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 BTS, IZ*ONE, TWICE’s MISAMO, And aespa’s Karina Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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BIGHIT Confirms CORTIS Is Preparing For April Comeback
CORTIS is gearing up to make the first comeback of their career in April! On February 10, BIGHIT MUSIC officially confirmed, “CORTIS is currently in the midst of preparing with the goal of an April comeback.” CORTIS’s upcoming return will mark their first comeback following their official debut in August of last year, when they… Continue reading BIGHIT Confirms CORTIS Is Preparing For April Comeback
ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” Becomes Their 5th Album To Sell 1 Million Copies In 1st Week
ATEEZ’s latest album is already a “million seller”! Last week, ATEEZ made their comeback with the new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” and its accompanying title track “Adrenaline” on February 6. On February 10, Hanteo Chart announced that “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” had already sold over 1 million copies, making it ATEEZ’s fifth album… Continue reading ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” Becomes Their 5th Album To Sell 1 Million Copies In 1st Week
Hwang Minhyun To Release New Song “Truth”
Hwang Minhyun is making his return as a singer after being discharged from the military! On February 11 at midnight KST, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that Hwang Minhyun’s new song “Truth” would be released online at 6 p.m. KST later that day. Notably, the song marks Hwang Minhyun’s first new release since completing his military service… Continue reading Hwang Minhyun To Release New Song “Truth”
Watch: IVE Is A Presence To Be Reckoned With In Sleek Comeback MV For “BLACKHOLE”
Updated February 23 KST: IVE is finally back with a new album! On February 23 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE unveiled their second album “REVIVE+” along with the music video for “BLACKHOLE,” one of their double title tracks. “BLACKHOLE” is a shuffle-based track with a cinematic atmosphere that is reminiscent of “Interstellar.” The expansive sense… Continue reading Watch: IVE Is A Presence To Be Reckoned With In Sleek Comeback MV For “BLACKHOLE”
Nana Confirmed To Star In T.O.P’s Upcoming Music Video
Nana will appear in T.O.P’s new solo track music video! On February 9, a media outlet reported that Nana will star in T.O.P’s upcoming music video. In response to the report, both T.O.P’s and Nana’s agencies confirmed, “It is true that Nana will appear in the music video for T.O.P’s solo track.” Nana and T.O.P… Continue reading Nana Confirmed To Star In T.O.P’s Upcoming Music Video
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s “earthquake” MV Soars Past 100 Million Views
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has hit the 100 million mark with her “earthquake” music video! On February 7 KST at around 3:30 p.m. KST, Jisoo’s music video for “earthquake,” the title track of her solo mini album “AMORTAGE,” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. Jisoo originally released the music video for “earthquake” on February 14, 2025 at… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s “earthquake” MV Soars Past 100 Million Views
i-dle; CORTIS; Car, The Garden; ILLIT; And HUNTR/X Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 25 to 31! Album Chart CORTIS’s debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” re-entered the physical album chart at No. 1 this week, while EXO’s latest album “REVERXE” stayed strong at No. 2. WHIB’s first mini album “ROCK THE… Continue reading i-dle; CORTIS; Car, The Garden; ILLIT; And HUNTR/X Top Circle Weekly Charts
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, February Week 2
KiiiKiii scores their first No. 1 song on our chart with “404 (New Era)” debuting at No. 1. Congratulations to KiiiKiii! The title track from KiiiKiii’s second mini album “Delulu Pack,” “404 (New Era)” is a UK house/garage-based track built around classic bouncing chords, a weighty bassline, and modern club sounds. It symbolizes a lifestyle… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, February Week 2
ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, And NewJeans Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 7! ENHYPEN’s latest mini album “THE SIN: VANISH” spent its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, in addition to charting for a second week on the Billboard 200. Including “THE SIN : VANISH,” ENHYPEN once again landed… Continue reading ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, And NewJeans Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart