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 January 11 to February 11. BTS topped the list for the 57th consecutive… Continue reading February Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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SEVENTEEN Becomes 4th K-Pop Act To Earn RIAJ Million Certification, TXT And LE SSERAFIM Go Platinum, TREASURE Goes Gold
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000. After 1 million shipped units, albums are officially given million certifications. TREASURE has officially earned their first-ever RIAJ certification with their second… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Becomes 4th K-Pop Act To Earn RIAJ Million Certification, TXT And LE SSERAFIM Go Platinum, TREASURE Goes Gold
GOT7’s JAY B And Jinyoung, Kim Sejeong, SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups, And More Donate To Aid Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Efforts
Following two devastating earthquakes that affected Turkey and Syria earlier this week, many Korean celebrities have shared donations to assist those affected. On February 8, Jang Sung Kyu announced that he had donated 23 million won (approximately $18,200) as relief funds. DinDin also shared on Instagram that he had made a donation of 10 million… Continue reading GOT7’s JAY B And Jinyoung, Kim Sejeong, SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups, And More Donate To Aid Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Efforts
Watch: NCT 127 Takes 2nd Win For “Ay-Yo” On “Music Bank”; Performances By TXT, BSS, Hong Eunchae & Lee Chae Min, And More
The February 10 broadcast of “Music Bank” featured NCT 127’s “Ay-Yo” and TXT’s “Sugar Rush Ride” as candidates for first place. NCT 127 took their second win for “Ay-Yo” with 11,861 points over 7,643 points for “Sugar Rush Ride.” This week’s performers include AIMERS, ARTBEAT, cignature, NCT 127, TXT, uni, VIVIZ, Kang Butter, BSS (SEVENTEEN),… Continue reading Watch: NCT 127 Takes 2nd Win For “Ay-Yo” On “Music Bank”; Performances By TXT, BSS, Hong Eunchae & Lee Chae Min, And More
SEVENTEEN And NCT DREAM Earn Circle (Gaon) Triple Million And Million Certifications; ATEEZ, NewJeans, And More Go Platinum
Circle Chart (formerly known as 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. On February 9, Circle Chart announced its latest album and streaming certifications. Albums are certified platinum at 250,000 sales and certified million… Continue reading SEVENTEEN And NCT DREAM Earn Circle (Gaon) Triple Million And Million Certifications; ATEEZ, NewJeans, And More Go Platinum
Watch: TXT Takes “Sugar Rush Ride” 3rd Win On “M Countdown”; Performances By NCT 127, SEVENTEEN’s BSS, And More
TXT has won their second consecutive “M Countdown” trophy with “Sugar Rush Ride”! On the February 9 broadcast of Mnet’s “M Countdown,” TXT’s “Sugar Rush Ride” was nominated for first place against NCT 127’s “Ay-Yo.” With 9,489 points, TXT scored their third win for “Sugar Rush Ride” and second consecutive “M Countdown” trophy! Huening Kai,… Continue reading Watch: TXT Takes “Sugar Rush Ride” 3rd Win On “M Countdown”; Performances By NCT 127, SEVENTEEN’s BSS, And More
SEVENTEEN’s BSS Sweeps Global Charts With “SECOND WIND” + Breaks Unit Group Record For 1st-Week Sales
SEVENTEEN’s BSS is sweeping the global charts with their new album “SECOND WIND”! According to Hanteo Chart, BSS’s first single album “SECOND WIND,” which was released on February 6 at 6 p.m. KST, sold over 478,600 copies on its first day of release, topping the daily albums chart. With this, the group set a new… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s BSS Sweeps Global Charts With “SECOND WIND” + Breaks Unit Group Record For 1st-Week Sales
Watch: SEVENTEEN’s BSS Confidently Sings “Fighting” In Chaotic And Fun MV Featuring Lee Young Ji
SEVENTEEN’s BSS is back with new music! On February 6 at 6 p.m. KST, SEVENTEEN’s BSS—a unit consisting of Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi—returned with their first single album “SECOND WIND” along with the music video for the title track. SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Hoshi, S.Coups, DK, and Seungkwan as well as Bumzu, Lee Young Ji, and Park… Continue reading Watch: SEVENTEEN’s BSS Confidently Sings “Fighting” In Chaotic And Fun MV Featuring Lee Young Ji
SM And HYBE Warn Fans About Fraudulent Event Using NCT, SEVENTEEN, And ENHYPEN’s Names
Both SM Entertainment and HYBE have spoken up to warn fans about a scam that is using several of their artists’ names. On February 3, both agencies issued official warnings about a fraudulent event called “Fest World Tour.” The tour, which has now been revealed to be a scam, falsely advertised that it would be… Continue reading SM And HYBE Warn Fans About Fraudulent Event Using NCT, SEVENTEEN, And ENHYPEN’s Names
TWICE, BTS, SEVENTEEN, And BoA Earn Platinum And Gold RIAJ Certifications For Streaming In Japan
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 TWICE, BTS, SEVENTEEN, And BoA Earn Platinum And Gold RIAJ Certifications For Streaming In Japan