December Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from November 11 to December 11. NewJeans topped this month’s list with a brand reputation… Continue reading December Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

BTS, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, And ITZY Rank High On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on December 10! Once again, BTS landed a total of three albums in the top 15 this week. The group’s anthology album “Proof” held onto its spot at No. 2 in its 25th consecutive week on the chart, while their 2018 albums “Love Yourself:… Continue reading BTS, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Kids, And ITZY Rank High On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

TikTok Reveals Korea’s Most Viewed Artists And Top Tracks Of 2022

As the year winds to a close, TikTok has revealed its stats on the most popular artists and tracks in Korea for 2022! On December 7 KST, the social media platform summed up the past “Year on TikTok” with Top 10 lists of Korea’s most-viewed artists, top tracks, and artists who gained the most new… Continue reading TikTok Reveals Korea’s Most Viewed Artists And Top Tracks Of 2022

32nd Seoul Music Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins

Voting is now underway for the 32nd Seoul Music Awards (SMA)! On December 6, the Seoul Music Awards officially announced the nominees for this year’s award ceremony, which will take place on January 19, 2023 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. This year, mobile voting will be conducted for the following awards: the Main Award… Continue reading 32nd Seoul Music Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins

NewJeans, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, IVE, And More Make Rolling Stone’s “The 100 Best Songs Of 2022” List

Rolling Stone has unveiled its year-end list of “The 100 Best Songs of 2022”! Early this month, several K-pop albums were featured on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 100 Best Albums of 2022.” On December 5 local time, many more K-pop stars were highlighted as the American magazine’s picks for this year’s best songs! The… Continue reading NewJeans, BLACKPINK, SEVENTEEN, IVE, And More Make Rolling Stone’s “The 100 Best Songs Of 2022” List

Ready For Winter: 12 Fashion & Hair Trends From K-Pop Stars

Winter descended upon South Korea all of a sudden, with fall quickly transitioning into winter in a heartbeat. But when it comes to fashion, it seems like K-pop celebrities are ready to brave the cold in style. Here are the trending accessories and key pieces that stars are wearing to keep warm while looking cool.… Continue reading Ready For Winter: 12 Fashion & Hair Trends From K-Pop Stars

TWICE Earns 1st-Ever U.S. Gold Certification From RIAA For “The Feels”

TWICE has officially gone gold in the United States for the very first time! On November 30 local time, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that it had awarded TWICE’s hit single “The Feels” an official gold certification for over 500,000 units sold. “The Feels,” which previously set a new record in Japan… Continue reading TWICE Earns 1st-Ever U.S. Gold Certification From RIAA For “The Feels”

BTS, TXT, TWICE, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, IVE, NCT, And More Make Billboard’s Year-End Charts

Billboard has released their year-end charts for 2022! BTS and TXT made it to this year’s Billboard 200 Albums chart, with BTS’s “Proof” coming in at No. 56 and TXT’s “minisode 2: Thursday’s Child” ranking at No. 192. On the Billboard 200 Artists chart, BTS ranked at No. 48, followed by TWICE at No. 94.… Continue reading BTS, TXT, TWICE, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, IVE, NCT, And More Make Billboard’s Year-End Charts

TEMPEST, Younha, LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINK, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of November 20 to 26! Album Chart TEMPEST topped this week’s physical album chart with their new mini album “ON and ON,” while Kang Daniel’s repackaged album “The Story : RETOLD” entered the chart at No. 2. Three months after… Continue reading TEMPEST, Younha, LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINK, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts

BTS, NCT 127, TWICE’s Nayeon, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, And Stray Kids Rank High On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on December 3! BTS’s anthology album “Proof” climbed back up to No. 2 in its 24th consecutive week on the chart. Including “Proof,” BTS landed a total of three albums in the top 15 this week: over four years after their release, the group’s… Continue reading BTS, NCT 127, TWICE’s Nayeon, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, And Stray Kids Rank High On Billboard’s World Albums Chart