The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, SEVENTEEN’s latest Japanese single album “Shohikigen” earned an official double platinum certification for over 500,000 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. Stray… Continue reading SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TXT, ENHYPEN, BTS’s Jin, And TWICE’s MISAMO Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
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Stray Kids Takes 2nd Win For “Walkin On Water” On “Music Bank”
Stray Kids has snagged a second music show trophy for “Walkin On Water”! KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” did not air a new episode on December 27, but the music show still announced this week’s winner on its official website. Stray Kids took a second win for their latest title track “Walkin On Water,” which racked… Continue reading Stray Kids Takes 2nd Win For “Walkin On Water” On “Music Bank”
Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Undergoes Aftermath Of A Breakup In MV For New Single “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU”
Updated January 6 KST: BOYNEXTDOOR is here with new music! On January 6 at 6 p.m. KST, BOYNEXTDOOR released their new single “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” along with a music video. “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” is a dance track that captures the realistic aftermath of a breakup through an upbeat and… Continue reading Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Undergoes Aftermath Of A Breakup In MV For New Single “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU”
Rosé’s “APT.” Breaks PSY’s 12-Year Record For Fastest K-Pop MV To Hit 700 Million Views
BLACKPINK’s Rosé continues to make YouTube history with her smash hit “APT.”! On December 28 at around 2 a.m. KST, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ music video for their collab single “APT.” surpassed 700 million views on YouTube. The song was originally released on October 18 at 1 p.m. KST, meaning that it took the video… Continue reading Rosé’s “APT.” Breaks PSY’s 12-Year Record For Fastest K-Pop MV To Hit 700 Million Views
ENHYPEN’s “ROMANCE : UNTOLD” Climbs Back Up Billboard 200 + Becomes Their 1st Album To Chart For 17 Weeks
Over five months after its release, ENHYPEN’s latest album is rising on the Billboard 200! Last month, ENHYPEN’s second studio album “ROMANCE : UNTOLD” re-entered Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart following the release of its repackaged version “ROMANCE : UNTOLD -daydream-.” For the week ending on December 28, “ROMANCE : UNTOLD” climbed back up to… Continue reading ENHYPEN’s “ROMANCE : UNTOLD” Climbs Back Up Billboard 200 + Becomes Their 1st Album To Chart For 17 Weeks
Watch: SEVENTEEN’s BSS Enjoys The Moment In High-Energy Comeback MV For “CBZ (Prime Time)”
Updated January 8 KST: SEVENTEEN’s BSS is here with highly-anticipated new music! On January 8 at 6 p.m. KST, SEVENTEEN’s BSS unveiled their new single album “TELEPARTY” along with the music video for the title track “CBZ (Prime time).” Composed by Woozi and Bumzu and with lyrics by Woozi, Bumzu, Hoshi, DK, and Seungkwan, “CBZ… Continue reading Watch: SEVENTEEN’s BSS Enjoys The Moment In High-Energy Comeback MV For “CBZ (Prime Time)”
Watch: CIX Compares Love To “THUNDER” In Dynamic Comeback MV
Updated January 23 KST: CIX is back with new music! On January 23 at 6 p.m. KST, CIX released their seventh mini album “THUNDER FEVER” along with the music video for the title track “THUNDER.” “THUNDER” is an electro-pop song characterized by its unique rhythms and CIX’s intense dance break. Watch the full music video… Continue reading Watch: CIX Compares Love To “THUNDER” In Dynamic Comeback MV
Watch: Performances From 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon
SBS Gayo Daejeon has once again returned for Christmas! The 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon was held with a star-studded lineup on December 25 at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon, Korea. Check out the performances below: Lee Young Ji – “All I Want for Christmas Is You” + “Not Sorry” izna – “IZNA” (Christmas Ver.) NEXZ –… Continue reading Watch: Performances From 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Watch: IVE Impresses With Their “ATTITUDE” In Eye-Catching Comeback MV
Updated February 3 KST: IVE is here with new music! On February 3 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE returned with their new EP “IVE EMPATHY” along with the music video for one of their double title track “ATTITUDE.” “ATTITUDE” is a song that samples Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner” and captures an energetic vibe with its… Continue reading Watch: IVE Impresses With Their “ATTITUDE” In Eye-Catching Comeback MV
Stray Kids Becomes 1st Artist In Billboard 200 History To Debut At No. 1 With First 6 Entries
Stray Kids has set an impressive new record on the Billboard 200! On December 22 local time, Billboard announced that Stray Kids’ new SKZHOP HIPTAPE “合 (HOP)” had debuted at No. 1 on its Top 200 Albums chart, making it their sixth consecutive album to top the chart following “ODDINARY,” “MAXIDENT,” “★★★★★ (5-STAR),” “ROCK-STAR,” and… Continue reading Stray Kids Becomes 1st Artist In Billboard 200 History To Debut At No. 1 With First 6 Entries