2022 American Music Awards Introduces New Favorite K-Pop Artist Category + Announces This Year’s Nominees

The 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs) has announced this year’s nominees! The nominations for the 2022 AMAs were announced on October 13. According to Billboard, the nominees are based on “key fan interactions,” which include streaming, album sales, song sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses. Tracked by Billboard and Luminate (previously MRC Data), the nominations… Continue reading 2022 American Music Awards Introduces New Favorite K-Pop Artist Category + Announces This Year’s Nominees

BTS, TWICE, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, BLACKPINK, And Stray Kids Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on October 15! Over four months after its release, BTS’s anthology album “Proof” climbed back up to No. 1 on the chart, marking its fifth non-consecutive week at No. 1. BTS’s 2018 album “Love Yourself: Tear” also re-entered the World Albums chart at No.… Continue reading BTS, TWICE, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, BLACKPINK, And Stray Kids Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

BLACKPINK, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, TWICE, And ITZY Nominated For 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) has officially announced this year’s nominees! BLACKPINK has become the first K-pop artist ever to be nominated for Best Video this year. The group’s music video for their hit single “Pink Venom” will be going up against Harry Styles’s “As It Was,” Doja Cat’s “Woman,” Kendrick Lamar’s “The Heart… Continue reading BLACKPINK, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, TWICE, And ITZY Nominated For 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards

BLACKPINK Spends 3rd Week On Billboard 200 And Hot 100 With “BORN PINK” And “Shut Down”

BLACKPINK’s latest album has charted in the top 25 of the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week! On October 11, Billboard revealed that “BORN PINK” had stayed strong at No. 24 on its Top 200 Albums chart (which ranks the most popular albums in the United States), marking the album’s third consecutive week on… Continue reading BLACKPINK Spends 3rd Week On Billboard 200 And Hot 100 With “BORN PINK” And “Shut Down”

BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” Remains No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, October Week 2

BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” repeats as the No. 1 song this week! The song has maintained high scores across all chart sources. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Moving back up one spot to No. 2 is IVE’s former No. 1 song “After LIKE.” Rounding out the top three is NewJeans’ “Attention,” another previous chart-topper moving back up two… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” Remains No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, October Week 2

7 K-Pop Idols Who Can Slay Even The Hardest Choreos In Sky-High Heels

Any accomplished dancer will tell you that choreography can be tough – but there’s nothing like having to complete a routine in heels! It takes an extra level of skill (and some pretty amazing balance) to be able to pull off K-pop choreography in high heels, but these seven idols have it in the bag.… Continue reading 7 K-Pop Idols Who Can Slay Even The Hardest Choreos In Sky-High Heels

Watch: BLACKPINK Snags 9th Win For “Shut Down” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Stray Kids, TREASURE, Red Velvet’s Seulgi, And More

BLACKPINK has won their ninth music show trophy for “Shut Down”! On the October 9 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down,” IVE’s “After LIKE,” and NewJeans’ “Attention.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 8,991 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch the winner announcement below: Performers on… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Snags 9th Win For “Shut Down” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Stray Kids, TREASURE, Red Velvet’s Seulgi, And More

October 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 September 9 to October 9. BLACKPINK topped the list for the fifth consecutive month… Continue reading October Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 8th Win For “Shut Down” On “Music Core”; Performances By Stray Kids, Red Velvet’s Seulgi, And More

BLACKPINK has claimed their eighth music show trophy for “Shut Down“! On the October 8 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down,” IVE’s “After LIKE,” and Crush‘s “Rush Hour” (featuring BTS‘s J-Hope). BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 7,472 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 8th Win For “Shut Down” On “Music Core”; Performances By Stray Kids, Red Velvet’s Seulgi, And More

BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s “On The Ground” MV Surpasses 300 Million Views

BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s solo debut music video has reached a new YouTube milestone! The music video for “On The Ground” surpassed 300 million views on October 8 at approximately 3:10 p.m. KST. This is about one year, six months, and 26 days since its release on March 12, 2021 at 2 p.m. KST. At the time… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s “On The Ground” MV Surpasses 300 Million Views

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