The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, TWS’s latest Korean mini album “NO TRAGEDY” earned an official platinum certification for over 250,000 units shipped in Japan. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000. Meanwhile,… Continue reading IVE, TWS, And CORTIS Earn Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
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NouerA’s Taipei Concert Postponed At Last Minute
NouerA’s “CATCH THE WAVE” concert in Taipei has been postponed. On July 1, NOUER Entertainment announced that the Taipei stop of NouerA’s ongoing world tour “CATCH THE WAVE” had been “unavoidably postponed due to administrative procedures necessary for the event’s operation.” The show was originally scheduled to be held on July 5. NOUER Entertainment’s full… Continue reading NouerA’s Taipei Concert Postponed At Last Minute
Watch: KARD Celebrates Their Journey Together In “Back To Life” MV
Updated July 28 KST: KARD is back with their first-ever full-length album! On July 28 at 6 p.m. KST, KARD released their first full-length album “Where To Now? (Part.2) : NOWHERE,” along with the music video for its title track “Back To Life.” Notably, the album marks the conclusion of KARD’s journey as a group… Continue reading Watch: KARD Celebrates Their Journey Together In “Back To Life” MV
Watch: Sunmi Feels The Full Force Of Summer In Breathtaking “Forever July” Comeback MV
Updated July 15 KST: Sunmi is here with new music! On July 15 at 6 p.m. KST, Sunmi returned with her new single “Forever July” along with the music video for the track. “Forever July” compares the uncomfortable heart-fluttering feelings that come from the arrival of sudden love to the monsoon season that arrives like… Continue reading Watch: Sunmi Feels The Full Force Of Summer In Breathtaking “Forever July” Comeback MV
Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Gets Chaotic In High-Energy Dance Practice Video For “ADIOS!”
BOYNEXTDOOR is back with a fun dance video for “ADIOS!” On July 1, BOYNEXTDOOR released the official dance practice video for “ADIOS!”, the fan-favorite B-side off their new full-length album “HOME.” In contrast to their sharper and more precise choreography for their title track “VIRAL,” “ADIOS!” gives the members a chance to let loose amidst… Continue reading Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Gets Chaotic In High-Energy Dance Practice Video For “ADIOS!”
BTS Breaks The Rolling Stones’ Record On Billboard Boxscore’s Top Tours Chart
BTS has broken a seven-year record on Billboard Boxscore’s Top Tours chart! On June 30 local time, Billboard announced that BTS had taken No. 1 on the Top Tours chart for the second month in a row. Once again, BTS was the highest-grossing and best-selling touring act of the month: according to figures reported to… Continue reading BTS Breaks The Rolling Stones’ Record On Billboard Boxscore’s Top Tours Chart
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” Rises To New Peak On Billboard Global 200
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE’s collab single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” is on the rise on Billboard’s Global 200! On June 30 local time, Billboard revealed that “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” had climbed to No. 23 in its second week on the Global 200, in addition to holding relatively steady at No. 24 on the Global Excl.… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” Rises To New Peak On Billboard Global 200
Watch: GIRLSET Sends A Bold New Message In “CHAT” MV
Updated July 17 KST: JYP Entertainment’s global girl group GIRLSET has returned with new music! On July 17 at 1 p.m. KST, GIRLSET dropped their new digital single “CHAT” along with the song’s music video. A hyperpop track featuring powerful rhythms and richly layered sound, “CHAT” is brought to life through dynamic hip hop-inspired choreography… Continue reading Watch: GIRLSET Sends A Bold New Message In “CHAT” MV
Watch: SUPER JUNIOR-83z Makes Heartfelt “Promise” In Nostalgic Unit Debut MV
Updated July 13 KST: SUPER JUNIOR’s new unit group SUPER JUNIOR-83z has finally debuted! On July 13 at 6 p.m. KST, SUPER JUNIOR-83z released their unit debut mini album “Promise” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. Based on band sounds of the 1990s and 2000s, the title track… Continue reading Watch: SUPER JUNIOR-83z Makes Heartfelt “Promise” In Nostalgic Unit Debut MV
Watch: idntt Introduces 5 New Members With MV For 20-Member “Kids Return” Comeback
Updated July 13 KST: MODHAUS’s new boy group idntt has made their comeback with 20 members! On July 13 at 6 p.m. KST, idntt made their comeback with their new EP “itsnotover” along with the music video for the title track “Kids Return.” The comeback also consists of five new members Kwak Giwoong, Lee Jooheon,… Continue reading Watch: idntt Introduces 5 New Members With MV For 20-Member “Kids Return” Comeback