BTS has become the first foreign group in history ever to top Oricon’s year-end album chart! On December 22, Oricon—the largest music statistics site in Japan—officially announced that BTS had topped its year-end album rankings for 2021 with their Japanese compilation album “BTS, THE BEST.” For this year’s rankings, Oricon compiled sales data within Japan… Continue reading BTS Becomes 1st Foreign Artist To Top Oricon’s Year-End Album Chart Since Michael Jackson 37 Years Ago
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“Girls Planet 999” Contestant Nonaka Shana Confirmed To Debut In MOMOLAND’s Agency’s New Girl Group
It’s official: former “Girls Planet 999” contestant Nonaka Shana will be debuting in MLD Entertainment’s brand-new girl group! On December 22, MLD Entertainment officially announced that Nonaka Shana—who was a finalist on the Mnet audition program “Girls Planet 999″—would be debuting as a member of their new girl group next year. The upcoming group, which… Continue reading “Girls Planet 999” Contestant Nonaka Shana Confirmed To Debut In MOMOLAND’s Agency’s New Girl Group
Update: MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul’s Vocals Shine In MV For Pre-Release Single Featuring Seori
Updated December 30 KST: MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul has released the music video for her pre-release single “From Head to Toe” (literal translation), featuring Seori! Updated December 29 KST: MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul has released a new teaser for her upcoming pre-release single featuring Seori! Check out the new clip below: Updated December 27 KST: MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul has unveiled the first… Continue reading Update: MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul’s Vocals Shine In MV For Pre-Release Single Featuring Seori
ATEEZ, NCT 127, TWICE, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, BLACKPINK, And ITZY Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week of December 25! ATEEZ’s new repackage EP “ZERO : FEVER EPILOGUE” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s World Albums chart, in addition to becoming their second album ever to chart on the Billboard 200. Both of ATEEZ’s double title tracks also landed spots on… Continue reading ATEEZ, NCT 127, TWICE, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, BLACKPINK, And ITZY Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Apink To Make Full-Group Comeback With Son Naeun In February
It’s official: Apink is gearing up to make their long-awaited comeback as a full group! On December 22, a representative of IST Entertainment confirmed, “Apink will be making a comeback in February of next year. However, their precise comeback date and album details have not yet been decided, so we will announce these at a… Continue reading Apink To Make Full-Group Comeback With Son Naeun In February
Listen: TXT Drops 1st-Ever Holiday Track “Sweet Dreams”
TXT has returned with some unexpected holiday cheer! On December 22, TXT surprised fans by announcing that they would be releasing their first-ever holiday track as a gift for MOA (their official fandom) later that day. At 6 p.m. KST, the group dropped the new song “Sweet Dreams,” which—in keeping with its title—is sure to… Continue reading Listen: TXT Drops 1st-Ever Holiday Track “Sweet Dreams”
8 K-Pop Songs To Tune Your Holiday Playlist
The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to ring in the season with a neat playlist to channel your holiday spirit. From original songs to classics and carol covers, there is a little bit of everything to fit everyone’s taste. And the best part? Your favorite artists also join in on the… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Songs To Tune Your Holiday Playlist
Watch: Hyolyn Enjoys A Summery Christmas In Dazzling MV For Special Single “A-Ha”
Hyolyn is back with a a special single for Christmas! On December 22 at 6 p.m. KST, she dropped the music video for “A-Ha.” The song contains both summery and wintery elements, and the music video perfectly captures those parts. Eana Kim wrote the lyrics, and the track was composed by Roco, Berry, and Eugene Lee.… Continue reading Watch: Hyolyn Enjoys A Summery Christmas In Dazzling MV For Special Single “A-Ha”
Update: 2021 MBC Music Festival Reveals Details On Exciting Collab Stages
Updated December 25 KST: MBC has confirmed that Aiki and (G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon will be collaborating with the “My Teen Girl” contestants for a special performance at the 2021 MBC Music Festival! The two teachers and the students will be performing the song “Same Same Different.” Jeon Soyeon rearranged the song herself specially for the performance, while… Continue reading Update: 2021 MBC Music Festival Reveals Details On Exciting Collab Stages
NCT 127’s “Sticker” Becomes Longest-Charting K-Pop Album Of 2021 On Billboard 200
As 2021 winds to a close, NCT 127’s latest album “Sticker” is still going strong on the Billboard 200! For the week ending on December 25, “Sticker” ranked No. 84 on the Billboard 200, marking its 13th consecutive week on Billboard’s main albums chart (which ranks the most popular albums in the United States) since… Continue reading NCT 127’s “Sticker” Becomes Longest-Charting K-Pop Album Of 2021 On Billboard 200