The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for 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 January 20 to February 20. BTS held onto their spot at the top… Continue reading February Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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BTS’s “You Never Walk Alone” Becomes Their 8th Album To Be Certified Silver In the UK
BTS’s album “You Never Walk Alone” has been certified silver in the United Kingdom! On February 19, the British Phonographic Industry confirmed that “You Never Walk Alone” has received an official silver BRIT certification. According to the BPI’s certification standards, albums are certified silver at 60,000 units sold, and singles are certified silver at 200,000… Continue reading BTS’s “You Never Walk Alone” Becomes Their 8th Album To Be Certified Silver In the UK
IU, UP10TION’s Kim Woo Seok, BLACKPINK, And More Top Gaon Weekly Charts
Gaon Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 7 to February 13! Album Chart UP10TION’s Kim Woo Seok topped this week’s physical album chart with his new mini album “2ND DESIRE [TASTY],” which debuted at No. 1. Notably, four years after its release, NCT DREAM’s 2017 single album “The First” climbed… Continue reading IU, UP10TION’s Kim Woo Seok, BLACKPINK, And More Top Gaon Weekly Charts
12 K-Pop Idols Whose Bright Personalities Earned Them The Nickname “Human Sunshine”
2020 was definitely a tough year, but these 12 idols got us through it all with their sweet, sunshine personalities! Even just their smiles provide a burst of serotonin, so if you’ve had a tough day (or a tough week, or a tough month…), then this is for you. In no particular order, here are… Continue reading 12 K-Pop Idols Whose Bright Personalities Earned Them The Nickname “Human Sunshine”
BTS’s J-Hope Celebrates Birthday By Making Heartwarming Donation
BTS’s J-Hope’s act of kindness warmed the hearts of many amidst the chilly season! On February 18, the artist turned 27 and celebrated his birthday by donating 150 million won (approximately $135,400) to ChildFund Korea, a child development organization. J-Hope stated through ChildFund Korea, “I heard that the number of vulnerable families is increasing significantly due… Continue reading BTS’s J-Hope Celebrates Birthday By Making Heartwarming Donation
BTS Producer Pdogg Named Composer And Lyricist With Highest Royalties Earnings In 2020; “Boy With Luv” Named Most-Streamed Song
The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) has announced the recipients of its annual Royalties Awards! On February 18, the Korea Music Copyright Association revealed that Big Hit Entertainment producer Pdogg, who has worked on many of BTS’s hit songs, was both the composer and the lyricist with the highest earnings from royalties in the popular… Continue reading BTS Producer Pdogg Named Composer And Lyricist With Highest Royalties Earnings In 2020; “Boy With Luv” Named Most-Streamed Song
BTS’s “Dynamite” Rises On Billboard’s Hot 100 In Its 25th Week On Chart
BTS’s “Dynamite” rises three ranks this week on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart! On the Hot 100 chart dated February 20, “Dynamite” rises from No. 46 last week to grab the No. 43 spot. The chart ranks songs from all genres based on U.S. streaming (official audio and official video), radio airplay, and sales data. In… Continue reading BTS’s “Dynamite” Rises On Billboard’s Hot 100 In Its 25th Week On Chart
BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls” Continues To Lead; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2021, February Week 2
BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls” is our No. 1 song again this week! The song remains strong although it has been over four months since its release. Congratulations again to BLACKPINK! Moving up two spots to No. 2 is IU’s “Celebrity.” A pre-released single from IU’s upcoming album, it is an electronic pop song with tropical house… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls” Continues To Lead; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2021, February Week 2
Comebacks, Debuts, And More Still To Come In February
As we head into the second half of February, there are still many comebacks, debuts, and more releases in store this month! Find out what to mark on your calendar below: February 15 Chungha returns on February 15 with her first full album “QUERENCIA.” February 16 Kang Daniel makes a comeback on February 16 with his… Continue reading Comebacks, Debuts, And More Still To Come In February
BTS’s “IDOL” Becomes Their 6th MV To Hit 850 Million Views
BTS has done it again! On February 15 at approximately 6:52 a.m. KST, BTS’s music video for “IDOL” surpassed 850 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s sixth music video to do so after “DNA,” “Boy With Luv,” “Fake Love,” “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix),” and “Dynamite.” BTS originally released the music video for… Continue reading BTS’s “IDOL” Becomes Their 6th MV To Hit 850 Million Views