Sometimes when a K-pop song is released, it becomes a hit and instantly goes viral. However, some songs don’t see a spike in their popularity until some time passes after their release for various reasons. This phenomenon is known in Korean as 역주행 “Yeokjoohaeng” which literally means driving in reverse. In the music industry, this word is… Continue reading 6 K-Pop Songs That Entered The Charts Long After Their Release
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Ready For Sunny Days: 10 Spring/Summer Trends Your Fave K-Drama Stars Are Wearing
It’s that sweet spot between Spring and Summer in Korea, where the weather is just warm enough during the day and still quite chilly at night. This is the perfect time for fashion too, as people are done with winter’s heavy coats and are ready for lighter fabrics and stylish layering. But this transition weather… Continue reading Ready For Sunny Days: 10 Spring/Summer Trends Your Fave K-Drama Stars Are Wearing
NU’EST And Brave Girls Achieve Double Crowns On Gaon Weekly Charts + BTS Hits No. 1
Gaon Chart revealed their updated charts for the week of April 18 to 24! NU’EST topped this week’s album chart and download chart with their new album “Romanticize” and the title track “INSIDE OUT.” Brave Girls’ also took No. 1 on two charts, the overall digital chart and streaming chart, with their hit “Rollin’.” BTS remained strong at the top of… Continue reading NU’EST And Brave Girls Achieve Double Crowns On Gaon Weekly Charts + BTS Hits No. 1
Winners Of 2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards Announced
The winners of this year’s Brand Customer Loyalty Awards have been revealed! On April 27, the Korean Customers Council held its annual Brand Customer Loyalty Awards, which recognizes the brands that have the most influence on popular culture and society, as determined through consumer research. For the sixth year in a row, U.S. consulting firm… Continue reading Winners Of 2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards Announced
IU’s “LILAC” Guards No. 1 Spot; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2021, April Week 4
IU’s “LILAC” repeats as the No. 1 song for the third consecutive week! This song maintains a strong lead ahead of the competition. Congratulations again to IU! Debuting at No. 2 is SHINee’s “Atlantis,” the title track from SHINee’s repackaged album of the same name. It is a pop dance track featuring rhythmical guitar and… Continue reading IU’s “LILAC” Guards No. 1 Spot; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2021, April Week 4
April 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 March 24 to April 24. BTS held onto their spot at first place in the rankings this month,… Continue reading April Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
11 Pairings We Wouldn’t Mind Seeing Reunite In A K-Drama
Often times, you finish watching a drama and the chemistry between the two leads is just so enigmatic that you’re already hoping deep down that they’ll reunite for a future project. This may even involve you signing a petition or two, demanding for a second season or reunion. It’s happened in the past where two… Continue reading 11 Pairings We Wouldn’t Mind Seeing Reunite In A K-Drama
Kang Daniel Achieves Quadruple Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts + BTS And IU Hit No. 1
Kang Daniel has dominated this week’s Gaon charts with his latest release! On April 22, Gaon Chart officially announced that Kang Daniel had earned a quadruple crown after topping four separate charts for the week of April 11 to April 17. Not only did Kang Daniel’s latest mini album “YELLOW” enter the physical album chart… Continue reading Kang Daniel Achieves Quadruple Crown On Gaon Weekly Charts + BTS And IU Hit No. 1
Sadness Doesn’t Stand A Chance Against These 15 Mood Boosting K-Pop Bops
Music has the power to change your mood instantly, and these songs are definitely proof. No matter what you’re feeling, these bops can make any day better – so put your playlist together, and kick sadness to the curb with these 15 K-pop songs that are guaranteed to cheer you up any time. 1. Oh… Continue reading Sadness Doesn’t Stand A Chance Against These 15 Mood Boosting K-Pop Bops
BTS, BLACKPINK, NCT, SuperM, And IU Rank High On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has released its World Albums chart for the week ending on April 24! In its 60th week on the chart, BTS’s “Map of the Soul: 7” rose to No. 1, pushing “BE” down one spot the rankings to No. 2. BTS also swept seven of the top 10 spots on this week’s chart, with… Continue reading BTS, BLACKPINK, NCT, SuperM, And IU Rank High On Billboard’s World Albums Chart