BTS and TWICE have proven their popularity in Japan yet again! Both groups made multiple appearances on Billboard Japan’s newly released mid-year charts for 2018. TWICE claimed No. 2 on the Top Artists chart for the first half of 2018, while BTS followed close behind at No 3. TWICE also took No. 5 on the… Continue reading BTS And TWICE Make Top 10 On Billboard Japan’s 2018 Top Artists And Hot 100 Mid-Year Charts
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Actor Choi Won Myeong And Lovelyz’s Kei Chosen As Next MCs Of “Music Bank”
Lovelyz’s Kei and actor Choi Won Myeong will be the new MCs for KBS’s “Music Bank”! The reports were confirmed by “Music Bank” sources on June 8 who added, “Kei and Choi Won Myeong will greet viewers for the first time as the show’s new MCs on June 15.” Kei made her debut in 2014 as… Continue reading Actor Choi Won Myeong And Lovelyz’s Kei Chosen As Next MCs Of “Music Bank”
Watch: BTS Gets 10th Win For “Fake Love” On “Music Bank,” Performances By Wanna One, Yubin, SHINee, And More
BTS now has 10 trophies for “Fake Love”! On the June 8 episode of KBS2’s “Music Bank,” BTS’s “Fake Love” and AOA’s “Bingle Bangle” were up for first place. BTS won with a score of 10,647 to AOA’s 7,294. It was an even more special win as BTS’s Jin was a special MC today. It… Continue reading Watch: BTS Gets 10th Win For “Fake Love” On “Music Bank,” Performances By Wanna One, Yubin, SHINee, And More
TWICE Becomes 1st Female Foreign Artists To Have Single Album Certified Double Platinum In Japan
TWICE has set a new record in Japan as their third single “Wake Me Up” has gone double platinum! According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), “Wake Me Up” has been certified double platinum as of June 8, selling over 500,000 copies. This is not only TWICE’s first time being certified double platinum, but… Continue reading TWICE Becomes 1st Female Foreign Artists To Have Single Album Certified Double Platinum In Japan
EXO-CBX, TWICE, And iKON Receive Official Platinum Certifications From Gaon
Gaon Chart has announced its second batch of official certifications! Earlier this year, the Korea Music Content Industry Association decided to implement a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Gaon Chart now certifies albums platinum at 250,000 sales, while songs… Continue reading EXO-CBX, TWICE, And iKON Receive Official Platinum Certifications From Gaon
BTS Achieves Highest Monthly Sales In Gaon Chart History
BTS has set a new record with their latest album “Love Yourself: Tear“! On June 8, Gaon Chart revealed that BTS had sold a record-breaking 1,664,041 copies of the album in just 14 days after its release on May 18. Not only did the figure mark the highest monthly sales of any album in Gaon… Continue reading BTS Achieves Highest Monthly Sales In Gaon Chart History
EXO’s “Monster” Becomes Their 1st MV To Achieve 200 Million Views
EXO has joined the 200 million club! On June 8 at approximately 11:53 a.m. KST, EXO’s “Monster” reached 200 million views on one of their music videos for the very first time on YouTube. It hit the milestone almost exactly two years after it was first released on June 9, 2016 at midnight KST. “Monster” is one of… Continue reading EXO’s “Monster” Becomes Their 1st MV To Achieve 200 Million Views
MOMOLAND, Dynamic Duo, And Crush Added To KCON 2018 LA Line-Up
KCON 2018 LA has announced the next performers in its exciting line-up! On June 7, it was revealed that MOMOLAND, Dynamic Duo, and Crush will be performing at the Los Angeles edition of KCON USA this summer. MOMOLAND is a nine-member girl group that made their debut in 2016 and most recently released their breakout hit “BBoom BBoom” in… Continue reading MOMOLAND, Dynamic Duo, And Crush Added To KCON 2018 LA Line-Up
Update: MOMOLAND Gives A Quick Listen To “Fun To The World” In Highlight Medley
Updated June 22 KST: MOMOLAND has shared clips of their new tracks on the mini album “Fun to the World” through a highlight medley! The mini album is coming out on June 26. https://twitter.com/MMLD_Official/status/1009813509712908288 Updated June 21 KST: MOMOLAND has shared two more teaser videos for “BAAM” with their fans! The first gives another look… Continue reading Update: MOMOLAND Gives A Quick Listen To “Fun To The World” In Highlight Medley
Listen: BTS’s Jin Gifts Fans With Beautiful Cover For 2018 BTS Festa
BTS member Jin has shared a special cover for BTS’s fifth anniversary! Jin’s cover of “Autumn Outside the Post Office” by Yoon Do Hyun was released on June 8 at midnight KST as the “Interlude Ceremony” to the group’s 2018 BTS Festa celebrations. The slow rock ballad showcases Jin’s beautiful voice! Check it out below: BTS… Continue reading Listen: BTS’s Jin Gifts Fans With Beautiful Cover For 2018 BTS Festa