The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once… Continue reading ILLIT And LE SSERAFIM Earn RIAJ Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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BTS’s “IDOL” Becomes Their 5th MV To Surpass 1.4 Billion Views
BTS has hit the 1.4 billion mark with yet another music video! On July 29 at 9:19 p.m. KST, BTS’s music video for “IDOL” surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube, making it the group’s fifth music video to do so after “Boy With Luv,” “DNA,” “Dynamite,” and “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix).” BTS originally released the… Continue reading BTS’s “IDOL” Becomes Their 5th MV To Surpass 1.4 Billion Views
fromis_9 Announces 2026 Asia Tour “TOMORROW GLOW.”
fromis_9 is hitting the road with a new Asia tour! On July 29, fromis_9 announced their upcoming Asia tour “TOMORROW GLOW.,” which will kick off with a three-night concert in Seoul from September 4 to 6 at Korea University’s Hwajung Tiger Dome. Check out the tour poster below, and stay tuned for details on additional… Continue reading fromis_9 Announces 2026 Asia Tour “TOMORROW GLOW.”
Watch: fromis_9 Takes 1st Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Show Champion”
fromis_9 has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Vitamin ME”! The July 29 episode of “Show Champion” was a special episode instead of the usual live broadcast. At the end of the show, it was announced that the candidates for first place were fromis_9’s “Vitamin ME,” LUN8’s “SNEAKERS,” Wonho’s “Don’t… Continue reading Watch: fromis_9 Takes 1st Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Show Champion”
BTS Announces Decision To Forgo Grammy Submission
BTS has made an announcement that they will not be submitting any music for the 69th Grammy Awards. On July 29, all seven members of BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) simultaneously posted the same message on their respective social media accounts, stating, “We have decided not to submit our music to… Continue reading BTS Announces Decision To Forgo Grammy Submission
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” MV Hits 100 Million Views
The music video for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE,” a special collaboration single featuring HYBE girl groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE, has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube! According to BELIFT LAB, Source Music, and HYBE-Geffen Records on July 29, the music video for “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” hit the 100 million view mark at approximately 7… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” MV Hits 100 Million Views
RESCENE, CORTIS, idntt, TXT’s Yeonjun, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of July 12 to 18! Album Chart idntt topped this week’s physical album chart with their new EP “itsnotover,” which debuted at No. 1. Meanwhile, SUPER JUNIOR-83z’s unit debut mini album “Promise” entered the chart at No. 2. TXT’s Yeonjun’s “NO LABELS: PART 02” stayed… Continue reading RESCENE, CORTIS, idntt, TXT’s Yeonjun, ILLIT, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Jennie Hits New Peak Of No. 2 On Billboard Radio Songs Chart With Tame Impala Collab “Dracula”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Tame Impala’s hit collab continues to soar to new heights on U.S. radio! On July 28 local time, Billboard announced that Jennie and Tame Impala’s remix of “Dracula” had climbed to a new peak of No. 2 on its Radio Songs chart, which measures weekly plays on U.S. radio stations across all… Continue reading Jennie Hits New Peak Of No. 2 On Billboard Radio Songs Chart With Tame Impala Collab “Dracula”
DAY6’s Young K Takes Just 2 Days To Double His 1st-Week Sales Record With “YOUNGEST”
Just two days into his comeback, DAY6’s Young K has already more than doubled his personal first-week sales record! On July 27, Young K made his long-awaited solo return with his second full-length solo album “YOUNGEST” and its title track “Shut The Door.” On its first day of sales alone, “YOUNGEST” sold an impressive total… Continue reading DAY6’s Young K Takes Just 2 Days To Double His 1st-Week Sales Record With “YOUNGEST”
BTS’s “NORMAL” Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 At New Peak + Hits No. 1 On Digital Song Sales Chart
BTS’s “NORMAL” is soaring to new heights on Billboard’s Hot 100! On July 28 local time, Billboard revealed that “NORMAL” had re-entered the Hot 100, its weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States, following the recent release of a new music video for the song. In what marks the track’s first… Continue reading BTS’s “NORMAL” Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 At New Peak + Hits No. 1 On Digital Song Sales Chart