Oricon’s year-end rankings for 2023 are out! Each year, Oricon—Japan’s largest music statistics site—publishes its annual rankings of the best-selling albums and singles in Japan. K-pop artists claimed a whopping 41 of the 100 spots on the 2023 album rankings, where SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids collectively swept five spots in this year’s top 10. SEVENTEEN… Continue reading K-Pop Artists Claim 51 Spots On Oricon’s 2023 Year-End Album And Single Charts
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NCT’s Jungwoo Says NCT 127’s Recent Concert Reminded Him Of Why He Became An Idol
In a recent interview and cover pictorial for Arena Homme Plus magazine, NCT’s Jungwoo took a nostalgic look back at his career. NCT 127 is currently gearing up to release a new winter special single album entitled “Be There For Me.” (The album and its title track will be released online on December 22, while… Continue reading NCT’s Jungwoo Says NCT 127’s Recent Concert Reminded Him Of Why He Became An Idol
December Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 716 boy group members, using big data collected from November 16 to December 16. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo rose… Continue reading December Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Update: 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces Lineup Of Special Stages
Updated December 21 KST: SBS has now announced that NCT and aespa will be staging a special TVXQ cover performance at the 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon! The network also previously revealed that RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and &TEAM will be teaming up for a special “Christmas party” performance at the year-end show. Stay tuned for more… Continue reading Update: 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces Lineup Of Special Stages
K-Pop Artists Claim 32 Spots On Billboard Japan’s 2023 Year-End Hot Albums Chart
K-pop artists had an incredible year in Japan! This week, Billboard Japan published its annual year-end charts for 2023, and K-pop artists claimed a whopping six of the top 10 spots on this year’s Hot Albums Chart. Stray Kids took No. 3 on the Hot Albums Chart for 2023 with their Japanese EP “Social Path… Continue reading K-Pop Artists Claim 32 Spots On Billboard Japan’s 2023 Year-End Hot Albums Chart
December Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from November 9 to December 9. BTS topped the list for the 67th consecutive… Continue reading December Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
7 Christmas-Themed K-Pop Tracks To Bring Back Now That The Holiday Season Has Finally Arrived
We’re finally headed into the most wonderful time of the year—the holiday season! If you’re looking to get your Christmas spirit in swing K-pop style, then this is the playlist for you. They might not be the typical Christmas tunes, but they’re sure to get you ready for the holidays! Stray Kids – “Christmas EveL”… Continue reading 7 Christmas-Themed K-Pop Tracks To Bring Back Now That The Holiday Season Has Finally Arrived
38th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
Nominees have been revealed for the 38th Golden Disc Awards! On December 4 at 2 p.m. KST, the organizing committee for the 38th Golden Disc Awards launched an official website and announced the nominees in major categories including Digital Song Division and Album Division Bonsang (Main Award) as well as Rookie Artist of the Year.… Continue reading 38th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
Watch: NCT U Makes Lasting Memories In Heartwarming MV For “Marine Turtle”
Updated December 6 KST: NCT U is here with new music! On December 6 at 6 p.m. KST, NCT U dropped their new NCT LAB single “Marine Turtle”—sung by Renjun, Chenle, Xiaojun, and Kun—along with the music video for the track. Chenle participated in composing “Marine Turtle,” which is a medium pop genre song. “Marine… Continue reading Watch: NCT U Makes Lasting Memories In Heartwarming MV For “Marine Turtle”
November 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 October 25 to November 25. NewJeans rose to the top of the list this month with a brand… Continue reading November Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced