aespa, TWICE’s Nayeon, IVE, BTS, And More Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of July 3 to 9! Album Chart aespa topped this week’s physical album chart with their new mini album “Girls,” which debuted at No. 1. ENHYPEN’s new mini album “MANIFESTO : DAY 1” entered the chart at No. 2, while… Continue reading aespa, TWICE’s Nayeon, IVE, BTS, And More Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts

WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo Diagnosed With COVID-19 Amidst Comeback Promotions

Just one week into WINNER’s comeback, Kim Jin Woo has tested positive for COVID-19. On July 12, YG Entertainment officially announced that Kim Jin Woo had cancelled all of his scheduled activities after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The other three members of WINNER have all tested negative, and YG Entertainment has not yet come to… Continue reading WINNER’s Kim Jin Woo Diagnosed With COVID-19 Amidst Comeback Promotions

WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon Suffers Ankle Injury + Group To Temporarily Halt Music Show Promotions

WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon will be partially sitting out of group activities after suffering an ankle injury. On July 11, WINNER’s agency YG Entertainment shared an official statement announcing Kang Seung Yoon’s ankle injury and the group’s resulting temporary hiatus from music shows. Read the full statement below: Hello, this is YG Entertainment. This announcement… Continue reading WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon Suffers Ankle Injury + Group To Temporarily Halt Music Show Promotions

TWICE’s Nayeon Takes 1st Win For “POP!” On “Inkigayo”

Congratulations to TWICE’s Nayeon for winning first place for “POP!” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was IVE’s “LOVE DIVE” and third place was Sunmi’s “Heart Burn.” Watch the winner announcement below! This week’s performers were DAWN, DRIPPIN, bugAboo, VIVIZ, Sunmi, IRRIS, ENHYPEN, MCND, WJSN, WINNER, BTOB’s Minhyuk (HUTA), TAN, fromis_9, PIXY, H1-KEY, and Hwang Woo Lim.

Watch: fromis_9 Takes 5th Win For “Stay This Way” On “Music Core”; Performances By WINNER, VIVIZ, WJSN, And More

On the July 9 episode of “Music Core,” TWICE’s Nayeon’s “POP!” “BTS‘s “Yet To Come,” and fromis_9’s “Stay With Me” were candidates for first place. fromis_9 took home the win with 8,242 points, making this their fifth win for “Stay This Way.” This week’s performers include WINNER, Sunmi, BTOB’s Minhyuk (HUTA), VIVIZ, WJSN, DAWN, Young Tak, Kim Hee Jae, MCND,… Continue reading Watch: fromis_9 Takes 5th Win For “Stay This Way” On “Music Core”; Performances By WINNER, VIVIZ, WJSN, And More

July Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from June 9 to July 8. BTS topped the list for the 50th consecutive… Continue reading July Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: fromis_9 Takes “Stay This Way” 3rd Win On “M Countdown”; Performances By WINNER, VIVIZ, ENHYPEN, And More

“M Countdown” has crowned fromis_9 with the first place trophy this week! On the July 7 broadcast of Mnet’s “M Countdown,” the first place nominees were “Stay This Way” by fromis_9 and “POP!” by TWICE’s Nayeon. With 9,262 points, fromis_9 was able to take their third win with “Stay This Way”! Lee Saerom shared, “Thank… Continue reading Watch: fromis_9 Takes “Stay This Way” 3rd Win On “M Countdown”; Performances By WINNER, VIVIZ, ENHYPEN, And More

WINNER Tops iTunes Charts Worldwide With New Album “HOLIDAY”

WINNER is once again showing success with their latest release! On July 5 at 6 p.m. KST, WINNER returned with their new mini album “HOLIDAY” along with the music video for the title track “I LOVE U.” Shortly afterward, “HOLIDAY” topped Worldwide iTunes Album charts in 18 regions. Not only did it receive much love in Asia, but… Continue reading WINNER Tops iTunes Charts Worldwide With New Album “HOLIDAY”

WINNER Reveals What They’re Most Proud Of About Their Group

In a recent interview and pictorial for Harper’s Bazaar Korea, the WINNER members opened up about their deep bond and their pride in the group! Due to Kim Jin Woo and Lee Seung Hoon’s military service, WINNER’s cover shoot for the July issue of the magazine marked their first Korean group photo shoot in a… Continue reading WINNER Reveals What They’re Most Proud Of About Their Group

Watch: WINNER Cheerfully Sings “I LOVE YOU” In Dazzling Comeback MV

Updated July 5 KST: WINNER is back with new music! On July 5 at 6 p.m. KST, WINNER returned with their new mini album “HOLIDAY” along with the music video for the title track. Written and composed by WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon and Song Mino, AKMU’s Lee Chan Hyuk, and TREASURE’s Bang Ye Dam, “I… Continue reading Watch: WINNER Cheerfully Sings “I LOVE YOU” In Dazzling Comeback MV

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