The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! SEVENTEEN’s new Japanese EP “DREAM” received an official triple platinum certification for over 750,000 units shipped since its release last month. (According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000.) It… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Goes Triple Platinum For 1st Time In Japan + BTS’s Jin Earns 1st Solo RIAJ Album Certification
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Update: TXT Drops Breathtaking “Daydream” Mood Teaser For “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION”
Updated January 8 KST: TXT has dropped a new “Daydream” mood teaser ahead of their upcoming comeback with “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION.” Updated December 21 KST: TXT has released a concept teaser for their upcoming comeback with “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION”! The caption at the bottom of the video reads, “The devil’s voice that I… Continue reading Update: TXT Drops Breathtaking “Daydream” Mood Teaser For “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION”
Watch: Red Velvet Takes 2nd Win For “Birthday” On “Show Champion”
Red Velvet has claimed their second music show trophy for “Birthday“! The December 14 episode of “Show Champion” was a special episode with replays of past performances instead of the usual live broadcast. At the end of the show, it was announced that the candidates for first place were ITZY‘s “Cheshire,” BTS‘s RM‘s “Wild Flower”… Continue reading Watch: Red Velvet Takes 2nd Win For “Birthday” On “Show Champion”
LE SSERAFIM’s “ANTIFRAGILE” Continues Reign; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, December Week 2
LE SSERAFIM’s “ANTIFRAGILE” is the No. 1 song for the fourth straight week. Congratulations to LE SSERAFIM! Moving back up two spots to No. 2 is (G)I-DLE’s former chart topper “Nxde.” There are two new songs in the top 10 this week. Debuting at No. 3 is Red Velvet’s “Birthday,” the title track from their… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM’s “ANTIFRAGILE” Continues Reign; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, December Week 2
OnlyOneOf Announces Dates And Cities For Grand America Tour
OnlyOneOf has revealed the dates and cities for their upcoming tour of America! On December 13 local time, OnlyOneOf officially announced their plans for their Grand America tour this coming spring. After kicking things off in Jersey City on March 31, the group will be performing in Chicago on April 2, Minneapolis on April 4,… Continue reading OnlyOneOf Announces Dates And Cities For Grand America Tour
BTS’s RM Tops 6 Billboard Charts + Debuts On Hot 100 With “Wild Flower” And “Indigo”
BTS’s RM has made his solo debut on Billboard’s Hot 100! In addition to earning his highest solo entry to date on the Billboard 200, RM has entered numerous other Billboard charts this week with his new solo album “Indigo.” For the week ending on December 17, RM’s title track “Wild Flower” (featuring Cho Youjeen)… Continue reading BTS’s RM Tops 6 Billboard Charts + Debuts On Hot 100 With “Wild Flower” And “Indigo”
MAMAMOO’s “AYA” Becomes Their 4th Group MV To Surpass 100 Million Views
MAMAMOO has achieved a new YouTube milestone! The girl group’s music video for “AYA” surpassed 100 million views on December 13 at approximately 10 a.m. KST. This is about two years, one month, and 10 days since its release on November 3, 2020. “AYA” is now MAMAMOO’s fourth full-group music video to surpass 100 million… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s “AYA” Becomes Their 4th Group MV To Surpass 100 Million Views
ITZY Becomes 3rd K-Pop Girl Group In History To Chart 4 Albums On Billboard 200 As “CHESHIRE” Makes Its Debut
ITZY has just landed their fourth chart entry on the Billboard 200! On December 12 local time, Billboard announced that ITZY’s latest mini album “CHESHIRE” had debuted at No. 25 on its famous Top 200 Albums chart, its weekly ranking of the most popular albums in the United States. “CHESHIRE” is ITZY’s fourth consecutive album… Continue reading ITZY Becomes 3rd K-Pop Girl Group In History To Chart 4 Albums On Billboard 200 As “CHESHIRE” Makes Its Debut
BTS’s RM Earns His Highest Billboard 200 Entry Yet With “Indigo” + Becomes 1st Korean Soloist With 2 Top 30 Albums
BTS’s RM has just achieved a historic feat on the Billboard 200! On December 12 local time, Billboard announced that RM’s new solo album “Indigo” had debuted at No. 15 on its famous Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. “Indigo” is now RM’s highest-charting solo album on… Continue reading BTS’s RM Earns His Highest Billboard 200 Entry Yet With “Indigo” + Becomes 1st Korean Soloist With 2 Top 30 Albums
Update: ATEEZ Previews “HALAZIA” Performance In Mesmerizing MV Teaser
Updated December 29 KST: ATEEZ has previewed their “HALAZIA” performance in a second music video teaser! Updated December 29 KST: ATEEZ has dropped the first music video teaser for their upcoming title track “HALAZIA”! Updated December 28 KST: ATEEZ has released a striking poster for their upcoming music video for “HALAZIA”! Updated December 26 KST:… Continue reading Update: ATEEZ Previews “HALAZIA” Performance In Mesmerizing MV Teaser