Updated March 16 KST: AB6IX’s new album is finally out! On March 16 at 6 p.m. KST, AB6IX released their third full-length studio album “SEVEN : CRIMSON HORIZON” along with the music video for the title track “BOTTOMS UP.” “BOTTOMS UP” is a dance track highlighted by upbeat pop-rock–based sounds and the solid groove of… Continue reading Watch: AB6IX Sets Aside Worries And Enjoys The Moment In Cheerful MV For “BOTTOMS UP”
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SEVENTEEN’s “Don’t Wanna Cry” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 300 Million Views
SEVENTEEN has hit the 300 million mark for the first time on YouTube! On February 2 at around 9:30 a.m. KST, SEVENTEEN’s music video for their 2017 hit “Don’t Wanna Cry” surpassed 300 million views on YouTube—making it their first music video ever to achieve the feat. SEVENTEEN first released the music video for “Don’t… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s “Don’t Wanna Cry” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 300 Million Views
BIGBANG, BoA, BLACKPINK, aespa, TWICE’s MISAMO, SEVENTEEN, And HUNTR/X Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once… Continue reading BIGBANG, BoA, BLACKPINK, aespa, TWICE’s MISAMO, SEVENTEEN, And HUNTR/X Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
Stray Kids’ “DO IT” Jumps 111 Ranks On Billboard 200 + Re-Enters Top 40
Over two months after its release, Stray Kids’ latest album is rocketing back up the Billboard 200! For the week ending on January 31, Stray Kids’ “DO IT” re-entered the top 40 of Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, where it previously debuted at No. 1. After making the chart at No. 148 last week, “DO… Continue reading Stray Kids’ “DO IT” Jumps 111 Ranks On Billboard 200 + Re-Enters Top 40
ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN’s DxS, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, TXT’s Yeonjun, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on January 31! ENHYPEN topped this week’s World Albums chart with their new mini album “THE SIN : VANISH,” which also debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Including “THE SIN : VANISH,” ENHYPEN landed a total of three entries on the World… Continue reading ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN’s DxS, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, TXT’s Yeonjun, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Watch: WOODZ Tackles Human Imperfection And Duality In “Human Extinction” Comeback MV
Updated March 4 KST: WOODZ’s highly anticipated new album is out! On March 4 at 6 p.m. KST, WOODZ released his first full-length studio album “Archive. 1” along with the music video for the title track “Human Extinction” starring Park Hee Soon. “Human Extinction” blends intense band sounds with a philosophical message that touches on… Continue reading Watch: WOODZ Tackles Human Imperfection And Duality In “Human Extinction” Comeback MV
Watch: EXO Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 5th Win For “Crown” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By i-dle, KiiiKiii, And More
EXO has wrapped up a perfect week of music show wins with a fifth trophy for “Crown”! On the February 1 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were EXO’s “Crown,” WOODZ’s “Drowning,” and LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” (featuring BTS’s j-hope). EXO ultimately took the win with a total of 5,238 points—meaning that the… Continue reading Watch: EXO Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 5th Win For “Crown” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By i-dle, KiiiKiii, And More
IU’s “Blueming” Becomes Her 3rd MV To Surpass 200 Million Views
IU has reached another impressive YouTube milestone! On February 1 at approximately 7 p.m. KST, IU’s music video for “Blueming” surpassed 200 million views, meaning that it took approximately six years, two months, and 14 days to achieve the feat since its release on November 18, 2019. “Blueming” is IU’s third music video to hit… Continue reading IU’s “Blueming” Becomes Her 3rd MV To Surpass 200 Million Views
Stray Kids’ “CEREMONY” MV With Faker Soars Past 100 Million Views
Stray Kids should be celebrating: they’ve just hit the 100 million mark on YouTube with yet another music video! On February 1 at around 1:53 p.m. KST, Stray Kids’ music video for “CEREMONY,” which memorably features a brief cameo by League of Legends player Faker, surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. “CEREMONY” is Stray Kids’… Continue reading Stray Kids’ “CEREMONY” MV With Faker Soars Past 100 Million Views
Watch: EXO Takes 4th Win For “Crown” On “Music Core”; Performances By i-dle, KiiiKiii, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, And More
EXO has won a fourth music show trophy for “Crown”! On the January 31 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were EXO’s “Crown,” ENHYPEN’s “Knife,” and fromis_9’s “White Memories.” EXO ultimately took the win with a total of 8,721 points. Congratulations to EXO! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below:… Continue reading Watch: EXO Takes 4th Win For “Crown” On “Music Core”; Performances By i-dle, KiiiKiii, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, And More