Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, March Week 2

NewJeans’s “OMG” remains on top of our chart this week, making it the sixth win for the song on our chart. Congratulations to NewJeans! Holding steady at No. 2 is STAYC’s “Teddy Bear.” Also remaining at No. 3 is SEVENTEEN unit BSS’s “Fighting.” There are no new songs in the top 10 this week. About… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, March Week 2

NCT’s Jeno Diagnosed With COVID-19

NCT’s Jeno has tested positive for COVID-19. On March 13, SM Entertainment stated, “NCT’s Jeno felt unwell, so he received a rapid antigen test today (March 13), and he tested positive for COVID-19.” Following his positive test result, Jeno halted all his scheduled activities, and he is current in quarantine and receiving treatment at home… Continue reading NCT’s Jeno Diagnosed With COVID-19

NCT DREAM To Release New MV For English Version Of “Beatbox”

Get ready for a new English-language version of NCT DREAM’s “Beatbox“! On March 11, NCT DREAM held an Instagram live broadcast after the second night of their “THE DREAM SHOW 2 : In A Dream” concert in Bangkok. Towards the end of the broadcast, the group personally revealed their plans to release a new version of… Continue reading NCT DREAM To Release New MV For English Version Of “Beatbox”

BTS Earns RIAJ Million Certification + LE SSERAFIM, NCT DREAM, And Stray Kids Go Platinum

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! On March 10, the RIAJ announced that BTS’s 2020 Japanese album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” had earned an official million certification for over 1 million units shipped. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at… Continue reading BTS Earns RIAJ Million Certification + LE SSERAFIM, NCT DREAM, And Stray Kids Go Platinum

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Energy Boosting K-Pop Playlist

For the latest edition of the Soompi & Viki Staff Talk series, we take on a bit of a different topic: K-pop! This time, our staff members each picked two songs to create a big playlist that is guaranteed to boost your energy. Check out our picks below! Listen to the full playlist on YouTube… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Energy Boosting K-Pop Playlist

Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, March Week 1

NewJeans’s “OMG” maintains the top spot this week, marking the fifth win for “OMG” on our chart. Congratulations to NewJeans! Moving up two spots to No. 2 is STAYC’s “Teddy Bear.” Rounding out the top three and down one spot to No. 3 is SEVENTEEN unit BSS’s “Fighting.” There is one new song in the… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, March Week 1

Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, February Week 4

NewJeans’s “OMG” recaptured the top spot on our chart this week. Overall, this is the fourth week that “OMG” has spent on top of our chart. Congratulations to NewJeans! Moving up one spot to No. 2 is SEVENTEEN unit BSS’s “Fighting.” Rounding out the top three is TXT’s “Sugar Rush Ride,” moving down two spots… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, February Week 4

Winners Of The Circle (Gaon) Chart Music Awards

The Circle Chart Music Awards (formerly known as the Gaon Chart Music Awards) held its first-ever ceremony under its new name last night! On February 18, the Circle Chart Music Awards took place for the first time since rebranding under a new name last year. The awards are primarily determined by the commercial performance of… Continue reading Winners Of The Circle (Gaon) Chart Music Awards

Update: NCT DREAM Announces U.S., Europe, And Asia Dates And Cities For “THE DREAM SHOW2” Tour + Encore Concerts

Updated April 26 KST: NCT DREAM will be holding encore concerts in June! On April 26, NCT DREAM announced that they will be holding “THE DREAM SHOW2 : In YOUR DREAM” encore concerts on June 2 and 3 at Gocheok Sky Dome. Following the concerts in Seoul, NCT DREAM will visit four regions in Latin… Continue reading Update: NCT DREAM Announces U.S., Europe, And Asia Dates And Cities For “THE DREAM SHOW2” Tour + Encore Concerts

Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, February Week 2

TXT scores their first ever No. 1 song on our chart with “Sugar Rush Ride,” moving up 11 spots to take over the top spot this week. Congratulations to TXT! “Sugar Rush Ride” is the title track from TXT’s fifth mini album “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION.” It is an alternative pop dance track with funky… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, February Week 2

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