TVXQ’s Changmin chose to give back to the community for the holiday. On May 4, it was reported that Changmin had donated 55 million won (about $51,160) to a global children’s welfare charity known as Green Umbrella Child Fund (literal translation). In South Korea, May 5 is officially celebrated as Children’s Day. His goal in donating… Continue reading TVXQ’s Changmin Makes Meaningful Donation In Honor Of Children’s Day
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9 Books Made Even More Popular By K-Pop Idols
K-pop idols have a lot of influence, and many of them become trendsetters. Some are intentional, marketed trends as many idol groups and individuals become brand ambassadors or models for certain consumer goods. Others are unintentional, as moments of idols using personal items are captured and quickly become the next biggest hit. Here are some… Continue reading 9 Books Made Even More Popular By K-Pop Idols
April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of 100 idol groups using data from April 1 to April 30. Wanna One maintained its spot at No. 1 on the list,… Continue reading April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
WINNER Jumps To No. 1 With “Everyday”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 3
WINNER has the new No. 1 song on our chart, as their latest hit “EVERYDAY” moves up from No. 11 all the way to the top. This song won on “Inkigayo,” “Music Core,” and “M!Countdown” last week. Congratulations to WINNER! “EVERYDAY” is the title track from WINNER’s second full album “EVERYD4Y.” It is a hip-hop… Continue reading WINNER Jumps To No. 1 With “Everyday”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 3
BTS, BIGBANG, EXO, And 6 Other K-Pop Groups Make Billboard’s “100 Greatest Boy Band Songs Of All Time” List
Billboard’s list of “The 100 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time: Critics’ Picks” is out, and K-pop songs claimed 10 out of 100 spots on the list! On April 23, Billboard released its list of 100 of the most memorable boy band songs in history, stretching as far back as The Beatles and the… Continue reading BTS, BIGBANG, EXO, And 6 Other K-Pop Groups Make Billboard’s “100 Greatest Boy Band Songs Of All Time” List
TVXQ’s Yunho, Jung Hye Sung, Kwon Hyun Bin, And More Explore A New World In Upcoming Variety Show
More details have been revealed for MBC’s upcoming reality show “Dunia: A New World” (working title). On April 18, “Dunia” released its official website and character illustrations for its 10 members. The cast includes TVXQ’s Yunho, Jung Hye Sung, WJSN’s Luda, Kwon Hyun Bin, Sam Okyere, Don Spike, Koo Ja Sung, Hansel, Austin Kang, and… Continue reading TVXQ’s Yunho, Jung Hye Sung, Kwon Hyun Bin, And More Explore A New World In Upcoming Variety Show
TVXQ Unveils Look At New Official Light Stick Ahead Of Concert
On April 20, SM Entertainment gave TVXQ fans a look at the new official light stick! The sleek new design in the shape of a red star reflects TVXQ’s official colors as well as the fan club’s name Cassiopeia. The light stick, along with other official merchandise, will be available for purchase online between April 25 and… Continue reading TVXQ Unveils Look At New Official Light Stick Ahead Of Concert
TWICE Sweeps 4 Weekly Gaon Charts + EXO-CBX Tops Album Chart
On April 19, Gaon revealed chart results for the week from April 8 through April 14. TWICE topped the overall digital, download, and streaming charts for the week with “What is Love?” WINNER’s “Everyday” took second on the digital and download charts and fifth on the streaming chart. Nilo’s “Pass” placed No. 2 on the digital… Continue reading TWICE Sweeps 4 Weekly Gaon Charts + EXO-CBX Tops Album Chart
Wanna One Guards Top Spot With “Boomerang”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 2
Wanna One’s “BOOMERANG” remains on top of our chart for the second straight week! This song won again on the same four music shows as last week: “Music Bank,” “Music Core,” “M! Countdown,” and “Show Champion.” “BOOMERANG” also topped our Soompi Airplay this week. Congratulations again to Wanna One! Moving back up three spots to… Continue reading Wanna One Guards Top Spot With “Boomerang”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 2
Watch: WINNER Takes 3rd Win For “Everyday” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Super Junior, EXO-CBX, TWICE, And More
Congratulations to WINNER for winning first place with “Everyday” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was MOMOLAND’s “BBoom BBoom,” and third place went to BIGBANG’s “Flower Road.” This week’s performers include TVXQ, Super Junior, TWICE, EXO-CBX, Heo Young Saeng, Eric Nam, EXID, WINNER, PENTAGON, UP10TION, Oh My Girl Banhana, Samuel, and more. Winner Announcement: Watch this week’s… Continue reading Watch: WINNER Takes 3rd Win For “Everyday” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Super Junior, EXO-CBX, TWICE, And More