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, Gaon Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach 250,000 sales, while albums that… Continue reading NCT Earns Official Million Certification From Gaon; SHINee’s Jonghyun, BTS, GOT7, EXO’s Kai, TWICE, And More Go Platinum
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February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed the brand reputation rankings for male idol groups for the month of February 2021. The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various male idol groups, using big data collected between January 11 and February 11. For the 33rd consecutive… Continue reading February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
BTS’s “DNA” Becomes 1st Korean Boy Group MV To Hit 1.2 Billion Views
BTS’s “DNA” has reached 1.2 billion views on YouTube! “DNA” is the title track for the group’s mini album “Love Yourself: Her,” and the music video for the song came out on September 18, 2017 at 6 p.m. KST. The MV hit 1.2 billion views on February 11 at 3:13 a.m. KST, meaning took about three years, four… Continue reading BTS’s “DNA” Becomes 1st Korean Boy Group MV To Hit 1.2 Billion Views
BTS’s “Dynamite” Continues To Rise On Billboard’s Global 200 Chart, Remains On Hot 100 For 24th Week, And More
BTS’s “Dynamite” is still going strong on Billboard’s charts! “Dynamite” holds the No. 46 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the week ending February 13. This is its second week in a row in this spot and the song’s 24th week in the ranking. The list ranks tracks from all genres based on U.S. streaming… Continue reading BTS’s “Dynamite” Continues To Rise On Billboard’s Global 200 Chart, Remains On Hot 100 For 24th Week, And More
BTS To Showcase Their Hits And More In “MTV Unplugged” Special
BTS is starring in an upcoming “MTV Unplugged” special! The acoustic MTV series features artists showcasing their tracks through unplugged sets. It’s said that BTS’s episode was filmed in Seoul and will give fans the chance to experience never-before-seen versions of their huge hits and songs from their latest album “BE,” all within intimate settings. Check out… Continue reading BTS To Showcase Their Hits And More In “MTV Unplugged” Special
QUIZ: Which Male Idol Born In The Year Of The Ox Will You Be Hanging Out With?
The Lunar New Year is upon us, which means a time to reconnect with friends and family, as well as letting ourselves overindulge just a little bit. While this year’s celebrations might look a little different because of social distancing and various protocols, you can still depend on our annual Lunar New Year quiz to give you… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Male Idol Born In The Year Of The Ox Will You Be Hanging Out With?
BTS’s “MIC Drop” Remix Becomes Their 4th MV To Hit 850 Million Views
BTS’s “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)” music video now has over 850 million views! On February 7 at approximately 3 p.m. KST, the music video for the “MIC Drop” remix reached 850 million views on YouTube, becoming BTS’s fourth music video to do so after “DNA,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The “MIC Drop” remix… Continue reading BTS’s “MIC Drop” Remix Becomes Their 4th MV To Hit 850 Million Views
BTS’s “Dynamite” Becomes 1st Single By A Korean Group To Go Gold In The United Kingdom
BTS’s “Dynamite” has now reached gold certification in the United Kingdom, becoming the first single by a Korean group to achieve the feat! The British Phonographic Industry shared on February 5 that “Dynamite” has now reached gold BRIT certification. Singles earn gold certification in the United Kingdom when they achieve 400,000 units. 👏 'Dynamite', the huge release from… Continue reading BTS’s “Dynamite” Becomes 1st Single By A Korean Group To Go Gold In The United Kingdom
8 Emotional K-Pop MVs That Tackle Time Travel
Time travel is one of the coolest sci-fi concepts out there. Include it in a K-pop music video and you’ve got yourself a short film with feelings in abundance. Love, friendship, sacrifice, self-love… The reasons for time travel are many and the outcome can only be one: restoring balance, even if it paradoxically means tweaking the… Continue reading 8 Emotional K-Pop MVs That Tackle Time Travel
IU Achieves Triple Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts; Dreamcatcher And BLACKPINK Hit No. 1
Gaon Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of January 24 to January 30! Album Chart Dreamcatcher topped this week’s physical album chart with their latest mini album “Dystopia : Road to Utopia,” which debuted at No. 1. Golden Child’s new mini album “YES.” entered the chart at No. 2, while BLACKPINK’s “THE… Continue reading IU Achieves Triple Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts; Dreamcatcher And BLACKPINK Hit No. 1