aespa, BIGBANG, and BoA 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 aespa, BIGBANG, and BoA Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan

TXT, ENHYPEN, BTS, ATEEZ, ILLIT, Stray Kids, G-Dragon, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on August 30! TXT’s latest album “The Star Chapter: TOGETHER” returned to No. 1 on the World Albums chart this week, marking its third non-consecutive week at the top. The album also spent a fourth consecutive week on the Billboard 200 at No. 178.… Continue reading TXT, ENHYPEN, BTS, ATEEZ, ILLIT, Stray Kids, G-Dragon, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

August Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from July 28 to August 28. BTS’s Jin topped this month’s list with a brand… Continue reading August Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: Boy Group Leader And Former “BOYS PLANET” Contestant Covers BIGBANG On “The King Of Mask Singer”

On the latest episode of “The King of Mask Singer,” the identity of “Summer Vacation” was revealed! During the August 24 broadcast of the MBC singing competition, four contestants advanced to the next round in their quest for the throne. In the first match-up of Round 2, “Summer Vacation” performed a solo version of BIGBANG’s… Continue reading Watch: Boy Group Leader And Former “BOYS PLANET” Contestant Covers BIGBANG On “The King Of Mask Singer”

August Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from July 23 to August 23. BTS rose to the top of this month’s list after seeing a 25.31… Continue reading August Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

August Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 755 boy group members, using big data collected from July 16 to August 16. BTS’s Jin topped this month’s… Continue reading August Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

August Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from July 15 to August 15. BLACKPINK continued their reign at the top… Continue reading August Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

August 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 July 9 to August 9. BTS continued their reign at the top of… Continue reading August Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

G-Dragon To Feature On “KPop Demon Hunters” Songwriter Vince’s New Single

Get ready for an exciting collaboration between Vince and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon! On August 1, THEBLACKLABEL announced Vince’s plans to release a new song featuring G-Dragon. The upcoming single, entitled “CHA CHA CHA,” will drop on August 18 at 6 p.m. KST. Vince, who is a producer at THEBLACKLABEL and has worked on hit songs by… Continue reading G-Dragon To Feature On “KPop Demon Hunters” Songwriter Vince’s New Single

July Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from June 17 to July 17. BLACKPINK topped this month’s list with a… Continue reading July Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced