The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, TWS’s new Korean mini album “TRY WITH US” earned an official gold certification for over 100,000 units shipped in Japan. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000.… Continue reading TWICE’s MISAMO, TWS, And &TEAM Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
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BOYNEXTDOOR’s “No Genre” Becomes Their 1st Album To Sell 1 Million Copies In 1st Week
BOYNEXTDOOR is smashing their own sales records with their latest release! Earlier this week, BOYNEXTDOOR made a comeback with their new mini album “No Genre” on May 13. According to Hanteo Chart, on May 17—less than five days later—“No Genre” had already sold over 1 million copies. Not only is “No Genre” BOYNEXTDOOR’s fastest album… Continue reading BOYNEXTDOOR’s “No Genre” Becomes Their 1st Album To Sell 1 Million Copies In 1st Week
Watch: DAY6 Takes 1st Win For “Maybe Tomorrow” On “Music Core”; Performances By Baekhyun, BOYNEXTDOOR, And More
DAY6 has won their first music show trophy for their new single “Maybe Tomorrow”! On the May 17 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were DAY6’s “Maybe Tomorrow,” Woody’s “Sadder Than Yesterday,” and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s collab single “Good Day 2025 (Telepathy + By the Moonlight Window).” DAY6 ultimately took the win… Continue reading Watch: DAY6 Takes 1st Win For “Maybe Tomorrow” On “Music Core”; Performances By Baekhyun, BOYNEXTDOOR, And More
BTS’s Jin Sweeps iTunes Charts All Over The World With “Echo” And “Don’t Say You Love Me”
BTS’s Jin dominated iTunes charts across the globe with his latest solo release! On May 16 at 1 p.m. KST, Jin made his highly-anticipated comeback with his new solo mini album “Echo.” Immediately upon its release, both the EP and its title track “Don’t Say You Love Me” shot to the top of iTunes charts… Continue reading BTS’s Jin Sweeps iTunes Charts All Over The World With “Echo” And “Don’t Say You Love Me”
KISS OF LIFE To No Longer Perform At KCON LA 2025
KISS OF LIFE will no longer be participating in KCON LA 2025. On May 17 KST, KCON organizers released an official statement announcing that KISS OF LIFE will no longer be part of the scheduled lineup following a mutual agreement between the group and the organizers. Read the full statement below: As a major music festival… Continue reading KISS OF LIFE To No Longer Perform At KCON LA 2025
Watch: Lisa Embraces Passion And Intimacy In Sultry “When I’m With You” MV Feat. Tyla
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has finally released the music video for “When I’m With You”! On May 16 at 10 p.m. KST, Lisa dropped the music video for “When I’m With You,” the ninth track off her first studio album “ALTER EGO” that features South African singer and songwriter Tyla. “When I’m With You” captures the internal struggle… Continue reading Watch: Lisa Embraces Passion And Intimacy In Sultry “When I’m With You” MV Feat. Tyla
Watch: P1Harmony Takes 2nd Win For “DUH!” On “Music Bank”; Performances By Baekhyun, tripleS, And More
P1Harmony has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “DUH!”! On the May 16 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were TWS’s “Countdown!” and P1Harmony’s “DUH!”. P1Harmony ultimately took the win with a total of 9,716 points. Congratulations to P1Harmony! Watch the winner announcement and encore… Continue reading Watch: P1Harmony Takes 2nd Win For “DUH!” On “Music Bank”; Performances By Baekhyun, tripleS, And More
“Resident Playbook” Idol Group HI-BOYZ Confirmed To Perform On “M Countdown”
The fictional K-pop idol group HI-BOYZ from “Resident Playbook” will be performing on “M Countdown”! On May 16, News1 reported that HI-BOYZ will be appearing on Mnet’s music program “M Countdown” and is currently coordinating the details. In response to the report, a representative from “M Countdown” confirmed the news, stating, “It’s true that HI-BOYZ from… Continue reading “Resident Playbook” Idol Group HI-BOYZ Confirmed To Perform On “M Countdown”
Rosé’s “number one girl” Becomes Her 4th Official MV To Hit 100 Million Views
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has hit the 100 million mark on YouTube with yet another music video! On May 16 at approximately 4:55 a.m. KST, Rosé’s official music video for “number one girl” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it her fourth official music video to achieve this record following “On The Ground,” “Gone,” and “APT.”… Continue reading Rosé’s “number one girl” Becomes Her 4th Official MV To Hit 100 Million Views
Update: 34th Seoul Music Awards Announces 3rd Lineup
Updated May 26 KST: The 34th Seoul Music Awards (SMA) has unveiled its third lineup! On May 26, the 34th Seoul Music Awards revealed its third lineup of artists including NCT’s Doyoung, NCT WISH, ILLIT, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, and Hwang Karam. Are you excited for the upcoming awards ceremony? Stay tuned for more updates on the… Continue reading Update: 34th Seoul Music Awards Announces 3rd Lineup