BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” is still going strong in the United Kingdom! On September 9 local time, the United Kingdom’s Official Charts (typically regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that BLACKPINK’s latest hit “Pink Venom” had successfully remained in the top 40 of the Official Singles Chart for a third consecutive week.… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” Becomes 1st K-Pop Girl Group Song Ever To Spend 3 Weeks In Top 40 Of UK’s Official Singles Chart
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9 K-Pop Songs To Get You Through Heartbreak
Everyone experiences heartbreak at some point in life, and while everybody has their own methods of coping, music is one of the best ways to motivate yourself to keep moving forward. Luckily for K-pop fans, there is no shortage of empowering break-up tracks to keep you standing tall after getting hurt. Here are nine K-pop… Continue reading 9 K-Pop Songs To Get You Through Heartbreak
IVE Scores “After LIKE” 7th Win On “Music Bank”
IVE has won their seventh music show trophy with “After LIKE”! Although “Music Bank” did not air on September 9 due to the Chuseok holiday, this week’s winner was announced via the program’s official website. With 11,406 points, IVE took a double crown and their seventh win for “After LIKE”! This also marks the 30th music… Continue reading IVE Scores “After LIKE” 7th Win On “Music Bank”
“Music Bank” Not Airing Today
KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” will not be airing this week. The music program announced that the September 9 broadcast has been canceled due to Chuseok, a holiday known as the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving. This year’s Chuseok falls on September 10, and the holiday is observed for four days from September 9 to September 12.… Continue reading “Music Bank” Not Airing Today
ITZY, EXO’s Baekhyun, aespa, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, And ENHYPEN Earn Circle Million Certifications; BTS, J-Hope, NCT, Stray Kids, (G)I-DLE, And STAYC Go Platinum
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 ITZY, EXO’s Baekhyun, aespa, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, And ENHYPEN Earn Circle Million Certifications; BTS, J-Hope, NCT, Stray Kids, (G)I-DLE, And STAYC Go Platinum
TXT Earns Their 1st Double Platinum RIAJ Certification In Japan + Stray Kids And SEVENTEEN Go Platinum
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! On September 9, the RIAJ announced that TXT’s new Japanese single album “GOOD BOY GONE BAD” had received an official double platinum certification for over 500,000 units shipped since its release barely a week prior. It is now the group’s… Continue reading TXT Earns Their 1st Double Platinum RIAJ Certification In Japan + Stray Kids And SEVENTEEN Go Platinum
IVE, SHINee’s Key, NewJeans, And BLACKPINK Earn Double Crowns On Circle (Gaon) Monthly And Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart IVE topped the physical album chart for August with their new single album “After LIKE,” which previously debuted at No. 1 on the weekly chart. TWICE’s “BETWEEN 1&2” entered the monthly chart at No. 2, followed… Continue reading IVE, SHINee’s Key, NewJeans, And BLACKPINK Earn Double Crowns On Circle (Gaon) Monthly And Weekly Charts
ATEEZ Officially Becomes Million Sellers With “THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT”
ATEEZ has officially joined the “million seller” club! On September 8, Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) announced that ATEEZ’s latest album “THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT” had received an official million certification for selling over one million copies since its release on July 29. Notably, ATEEZ is the first boy group not from… Continue reading ATEEZ Officially Becomes Million Sellers With “THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT”
Watch: BLACKPINK Takes “Pink Venom” 5th Win And Triple Crown On “M Countdown”; Performances By IVE, ONEUS, Key, And More
BLACKPINK has won a triple crown on “M Countdown”! On the September 8 broadcast of Mnet’s “M Countdown,” BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” and IVE’s “After LIKE” were the first place nominees. With BLACKPINK’s 9,033 points to IVE’s 5,024 points, “Pink Venom” won its fifth trophy and a triple crown! Watch their win below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFP1bMh4qBU&ab_channel=kpop__update This week,… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes “Pink Venom” 5th Win And Triple Crown On “M Countdown”; Performances By IVE, ONEUS, Key, And More
Highlight’s Agency Responds To Reports Of Comeback
Around Us Entertainment has officially addressed reports that Highlight is making a comeback. On September 8, it was reported that Highlight is scheduled to make a comeback with a new album by the end of this year. However, the group’s agency stated, “Nothing has been confirmed regarding a comeback within the year.” Highlight’s last comeback… Continue reading Highlight’s Agency Responds To Reports Of Comeback