October Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

The Korean Business Research Institute has announced this month’s brand reputation rankings for advertisement models! The rankings were determined through an analysis of consumer behavior, using big data collected from September 29 to October 29. The Korean Business Research Institute evaluated the participation, communication, media, and social values of popular advertisement models in order to… Continue reading October Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

6 Iconic K-Pop Idol Halloween Costumes To Inspire You This Year

It might be a little last-minute to be thinking about Halloween costumes, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! If you’ve just secured an invite to the hottest costume party of the season or need some inspo for a stylish seasonal photo shoot, this is the list to check out. Halloween is the perfect… Continue reading 6 Iconic K-Pop Idol Halloween Costumes To Inspire You This Year

Stray Kids, BTS, TWICE, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, And BLACKPINK Take Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on October 29! Stray Kids’ latest mini album “MAXIDENT” spent its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, while also staying strong on the Billboard 200 and several other Billboard charts. BTS landed a total of three albums in the… Continue reading Stray Kids, BTS, TWICE, NCT 127, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, And BLACKPINK Take Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

BIGBANG, BTS, TWICE’s Nayeon, LE SSERAFIM, And More Earn RIAJ Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once… Continue reading BIGBANG, BTS, TWICE’s Nayeon, LE SSERAFIM, And More Earn RIAJ Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan

TWICE Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Artist To Chart Multiple Albums For 8 Weeks On Billboard 200

TWICE is making Billboard history with their latest mini album! Last month, TWICE’s 11th mini album “BETWEEN 1&2” made a historic debut at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, making TWICE the first female K-pop artist in history to land three albums in the top 10. For the week ending on October 29,… Continue reading TWICE Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Artist To Chart Multiple Albums For 8 Weeks On Billboard 200

10 K-Pop B-Sides That Deserve A Music Video ASAP

Title tracks get all the glory when it comes to K-pop music videos, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t B-sides that are equally as deserving! Whether it’s a track with choreo that simply must be showcased or a song with all-around good vibes, there’s lots of reasons to love them. Here are just a… Continue reading 10 K-Pop B-Sides That Deserve A Music Video ASAP

2022 MAMA Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins

MAMA season is back! On October 24, the nominations were announced for the 2022 MAMA Awards (previously known as the Mnet Asian Music Awards). This year’s ceremony will take place at Osaka’s Kyocera Dome in Japan on November 29 and 30. The criteria for the final winners are as follows: Artist of the Year and… Continue reading 2022 MAMA Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins

Park Jin Young Says He’s Never Seen A Group Stay As Close As TWICE For 7 Years

JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin Young had high praise for the members of TWICE! On October 22, Park Jin Young took to Instagram to congratulate TWICE on the seventh anniversary of their debut. After tagging TWICE, he wrote in Korean: There’s no other group like this. I’ve produced many groups and watched countless others from… Continue reading Park Jin Young Says He’s Never Seen A Group Stay As Close As TWICE For 7 Years

October Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from September 22 to October 22. BTS rose to the top of this month’s list with a brand reputation… Continue reading October Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Stray Kids, Zico, BLACKPINK, And More Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of October 9 to 15! Album Chart After debuting at No. 1 last week, Stray Kids’ new mini album “MAXIDENT” topped the physical album chart for the second week in a row. Kep1er’s new mini album “TROUBLESHOOTER” entered the chart… Continue reading Stray Kids, Zico, BLACKPINK, And More Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts