The dates for KCON 2026 are out! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment in various cities across the globe, and it includes concerts featuring performances by popular K-pop artists. On January 14, KCON confirmed that KCON Japan 2026 will take place from May 8 to 10,… Continue reading KCON 2026 Announces LA And Japan Dates
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Stray Kids, CORTIS, NCT DREAM, PLAVE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, ITZY, RIIZE, ILLIT, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach… Continue reading Stray Kids, CORTIS, NCT DREAM, PLAVE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, ITZY, RIIZE, ILLIT, And More Earn Circle Million And Platinum Certifications
Hwasa, CORTIS, Doyoung, SAY MY NAME, fromis_9, TWICE, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart CORTIS topped the physical album chart for December with their debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” SAY MY NAME’s new EP “&Our Vibe” debuted at No. 2, while VERIVERY’s single album “Lost and Found” entered the… Continue reading Hwasa, CORTIS, Doyoung, SAY MY NAME, fromis_9, TWICE, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
BTS Announces Dates And Cities For 2026-2027 World Tour
Mark your calendars for BTS’s long-awaited world tour! On January 14 at midnight KST, BTS officially announced the schedule for their upcoming 2026-2027 tour. After kicking things off with three nights of concerts in Goyang, Korea on April 9, 11, and 12, BTS will embark on an ambitious world tour that will continue through the… Continue reading BTS Announces Dates And Cities For 2026-2027 World Tour
KATSEYE Achieves Their Highest Billboard Hot 100 Debut Yet With “Internet Girl”
KATSEYE’s latest single is off to a strong start on Billboard’s Hot 100! On January 13 local time, Billboard revealed that KATSEYE’s new single “Internet Girl” had entered the Hot 100 at No. 29, marking their highest debut yet on the U.S. chart. The group also achieved the highest Hot 100 ranking of their entire… Continue reading KATSEYE Achieves Their Highest Billboard Hot 100 Debut Yet With “Internet Girl”
ALPHA DRIVE ONE Surpasses 1 Million Sales With Debut Album In Just One Day
ALPHA DRIVE ONE is off to a phenomenal start with their highly anticipated debut! On January 12 at 6 p.m. KST, the group—formed through Mnet’s survival show “BOYS II PLANET”—officially entered the K-pop scene with the release of their debut mini album “EUPHORIA.” According to Hanteo Chart, “EUPHORIA” sold an impressive 1,130,405 copies on its… Continue reading ALPHA DRIVE ONE Surpasses 1 Million Sales With Debut Album In Just One Day
Update: “Music Core In Macau” Announces Final Lineup
Updated January 26 KST: MBC’s “Music Core in Macau” has revealed its final lineup! On January 26, “Music Core in Macau” unveiled the final lineup of artists, which involves changes to the originally announced lineup. STAYC, xikers, n.SSign, and Xdinary Heroes will be joining the lineup. STAYC and xikers will join ALPHA DRIVE ONE, ENHYPEN,… Continue reading Update: “Music Core In Macau” Announces Final Lineup
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, January Week 2
ILLIT’s “NOT CUTE ANYMORE” repeats as the No. 1 song this week. Congratulations to ILLIT! Moving back up two spots to No. 2 is NMIXX’s “Blue Valentine.” Holding steady at No. 3 is ALLDAY PROJECT’s “ONE MORE TIME.” About the Soompi Music Chart Soompi Music Chart takes into account rankings by various major music charts… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, January Week 2
Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS, BTS, TXT, ZEROBASEONE, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on January 10! Stray Kids continued their reign over the World Albums chart this week, with their albums “DO IT” and “KARMA” holding onto their respective spots at No. 1 and No. 2. “DO IT” also climbed back up into the top 20 of… Continue reading Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS, BTS, TXT, ZEROBASEONE, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Watch: ATEEZ Exudes Explosive “Adrenaline” In Powerful Comeback MV
Updated February 6 KST: ATEEZ is back with new music! On February 6 at 2 p.m. KST, ATEEZ released their 13th mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” along with the music video for the title track “Adrenaline.” Filled with intense EDM sounds, “Adrenaline” is a song that expresses ATEEZ’s explosive energy like engine-roaring sounds. Watch… Continue reading Watch: ATEEZ Exudes Explosive “Adrenaline” In Powerful Comeback MV