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 BTS, TWICE, ITZY, And BLACKPINK Earn Platinum, Gold, And Silver RIAJ Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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SMTOWN’s 2021 Winter Album, BTS, ASTRO’s JinJin&Rocky, And MeloMance’s Kim Min Seok Top Gaon Weekly Charts
Gaon Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 16 to January 22! Album Chart SM Entertainment’s agency-wide winter album “2021 Winter SMTOWN: SMCU EXPRESS” rose to No. 1 on this week’s physical album chart, while fromis_9’s “Midnight Guest” debuted at No. 2. NCT’s latest studio album “Universe,” which previously debuted at… Continue reading SMTOWN’s 2021 Winter Album, BTS, ASTRO’s JinJin&Rocky, And MeloMance’s Kim Min Seok Top Gaon Weekly Charts
Winners Of The 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards
The 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards took place on January 27 at the Jamsil Arena, hosted by JaeJae, STAYC’s Sieun, and NCT’s Doyoung. The Gaon Chart Music Awards are primarily based on the commercial performance of songs and albums based on the national Gaon Music Chart. Artist of the Year is divided into digital music… Continue reading Winners Of The 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards
9 K-Pop MVs That Are Top-Tier Humor
Laughter is the best medicine, and K-pop happens to serve it in abundance. Known for their versatility, music videos always introduce an angle that keeps fans entertained, and some of the best ones are usually filled with humor. Here is a selection of derpy K-pop music videos that would, at the very least, put a… Continue reading 9 K-Pop MVs That Are Top-Tier Humor
Choi Woo Shik Discusses Chemistry With Kim Da Mi, OST Sung By BTS’s V, And His Ideal Type
In recent interviews, Choi Woo Shik talked about filming for SBS’s “Our Beloved Summer”! “Our Beloved Summer” is about ex-couple Choi Woong (Choi Woo Shik) and Guk Yeon Soo (Kim Da Mi), whose relationship did not end on good terms. Years later, the documentary they filmed in high school suddenly gains popularity, and they’re forced… Continue reading Choi Woo Shik Discusses Chemistry With Kim Da Mi, OST Sung By BTS’s V, And His Ideal Type
BTS’s Jungkook Hilariously Inspires Chipotle To Change Their Name And Header On Twitter
BTS’s Jungkook’s power truly knows no bounds! Over the weekend, BTS shared a new BANGTAN BOMB video of the group enjoying some Chipotle bowls during their time in Los Angeles—and the restaurant chain took notice. In the video, Jungkook initially mishears the name Chipotle and asks, “How do you eat this? What is this, Chicotle?… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook Hilariously Inspires Chipotle To Change Their Name And Header On Twitter
ENHYPEN, BTS, NCT, TWICE, SEVENTEEN, TXT, And BLACKPINK Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week of January 29! ENHYPEN’s new repackaged album “DIMENSION : ANSWER” debuted at No. 1 on the World Albums chart this week, in addition to entering the Billboard 200 at No. 13. BTS landed a total of five albums in the top 15 of this week’s… Continue reading ENHYPEN, BTS, NCT, TWICE, SEVENTEEN, TXT, And BLACKPINK Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
aespa’s “Dreams Come True” Rises Back To No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, January Week 4
aespa’s “Dreams Come True” recaptures the top spot this week! After falling to No. 3 last week, “Dreams Come True” has risen back to No. 1 with high album sales. Overall, it is the second week this song has spent at the top. Congratulations to aespa! Last week’s champion, IVE’s “ELEVEN,” fell one spot to No. 2.… Continue reading aespa’s “Dreams Come True” Rises Back To No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, January Week 4
Winners Of The 31st Seoul Music Awards
On January 23, the 31st Seoul Music Awards took place at the Gocheok Sky Dome, with Kim Sung Joo, Boom, and AOA’s Seolhyun as the MCs. Like last year, the 31st Seoul Music Awards awarded a single Daesang (Grand Prize) and separate Best Album and Best Song Awards. NCT 127 won the Daesang and the Best… Continue reading Winners Of The 31st Seoul Music Awards
BTS And EXO’s Kai Make Rolling Stone’s “The 25 Most Stylish Musicians Now” List
BTS and Exo’s Kai were the only Korean artists to make Rolling Stone’s “The 25 Most Stylish Musicians Now” list. On January 21 local time, the American pop culture magazine published its picks for the 25 most stylish musicians at the moment. They were voted by a select group of journalists, designers, and industry insiders, and the magazine added… Continue reading BTS And EXO’s Kai Make Rolling Stone’s “The 25 Most Stylish Musicians Now” List