2022 has not been short of versatile bops from various K-pop subgenres ranging from pop to R&B that remind listeners why they’re fans of K-pop. And just like every year, some releases slip under the radar, and not enough people get to enjoy their greatness. Luckily for you, Soompi is here to put them in the… Continue reading 8 Underrated K-Pop Songs From The First Half Of 2022 That Deserve Your Attention
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BTS, IVE, fromis_9, And Lim Young Woong Top 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 BTS achieved a double crown on the Circle charts for June after topping both the physical album chart and the social chart this month. The group’s anthology album “Proof,” which previously topped the weekly chart for… Continue reading BTS, IVE, fromis_9, And Lim Young Woong Top Circle (Gaon) Monthly And Weekly Charts
ENHYPEN Announces Dates And Cities For 1st-Ever World Tour “MANIFESTO”
ENHYPEN is heading abroad on their first-ever world tour! On July 8, ENHYPEN officially announced their first set of dates and cities for their upcoming world tour “MANIFESTO,” which will begin in Seoul this September. After kicking things off with two nights of concerts in Seoul on September 17 and 18, ENHYPEN will head to… Continue reading ENHYPEN Announces Dates And Cities For 1st-Ever World Tour “MANIFESTO”
Watch: IST’s New Boy Group ATBO Lights Up A “Monochrome (Color)” World In Hard-Hitting Debut MV
Updated July 27 KST: IST Entertainment’s new boy group ATBO has officially made their debut! On July 27, ATBO unveiled their debut album “The Beginning : 開花” along with the music video for the title track. “Monochrome (Color)” is a hip hop dance song that conveys ATBO’s resolve to paint the world with the group’s… Continue reading Watch: IST’s New Boy Group ATBO Lights Up A “Monochrome (Color)” World In Hard-Hitting Debut MV
BTS, SEVENTEEN, And TXT Earn Circle Chart (Gaon) Million Certifications; GOT7, NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, ASTRO, LE SSERAFIM, And More 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 BTS, SEVENTEEN, And TXT Earn Circle Chart (Gaon) Million Certifications; GOT7, NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, ASTRO, LE SSERAFIM, And More Go Platinum
Gaon Announces Rebrand From Domestic Chart To Global “Circle Chart”
Gaon Chart has announced their rebrand to Circle Chart! On July 7, the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) announced at the “Global K-pop Chart Vision Declaration Ceremony” that Gaon Chart would rebrand to Circle Chart. This change will focus on the chart’s addition of sharing album sales from both within and outside of Korea, as well… Continue reading Gaon Announces Rebrand From Domestic Chart To Global “Circle Chart”
Watch: TO1 Is Excitedly “Drummin'” To The Beat In Fun And Funky Comeback MV
Updated July 28 KST: TO1 is back with new music! On July 28 at 6 p.m. KST, TO1 released their third mini album “WHY NOT??” along with the music video for the title track. With lyrics by TO1’s Chan and J.You, “Drummin’” is a funk genre dance song that compares the beating heart to the… Continue reading Watch: TO1 Is Excitedly “Drummin’” To The Beat In Fun And Funky Comeback MV
Watch: fromis_9 Takes “Stay This Way” 3rd Win On “M Countdown”; Performances By WINNER, VIVIZ, ENHYPEN, And More
“M Countdown” has crowned fromis_9 with the first place trophy this week! On the July 7 broadcast of Mnet’s “M Countdown,” the first place nominees were “Stay This Way” by fromis_9 and “POP!” by TWICE’s Nayeon. With 9,262 points, fromis_9 was able to take their third win with “Stay This Way”! Lee Saerom shared, “Thank… Continue reading Watch: fromis_9 Takes “Stay This Way” 3rd Win On “M Countdown”; Performances By WINNER, VIVIZ, ENHYPEN, And More
TWICE’s Nayeon Tops 3 Billboard Charts + Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Soloist In History To Enter Top 5 Of Artist 100
TWICE’s Nayeon continues to make Billboard history with her solo debut! This week, Nayeon became the first K-pop soloist of any gender ever to enter the top 10 of Billboard’s famous Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States, when her first solo mini album “IM NAYEON” debuted at No. 7.… Continue reading TWICE’s Nayeon Tops 3 Billboard Charts + Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Soloist In History To Enter Top 5 Of Artist 100
SEVENTEEN’s “Face The Sun” Becomes Their 1st Album To Chart For 4 Weeks On Billboard 200
SEVENTEEN continues to soar to new heights with their latest album! For the week ending on July 9, SEVENTEEN’s fourth studio album “Face the Sun” successfully remained on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart (which ranks the most popular albums in the United States) at No. 192. “Face the Sun,” which previously became SEVENTEEN’s first album… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s “Face The Sun” Becomes Their 1st Album To Chart For 4 Weeks On Billboard 200