BLACKPINK, BOL4 (Bolbbalgan4), and Shaun have all officially gone platinum! Last year, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a brand-new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Gaon Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach 250,000 sales, while songs receive… Continue reading BLACKPINK, BOL4, And Shaun Officially Certified Platinum By Gaon
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Shaun Announces Enlistment In Military + Plans For Future Overseas Tour
Shaun announced to fans during his concert that he will be enlisting in the army. After his concert held on March 23, he shared more news about his upcoming army enlistment via an Instagram post, along with a Korean and English version of a letter for his fans. Here is the full translation of his Korean Instagram… Continue reading Shaun Announces Enlistment In Military + Plans For Future Overseas Tour
Shaun’s Agency Releases Official Statement About Club MU:IN And Alleged Ties To Burning Sun
Shaun’s agency DCTOM E&C has rejected all accusations of illegal business practices and links to Burning Sun. On March 22, online Korean media outlet Kuki News reported that club MU:IN closed in February and that the heads of the club’s company belonged to DCTOM E&C, which houses artists including Shaun. The article accused MU:IN of being registered… Continue reading Shaun’s Agency Releases Official Statement About Club MU:IN And Alleged Ties To Burning Sun
Shaun’s Agency Being Suspected Of Illegally Operating Club Linked To Burning Sun
Another club is receiving suspicions of illegal operations. Recently, clubs including Burning Sun, Monkey Museum, and Love Signal have been suspected of tax evasion. On March 22, it was reported that another club called MU:IN is being suspected of using a similar method as Monkey Museum and Love Signal for a lower tax rate. The club is… Continue reading Shaun’s Agency Being Suspected Of Illegally Operating Club Linked To Burning Sun
Shaun’s Agency Issues Official Statement Following Investigation Results From Ministry Of Culture, Sports, And Tourism
Shaun’s agency has responded to the latest results from an investigation led by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. On January 31, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism released the results of an investigation by a special enterprise that analyzed data from Nilo and Shaun’s tracks, which were being accused of digital chart manipulation, and compared… Continue reading Shaun’s Agency Issues Official Statement Following Investigation Results From Ministry Of Culture, Sports, And Tourism
Ministry Of Culture, Sports, And Tourism Gives Final Statement On Digital Chart Manipulation Controversy
On January 31, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism released the results of the investigation of Nilo and Shaun’s digital chart manipulation controversy. A source from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said, “We made a request to an enterprise that specializes in data analysis to investigate the issue. They analyzed the data from… Continue reading Ministry Of Culture, Sports, And Tourism Gives Final Statement On Digital Chart Manipulation Controversy
Gaon Chart Unveils 2018’s Biggest Hits On Album, Digital, Download, And Streaming Charts
Gaon Chart has revealed the biggest albums and tracks of 2018 on its charts! On January 11, Gaon Chart shared its yearly rankings for 2018, which include the year’s overall Album, Digital, Download, and Streaming charts. BTS takes the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the 2018 Year-End Album Chart with their albums “Love… Continue reading Gaon Chart Unveils 2018’s Biggest Hits On Album, Digital, Download, And Streaming Charts
Wanna One, BTS, Ben, And More Top Gaon Weekly Charts
Gaon Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of December 30 to January 5! Wanna One rose to the top of this week’s physical album chart with their first studio album “1¹¹=1 (POWER OF DESTINY),” while Super Junior’s Ryeowook’s new solo mini album “Drunk on Love” debuted at No. 2. TVXQ’s special 15th-anniversary… Continue reading Wanna One, BTS, Ben, And More Top Gaon Weekly Charts
Celebrities Who Have Confirmed Their 2019 Enlistment Dates So Far
Although there are many stars, by virtue of their birth year, that are expected to enlist in 2019, people receive draft notices at different times throughout the year. These are the celebrities that have already confirmed their enlistment dates this year: BTOB’s Changsub Changsub is the second member of BTOB to enlist after Eunkwang began his service in August 2018.… Continue reading Celebrities Who Have Confirmed Their 2019 Enlistment Dates So Far
January Comebacks And Debuts On The Way
January is loaded with lots of comebacks, debuts, and new releases as the world of K-pop kicks off the new year! Check out what’s coming in the first month of 2019 below. January 1 Singer Shaun will share his new mini album on January 1. This will be his first release in six months since the… Continue reading January Comebacks And Debuts On The Way