The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! Last year, 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 BTS, ITZY, TWICE, IZ*ONE, And BoA Earn Multiple Gold And Silver RIAJ Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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Watch: NCT 127 Takes 5th Win For “Sticker” On “Show Champion”; Performances By ATEEZ, Wonho, And More
NCT 127 has won their fifth music show trophy for “Sticker”! On the September 29 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were ITZY‘s “LOCO,” NCT 127’s “Sticker,” STAYC’s “STEREOTYPE,” Highlight’s Yang Yoseob’s “BRAIN,” and Lee Hi’s “Red Lipstick” (featuring Yoon Mi Rae). The trophy ultimately went to NCT 127! Watch the members… Continue reading Watch: NCT 127 Takes 5th Win For “Sticker” On “Show Champion”; Performances By ATEEZ, Wonho, And More
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Confirmed To Be Preparing For Solo Comeback
We may be getting a new solo release from MAMAMOO’s Hwasa soon! On September 29, Sports Chosun reported that Hwasa is preparing for a solo comeback and aiming to release her new album within the year. Following the report, a source from RBW shared with YTN Star, “Hwasa is steadily working on her solo album. But the… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s Hwasa Confirmed To Be Preparing For Solo Comeback
NCT 127, BTS, TXT, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, And SEVENTEEN Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart & More
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on October 2! NCT 127’s new studio album “Sticker” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s chart—but that wasn’t the only chart the album topped this week. Not only did NCT 127 claim No. 1 on the World Albums chart, but “Sticker” also swept… Continue reading NCT 127, BTS, TXT, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, And SEVENTEEN Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart & More
Watch: Lee Jin Hyuk Can’t Escape From Work In Playful And Light-Hearted “Work Work” Comeback MV
Updated October 18 KST: Lee Jin Hyuk is back with his fourth mini album “Ctrl+V”! The title track “Work Work” is sung from the perspective of a workaholic who wants their lover to understand them. It deals with the desire to seize both work and love but being unable to do so. The song is composed and… Continue reading Watch: Lee Jin Hyuk Can’t Escape From Work In Playful And Light-Hearted “Work Work” Comeback MV
Watch: NCT 127 Snags 4th Win For “Sticker” On “The Show”; Performances By ATEEZ, Wonho, And More
NCT 127 has won their fourth music show trophy for “Sticker“! On the September 28 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were ATEEZ’s “Deja Vu,” NCT 127’s “Sticker,” and Highlight’s Yang Yoseob’s “BRAIN.” NCT 127 ultimately took the win with a total of 8,054 points. Although NCT 127 wasn’t able to accept… Continue reading Watch: NCT 127 Snags 4th Win For “Sticker” On “The Show”; Performances By ATEEZ, Wonho, And More
SHINee’s Key Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With First Solo Mini Album “BAD LOVE”
SHINee’s Key made a successful solo debut with his first mini album “BAD LOVE”! Key released “BAD LOVE” on September 27 at 6 p.m. KST, and it topped iTunes Top Albums charts in 32 different regions, including the United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Japan, India, Ireland, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria,… Continue reading SHINee’s Key Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With First Solo Mini Album “BAD LOVE”
Update: Mystic Story Unveils Upcoming Girl Group’s Cover Of Cardi B’s “Up”
Updated October 4 KST: Mystic Story shared a new video of the upcoming girl group! In this new video, Kim Su Hyun, Kim Ha Ram, and Osato Haruna cover Cardi B’s “Up.” The powerful choreography was created by JJ of 1Million Dance Studio, and Lia Kim participated in the overall directing. Check out the cover below! Source… Continue reading Update: Mystic Story Unveils Upcoming Girl Group’s Cover Of Cardi B’s “Up”
BTS To Hold First Offline Concert In 2 Years With “Permission To Dance On Stage – LA” In The U.S.
BTS will be seeing their fans in LA! On September 28, BTS announced their plans for the offline concert “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA” in Los Angeles, United States. Four shows in total will be held at the SoFi Stadium on November 27 and 28 and December 1 and 2. “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON… Continue reading BTS To Hold First Offline Concert In 2 Years With “Permission To Dance On Stage – LA” In The U.S.
Watch: CRAVITY Sings “VENI VIDI VICI” In Sleek New MV
Updated October 7 KST: CRAVITY has released a new special video! On October 7 at 6 p.m. KST, the boy group released the music video for “VENI VIDI VICI,” a B-side track from their latest album “The Awakening: Written In The Stars.” Produced by PCDC, “VENI VIDI VICI” is a dance track with rock vibes… Continue reading Watch: CRAVITY Sings “VENI VIDI VICI” In Sleek New MV