BLACKPINK Maintains Top Spot With “Whistle”: Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016, September Week 3

BLACKPINK remains in the No. 1 spot this week with “Whistle,” once again overtaking EXO’s “Lotto.” “Whistle” won on “Inkigayo” and “M!Countdown” last week, and this is the third week that “Whistle” has dominated the top spot in our chart. Congratulations once again to BLACKPINK! We have two new songs in the top 10 this week, with the… Continue reading BLACKPINK Maintains Top Spot With “Whistle”: Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016, September Week 3

TWICE’s Tzuyu To Make Surprise Appearance On “Cool Kiz On The Block”

TWICE’s Tzuyu recently participated in KBS’s “Cool Kiz On The Block” for the show’s upcoming archery episode. According to a broadcast source, Tzuyu was present during the recording of the archery episode alongside Kang Ho Dong, Lee Soo Geun, Lee Kyu Han, and Lee Si Young. Tzuyu was recently able to showcase her archery skills during the MBC Chuseok… Continue reading TWICE’s Tzuyu To Make Surprise Appearance On “Cool Kiz On The Block”

Fellow Labelmate Taecyeon Is Proud of TWICE’s Mina At The “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”

Rhythmic gymnastics was included for the first time at the MBC Chuseok special of the “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships,” which aired September 15 KST. TWICE’s Mina was one of the competitors, performing a hoop routine to “Swan Lake.” Although Mina showed grace and poise during her routine, she dropped her hoop several times, which… Continue reading Fellow Labelmate Taecyeon Is Proud of TWICE’s Mina At The “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”

Which Idols Do Other Idols Want To Be Waiting For Them At The Finish Line?

September 15’s Chuseok special “Idol Star Athletics Championships” featured not only some intense sporting events, but also the results of fun polls of the idol athletes! One of the polls asked the idols “Which idol do you want to be waiting for you at the finish line?”. When they’re about to announce the results, the hosts joke… Continue reading Which Idols Do Other Idols Want To Be Waiting For Them At The Finish Line?

BTS, EXID, GFRIEND, And More Grab Gold At “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”

This year’s “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships” was broadcast as a Chuseok special on September 15. Jun Hyun Moo, Girl’s Day’s Hyeri, and Lee Soo Geun were the main MCs for the event! Participating groups this year include BTS, GOT7, TWICE, Apink, GFRIEND, MONSTA X, EXID, VIXX, B.A.P, BTOB, B1A4, AOA, Lovelyz, Oh My Girl, Block B,… Continue reading BTS, EXID, GFRIEND, And More Grab Gold At “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”

BTS, GOT7, TWICE, And More Feature In Archery Photos And Videos To Fans From “Idol Star Athletics Championships”

In addition to new photos from this season’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships,” MBC has shared videos of many of the groups encouraging fans to tune in! This Chuseok’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships” will air on September 15, with two episodes airing back-to-back on MBC, starting at 5:15 p.m. KST and running until 7:55 p.m. KST.… Continue reading BTS, GOT7, TWICE, And More Feature In Archery Photos And Videos To Fans From “Idol Star Athletics Championships”

“Idol Star Athletics Championships” Reveals 6 Female Idols Competing In Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rhythmic gymnastics will be the first sport in MBC’s “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships,” airing on September 15. The program staff chose six idols who studied dance for the sport, and the idols trained for five weeks with the national athletes’ training system to prepare for the competition. Here are the six idol athletes competing… Continue reading “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Reveals 6 Female Idols Competing In Rhythmic Gymnastics

“Idol Star Athletics Championships” Shares More Fun Photos And First Glimpse Of Rhythmic Gymnastics

MBC’s upcoming Chuseok special “Idol Star Athletics Championships” has shared some more photos from the events! The 2016 Chuseok special of the seasonal show was filmed on August 29, and features idols from 30 groups competing in track, archery, futsal, and a newly added event: rhythmic gymnastics. The special will be airing over two back-to-back… Continue reading “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Shares More Fun Photos And First Glimpse Of Rhythmic Gymnastics

BLACKPINK Reclaims Top Spot With “Whistle”: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, September Week 2

It’s another battle between BLACKPINK and EXO, and BLACKPINK is the victor! The four ladies recaptured the top spot from EXO this week with their song “Whistle.” Despite EXO’s “Lotto” sweeping all the music shows, “Whistle” won due to its far stronger placement on independent chart sources. Not only that, BLACKPINK’s other single, “Boombayah,” also moves into the Top 10… Continue reading BLACKPINK Reclaims Top Spot With “Whistle”: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, September Week 2

BTS, GOT7, TWICE, GFRIEND, And More Make An Entrance In “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Parade Photos

MBC has shared more photos from the filming of their upcoming Chuseok special, “Idol Star Athletics Championships”! The event was filmed on August 29, and features members from groups including AOA, Apink, ASTRO, B1A4, B.A.P, BEATWIN, Block B, Brave Girls, BTOB, BTS, Cosmic Girls, EXID, FIESTAR, GFRIEND, GOT7, Hello Venus, KNK, Lovelyz, MADTOWN, MAMAMOO, MAP6,… Continue reading BTS, GOT7, TWICE, GFRIEND, And More Make An Entrance In “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Parade Photos