The 22nd annual Korean Music Awards has announced this year’s nominees! In contrast to many other South Korean music awards, which typically use sales figures as a major criterion in determining each year’s winners, the Korean Music Awards focuses on musical achievement as its primary criterion. The Korean Music Awards also places greater importance on… Continue reading 2025 Korean Music Awards Announces This Year’s Nominees
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BTS’s Jimin, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, ATEEZ, And More Claim Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 8! BTS’s Jimin’s solo album “MUSE” spent its fourth week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, in addition to becoming the first K-pop solo album ever to chart for 28 weeks on the Billboard 200 (where it ranked No. 115… Continue reading BTS’s Jimin, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, ATEEZ, And More Claim Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from January 8 to February 8. SEVENTEEN held onto their spot at the top… Continue reading February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Update: G-Dragon Announces Dates And Details For Korean Stop Of New World Tour “Übermensch”
Updated February 12 KST: The wait is nearly over—BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s world tour “Übermensch” is almost here! On February 12, Coupang Play announced that G-Dragon’s upcoming world tour will kick off on March 29 and 30 at Goyang Stadium. Coupang Play will act as the partner for G-Dragon’s concerts in Korea. Pre-sale tickets will open on… Continue reading Update: G-Dragon Announces Dates And Details For Korean Stop Of New World Tour “Übermensch”
G-Dragon, IVE, KickFlip, And Rosé Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 19 to 25! Overall Digital Chart BIGBANG’s G-Dragon maintained his double crown on the Circle charts this week, with his hit single “HOME SWEET HOME” remaining No. 1 on both the overall digital chart and the streaming chart.… Continue reading G-Dragon, IVE, KickFlip, And Rosé Top Circle Weekly Charts
Watch: G-Dragon Makes Triumphant Return With “TOO BAD” (feat. Anderson .Paak) MV Starring aespa’s Karina And “DRAMA” MV
Updated February 25 KST: The wait is over—G-Dragon is here with new music! On February 25 at 2 p.m. KST, G-Dragon unveiled his long-awaited new album “Übermensch” along with the music videos for the title track “TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)” and “DRAMA.” “TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)” contains a groovy drum beat and addictive… Continue reading Watch: G-Dragon Makes Triumphant Return With “TOO BAD” (feat. Anderson .Paak) MV Starring aespa’s Karina And “DRAMA” MV
BTS’s Jimin, Stray Kids, GOT7, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, ATEEZ, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 1! BTS’s Jimin’s solo album “MUSE” returned to the top of the World Albums chart this week, marking its third non-consecutive week at No. 1. “MUSE” also climbed back up the Billboard 200 in its 27th week, where it set a new… Continue reading BTS’s Jimin, Stray Kids, GOT7, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, ATEEZ, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
TWICE, aespa, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, And BIGBANG Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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 TWICE, aespa, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, And BIGBANG Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of January! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from December 29, 2024 to January 29, 2025. BLACKPINK continued their reign at… Continue reading January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
G-Dragon, IVE, Rosé, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 12 to 18! Overall Digital Chart + Streaming Chart BIGBANG’s G-Dragon achieved a double crown on this week’s Circle charts with his hit single “HOME SWEET HOME” featuring Taeyang and Daesung, which topped both the overall digital chart… Continue reading G-Dragon, IVE, Rosé, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts