Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – July Week 2

After two months of male group domination, female groups take center stage this week as they occupy all the top three spots. The top two songs are both coming from outside of the top 10 last week. SISTAR continues their trend of scoring a No. 1 song every summer as their latest hit “SHAKE IT”… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – July Week 2

BIGBANG Takes First and Second on “Inkigayo,” Performances From Girls’ Generation, Girl’s Day, and More

BIGBANG has taken yet another win, showing incredible staying power on the charts regardless of what other releases are being made. On the July 12 broadcast of SBS “Inkigayo,” BIGBANG took both first and second, with their latest July releases “Sober” and “If You,” respectively. Coming in at a very close third place was SISTAR… Continue reading BIGBANG Takes First and Second on “Inkigayo,” Performances From Girls’ Generation, Girl’s Day, and More

Kwanghee Achieves Fanboy Dream and Performs With G-Dragon and Taeyang on “Infinity Challenge”

July 11 was the second episode of the “masked ball” special of MBC’s “Infinity Challenge,” and saw the “Infinity Challenge” members each perform in order to impress the visiting artists, with the hope that they will later be chosen as partners. The format is similar to the common variety show couple selection process. When it… Continue reading Kwanghee Achieves Fanboy Dream and Performs With G-Dragon and Taeyang on “Infinity Challenge”

Yoo Jae Suk’s One-Man Show of BIGBANG’s “BAE BAE” Is Flawless

The nation’s MC Yoo Jae Suk recently showed off his live singing abilities on the latest episode of “Infinity Challenge.” The July 11 broadcast of MBC’s variety program “Infinity Challenge” aired another episode of the preparations for the 2015 Infinity Challenge Music Festival.” During this broadcast, the show’s cast members performed a song of their… Continue reading Yoo Jae Suk’s One-Man Show of BIGBANG’s “BAE BAE” Is Flawless

BIGBANG Gets 2nd Win With “Sober” on “Music Core” + Comebacks by Girls’ Generation, Girl’s Day, and More

BTOB, BIGBANG, and SISTAR were the contenders for first place on this week’s episode of MBC’s “Music Core.” BIGBANG won first place making it their second win with “Sober.” The group was not present at the show. BTOB received second place while SISTAR got third place respectively. Girls’ Generation and Girl’s Day also made their… Continue reading BIGBANG Gets 2nd Win With “Sober” on “Music Core” + Comebacks by Girls’ Generation, Girl’s Day, and More

MAMAMOO Covers BIGBANG, Block B, SISTAR, IU, Jinusean, miss A, Apink, EXID, JYP, AOA, and More in 40 Seconds

On the July 10 broadcast of “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook,” vocal powerhouse MAMAMOO proved that despite the recognition they have received thus far, they still have more to show. Whenever they take the stage, it really is hard to believe that MAMAMOO is a rookie group that only debuted last year. Their performance of “Mr.… Continue reading MAMAMOO Covers BIGBANG, Block B, SISTAR, IU, Jinusean, miss A, Apink, EXID, JYP, AOA, and More in 40 Seconds

Naul, BIGBANG, and EXO Top Gaon Music Charts for First Half of 2015

Gaon Music Chart has released the results for the first half of 2015 in terms of top digital, download, streaming, and album sales. Digital Chart Counting both within Korea and worldwide, singer Naul topped the chart with “You From the Same Time.” EXO is second with “Call Me Baby” and BIGBANG is third with “Loser.”… Continue reading Naul, BIGBANG, and EXO Top Gaon Music Charts for First Half of 2015

BIGBANG’s “If You” and “Sober” Enter Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart + “Made” World Tour Dates in Mexico and Australia

BIGBANG being on Billboard‘s World Digital Songs Chart is no surprise, but this is the first week the group’s latest releases- “If You” and “Sober“- are on the chart. The songs are in second and third place, respectively, for the week of July 18, 2015. In first place is “Lava” by Kuana Torres Kahele &… Continue reading BIGBANG’s “If You” and “Sober” Enter Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart + “Made” World Tour Dates in Mexico and Australia

G-Dragon Now Has 5 Million Followers on Instagram

BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon has reached a new milestone on Instagram, acquiring a staggering 5 million (that’s approximately the entire population of Norway!) followers. While quite the achievement, this will probably not come as a surprise for G-Dragon fans who have been following the artist on his explosively popular social media accounts. G-Dragon’s Twitter trails slightly behind… Continue reading G-Dragon Now Has 5 Million Followers on Instagram

BIGBANG Takes 1st Win with “Sober” on “M!Countdown’s” Gwangju Outdoor Special

BIGBANG takes their first win on a music show with “Sober” on this week’s “M!Countdown.” The group went up against last week’s “M!Countdown” winner SISTAR for the first place trophy, and while they were neck to neck in most categories, BIGBANG came out on top thanks to their strong performance in the social media category.… Continue reading BIGBANG Takes 1st Win with “Sober” on “M!Countdown’s” Gwangju Outdoor Special