! On October 15, the singer held a showcase to celebrate the release of his new EP album “ZZZ.” This will be his first EP album in one year and eight months, and it will contain a total… Continue reading Zion.T Reveals Why He Asked Red Velvet’s Seulgi To Feature On New Title Track