Updated August 12 KST: NEXZ has released a “Spread it all” teaser film for their upcoming mini album “SAUCIN’”! Updated August 11 KST: NEXZ has released “YELLOW” version teaser images for their upcoming mini album “SAUCIN’”! Updated August 10 KST: NEXZ has dropped “BLACK” version teaser images for their upcoming album “SAUCIN’”! Updated August 6… Continue reading Update: NEXZ Investigates A Crime Scene In New Teaser Film For “SAUCIN’” Comeback
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Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, August Week 1
The top three songs remained the same as last week. CORTIS’s “REDRED” continues to occupy the top spot, making it the song’s eighth week overall at No. 1. Congratulations to CORTIS! Holding steady at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, are aespa’s “LEMONADE” and ILLIT’s “It’s Me.” Two songs newly entered the top 10 this… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, August Week 1
KATSEYE’s “Animal” Becomes Their 2nd Highest-Ranking Song On UK’s Official Singles Chart
KATSEYE’s latest single is off to a strong start in the United Kingdom! This week, the Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that KATSEYE’s new single “Animal” had debuted at No. 16 on its Official Singles Chart. Notably, “Animal” was the highest new entry on this week’s Official… Continue reading KATSEYE’s “Animal” Becomes Their 2nd Highest-Ranking Song On UK’s Official Singles Chart
SEVENTEEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, NEXZ, And PLAVE Earn RIAJ Million And Gold Certifications In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, SEVENTEEN earned an official RIAJ million certification for their 2023 Korean mini album “SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN,” which has had over 1 million units shipped in Japan. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units… Continue reading SEVENTEEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, NEXZ, And PLAVE Earn RIAJ Million And Gold Certifications In Japan
BOYNEXTDOOR Announces Comeback Dates For Repackaged Album And New Japanese Single
Mark your calendars: BOYNEXTDOOR has big plans for the months ahead! On August 2, BOYNEXTDOOR held the third and final night of their “KNOCK ON Vol.2” concert in Busan. At the end of the show, BOYNEXTDOOR surprised fans by announcing their plans to return with new Japanese and Korean releases over the next two months.… Continue reading BOYNEXTDOOR Announces Comeback Dates For Repackaged Album And New Japanese Single
ATEEZ, CORTIS, Yeonjun, LE SSERAFIM, BTS, BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa, Stray Kids, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on August 1! ATEEZ’s latest mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” returned to No. 1 this week, marking its third non-consecutive week at the top of the chart. The EP also spent a fourth week on the Billboard 200 at No. 121. CORTIS’s latest… Continue reading ATEEZ, CORTIS, Yeonjun, LE SSERAFIM, BTS, BOYNEXTDOOR, aespa, Stray Kids, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
UNCHILD To Make 1st-Ever Comeback In September
High Up Entertainment’s rookie girl group UNCHILD is gearing up for their first-ever comeback! Following the group’s celebration of the 100th day since their debut, High Up Entertainment officially announced, “UNCHILD is confirmed to make a comeback in September and are currently busy with album preparations.” Ahead of the agency’s formal announcement, UNCHILD previously shared… Continue reading UNCHILD To Make 1st-Ever Comeback In September
Rosé’s “APT.” Becomes Fastest MV Led By Female Artist To Hit 2.6 Billion Views
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” continues its record-breaking run on YouTube! On the morning of July 31 KST, the music video for “APT.” surpassed 2.6 billion views on YouTube. The song was originally released on October 18, 2024 at 1 p.m. KST, meaning that it took the video just over one year, nine months,… Continue reading Rosé’s “APT.” Becomes Fastest MV Led By Female Artist To Hit 2.6 Billion Views
CORTIS’s Lollapalooza Set Shortened Due To Intense Flooding
CORTIS’s set at Lollapalooza 2026 was shortened due to the heavy rainfall and flooding in Chicago. On August 1 local time, Lollapalooza delayed the start of Day 3 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT “due to current and overnight heavy rains.” Although most of the sets scheduled between 12 and 3 p.m. were canceled,… Continue reading CORTIS’s Lollapalooza Set Shortened Due To Intense Flooding
Watch: fromis_9 Takes 3rd Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Music Core”; Performances By KARD, DAY6’s Young K, And More
fromis_9 has won a third music show trophy for “Vitamin ME”! On the August 1 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were RESCENE’s “Pretty Girl,” fromis_9’s “Vitamin ME,” and Hearts2Hearts’ “Lemon Tang.” fromis_9 ultimately took the win with a total of 9,223 points. Congratulations to fromis_9! Watch their performance, win, and… Continue reading Watch: fromis_9 Takes 3rd Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Music Core”; Performances By KARD, DAY6’s Young K, And More