Gaon will be creating an “SNS” (social network service) chart soon. The Gaon Chart is a music ranking system run by the national Korea Music Content Industry Association and is considered to be one of the most central and relevant ranking service in South Korea. MBC’s “Music Core” and SBS’ Inkigayo” both get their ranking data… Continue reading National K-Pop Ranking System Gaon to Open an “SNS” Chart
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PSY’s “Gentleman” #5 on Billboard’s “Hot 100”
We reported on April 18, 2013 that PSY’s “Gentleman” broke into the Billboard’s Hot 100. “Gentleman” was at #12 on April 18, 2013. This was a record because it is the first time that a Korean artist has had two singles that were on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Well, it looks like “Gentleman” is going… Continue reading PSY’s “Gentleman” #5 on Billboard’s “Hot 100”
Fuse Asks: “Can K-Pop Become Big in America?”
Soompiers are probably aware just how big 2012 was for the K-Pop industry. Our favorite artists put out great hits, over eighty rookie groups debuted, and of course, PSY blew us all away with his mind-blowing popularity in and out of Korea. Because of PSY and “Gangnam Style”, K-Pop blew up and made itself known… Continue reading Fuse Asks: “Can K-Pop Become Big in America?”
Girls’ Generation Shares Some Thoughts on Sunye’s Marriage
Girls’ Generation shared some of their own thoughts on the Wonder Girls’ leader Sunye’s unexpected marriage that is scheduled to take place on January 26. There has been a lot of talk on an idol getting married at such an early age and it has garnered much attention from both the Korean entertainment world and… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Shares Some Thoughts on Sunye’s Marriage
Girls’ Generation Receives Praise From Billboard, MTV, Popdust and Many More for Recent Comeback
Girls’ Generation, who recently made their comeback with their fourth album “I Got a Boy,” is currently receiving all-around praises from various U.S media outlets including Billboard, MTV, Popdust, and many more. Billboard released a review titled “Girl’s Generation, ‘I Got a Boy’: Track-By-Track Review” on January 4, and wrote, “ ‘I Got A Boy,’… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Receives Praise From Billboard, MTV, Popdust and Many More for Recent Comeback
Billboard Names INFINITE’s “The Chaser” as the Best K-Pop Song of 2012
America’s top music authority Billboard has chosen the best K-Pop song of 2012. On December 21, Billboard made a list of the top 20 best K-Pop songs of 2012 in an article titled, “20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012: BIGBANG, PSY, 2NE1 & More.” In the article, the writers summarized 2012 in K-Pop songs and… Continue reading Billboard Names INFINITE’s “The Chaser” as the Best K-Pop Song of 2012
PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Is America’s Favorite Ringtone
PSY’s “Gangnam Style” is America’s favorite ringtone according to Billboard. On December 21 the U.S. Billboard Chart “Gangnam Style” reached the #1 spot on the ringtone chart. On the main chart, however, the song fell seven places last week from eleventh to eighteenth. Despite that, it seems that America’s love for Psy and his hit… Continue reading PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Is America’s Favorite Ringtone
Billboard Names PSY’s “Gangnam Style” as Best MV in 2012
PSY’s megahit “Gangnam Style” has been selected as the best music video of 2012 by Billboard with 21% of the vote. The results of “2012 Best & Worse” votes were released on Billboard official website on December 19. “Gangnam Style” has recently reached the record number of over one billion viewers on YouTube. On… Continue reading Billboard Names PSY’s “Gangnam Style” as Best MV in 2012
JYJ’s Junsu: “The Only Person Who Will Break PSY’s Record Is PSY Himself”
On November 29 at a hotel in Germany, JYJ’s Junsu made statements concerning singer PSY. He said, “Achieving Billboard Top 10 is hard even for American singers, so for PSY to reach top two with a song sang in Korean was an amazing accomplishment. Realistically, I think it would be hard for other Korean singers… Continue reading JYJ’s Junsu: “The Only Person Who Will Break PSY’s Record Is PSY Himself”
Billboard Mentions Girls’ Day’s “Don’t Forget Me”
Billboard took notice of four-member group Girls’ Day. Recently, Billboard mentioned Girls’ Day for the group’s comeback song “Don’t Forget Me” in its brief background of new releases. The piece described Girls’ Day as an “adorable girl group” and the song “Don’t Forget Me” as of the electronic pop genre, remarking on the catchy English… Continue reading Billboard Mentions Girls’ Day’s “Don’t Forget Me”