Boy group BTS continues to maintain a spot on Billboard’s World Album Chart for 14 weeks straight. According to the most recent rankings (week of March 19), BTS remains in 10th place for their album “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2” which was released last November. The group has been in the 1st… Continue reading BTS Continues to Set New K-Pop Records on Billboard World Album Chart
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Taemin, B.A.P, and ASTRO Rise on Billboard’s World Album Chart
Looks like K-pop is taking over the Billboard’s World Album Chart! The latest rankings for world albums (week of March 12) features four K-pop artists! In second place is SHINee’s Taemin with his latest solo album “Press It.” Next, B.A.P is in third place with their mini-album “Carnival.” Rookie group ASTRO is proving to be… Continue reading Taemin, B.A.P, and ASTRO Rise on Billboard’s World Album Chart
BTS Breaks K-Pop Records on Billboard’s World Album Chart
Slay BTS slay. BTS has been killing it on Billboard‘s World Album Chart and breaking records for K-pop. Immediately after its release in November of last year, BTS’s fourth mini-album “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2” charted in first place on the World Album Chart and has stayed within the top 10 rankings, refusing… Continue reading BTS Breaks K-Pop Records on Billboard’s World Album Chart
iKON’s First Full-Length Album Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Rookie group iKON is steadily making headway in the international market, as their first full-length album “Welcome Back” debuted at No. 2 on Billboard‘s World Albums Chart! Billboard is one of the most popular music charts in the United States, so the ranking is no small feat for a Korean group, let alone a rookie… Continue reading iKON’s First Full-Length Album Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard Names its Top K-Pop Picks of 2015
American music chart Billboard has wrapped up 2015 with a list of their top 20 K-pop songs, and top 10 K-pop albums of 2015! The top 20 songs list names some of the usual suspects, as well as some new faces and indie groups. At No. 20 was B1A4 with “Sweet Girl,” followed by Brown… Continue reading Billboard Names its Top K-Pop Picks of 2015
BTS Continues Streak on Billboard’s World Album Chart
Rising boy group BTS comprised of members Rap Monster, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are continuing to receive love and success with their latest album “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2.” Their album has continued to stay within the top 10 on Billboard’s World Album Chart for four weeks straight. As of… Continue reading BTS Continues Streak on Billboard’s World Album Chart
B.A.P Charts at No. 3 on Billboard’s World Album Chart
The international response to B.A.P’s long-awaited comeback has been explosive! On November 25, the group’s agency, TS Entertainment, reported that their fourth mini-album “MATRIX” rose third place on Billboard’s World Album Chart. The World Album Chart is based on album sales in North America through data collected by Nielsen SoundScan and only looks at songs released outside… Continue reading B.A.P Charts at No. 3 on Billboard’s World Album Chart
SEVENTEEN Is the Only K-Pop Group in Billboard’s “21 Under 21” List
Billboard has released its annual list “21 Under 21: Music’s Hottest Young Stars,” and it includes one Korean act: rookie idol group SEVENTEEN. The “21 Under 21” lists popular, up-and-coming artists under the age of 21 across a variety of music genres, including country, rap, and all genres of pop, now including K-pop. The list… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Is the Only K-Pop Group in Billboard’s “21 Under 21” List
Red Velvet and DAY6 Top Billboard’s World Albums Chart
This week’s top-selling albums according to Billboard‘s World Albums Chart are Red Velvet‘s “The Red: The 1st Album” and DAY6‘s “The Day.” Red Velvet recently made a comeback with their title song “Dumb Dumb” and prove to be dominating worldwide in addition to topping domestic music charts and winning a trophy. Meanwhile, JYP Entertainment‘s new… Continue reading Red Velvet and DAY6 Top Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Girls’ Generation Claims Top Spot on Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Girls’ Generation received first place on Billboard’s World Album Chart with their latest album “Lion Heart” this week. Most notably, Billboard stated that Girls’ Generation is the sixth K-Pop act to receive first place at least twice on the Billboard World Album Chart. Previously, the group placed first with their 2013 hit “I Got a Boy.” Interestingly,… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Claims Top Spot on Billboard’s World Albums Chart