TWICE’s Nayeon Sets More New Records For K-Pop Soloists On Billboard 200 And Artist 100

A full month after her solo debut, TWICE’s Nayeon is still making history on the Billboard charts! Every week since her record-breaking solo debut with her first mini album “IM NAYEON” in June, Nayeon has been setting additional records on the U.S. charts—and this week was no exception. After becoming the first K-pop soloist in… Continue reading TWICE’s Nayeon Sets More New Records For K-Pop Soloists On Billboard 200 And Artist 100

Update: BTS And BLACKPINK Earn More Nominations For 2022 MTV Video Music Awards

Updated August 20 KST: The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has announced more nominees! On August 19 local time, MTV revealed that BTS and BLACKPINK have been nominated for Group of the Year. In addition, BTS’s Jungkook has been included in the nominee for Song of Summer (“Left and Right” with Charlie Puth). Sources… Continue reading Update: BTS And BLACKPINK Earn More Nominations For 2022 MTV Video Music Awards

TWICE’s Nayeon Takes 4th Win For “POP!” On “Inkigayo”

Congratulations to TWICE’s Nayeon for winning first place for “POP!” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was aespa’s “Girls” and third place was ITZY’s “SNEAKERS.” Watch the winner announcement below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mcNJI3A8OE This week’s performers were Lapillus, BLITZERS, SEVENTEEN, STAYC, IRRIS, aespa, Apink CHOBOM, Xdinary Heroes, MCND, WJSN, WINNER, ITZY, Chungha, P1Harmony, HyunA, and Hyolyn.

TWICE’s Nayeon Opens Up About Feeling Unconfident Before Her Solo Debut, Making Billboard History, And More

In a recent interview and pictorial for Dazed Korea magazine, TWICE’s Nayeon opened up about her successful solo debut—and the pressure that came with it. Last month, Nayeon became the first member of TWICE to make an official solo debut when she released her first mini album “IM NAYEON.” Not only did her hit solo… Continue reading TWICE’s Nayeon Opens Up About Feeling Unconfident Before Her Solo Debut, Making Billboard History, And More

Update: More Idols Confirmed For “2022 Idol Star Athletics Championships” Lineup

Updated July 25 KST: More idols have been confirmed for the lineup of MBC’s “2022 Idol Star Athletics Championships” (ISAC)! In addition to the many idols listed below, ITZY, STAYC, CIX, AB6IX, BVNDIT, EPEX, LIGHTSUM, and Lapillus have now also been confirmed to be attending this year’s show. Stay tuned for further additions to the lineup!… Continue reading Update: More Idols Confirmed For “2022 Idol Star Athletics Championships” Lineup

July 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 June 23 to July 23. Lim Young Woong topped the list for the third consecutive month, scoring a… Continue reading July Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

ITZY, WSG Wannabe, TWICE’s Nayeon, And BTS Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of July 10 to 16! Album Chart ITZY topped this week’s physical album chart with their new mini album “CHECKMATE,” which debuted at No. 1. aespa’s mini album “Girls” stayed strong at No. 2, while Super Junior’s new album “The… Continue reading ITZY, WSG Wannabe, TWICE’s Nayeon, And BTS Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts

aespa, BTS, TWICE’s Nayeon, TXT, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, And BLACKPINK Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Billboard has released its World Albums chart for the week ending on July 23! aespa’s new mini album “Girls” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s World Albums chart, making them the only girl group to top the chart so far this year. Including the World Albums chart, “Girls” swept the No. 1 spot on… Continue reading aespa, BTS, TWICE’s Nayeon, TXT, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, And BLACKPINK Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart

TWICE’s Nayeon Becomes 1st K-Pop Soloist In History To Chart An Album For 3 Weeks On Billboard 200

TWICE’s Nayeon continues to make history on the Billboard charts! After her solo debut mini album “IM NAYEON” debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 earlier this month, making her the first K-pop soloist ever to enter the top 10, Nayeon has now set another new record on the chart. As of July 19… Continue reading TWICE’s Nayeon Becomes 1st K-Pop Soloist In History To Chart An Album For 3 Weeks On Billboard 200

“Idol Star Athletics Championships” Announces MCs + Event Details

MBC’s “Idol Star Athletics Championships” (hereafter “ISAC”) shared details on the upcoming program! On July 19, MBC confirmed that Jun Hyun Moo, FTISLAND’s Lee Hong Ki, and TWICE’s Dahyun will be returning to host the program as the main MCs. Jun Hyun Moo first started to host “ISAC” back in 2013, while Lee Hong Ki… Continue reading “Idol Star Athletics Championships” Announces MCs + Event Details