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, IZ*ONE, TWICE’s MISAMO, And aespa’s Karina Earn RIAJ Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, And NewJeans Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 7! ENHYPEN’s latest mini album “THE SIN: VANISH” spent its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, in addition to charting for a second week on the Billboard 200. Including “THE SIN : VANISH,” ENHYPEN once again landed… Continue reading ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, And NewJeans Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from January 7 to February 7. BTS continued their reign at the top of… Continue reading February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Watch: BTS Drops Teaser For Version 4 Of Official Light Stick
A new BTS light stick is coming out! On February 5, HYBE unveiled the design for Version 4 of BTS’s official light stick, showing a sleek black design and the BTS logo embedded in the center of the globe. The video introducing the new version also features a light stick stand and different attachments at… Continue reading Watch: BTS Drops Teaser For Version 4 Of Official Light Stick
BTS Announces Plans For “ARIRANG” Comeback Live And “THE RETURN” Documentary
BTS’s comeback live broadcast will be available on Netflix! On February 3, Netflix announced that it will exclusively stream “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG” live on March 21 at 8 p.m. KST. Set to take place at Gwanghwamun Square, one of the spaces that symbolizes Seoul, “THE COMEBACK LIVE” was arranged to coincide with the… Continue reading BTS Announces Plans For “ARIRANG” Comeback Live And “THE RETURN” Documentary
ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN’s DxS, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, TXT’s Yeonjun, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on January 31! ENHYPEN topped this week’s World Albums chart with their new mini album “THE SIN : VANISH,” which also debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Including “THE SIN : VANISH,” ENHYPEN landed a total of three entries on the World… Continue reading ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN’s DxS, BTS, CORTIS, ILLIT, TXT’s Yeonjun, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
BTS’s “Save ME” Becomes Their 10th MV To Hit 800 Million Views
BTS has hit the 800 million mark with another music video! On February 1 at around 2 a.m. KST, BTS’s music video for “Save ME” surpassed 800 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s 10th music video to do so after “DNA,” “Boy With Luv,” “Fake Love,” “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix),” “IDOL,” “Dynamite,”… Continue reading BTS’s “Save ME” Becomes Their 10th MV To Hit 800 Million Views
January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of January! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from December 29, 2025 to January 29, 2026. BTS held onto their spot… Continue reading January Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
January Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from December 22, 2025 to January 22, 2026. BTS’s Jimin continued his reign at the… Continue reading January Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Stray Kids, BTS, CORTIS, TXT’s Yeonjun, ILLIT, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, And LE SSERAFIM Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on January 24! Stray Kids’ latest album “DO IT” continued its reign over the World Albums chart, where it spent its eighth consecutive week at No. 1. “DO IT” also climbed back up to No. 148 in its eighth week on the Billboard 200.… Continue reading Stray Kids, BTS, CORTIS, TXT’s Yeonjun, ILLIT, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, And LE SSERAFIM Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart