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 BTS And LE SSERAFIM Earn New RIAJ Streaming Certifications In Japan
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Watch: Super Junior’s Yesung Sings About “Floral Sense” In Breathtaking MV Featuring aespa’s Winter
Super Junior’s Yesung and aespa’s Winter are here with a beautiful duet! On February 27 at 7 p.m. KST, Yesung dropped “Floral Sense,” the special version of his first studio album “Sensory Flows,” along with the music video for the title track. In addition to the title track “Floral Sense” featuring aespa member Winter, the… Continue reading Watch: Super Junior’s Yesung Sings About “Floral Sense” In Breathtaking MV Featuring aespa’s Winter
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, February Week 4
NewJeans’s “OMG” recaptured the top spot on our chart this week. Overall, this is the fourth week that “OMG” has spent on top of our chart. Congratulations to NewJeans! Moving up one spot to No. 2 is SEVENTEEN unit BSS’s “Fighting.” Rounding out the top three is TXT’s “Sugar Rush Ride,” moving down two spots… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, February Week 4
Watch: “Boy Fantasy” Contestants Introduce A “FANTASY” World In Upbeat And Vibrant Signal Song MV
“Fantasy Boys” has dropped the full music video for their signal song “FANTASY”! “Fantasy Boys” is the male version of the idol audition program “My Teen Girl,” which gave rise to the rookie girl group CLASS:y last year. Helmed by producing director (PD) Han Dong Chul of “Produce 101,” “Unpretty Rapstar,” and “Show Me The Money,”… Continue reading Watch: “Boy Fantasy” Contestants Introduce A “FANTASY” World In Upbeat And Vibrant Signal Song MV
Watch: GOT7’s BamBam Is “Sour & Sweet” In Charismatic And Dynamic Comeback MV
Updated March 28 KST: GOT7’s BamBam is back with new music! On March 28 at 6 p.m. KST, BamBam dropped his first full-length album “Sour & Sweet” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. BamBam participated in composing and writing the lyrics for “Sour & Sweet,” which stemmed from… Continue reading Watch: GOT7’s BamBam Is “Sour & Sweet” In Charismatic And Dynamic Comeback MV
Watch: BTS’s J-Hope Expresses Hope In MV For “On The Street” With J. Cole
Updated March 3 KST: J-Hope has gifted fans with a new single! On March 3 at 2 p.m. KST, the BTS member dropped his new solo single “on the street” with J. Cole. “on the street” is a lo-fi hip hop genre song written for fans. J-Hope participated in the composition and lyrics for the… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s J-Hope Expresses Hope In MV For “On The Street” With J. Cole
Watch: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Introduces 15-Year-Old Member Ahyeon With Footage From Audition And Trainee Days
YG Entertainment has dropped another introduction video for their upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER! On February 27 at midnight KST, YG Entertainment released their official introduction video for 15-year-old BABYMONSTER member Ahyeon. The new “Introducing AHYEON” video features behind-the-scenes footage from Ahyeon’s audition and training period, just like BABYMONSTER’s previous videos introducing members Ruka, Pharita, Rora,… Continue reading Watch: YG’s New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Introduces 15-Year-Old Member Ahyeon With Footage From Audition And Trainee Days
Watch: STAYC Takes 4th Win For “Teddy Bear” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By THE BOYZ, PURPLE KISS, And More
STAYC has won their fourth music show trophy for “Teddy Bear“! On the February 26 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were STAYC’s “Teddy Bear,” NewJeans‘ “Hype Boy,” and NewJeans’ “OMG.” “Teddy Bear” ultimately took the win with a total of 5,774 points. Congratulations to STAYC! Watch their performance and win below:… Continue reading Watch: STAYC Takes 4th Win For “Teddy Bear” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By THE BOYZ, PURPLE KISS, And More
TXT, BTS, Stray Kids, NewJeans, NCT 127, TWICE, And ENHYPEN Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 25! TXT’s latest mini album “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” spent its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, as well as its third week in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. BTS’s anthology album “Proof” held steady at… Continue reading TXT, BTS, Stray Kids, NewJeans, NCT 127, TWICE, And ENHYPEN Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Watch: THE BOYZ Wows With Stunning Dance Practice Videos For “ROAR”
THE BOYZ has shared another look at their captivating choreography for “ROAR“! On February 25, THE BOYZ dropped two dance practice videos for their latest title track “ROAR” (off their new mini album “BE AWAKE”). The “fix version” of the video offers a full view of all 11 members’ smooth, synchronized moves and their intricate… Continue reading Watch: THE BOYZ Wows With Stunning Dance Practice Videos For “ROAR”