SM Entertainment (hereafter SM) has released a new YouTube video detailing their IP (intellectual property) monetization strategy for SM 3.0. On February 21, SM released a follow-up YouTube video titled “SM 3.0: IP Monetization Strategy,” which is part of their second strategy to implement SM 3.0. SM Entertainment CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Jang Cheol Hyuk… Continue reading Watch: SM Entertainment Details IP Monetization Strategy And Goals Under SM 3.0 In New Video Statement
Category: Music
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Kicks Off Filming Abroad For Her Solo Debut MV
YG Entertainment has heightened fans’ anticipation for Jisoo’s solo track! On February 21, YG Entertainment shared, “The music video for Jisoo’s solo track is being filmed entirely overseas in strict secrecy. It is worth anticipating as we invested the highest production cost of all BLACKPINK videos to date.” BLACKPINK is currently on the world’s largest… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Kicks Off Filming Abroad For Her Solo Debut MV
NewJeans Achieves 2nd Million-Selling Album With Self-Titled Debut EP
NewJeans now has their second million-selling album! According to NewJeans’ agency ADOR on February 20, NewJeans has become million sellers once again after their debut album “New Jeans” sold 1,036,811 copies from August to February 11, as recorded by Circle Chart. “New Jeans” marks the first debut album to sell over a million copies since… Continue reading NewJeans Achieves 2nd Million-Selling Album With Self-Titled Debut EP
Watch: SM Entertainment Releases Video Statement Regarding Their Stance Against HYBE’s Acquisition
SM Entertainment (hereafter SM) has released a lengthy video statement regarding HYBE’s acquisition. On February 20, SM Entertainment uploaded a video to their official YouTube channel titled “The reason why SM is against HYBE’s hostile takeover,” detailing at length the reason behind their opposition against HYBE’s M&A (mergers and acquisitions). In the video, SM Entertainment… Continue reading Watch: SM Entertainment Releases Video Statement Regarding Their Stance Against HYBE’s Acquisition
TXT’s “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” Becomes 4th K-Pop Album In Billboard 200 History To Spend 3 Weeks In Top 10
Three weeks into its release, TXT’s “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” is still going strong in the top 10 of the Billboard 200! Earlier this month, TXT’s latest mini album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, achieving the biggest U.S. sales week of any album since Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” entered the chart in November… Continue reading TXT’s “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” Becomes 4th K-Pop Album In Billboard 200 History To Spend 3 Weeks In Top 10
Watch: SHINee’s Onew Emotionally Sings Of A “O (Circle)” In Dreamlike Solo MV
Updated March 6 KST: SHINee’s Onew is back with new music! On March 6 at 6 p.m. KST, Onew dropped his first-ever full-length solo album “Circle” along with the music video for the title track. “O (Circle)” is an R&B song with lyrics that compare our life to nature. The song conveys the message that… Continue reading Watch: SHINee’s Onew Emotionally Sings Of A “O (Circle)” In Dreamlike Solo MV
Watch: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Spotlights Japanese Member Asa In Official Introduction Video
YG Entertainment has introduced another member of their upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER! On February 20 at midnight KST, YG Entertainment released their official introduction video for BABYMONSTER member Asa, who is 16 years old and hails from Japan. The new video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Asa’s journey as a trainee, just like BABYMONSTER’s previous… Continue reading Watch: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Spotlights Japanese Member Asa In Official Introduction Video
Watch: SEVENTEEN’s BSS Takes 5th Win For “Fighting” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By SHINee’s Key, STAYC, PURPLE KISS, And More
SEVENTEEN’s BSS unit has claimed their fifth music show trophy for “Fighting“! On the February 19 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BSS’s “Fighting,” NewJeans‘ “Hype Boy,” and NewJeans’ “OMG.” “Fighting” ultimately took the win with a total of 8,165 points. Congratulations to BSS! Watch the winner announcement below: Performers on… Continue reading Watch: SEVENTEEN’s BSS Takes 5th Win For “Fighting” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By SHINee’s Key, STAYC, PURPLE KISS, And More
TXT, BTS, Stray Kids, NewJeans, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, And TWICE Take Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 18! TXT’s new mini album “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” spent its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, as well as the Top Album Sales chart and the Top Current Album Sales chart. “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” also… Continue reading TXT, BTS, Stray Kids, NewJeans, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, And TWICE Take Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Winners Of The Circle (Gaon) Chart Music Awards
The Circle Chart Music Awards (formerly known as the Gaon Chart Music Awards) held its first-ever ceremony under its new name last night! On February 18, the Circle Chart Music Awards took place for the first time since rebranding under a new name last year. The awards are primarily determined by the commercial performance of… Continue reading Winners Of The Circle (Gaon) Chart Music Awards