BLACKPINK Ascends With “DDU-DU DDU-DU”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, June Week 5

BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” moves up 10 spots to become our new No. 1 song! This song won on “Inkigayo” and “Music Core” last week. But it made even more headlines internationally. On the latest Billboard Hot 100, “DDU-DU DDU-DU” debuted at No. 55, becoming the highest charting hit by a female K-pop artist. Meanwhile, the… Continue reading BLACKPINK Ascends With “DDU-DU DDU-DU”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, June Week 5

8 Significant K-Pop Moments From 2018 That We Have Witnessed So Far

K-pop is considerably growing worldwide. Our favorite idols, both veteran and rising, make sure to fervently represent the genre throughout their versatile music that echoes globally. This year alone saw K-pop’s massive impact on the music industry, both domestically and overseas. Here are eight significant K-pop moments from 2018 that we have witnessed so far! 1. EXO as the first featured K-pop artist at the Dubai Fountain show… Continue reading 8 Significant K-Pop Moments From 2018 That We Have Witnessed So Far

Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 6th Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On Inkigayo; Performances By SHINee, NU’EST W, And More

Congratulations to BLACKPINK for winning first place with “DDU-DU DDU-DU” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was BTOB’s “Only One for Me,” and third place went to BLACKPINK’s “Forever Young.” This week’s performers include SHINee, NU’EST W, BTOB, Lovelyz, BLACKPINK, MOMOLAND, DAY6, KHAN, and fromis_9. Winner Announcement: Watch this week’s performances below: fromis_9 – “DKDK” KHAN… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 6th Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On Inkigayo; Performances By SHINee, NU’EST W, And More

Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 5th Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU”; Performances By SHINee, NU’EST W, MOMOLAND, And More

The June 30 episode of MBC’s “Music Core” had Bolbbalgan4’s “Travel” up against BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” and BTOB’s “Only One for Me.” BLACKPINK won this week, making this their fifth win for “DDU-DU DDU-DU.” The episode featured performances by SHINee, NU’EST W, Lovelyz, BTOB, BLACKPINK, MOMOLAND, DAY6, UNB, Minseo, Kim Dong Han, The East Light,… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 5th Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU”; Performances By SHINee, NU’EST W, MOMOLAND, And More

11 Times SHINee Showed Their Ultimate Meme Skills

SHINee’s back! And with their return also means the return of more fodder for memes. There’s just something about these goofy boys that never fail to make us smile! Check out 11 times SHINee proved they were the ultimate memes below! Key’s infamous melon picture Nobody, not the fandom or even the Korean media, will… Continue reading 11 Times SHINee Showed Their Ultimate Meme Skills

Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 4th Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On “Music Bank,” Performances By SHINee, Red Velvet, TWICE, And More

BLACKPINK has won their fourth trophy for “DDU-DU DDU-DU”! After the end of the special 20th anniversary June 29 episode of “Music Bank,” this week’s winner was announced via the show’s website. BLACKPINK came in first with a total score of 10,095. BTOB’s “Only One for Me” received a score of 9,246, and Bolbbalgan4’s “Travel” came in… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 4th Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On “Music Bank,” Performances By SHINee, Red Velvet, TWICE, And More

Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 3rd Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On “M!Countdown,” Performances By SHINee, BTOB, And More

BLACKPINK has won their third trophy for “DDU-DU DDU-DU”! On the June 28 episode of “M!Countdown,” BLACKPINK’s latest track was up against BTOB’s “Only One for Me.” BLACKPINK took the win with a total score of 8,706, with BTOB receiving a score of 6,544. Performers on this week’s episode included A.C.E, BTOB, DAY6, The East Light,… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 3rd Win For “DDU-DU DDU-DU” On “M!Countdown,” Performances By SHINee, BTOB, And More

“Music Bank” Announces 20th Anniversary Episode With Various Special Stages

“Music Bank” will be holding a special episode this week! For this year’s episode for the first-half of the year, it will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the program with the theme “Party Twenty.” Various senior and junior artists will be putting on collaboration performances. Shinhwa, which debuted 20 years ago, is preparing… Continue reading “Music Bank” Announces 20th Anniversary Episode With Various Special Stages

SHINee Talks About Travel, Acting, And More While Answering Fans’ Questions

SHINee held a live broadcast on Twitter to communicate with their fans. On June 27, SHINee answered questions from their fans and looked back at their 10 years together. When asked what they wanted to do to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Key wondered if there was anything that the members haven’t done together. Taemin suggested,… Continue reading SHINee Talks About Travel, Acting, And More While Answering Fans’ Questions

BLACKPINK, BTS, Taeyeon, And SHINee Grab Spots In Top 10 Of Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Billboard has released its charts for the week ending in June 30, with BLACKPINK topping the World Albums chart! BLACKPINK’s first mini album “Square Up,” featuring the title track “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” has entered the chart at No. 1. The group also made their debut on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 this week with the highest rankings… Continue reading BLACKPINK, BTS, Taeyeon, And SHINee Grab Spots In Top 10 Of Billboard’s World Albums Chart