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 And LE SSERAFIM Earn New RIAJ Streaming Certifications In Japan
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Watch: BTS’s J-Hope Expresses Hope In MV For “On The Street” With J. Cole
Updated March 3 KST: J-Hope has gifted fans with a new single! On March 3 at 2 p.m. KST, the BTS member dropped his new solo single “on the street” with J. Cole. “on the street” is a lo-fi hip hop genre song written for fans. J-Hope participated in the composition and lyrics for the… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s J-Hope Expresses Hope In MV For “On The Street” With J. Cole
BTS’s J-Hope Begins Military Enlistment Process
BIGHIT MUSIC has shared a brief statement on BTS’s J-Hope’s upcoming military enlistment. On February 26, BIGHIT MUSIC shared the following notice on Weverse regarding J-Hope’s military enlistment: Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC. We would like to inform our fans that J-hope has initiated the military enlistment process by applying for the termination of his… Continue reading BTS’s J-Hope Begins Military Enlistment Process
TXT, BTS, Stray Kids, NewJeans, NCT 127, TWICE, And ENHYPEN Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on February 25! TXT’s latest mini album “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” spent its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, as well as its third week in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. BTS’s anthology album “Proof” held steady at… Continue reading TXT, BTS, Stray Kids, NewJeans, NCT 127, TWICE, And ENHYPEN Claim Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
BTS’s “Life Goes On” Becomes Their 16th MV To Hit 500 Million Views
BTS has hit the 500 million mark with yet another music video! On February 25 at approximately 1:33 p.m. KST, BTS’s music video for “Life Goes On” surpassed 500 million views on YouTube, making it their 16th music video to do so following “DNA,” “Fire,” “Fake Love,” “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix),” “IDOL,” “Dope,” “Boy… Continue reading BTS’s “Life Goes On” Becomes Their 16th MV To Hit 500 Million Views
February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from January 25 to February 25. NewJeans held onto their spot at the top of this list this month… Continue reading February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
BTS, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, ENHYPEN, And TXT Make IFPI’s 2022 Global Album Chart
Various K-pop stars have made IFPI’s new Global Album Chart! Earlier this week, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) – a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide – named BTS, SEVENTEEN, and Stray Kids to its annual ranking of top global artists. On February 24 local time, the IFPI revealed… Continue reading BTS, Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, ENHYPEN, And TXT Make IFPI’s 2022 Global Album Chart
BTS’s J-Hope Announced As New House Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
BTS’s J-Hope is now an official ambassador for Louis Vuitton! On February 24, French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton announced, “J-Hope has been chosen as Louis Vuitton’s new house ambassador.” J-Hope recently partook in Louis Vuitton’s fashion show for their 2023 Fall-Winter Men’s Collection where he was able to showcase his unique charms and style.… Continue reading BTS’s J-Hope Announced As New House Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
NewJeans Earns Triple Crown + SHINee’s Key, STAYC, And BLACKPINK Take Top Spots On Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 12 to 18! Album Chart STAYC has topped this week’s album chart with their new single album “Teddy Bear“! In No. 2 was TXT’s latest release “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION,” which climbed up six spots to move back… Continue reading NewJeans Earns Triple Crown + SHINee’s Key, STAYC, And BLACKPINK Take Top Spots On Circle Weekly Charts
BTS, SEVENTEEN, And Stray Kids Make Top 10 Of IFPI’s Global Artist Chart For 2022
Three K-pop artists have made IFPI’s latest Global Artist Chart! On February 22 local time, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) – a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide – shared its annual rankings of last year’s top global artists. This chart measures worldwide consumption across all formats and looks… Continue reading BTS, SEVENTEEN, And Stray Kids Make Top 10 Of IFPI’s Global Artist Chart For 2022