August Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from July 16 to August 16. BTS topped the list for August with a brand reputation index… Continue reading August Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

August 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 July 14 to August 14. BTS topped the list for the 39th consecutive… Continue reading August Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

BTS And ENHYPEN Receive RIAJ Platinum Certifications In Japan; TWICE And SHINee Go Gold

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has unveiled their latest batch of certifications (dated July 2021), which includes recent releases by BTS, ENHYPEN, TWICE, and SHINee! BTS’s CD version of “Butter” was certified platinum for over 250,000 units shipped. The RIAJ certifies albums gold at 100,000 units shipped, platinum at 250,000, and million at 1,000,000.… Continue reading BTS And ENHYPEN Receive RIAJ Platinum Certifications In Japan; TWICE And SHINee Go Gold

MSG Wannabe (M.O.M), D.O., BTS, And Lim Young Woong Top Weekly Gaon Charts

On August 5, Gaon Chart revealed its chart rankings for the week of July 25 through 31. Digital Charts MSG Wannabe unit M.O.M’s “Foolish Love” from “How Do You Play?” topped the overall digital chart for the fifth consecutive week. Lee Mujin’s “Traffic Light” rose to No. 2, and AKMU’s “NAKKA” with IU made a strong… Continue reading MSG Wannabe (M.O.M), D.O., BTS, And Lim Young Woong Top Weekly Gaon Charts

Watch: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Covers The Killers And Nell + Performs “GONE” Live In Her Final “Sea Of Hope” Episode

BLACKPINK’s Rosé said goodbye to JTBC’s “Sea of Hope” with several gorgeous live performances! “Sea of Hope” is a new variety program in which celebrities perform music and prepare homemade dishes for guests at their own seaside bar. The star-studded cast includes Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun, Lee Ji Ah, SHINee’s Onew, AKMU’s Lee… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Covers The Killers And Nell + Performs “GONE” Live In Her Final “Sea Of Hope” Episode

SHINee Tops Oricon’s Weekly Album Chart With “SUPERSTAR”

SHINee’s latest Japanese release continues to sweep the charts! On July 28, SHINee released their Japanese mini album “SUPERSTAR,” which contains new Japanese tracks “SUPERSTAR,” “Closer,” and “SEASONS,” as well as “Atlantis” and the Japanese version of “Don’t Call Me.” After the album took the No. 1 spot on Oricon’s daily album chart for July… Continue reading SHINee Tops Oricon’s Weekly Album Chart With “SUPERSTAR”

SHINee, TWICE, And ATEEZ Rank High On Oricon Daily Album And Single Charts

Several K-pop artists have topped the latest Oricon daily charts! SHINee released a new Japanese mini album, “SUPERSTAR,” on July 28. The album contains new Japanese tracks like “SUPERSTAR,” “Closer,” and “SEASONS,” as well as “Atlantis” and the Japanese version of “Don’t Call Me.” The album took the No. 1 spot on Oricon’s daily album chart for July… Continue reading SHINee, TWICE, And ATEEZ Rank High On Oricon Daily Album And Single Charts

7 K-Pop MVs That Are Inspired By Famous Movies

The beauty of K-pop music videos lies in the aesthetic production that never ceases to amaze its audience every single time. Often when a new clip is released, it feels like it’s straight out of a movie. And what’s even cooler is that sometimes these visual setups take reference from popular movies that have marked the film industry. Without further… Continue reading 7 K-Pop MVs That Are Inspired By Famous Movies

Watch: BLACKPINK’s Rosé, SHINee’s Onew, And AKMU’s Lee Suhyun Team Up To Cover Alicia Keys & Jason Mraz

BLACKPINK’s Rosé joined forces with SHINee’s Onew and AKMU’s Lee Suhyun for some gorgeous covers on JTBC’s “Sea of Hope”! “Sea of Hope” is a new variety program in which celebrities perform music and prepare homemade dishes for guests at their own seaside bar. The star-studded cast includes Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun, Lee… Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK’s Rosé, SHINee’s Onew, And AKMU’s Lee Suhyun Team Up To Cover Alicia Keys & Jason Mraz

9 K-Pop MVs That Are Based On Famous Literature

All forms of art are a source of inspiration, and literature is considered to be one of the most resourceful forms. It’s always fun to see written content creatively shaped into a visual adaptation and from a different lens, and K-pop music videos are simply the best at making this happen. Literature is undoubtedly broad, and… Continue reading 9 K-Pop MVs That Are Based On Famous Literature