BTS has earned another official gold certification in the United Kingdom! This week, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced that BTS’s 2020 Japanese album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” had earned a gold BRIT certification, making it their ninth album to achieve the feat. According to the BPI’s certification thresholds, albums are certified… Continue reading BTS’s “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” Becomes Their 9th Album To Be Certified Gold In UK
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé Breaks Record For Longest-Charting K-Pop Solo Album In Top 20 Of Billboard 200
BLACKPINK’s Rosé continues to make history with her solo album “rosie”! For the week ending on January 25, “rosie” stayed strong at No. 17 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. “rosie” has now spent six consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200—meaning that it has overtaken… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Rosé Breaks Record For Longest-Charting K-Pop Solo Album In Top 20 Of Billboard 200
Stray Kids, ATEEZ, LE SSERAFIM, And TWS Earn RIAJ Double Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, Stray Kids’ latest Japanese album “GIANT” 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. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Stray Kids, ATEEZ, LE SSERAFIM, And TWS Earn RIAJ Double Platinum And Gold Certifications In Japan
Watch: IVE Takes 3rd Win For “REBEL HEART” On “Music Core”; Performances By GOT7, NCT WISH, And More
IVE has won a third music show trophy for their new pre-release single “REBEL HEART”! On the January 25 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s “toxic till the end,” BOYNEXTDOOR’s “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU,” and IVE’s “REBEL HEART.” IVE ultimately took the win with a total… Continue reading Watch: IVE Takes 3rd Win For “REBEL HEART” On “Music Core”; Performances By GOT7, NCT WISH, And More
Watch: BLACKPINK’s Jennie Surprises With Spectacular MV For New Song “ZEN”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie caught fans off guard with an unexpected new release! On January 25, Jennie dropped the music video for “ZEN,” a new song off her upcoming first full-length solo album “Ruby.” The visually stunning music video for “ZEN” was directed by Cho Gi Seok, and it offers a tantalizing glimpse of what Jennie has… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK’s Jennie Surprises With Spectacular MV For New Song “ZEN”
CNBLUE Announces Dates And Cities For 2025 Tour Of North America
CNBLUE is heading to North America on tour! On January 24, FNC Entertainment officially announced CNBLUE’s plans to tour North America this spring. CNBLUE’s “VOYAGE into X IN NORTH AMERICA” tour will kick off in Toronto in April, and the dates and cities for the tour can be found below: Toronto: Wednesday, April 16 New… Continue reading CNBLUE Announces Dates And Cities For 2025 Tour Of North America
Watch: Chungha Says Don’t “STRESS” In Eye-Catching Comeback MV
Updated February 12 KST: Chungha is here with new music! On February 12 at 6 p.m. KST, Chungha unveiled her new EP “Alivio” along with the music video for “STRESS,” one of her double title tracks. “STRESS” is an uptempo dance song with powerful rhythm and energy. The song captures the message of enjoying life… Continue reading Watch: Chungha Says Don’t “STRESS” In Eye-Catching Comeback MV
7 Soothing K-Pop Songs To Keep You Focused At School
Now that we are well and truly in the spring semester, it’s time for a good study playlist to keep you focused! It can be hard to get back into the groove after a long break, but these K-pop tracks will help you up your game. It’s all-A’s this semester! 1. ZEROBASEONE – “Doctor! Doctor!”… Continue reading 7 Soothing K-Pop Songs To Keep You Focused At School
Watch: IVE Takes 2nd Win For “REBEL HEART” On “Music Bank”; Performances By (G)I-DLE’s Minnie, NCT WISH, And More
IVE has snagged their second music show trophy for “REBEL HEART”! On the January 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were Hwang Karam’s “I’m Firefly” and IVE’s “REBEL HEART.” IVE ultimately took the win with a total of 4,356 points. Congratulations to IVE! Watch their win and encore below:… Continue reading Watch: IVE Takes 2nd Win For “REBEL HEART” On “Music Bank”; Performances By (G)I-DLE’s Minnie, NCT WISH, And More
SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups, Epik High’s Tukutz, Younha, Lee Mujin, And More Promoted To Full Members Of Korea Music Copyright Association
SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups, Epik High’s Tukutz, Younha, Lee Mujin, and more have been promoted to full members of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)! On January 24, KOMCA revealed its annual list of the composers and lyricists that have been selected as full members. While any copyright holder is able to join KOMCA as a “junior… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups, Epik High’s Tukutz, Younha, Lee Mujin, And More Promoted To Full Members Of Korea Music Copyright Association