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
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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: This week, performers… 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
Watch: EXID Is Hot Like “FIRE” In Sizzling MV For 10th Debut Anniversary
Updated September 29 KST: EXID is finally back with new music! On September 29 at 6 p.m. KST, EXID dropped their 10th anniversary single album “X” along with the music video for the title track. Composed and written by EXID’s LE (also known as ELLY), “FIRE” is a hip hop song that highlights the charms… Continue reading Watch: EXID Is Hot Like “FIRE” In Sizzling MV For 10th Debut Anniversary
TWICE, BTS, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, TXT, Nayeon, ITZY, NewJeans, And aespa Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has released its World Albums chart for the week ending on September 10! TWICE’s new mini album “BETWEEN 1&2” entered the chart at No. 1, in addition to debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and Top Current Album Sales chart. TWICE also re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 at No. 1 this… Continue reading TWICE, BTS, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, TXT, Nayeon, ITZY, NewJeans, And aespa Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
ENHYPEN Charts For 5 Weeks On Billboard 200 For 1st Time With “MANIFESTO : DAY 1”
ENHYPEN has achieved a career first on the Billboard 200 with their latest mini album! On September 7 local time, Billboard revealed that ENHYPEN’s “MANIFESTO : DAY 1” was still charting on its Top 200 Albums chart (its weekly ranking of the most popular albums in the United States). For the week ending on September… Continue reading ENHYPEN Charts For 5 Weeks On Billboard 200 For 1st Time With “MANIFESTO : DAY 1”
BLACKPINK Makes Billboard History As “Pink Venom” Debuts On Pop Radio Airplay Chart
BLACKPINK has just achieved an exciting first on the Billboard charts! For the week ending on September 10, BLACKPINK’s latest single “Pink Venom” debuted at No. 36 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, which measures weekly plays on mainstream Top 40 radio stations across the United States. Notably, “Pink Venom” is the first Korean-language song by… Continue reading BLACKPINK Makes Billboard History As “Pink Venom” Debuts On Pop Radio Airplay Chart