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Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on December 27! Stray Kids claimed the top two spots on this week’s World Albums chart, where “DO IT” and “KARMA” remained No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. “DO IT” also spent a fourth week in the top 20 of the Billboard 200, where… The post appeared first on .
GFRIEND has just reached an exciting new milestone on YouTube! On December 28 at approximately 3:57 p.m. KST, GFRIEND’s music video for their 2020 hit “MAGO” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s first music video to achieve the feat on a single channel. While “MAGO” is GFRIEND’s first music video to… The post appeared first on .
Winter fashion can be tough – how do you dress well when it’s freezing outside and you’re just trying to survive? Fear not! These K-pop idols have your back. Stay on-trend and toasty warm with fashion inspiration from your favorite stars! ILLIT’s Moka The snow angel look is a classic trend for every winter! A soft,… The post appeared first on .
Some of the biggest names of K-pop are planning full-group returns in 2026, creating a rare overlap of top-tier acts from different generations that is already generating buzz. Full-group comebacks by established acts are typically staggered to avoid overlap, making the timing especially notable for longtime followers of the genre. Members across these groups have spent recent years focused on solo projects, and their reunions are expected to drive renewed fan interest and commercial activity. BIGBANG Among the first confirmed is second-generation boy band BIGBANG, which will perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California in April. The appearance will feature members G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, and marks their first major group activity since releasing the single "Still Life" in 2022, after sharing the stage at G-Dragon’s solo concerts and other informal occasions. BIGBANG debuted in 2006 under YG Entertainment and became one of K-pop's most influential male acts with songs including "Lies," "Fantastic Baby" and "BANG BANG BANG." G-Dragon, the group's leader an
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of December 14 to 20! Album Chart TXT’s Yeonjun topped this week’s physical album chart with his solo mini album “NO LABELS: PART 01,” which returned to No. 1. VERIVERY’s new single album “Lost and Found” re-entered the chart at… The post appeared first on .
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! This month, &TEAM earned an official triple platinum certification for their Korean debut mini album “Back to Life,” which has had over 750,000 units shipped in Japan. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units… The post appeared first on .
Get ready for a hilarious rom-com! “HEARTMAN” is a comedy that tells the story of Seung Min (Kwon Sang Woo), a man who returns after years away and finds himself face-to-face with his first love Bo Na (Moon Chae Won) once again. Determined not to lose her again, he throws himself into winning her back—but… The post appeared first on .
