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 LE SSERAFIM And NewJeans Earn Their 1st Platinum Certifications In Japan For Streaming; aespa And BTS Go Gold
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Watch: SEVENTEEN’s Jun Mesmerizes In Performance Version MV For Solo Single “PSYCHO”
Updated July 16 KST: SEVENTEEN’s Jun has unveiled a new performance version music video of his digital single “PSYCHO”! Updated July 4 KST: Jun has released a new single! On July 4 at 1 a.m., the SEVENTEEN member dropped his digital single “PSYCHO” along with the music video. “PSYCHO” is an alternative hyper pop genre… Continue reading Watch: SEVENTEEN’s Jun Mesmerizes In Performance Version MV For Solo Single “PSYCHO”
Stray Kids Becomes 3rd K-Pop Boy Group In Billboard 200 History To Chart An Album In Top 12 For 3 Weeks
Stray Kids’ new album is still going strong on the Billboard 200! Earlier this month, Stray Kids’ latest album “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” debuted at the top of Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, making Stray Kids the first K-pop artist in history to have all three of their first chart entries debut at No. 1. The following… Continue reading Stray Kids Becomes 3rd K-Pop Boy Group In Billboard 200 History To Chart An Album In Top 12 For 3 Weeks
Watch: Lim Young Woong Takes 2nd Win For “Grain Of Sand” On “Show Champion”
Lim Young Woong has won his second music show trophy for his latest hit “Grain of Sand”! The June 28 episode of “Show Champion” was a special highlight episode instead of the usual live broadcast. At the end of the show, it was announced that the candidates for first place were ATEEZ‘s “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI… Continue reading Watch: Lim Young Woong Takes 2nd Win For “Grain Of Sand” On “Show Champion”
Watch: SM Entertainment Introduces 2 SM Rookies To Join NCT’s New Team
SM Entertainment has introduced two new SM Rookies! Last month on May 24, after announcing Sungchan and Shotaro would leave NCT and debut in a new boy group, SM Entertainment revealed their plans to also launch a new NCT team and a new girl group all within this year. At the time, SM Entertainment CEO… Continue reading Watch: SM Entertainment Introduces 2 SM Rookies To Join NCT’s New Team
Watch: TREASURE’s New Unit T5 Asks You To Show Them Your “MOVE” In Captivating Debut MV
T5 has finally made their long-awaited debut! On June 28 at 6 p.m. KST, TREASURE’s new five-member unit T5 dropped their debut track “MOVE” along with the music video for the song. Notably, the music for the song was co-composed by TREASURE’s own Junkyu and producer DEE.P, with the lyrics penned entirely by Junkyu alone.… Continue reading Watch: TREASURE’s New Unit T5 Asks You To Show Them Your “MOVE” In Captivating Debut MV
Xdinary Heroes Reveals Official Light Stick
Xdinary Heroes has unveiled the design for their official light stick! On September 20, the JYP Entertainment band shared a sneak peek of their upcoming light stick, which they teased is “Coming soon.” Check out the design of the new light stick below! What do you think of Xdinary Heroes’ light stick design?
TWICE Re-Enters Billboard 200 With “READY TO BE,” Making It Their 1st Album To Chart For 10 Weeks
Over three months after its initial release, TWICE’s latest mini album has re-entered the Billboard 200! Back when “READY TO BE” was first released in March, TWICE made history by recording the biggest U.S. sales week of any female K-pop artist to date—landing “READY TO BE” a No. 2 debut on the Billboard 200. Amidst… Continue reading TWICE Re-Enters Billboard 200 With “READY TO BE,” Making It Their 1st Album To Chart For 10 Weeks
Update: LE SSERAFIM Announces Dates And Locations For 1st-Ever Tour “FLAME RISES”
Updated June 28 KST: LE SSERAFIM has dropped the dates for their upcoming tour “FLAME RISES”! After revealing the motion logo for their tour, LE SSERAFIM dropped the dates and locations for their upcoming concerts. LE SSERAFIM will kick off the tour in Seoul from August 12 to 13, then head to Nagoya, followed by… Continue reading Update: LE SSERAFIM Announces Dates And Locations For 1st-Ever Tour “FLAME RISES”
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s “FLOWER” Becomes 1st K-Pop MV Of 2023 To Hit 300 Million Views
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s solo debut music video continues to rack up views at impressive speed! On June 27 at around 6:20 p.m. KST, Jisoo’s music video for her solo debut track “FLOWER” surpassed 300 million views on YouTube. The music video for “FLOWER” was first released on March 31 at 1 p.m. KST, meaning that it… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s “FLOWER” Becomes 1st K-Pop MV Of 2023 To Hit 300 Million Views