NewJeans, TWICE’s Nayeon, BLACKPINK, And Stray Kids Earn 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 NewJeans, TWICE’s Nayeon, BLACKPINK, And Stray Kids Earn Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan

Watch: EVERGLOW Covers BLACKPINK, BTS’s Jungkook, And ITZY On “Weekly Idol”

EVERGLOW showed off their talents on the latest episode of “Weekly Idol”! All six members of the girl group appeared as guests on the August 23 broadcast of the MBC every 1 variety show, where they performed their new title track “SLAY” and spent time chatting with the MCs. For the program’s signature Weekly Playlist… Continue reading Watch: EVERGLOW Covers BLACKPINK, BTS’s Jungkook, And ITZY On “Weekly Idol”

NewJeans Earns Quadruple Crown On Circle Weekly Charts + ZEROBASEONE Tops Album Chart

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of August 6 to 12! Album Chart A month after its initial release, “Boys Planet” group ZEROBASEONE’s debut mini album “YOUTH IN THE SHADE” rose to No. 1 on this week’s physical album chart. THE BOYZ’s “PHANTASY: Pt.1 Christmas in… Continue reading NewJeans Earns Quadruple Crown On Circle Weekly Charts + ZEROBASEONE Tops Album Chart

August Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 655 girl group members, using big data collected from July 20 to August 20. NewJeans swept the top three… Continue reading August Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

NCT DREAM, NewJeans, ITZY, TREASURE, And FIFTY FIFTY Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart NCT DREAM topped the physical album chart for July with their latest album “ISTJ,” which debuted at No. 1. The Nemo and SMC versions of the album also charted separately at No. 8 and No. 11… Continue reading NCT DREAM, NewJeans, ITZY, TREASURE, And FIFTY FIFTY Top Circle Monthly And Weekly Charts

BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls” Becomes Their 10th Group MV To Reach 700 Million Views

BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls” has just hit the 700 million mark on YouTube! On August 16 at approximately 1 a.m. KST, BLACKPINK’s music video for their hit single “Lovesick Girls” surpassed 700 million views on YouTube, making it their 10th official group music video to do so after “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “BOOMBAYAH,” “As If It’s Your Last,”… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls” Becomes Their 10th Group MV To Reach 700 Million Views

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. NewJeans rose the top of the list… Continue reading August Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” Becomes Their 11th Group MV To Hit 500 Million Views

BLACKPINK has just hit the 500 million mark with another music video! On August 13 at approximately 4:04 p.m. KST, BLACKPINK’s music video for their latest title track “Shut Down” surpassed 500 million views on YouTube. “Shut Down” is BLACKPINK’s 11th full-group music video to reach the milestone, following “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “As If It’s Your… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” Becomes Their 11th Group MV To Hit 500 Million Views

August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from July 13 to August 13. NewJeans topped the list for the second consecutive month… Continue reading August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Stray Kids And ATEEZ Earn Circle Quintuple Million And Million Certifications; BLACKPINK’s Lisa, IVE, And More Go Platinum

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach… Continue reading Stray Kids And ATEEZ Earn Circle Quintuple Million And Million Certifications; BLACKPINK’s Lisa, IVE, And More Go Platinum

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