Lisa From BLACKPINK is Making a Comeback!BLACKPINK member Lisa is making a comeback in partnership with RCA Records. On the 18th, Lisa revealed the artwork for her new single “ROCKSTAR” through LLOUD ‘s Official Instagram and announced her comeback. Lisa’s “ROCKSTAR” is the first song to be released after she joined LLOUD and RCA Records. The label is under Sony Music […]
Fans Outraged as Cube Entertainment Seeks Free Labor From (G)I-DLE FansCube Entertainment found itself embroiled in controversy over allegations of exploiting the labor of (G)I-DLE fans without compensation. Cube Entertainment posted a notice on the fan community Weverse on June 17, calling for (G)I-DLE fan supporters. Cube Entertainment stated, “We are recruiting offline supporters from the fan club to assist with (G)I-DLE’s public broadcasts and […]
Stray Kids 'Back Door' Hits Gold in the USA!Stray Kids’ “Back Door” has earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). According to an announcement made on the official RIAA website on the 13th, Stray Kids’ title track “Back Door” from their first repackage album In Life released on September 14, 2020, has officially achieved a gold certification. The […]
From K-Pop to Mainstream: How 'K-Hearts' Became the Latest Craze Among Gen Z in the U.S.The Korean heart pose, made by overlapping the thumb and index finger, is gaining popularity among Gen Z in the United States. On the 9th, the Wall Street Journal reported that various hand poses, including the Korean heart, are increasingly becoming popular. The media introduced hand gestures such as the “cheek heart,” made by placing […]
LE SSERAFIM Dominates Billboard Charts for 16 Weeks!LE SSERAFIM has shown its power on the major U.S. Billboard charts. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on the 11th, the song “Smart” from the mini 3rd album by LE SSERAFIM ranked 176th on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart, maintaining its place on the chart for 15 consecutive weeks. The mini […]
Zico's 'SPOT!' Hits the Billboard Charts Again: A Six-Week Streak to Remember!Korean pop artist Zico is enjoying a long run on the U.S. Billboard charts. Zico’s digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” ranked #43 in Global (Excl. the U.S.) and #81 in Global 200 for six consecutive weeks according to the latest Billboard chart. “SPOT!” demonstrated its popularity by remaining in the Top 50 in Global (Excl. […]
Welcome Back to Civilian Life! BTS Jin Discharged After 18 Months in the ArmyThe eldest member of BTS has completed his mandatory military service amidst the warm congratulations of his fellow members. Jin was discharged from the Army’s 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center at around 8:50 AM on June 12. Jin enlisted in the active duty army on December 13, 2022, making him the first among the […]
Celebrations Erupt as BTS' Jin Marches into Civilian Life!Jin, the eldest member of the K-POP boy band BTS, is set to finish his military service of approximately 1 year and 6 months. BTS member Jin, who enlisted in December 2022, has served as an Army instructor at the Key Recruit Training Center of the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. During his service, […]
Former Hello Venus Member Yoo Ara Reveals She Has CancerOn the 11th, a former Hello Venus member Yoo Ara revealed on social media that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Yoo started by addressing her thoughts on her inactivity, stating, “I feel like a lot of people think I am dead.” She disclosed, “I have always been exhausted and not in the best condition. […]
EXO's Baekhyun Vows to Stay True to Fans Despite Corporate ClashAmidst the emergency press conference where EXO-CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) announced a new legal dispute with SM Entertainment, Baekhyun shared his thoughts with fans at a recent concert. At the 2024 Asia Tour in Hong Kong on June 10, Baekhyun shared, “I will always think of EXO-L (EXO’s fan club name). We established this company […]
ATEEZ's Unstoppable Rise in the Music WorldK-pop sensation ATEEZ continued their streak on the U.S. Billboard chart. According to a Billboard forecast article on June 9, ATEEZ’s 10th mini-album GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1 recorded #2 on the Billboard 200. Previously, ATEEZ had entered the Top 3 of Billboard 200 with all three albums, their 8th mini-album THE WORLD EP.1: MOVEMENT, 9th […]
Aespa Rules the World with Chart-Topping Singles Across Continents!K-pop girl group Aespa has proven its unrivaled popularity on the Hanteo Chart’s National Chart for the fifth week of May. On June 7, Hanteo Chart announced the top 30 for the United States, Japan, and China for the fifth week of May (from May 27 to June 2). According to the announcement, Aespa has […]
BLACKPINK's Jennie Takes Top Spot in Worldwide All-Rounder Idol Vote!In a recent poll, BLACKPINK’s Jennie was chosen as the “Best All-Rounder” idol. Jennie topped the “Best All-Rounder Idol” poll on the global fandom platform UPICK from May 24 to June 3, garnering 11,048,657 votes worldwide. Following Jennie, TWICE’s Nayeon and ENHYPEN’s Heeseung ranked second and third respectively. As a global artist representing K-pop, Jennie […]
LE SSERAFIM Continues to Dominate the Global Billboard (Excl. U.S.) Chart for 14 WeeksLE SSERAFIM made it onto the U.S. Billboard charts. According to the latest Billboard charts, the girl group secured #147 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart with their third mini-album track “Smart” for 14 weeks in a row. Unlike the Hot 100 chart, which combines broadcast scores and album sales, Billboard’s Global (Excl. U.S.) chart […]
BTS RM Breaks Records with Latest Solo Album on U.S. ChartsBTS’s RM swept the top ranks of the U.S. Billboard charts. RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person entered the main album chart Billboard 200 at #5 according to the latest charts released by U.S. Billboard. With the success of Right Place, Wrong Person, RM became the first K-pop solo artist to consecutively place […]
RM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' Clinches Top 5 Spot on Billboard 200BTS’s RM has set another record on the U.S. Billboard charts. According to U.S. Billboard’s chart preview article on June 3, RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person released on May 24 ranked #5 on the main Billboard 200 chart for the week of June 8. RM’s new album recorded sales of 43,000 copies, […]
K-Pop Sensation NewJeans Funds College Dreams with Festival EarningsADOR and NewJeans announced on June 3 that they donated all profits from their university festival performances to the Korean Scholarship Foundation. ADOR and NewJeans stated, “We received a lot of love and support while performing at seven university festivals over a week. We wanted to give back to the college students who need help. […]
Breaking Records: NewJeans Hits #1 on Billboard 200 in Record TimeNewJeans was recognized as one of the most innovative and influential musical artists under 21. On May 31, Billboard announced the 21 Under 21 list on its website, with NewJeans as the only K-pop act to make the cut this year. 21 Under 21 is chosen by Billboard each year, taking various factors such as […]
From K-Pop to Top Charts: RM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' Conquers Billboard!With his second solo album, BTS’s RM has reached #5 on the U.S. Billboard 200. According to a chart forecast article posted on Billboard’s official website on June 3, RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person, released on May 24, secured #5 on the main album chart Billboard 200 (June 8th edition). RM’s new […]
BTS' Jin Set to Engage with Fans at 2024 FESTABTS’ Jin is set to complete his military service successfully and will be discharged on June 12. On June 3, Big Hit Music announced that Jin would resume his official activities starting with the 2024 FESTA on June 13, the day after his discharge, celebrating BTS’s debut anniversary. Jin suggested planning the 2024 FETSA to […]
Lisa From BLACKPINK is Making a Comeback! BLACKPINK member Lisa is making a comeback in partnership with RCA Records. On the 18th, Lisa revealed the artwork for her new single “ROCKSTAR” through LLOUD ‘s Official Instagram and announced her comeback. Lisa’s “ROCKSTAR” is the first song to be released after she joined LLOUD and RCA Records. The label is under Sony Music […]
Fans Outraged as Cube Entertainment Seeks Free Labor From (G)I-DLE Fans Cube Entertainment found itself embroiled in controversy over allegations of exploiting the labor of (G)I-DLE fans without compensation. Cube Entertainment posted a notice on the fan community Weverse on June 17, calling for (G)I-DLE fan supporters. Cube Entertainment stated, “We are recruiting offline supporters from the fan club to assist with (G)I-DLE’s public broadcasts and […]
Stray Kids 'Back Door' Hits Gold in the USA! Stray Kids’ “Back Door” has earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). According to an announcement made on the official RIAA website on the 13th, Stray Kids’ title track “Back Door” from their first repackage album In Life released on September 14, 2020, has officially achieved a gold certification. The […]
From K-Pop to Mainstream: How 'K-Hearts' Became the Latest Craze Among Gen Z in the U.S. The Korean heart pose, made by overlapping the thumb and index finger, is gaining popularity among Gen Z in the United States. On the 9th, the Wall Street Journal reported that various hand poses, including the Korean heart, are increasingly becoming popular. The media introduced hand gestures such as the “cheek heart,” made by placing […]
LE SSERAFIM Dominates Billboard Charts for 16 Weeks! LE SSERAFIM has shown its power on the major U.S. Billboard charts. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on the 11th, the song “Smart” from the mini 3rd album by LE SSERAFIM ranked 176th on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart, maintaining its place on the chart for 15 consecutive weeks. The mini […]
Zico's 'SPOT!' Hits the Billboard Charts Again: A Six-Week Streak to Remember! Korean pop artist Zico is enjoying a long run on the U.S. Billboard charts. Zico’s digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” ranked #43 in Global (Excl. the U.S.) and #81 in Global 200 for six consecutive weeks according to the latest Billboard chart. “SPOT!” demonstrated its popularity by remaining in the Top 50 in Global (Excl. […]
Welcome Back to Civilian Life! BTS Jin Discharged After 18 Months in the Army The eldest member of BTS has completed his mandatory military service amidst the warm congratulations of his fellow members. Jin was discharged from the Army’s 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center at around 8:50 AM on June 12. Jin enlisted in the active duty army on December 13, 2022, making him the first among the […]
Celebrations Erupt as BTS' Jin Marches into Civilian Life! Jin, the eldest member of the K-POP boy band BTS, is set to finish his military service of approximately 1 year and 6 months. BTS member Jin, who enlisted in December 2022, has served as an Army instructor at the Key Recruit Training Center of the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. During his service, […]
Former Hello Venus Member Yoo Ara Reveals She Has Cancer On the 11th, a former Hello Venus member Yoo Ara revealed on social media that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Yoo started by addressing her thoughts on her inactivity, stating, “I feel like a lot of people think I am dead.” She disclosed, “I have always been exhausted and not in the best condition. […]
EXO's Baekhyun Vows to Stay True to Fans Despite Corporate Clash Amidst the emergency press conference where EXO-CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) announced a new legal dispute with SM Entertainment, Baekhyun shared his thoughts with fans at a recent concert. At the 2024 Asia Tour in Hong Kong on June 10, Baekhyun shared, “I will always think of EXO-L (EXO’s fan club name). We established this company […]
ATEEZ's Unstoppable Rise in the Music World K-pop sensation ATEEZ continued their streak on the U.S. Billboard chart. According to a Billboard forecast article on June 9, ATEEZ’s 10th mini-album GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1 recorded #2 on the Billboard 200. Previously, ATEEZ had entered the Top 3 of Billboard 200 with all three albums, their 8th mini-album THE WORLD EP.1: MOVEMENT, 9th […]
Aespa Rules the World with Chart-Topping Singles Across Continents! K-pop girl group Aespa has proven its unrivaled popularity on the Hanteo Chart’s National Chart for the fifth week of May. On June 7, Hanteo Chart announced the top 30 for the United States, Japan, and China for the fifth week of May (from May 27 to June 2). According to the announcement, Aespa has […]
BLACKPINK's Jennie Takes Top Spot in Worldwide All-Rounder Idol Vote! In a recent poll, BLACKPINK’s Jennie was chosen as the “Best All-Rounder” idol. Jennie topped the “Best All-Rounder Idol” poll on the global fandom platform UPICK from May 24 to June 3, garnering 11,048,657 votes worldwide. Following Jennie, TWICE’s Nayeon and ENHYPEN’s Heeseung ranked second and third respectively. As a global artist representing K-pop, Jennie […]
LE SSERAFIM Continues to Dominate the Global Billboard (Excl. U.S.) Chart for 14 Weeks LE SSERAFIM made it onto the U.S. Billboard charts. According to the latest Billboard charts, the girl group secured #147 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart with their third mini-album track “Smart” for 14 weeks in a row. Unlike the Hot 100 chart, which combines broadcast scores and album sales, Billboard’s Global (Excl. U.S.) chart […]
BTS RM Breaks Records with Latest Solo Album on U.S. Charts BTS’s RM swept the top ranks of the U.S. Billboard charts. RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person entered the main album chart Billboard 200 at #5 according to the latest charts released by U.S. Billboard. With the success of Right Place, Wrong Person, RM became the first K-pop solo artist to consecutively place […]
RM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' Clinches Top 5 Spot on Billboard 200 BTS’s RM has set another record on the U.S. Billboard charts. According to U.S. Billboard’s chart preview article on June 3, RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person released on May 24 ranked #5 on the main Billboard 200 chart for the week of June 8. RM’s new album recorded sales of 43,000 copies, […]
K-Pop Sensation NewJeans Funds College Dreams with Festival Earnings ADOR and NewJeans announced on June 3 that they donated all profits from their university festival performances to the Korean Scholarship Foundation. ADOR and NewJeans stated, “We received a lot of love and support while performing at seven university festivals over a week. We wanted to give back to the college students who need help. […]
Breaking Records: NewJeans Hits #1 on Billboard 200 in Record Time NewJeans was recognized as one of the most innovative and influential musical artists under 21. On May 31, Billboard announced the 21 Under 21 list on its website, with NewJeans as the only K-pop act to make the cut this year. 21 Under 21 is chosen by Billboard each year, taking various factors such as […]
From K-Pop to Top Charts: RM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' Conquers Billboard! With his second solo album, BTS’s RM has reached #5 on the U.S. Billboard 200. According to a chart forecast article posted on Billboard’s official website on June 3, RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person, released on May 24, secured #5 on the main album chart Billboard 200 (June 8th edition). RM’s new […]
BTS' Jin Set to Engage with Fans at 2024 FESTA BTS’ Jin is set to complete his military service successfully and will be discharged on June 12. On June 3, Big Hit Music announced that Jin would resume his official activities starting with the 2024 FESTA on June 13, the day after his discharge, celebrating BTS’s debut anniversary. Jin suggested planning the 2024 FETSA to […]
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