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HYBE has been named to TIME magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the World for the second year in a row. The list features 100 companies from a wide range of industries that are reshaping the future. The 100 organizations on the list were picked based on "relevance, influence, innovation, leadership, ambition,…
On March 30, it was revealed that Bang Si Hyuk will be in charge of the overall producing for LE SSERAFIM’s debut album. Source Music, a division of HYBE Labels, announced earlier this month that former IZ*ONE members Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won had accepted contracts with the company, and they'll make their comeback…
Continue reading ➞ Bang Si Hyuk to participate as Executive Producer for LE SSERAFIM’s Debut Album
TWICE and BTS both acquired new official certifications for streaming in the RIAJ. In addition to its pre-existing certification methods for physical album shipments and digital download sales, the RIAJ launched a new certification system for online song streaming in 2020. Songs are certified silver after 30 million streams, gold after 50 million streams, and…
Continue reading ➞ TWICE and BTS earn RIAJ Platinum and Gold certifications for streaming in Japan
On March 31 KST, TWICE officially announced that an encore concert for their fourth world tour "III" will take place on May 14th at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. The group has already set a new record for performing at seven sold-out shows across the United States, making them the most-attended North…
Continue reading ➞ TWICE announces 1st stadium concert in the U.S.
Gaon Chart revealed the chart rankings (for the week of March 20 to 26) showing that the group (G)I-DLE" achieved a triple crown after sweeping all three digital charts (overall digital chart; digital download chart, and the streaming chart) with their successful comeback title track "TOMBOY." The song also rose to No. 1 on both…
Continue reading ➞ (G)I-DLE achieves triple crown on Gaon Weekly Charts
On November 3, ENHYPEN’s agency BELIFT LAB announced that Heeseung is currently resting as he recently underwent surgery to remove an epidermoid cyst on one of his toes. BELIFT LAB’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This is BELIFT LAB. We would like to provide the following information on the current health status of ENHYPEN…
Continue reading ➞ ENHYPEN’s Heeseung recovering from surgery
On November 3, the nominations for the upcoming award ceremony MAMA were revealed in a livestream, as well as several changes to the criteria for certain awards. Fan votes will not be one of the criteria for determining three of the main awards: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.…
Continue reading ➞ 2021 MAMA announces nominees + changes in criteria
Melon Music Awards 2021 (MMA 2021) will once again be held online, and broadcasted on various online channels such as Melon, KakaoTV, and 1theK’s YouTube channel! Kakao Entertainment’s Lee Je Wook commented: “With diverse content exclusive to Melon, MMA 2021 is a global festival that artists, music fans, industry officials, and anyone who loves K-pop…
Continue reading ➞ Melon Music Awards 2021 announces date and details
Somi officially announced that on October 29 (6 p.m. KST) she will release her first full-length album “XOXO." The singer accompanied the announcement with the first teaser picture, which includes the caption “You ready for round two?” Stay tuned for updates on Somi's comeback!
IU's digital single "Strawberry Moon" achieved a certified all-kill on Korean charts. The single quickly showed up on korean music charts right after its release, going to the top of Melon’s 24Hits and daily charts, Genie’s realtime chart, FLO’s 24Hours chart, and Bugs’ daily and realtime charts. IU has already achieved two other all-kills in…
Continue reading ➞ IU’s “Strawberry Moon” achieves Certified All-Kill on Korean Charts
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