Once again, BTS has made K-pop history on Spotify! On February 10 local time, Spotify officially announced that BTS’s 2019 smash hit “Boy With Luv” (featuring Halsey) had joined its Billions Club after surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform—making it the first Korean-language song in history to reach the milestone. “Boy With Luv” is… Continue reading BTS’s “Boy With Luv” Becomes 1st Korean-Language Song Ever To Join Spotify’s Billions Club
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QUIZ: Can You Identify The Top K-Pop Hits From 2022 With Just One MV Screenshot?
Now that it’s 2023, there are undoubtedly a bunch of amazing debuts and comebacks on the way. However, that doesn’t mean you should forget about last year’s best releases! Take this quiz to refresh yourself on K-pop’s greatest hits from last year, and test your knowledge. Good luck! How were your results? Let us know… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Identify The Top K-Pop Hits From 2022 With Just One MV Screenshot?
BTS’s Jimin Announces Plans To Make Solo Debut In March
The wait is nearly over: BTS’s Jimin is planning to make his official solo debut next month! On February 10, Jimin delighted fans by revealing during a Weverse live broadcast that his first-ever solo album is likely to be released in March. “I think the album I’ve been working on is going to drop in… Continue reading BTS’s Jimin Announces Plans To Make Solo Debut In March
SEVENTEEN Becomes 4th K-Pop Act To Earn RIAJ Million Certification, TXT And LE SSERAFIM Go Platinum, TREASURE Goes Gold
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000. After 1 million shipped units, albums are officially given million certifications. TREASURE has officially earned their first-ever RIAJ certification with their second… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Becomes 4th K-Pop Act To Earn RIAJ Million Certification, TXT And LE SSERAFIM Go Platinum, TREASURE Goes Gold
Stars Walk The Hanteo Music Awards 2022 Red Carpet
Stars have graced the first red carpet for the first in-person Hanteo Music Awards (HMA)! On February 10, the Hanteo Music Awards 2022 opened at Jamsil Arena in celebration of Hanteo Global’s 30th anniversary. Day 1 was hosted by S.E.S.’s Eugene, CIX’s Hyunsuk, and EPEX’s Baekseung. Check out some of the red carpet looks below!… Continue reading Stars Walk The Hanteo Music Awards 2022 Red Carpet
Winners Of Hanteo Music Awards 2022 Day 1
The very first in-person Hanteo Music Awards (HMA) have kicked off! On February 10, the Hanteo Music Awards 2022 opened at Jamsil Arena in celebration of Hanteo Global’s 30th anniversary. Day 1 was hosted by S.E.S.’s Eugene, CIX’s Hyunsuk, and EPEX’s Baekseung. While various awards were given out on Day 1, including Bonsangs (Main Awards),… Continue reading Winners Of Hanteo Music Awards 2022 Day 1
Watch: NCT 127 Takes 2nd Win For “Ay-Yo” On “Music Bank”; Performances By TXT, BSS, Hong Eunchae & Lee Chae Min, And More
The February 10 broadcast of “Music Bank” featured NCT 127’s “Ay-Yo” and TXT’s “Sugar Rush Ride” as candidates for first place. NCT 127 took their second win for “Ay-Yo” with 11,861 points over 7,643 points for “Sugar Rush Ride.” This week’s performers include AIMERS, ARTBEAT, cignature, NCT 127, TXT, uni, VIVIZ, Kang Butter, BSS (SEVENTEEN),… Continue reading Watch: NCT 127 Takes 2nd Win For “Ay-Yo” On “Music Bank”; Performances By TXT, BSS, Hong Eunchae & Lee Chae Min, And More
Breaking: HYBE Becomes Top Shareholder Of SM Ent. After Acquiring 422.8 Billion Won Stake From Lee Soo Man
It’s official: HYBE has inked a deal with SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man that will make it the largest shareholder of the company. On February 10, HYBE was officially confirmed to be acquiring a 14.8 percent stake of SM Entertainment from Lee Soo Man for 422.8 billion won (approximately $334.3 million). Before the deal,… Continue reading Breaking: HYBE Becomes Top Shareholder Of SM Ent. After Acquiring 422.8 Billion Won Stake From Lee Soo Man
TXT, NCT 127, NewJeans, Taeyang & Jimin, And BLACKPINK 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 TXT topped the physical album chart for January with their latest mini album “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION,” which debuted at No. 1 despite having been released just a few days before the end of the month… Continue reading TXT, NCT 127, NewJeans, Taeyang & Jimin, And BLACKPINK Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts
NCT DREAM Tops Oricon’s Daily Singles Chart With Debut Japanese Single “Best Friend Ever”
NCT DREAM has made a successful official debut in Japan! On February 9, NCT DREAM’s agency SM Entertainment shared that the group’s debut Japanese single “Best Friend Ever” topped Oricon’s daily singles chart right after its release on February 8. According to Oricon, “Best Friend Ever” sold 10,053 copies on the first day of its… Continue reading NCT DREAM Tops Oricon’s Daily Singles Chart With Debut Japanese Single “Best Friend Ever”