The Golden Disc Awards has announced the “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40,” a special list honoring 40 influential figures who have left an indelible mark on the history of Korean popular music. To celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of the awards ceremony in 2026, the Golden Disc Awards unveiled the list on October 23, which spotlights… Continue reading Golden Disc Awards Announces “Powerhouse 40” Honoring K-Pop’s Most Influential Figures
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NewJeans, Stray Kids, TWICE, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, And ILLIT Earn RIAJ Double 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 NewJeans, Stray Kids, TWICE, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, And ILLIT Earn RIAJ Double Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
Watch: ONF Wants To “Put It Back” In Sleek Comeback MV
Updated November 10 KST: ONF is here with new music! On November 10 at 6 p.m. KST, ONF returned with their ninth mini album “UNBROKEN” along with the music video for the title track “Put It Back.” “Put It Back” is a dance song that combines funk and retro synth pop elements. The song conveys… Continue reading Watch: ONF Wants To “Put It Back” In Sleek Comeback MV
Watch: MEOVV Brings The Heat In New “BURNING UP” Dance Practice Videos
MEOVV has shared a closer look at the choreography for their new single! On October 22, MEOVV released the “Moving Cam version” of their dance practice video for their latest digital single “BURNING UP.” MEOVV also previously released a “Fix Cam version” of the video, which features a full view of all five members’ dance… Continue reading Watch: MEOVV Brings The Heat In New “BURNING UP” Dance Practice Videos
Watch: NMIXX Takes 1st Win For “Blue Valentine” On “Show Champion”; Performances By TWS, Bae Jin Young, And More
NMIXX has won their first music show trophy for their chart-topping hit “Blue Valentine”! On the October 22 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were BABYMONSTER’s “WE GO UP,” NMIXX’s “Blue Valentine,” TWS’s “OVERDRIVE,” Davichi’s “TIME CAPSULE,” and Bae Jin Young’s “Round&Round.” The trophy ultimately went to NMIXX! Watch their comeback performance,… Continue reading Watch: NMIXX Takes 1st Win For “Blue Valentine” On “Show Champion”; Performances By TWS, Bae Jin Young, And More
Watch: CLOSE YOUR EYES Shatters Their Limits With Fierce Energy In “X” MV
Updated November 11 KST: CLOSE YOUR EYES’ new album is finally out! On November 11 at 6 p.m. KST, CLOSE YOUR EYES dropped their third mini album “blackout,” along with the music video for one of its double title tracks “X.” The first title track “X” embodies CLOSE YOUR EYES’ determination to break through fear and limitations… Continue reading Watch: CLOSE YOUR EYES Shatters Their Limits With Fierce Energy In “X” MV
Watch: Suzy And Lee Do Hyun Star In Emotional MV For URBAN ZAKAPA’s “Stay”
Updated November 3 KST: URBAN ZAKAPA has unveiled their new music video starring Suzy and Lee Do Hyun! On November 3 at 6 p.m. KST, URBAN ZAKAPA released their new mini album “Stay” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. Check out the music video starring Suzy and Lee… Continue reading Watch: Suzy And Lee Do Hyun Star In Emotional MV For URBAN ZAKAPA’s “Stay”
CORTIS Re-Enters Billboard 200 Following U.S. Promotions For “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES”
CORTIS is back on the Billboard 200! On October 21 local time, Billboard revealed that CORTIS’s debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” had returned to the Top 200 Albums chart (which ranks the most popular albums in the United States) following the group’s recent promotions in the U.S. In what marks its third non-consecutive week… Continue reading CORTIS Re-Enters Billboard 200 Following U.S. Promotions For “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES”
Watch: Hearts2Hearts Shows Off Razor-Sharp Synchronization In Dance Practice Video For “FOCUS”
Hearts2Hearts has given fans a closer look at the choreography for their new title track! On October 21, the rookie girl group from SM Entertainment released the official dance practice video for “FOCUS,” the title track of their new mini album of the same name. The newly released video offers a full view of all… Continue reading Watch: Hearts2Hearts Shows Off Razor-Sharp Synchronization In Dance Practice Video For “FOCUS”
SEVENTEEN’s CxM (S.Coups x Mingyu) Breaks 13-Year Record On Billboard 200 For Highest-Charting K-Pop Unit
SEVENTEEN’s newest unit CxM has broken a 13-year record on the Billboard 200! On October 20 local time, Billboard announced that CxM—a new unit consisting of S.Coups and Mingyu—had made their debut on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. For the week ending on October 25,… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s CxM (S.Coups x Mingyu) Breaks 13-Year Record On Billboard 200 For Highest-Charting K-Pop Unit