Starting on January 1, 2019, there will be an increase in how much those who create music will receive from streaming websites. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has revealed that the distribution of profits would ultimately be increasing for the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), the Together Music Copyright Association, the Federation of… Continue reading Korean Streaming Sites To Change Division Of Profits
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Wanna One Rises With “Light”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, June Week 4
Wanna One’s latest hit “Light” moves up 11 spots to become our new No. 1 song this week. This song won on four music shows last week: “Music Bank,” “Music Core,” “M!Countdown,” and “Show Champion.” “Light” needs all these wins to be able to hold off AOA’s “Bingle Bangle” for the top spot. Congratulations to… Continue reading Wanna One Rises With “Light”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, June Week 4
Exclusive: NU’EST W Talks Taking On Latin Pop, Comeback Goals, Staying Connected With Fans, And More
NU’EST W held a press conference on June 25 to celebrate the release of their new mini album “WHO, YOU.” At the event, the members answered a variety of questions about their new album, their eight-month break since “W, HERE”, and the love they have for their fans. The new album mixes together the past… Continue reading Exclusive: NU’EST W Talks Taking On Latin Pop, Comeback Goals, Staying Connected With Fans, And More
Watch: SHINee Beautifully Remembers Jonghyun With New MV For “Our Page”
SHINee has released a new music video for their latest title track. The song titled “Our Page” is the title track of the third episode for their 6th studio album “The Story of Light,” and is a medium tempo R&B track with an electric piano melody. The members of SHINee personally participated in writing the lyrics for… Continue reading Watch: SHINee Beautifully Remembers Jonghyun With New MV For “Our Page”
GOT7 Tops Tower Records’ Weekly Chart With “THE New Era”
GOT7’s newest Japanese release has topped another chart! The group recently released their Japanese single album “THE New Era,” which topped Oricon’s daily singles chart on June 20. On June 25, it was announced that “THE New Era” topped the weekly singles chart for the week of June 18 through 24 at Tower Records, Japan’s… Continue reading GOT7 Tops Tower Records’ Weekly Chart With “THE New Era”
BTS, TWICE, And More Impress On Oricon’s Charts For First Half Of 2018
Oricon has released overall chart results for the first half of the year! On June 25, the Japanese company revealed the sales rankings for singles and albums between December 25, 2017 and June 18, 2018. TWICE is the only foreign artist in the top 10 of the singles chart. The girl group took No. 8… Continue reading BTS, TWICE, And More Impress On Oricon’s Charts For First Half Of 2018
Government Agency Releases Final Results Of Investigation For MOMOLAND’s Bulk Buying Controversy
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has released its final results of the investigation of MOMOLAND’s bulk buying controversy. On June 25, Mihwadang Records uploaded a statement of apology on their official website regarding the investigation into allegations of the group bulk buying their albums. In the statement, the album retailer explained that the first… Continue reading Government Agency Releases Final Results Of Investigation For MOMOLAND’s Bulk Buying Controversy
Watch: RBW Releases Debut Trailers For 2 New Boy Groups
MAMAMOO and VROMANCE’s agency RBW will be debuting two new boy groups! On June 25, RBW released debut trailers for the new groups ONEUS and ONEWE. Both groups’ trailers feature some familiar faces: “Produce 101 Season 2” contestants Lee Gun Min, Lee Gun Hee, and Yeo Hwan Woong will be debuting in the six-member group… Continue reading Watch: RBW Releases Debut Trailers For 2 New Boy Groups
Update: GFRIEND’s Yuju And Suran Show Their Beautiful Harmony In Teaser For “Love Rain”
Updated June 28 KST: GFRIEND’s Yuju has shared a lyric video teaser for her single “Love Rain,” featuring Suran! #여자친구 #GFRIEND #유주 #YUJU <Lyric Video Teaser>#Love_Rain (Feat. #수란) – #유주 (#여자친구)2018.06.29 18:00PM pic.twitter.com/gZC4CSkdbc — 여자친구 GFRIEND (@GFRDofficial) June 27, 2018 Updated June 27 KST: GFRIEND’s Yuju has confirmed that the featuring artist for her digital single is… Continue reading Update: GFRIEND’s Yuju And Suran Show Their Beautiful Harmony In Teaser For “Love Rain”
Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 2nd Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By BTOB, SHINee, And More
Congratulations to BLACKPINK for winning first place with “DDU-DU DDU-DU” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was Bolbbalgan4’s “Travel,” and third place went to AOA’s “Bingle Bangle.” This week’s performers include BTOB, SHINee, Yubin, BLACKPINK, N.Flying, The East Light, ONF, A.C.E, KHAN, (G)I-DLE, 24K, LOONA’s yyxy, Kim Dong Han, Minseo, Lee Tae Hee, Busters, WALWARI, and more.… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 2nd Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By BTOB, SHINee, And More