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 LE SSERAFIM, TWICE, BABYMONSTER, And HUNTR/X Earn RIAJ Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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Watch: IVE Takes 1st Win For “BANG BANG” On “M Countdown”; Performances By NCT JNJM, Hearts2Hearts, And More
IVE has won their first music show trophy for their pre-release track “BANG BANG”! On the February 26 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were IVE’s “BANG BANG” and KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era).” IVE ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,985 points. Congratulations to IVE! Watch the winner announcement and encore below!… Continue reading Watch: IVE Takes 1st Win For “BANG BANG” On “M Countdown”; Performances By NCT JNJM, Hearts2Hearts, And More
ATEEZ And KiiiKiii Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 8 to 14! Album Chart ATEEZ maintained their double crown on the Circle charts this week, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart for the second week in a row. The group’s new mini… Continue reading ATEEZ And KiiiKiii Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
IVE Tops YouTube And iTunes Charts Worldwide With “BLACKHOLE” And “REVIVE+”
IVE’s latest comeback is off to a chart-topping start! On February 23 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE made their highly-anticipated comeback with their new full-length album “REVIVE+” and its accompanying title track “BLACKHOLE.” Immediately upon its release, both the album and its title track shot to the top of music charts in various countries across… Continue reading IVE Tops YouTube And iTunes Charts Worldwide With “BLACKHOLE” And “REVIVE+”
ATEEZ Spends 2nd Week In Top 20 Of Billboard 200 With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”
ATEEZ’s latest album is enjoying a strong second week on the Billboard charts! Last week, ATEEZ’s 13th mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart after achieving the group’s biggest week yet in the United States. On February 24 local time, Billboard revealed that “GOLDEN HOUR :… Continue reading ATEEZ Spends 2nd Week In Top 20 Of Billboard 200 With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”
Watch: Hearts2Hearts Isn’t Afraid To Get “RUDE!” In Flawless New Dance Practice Video
Hearts2Hearts is back with another impressive dance practice video! On February 24, the rookie girl group from SM Entertainment released the official dance practice video for their new single “RUDE!” The newly released video offers a full view of the choreography for “RUDE!”, along with all eight members’ dance moves and flawless synchronization throughout the… Continue reading Watch: Hearts2Hearts Isn’t Afraid To Get “RUDE!” In Flawless New Dance Practice Video
TVXQ’s “MIROTIC” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 100 Million Views
TVXQ has just hit the 100 million mark for the very first time on YouTube! On February 25 at around 1:43 a.m. KST, TVXQ’s music video for their iconic 2008 hit “MIROTIC” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s first music video ever to reach the milestone. TVXQ first uploaded the music… Continue reading TVXQ’s “MIROTIC” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 100 Million Views
IVE Becomes 1st Girl Group Ever To Score Perfect All-Kills With 6 Different Songs
IVE’s “BANG BANG” is officially the first song of 2026 to achieve a perfect all-kill on the Korean music charts! On February 24 at 1:30 p.m. KST, Instiz’s iChart officially announced that IVE’s hit pre-release track “BANG BANG” had achieved a perfect all-kill, meaning that it had completely swept the No. 1 spot on all… Continue reading IVE Becomes 1st Girl Group Ever To Score Perfect All-Kills With 6 Different Songs
Watch: P1Harmony Awakens As Heroes In Epic MV For “UNIQUE” Comeback
Updated March 12 KST: P1Harmony is back with new music! On March 12 at 6 p.m. KST, P1Harmony released their new mini album “UNIQUE” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. “UNIQUE” is a Brazilian funk track defined by its heavy drum beats and hard-hitting sounds. Watch the full… Continue reading Watch: P1Harmony Awakens As Heroes In Epic MV For “UNIQUE” Comeback
SEVENTEEN’s DxS Announces Stops For “SERENADE” ON STAGE Tour
SEVENTEEN’s DxS will be greeting fans across Asia! On February 23, SEVENTEEN’s unit DxS consisting of members Dokyeom and Seungkwan unveiled the dates and venues for their “SERENADE” ON STAGE tour. “SERENADE” ON STAGE will begin in Incheon from April 17 to 19 at the Inspire Arena. DxS will then visit Chiba, Daegu, Macao, and… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s DxS Announces Stops For “SERENADE” ON STAGE Tour