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Cortis' new album claims No. 3 on Billboard 200

SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop rookie group Cortis has debuted at No. 3 on the

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(LEAD) Cortis' new album claims No. 3 on Billboard 200

SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop rookie group Cortis has entered the Billboard 20

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ILLIT, TXT, CORTIS, TWS, BTS, ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, And NewJeans Sweep Top Spots On Billboard World Albums Chart

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on May 16! ILLIT’s new mini album “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” debuted at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, in addition to becoming the group’s first album ever to enter the top 50 of the Billboard 200. After two weeks at No. 1, TXT’s latest mini…

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Watch: TXT Chosen As Yoajung’s 1st Global Brand Models

TXT is officially the new face of Yoajung! The popular premium dessert franchise has announced that TXT has been chosen as the brand’s first-ever global models. Yoajung remarked, “As a group with a unique identity and wholesome energy, TXT fits perfectly with our brand. Through this partnership, we will strengthen our brand image and expand…

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CORTIS' new album claims No. 3 on Billboard 200

K-pop rookie group CORTIS has entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3 with its latest album, "GreenGreen," marking the highest chart position of its career. The act's second EP earned 87,000 album-equivalent units in the latest tracking week, including 81,500 in album sales, Billboard said Sunday (local time) in a chart preview for this week. The five-member group also secured its first top-10 entry on the main U.S. albums chart with the album. It previously entered the chart one time with its debut EP, "Color Outside the Lines," which peaked at No. 15 last year. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equivalent album units comprising physical and digital sales, as well as streaming and digital track downloads converted into album sales. In a press release, BigHit Music, the group's agency, said CORTIS became the fastest K-pop group, excluding project acts, to reach the chart's top three, achieving the milestone just nine months after debut. It added that the group is the only boy band formed in the past five years to have reached the Bil

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Watch: TWS Unveils MV Teaser For “All The Possibilities”

Get ready for a new music video from TWS! On May 18 at midnight KST, TWS released a music video teaser for “All the Possibilities,” one of the B-sides from their new mini album “NO TRAGEDY.” TWS’s music video for “All the Possibilities” will drop on May 19 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out the…

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Restarting as a five-piece act, Zerobaseone aims to 'ascend' higher

Following a major reorganization into a five-piece act, K-pop group Zerobaseone is returning with its new album, "Ascend-," embracing sophisticated contemporary R&B and a sound it describes as "minimalist." Formed through local music cable channel Mnet's audition show "Boys Planet," Zerobaseone debuted in July 2023 as a project group and quickly rose to fame, scoring six consecutive million-selling albums. After the 2 1/2-year project terminated in January 2026, the five members — Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae and Park Gun-wook — decided to continue their activities as Zerobaseone while four other members — Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin and Han Yu-jin — left and debuted again as a new boy group. "Since I lead performances as the frontman, I definitely noticed a huge difference after the personnel change," the group's leader Sung Han-bin said, asked about changes from the reorganization during a group media interview in Seoul on Friday. To adapt, the group thoroughly researched how to best showcase its dance lines as a five-member act. The effort paid off d

Winners Of The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 Day 1

The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 kicked off tonight! On May 16, the third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards held the first night of its ceremony at the Belluna Dome in Japan. ENHYPEN won a total of three awards, including two Daesangs (Grand Prizes). In addition to winning Artist of the Year and Album…

NEXZ’s Yu To Sit Out Japan Event Due To Entry Issues

NEXZ’s Yu will not be attending the group’s upcoming fan signing event in Japan. On May 17 KST, JYP Entertainment announced that Yu would be sitting out NEXZ’s “Mmchk Special Japan Fan Sign Event” scheduled to take place that day. The agency explained, “Due to an unexpected administrative issue, Yu encountered difficulties with entry procedures…

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Restarting as a five-piece act, Zerobaseone aims to 'ascend' higher

SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Following a major reorganization into a five-piece act

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BTS Continues Record-Breaking Run In Top 10 Of Billboard 200

BTS’s “ARIRANG” is holding steady in the top 10 of the Billboard 200! On May 17 local time, Billboard announced that BTS’s latest album “ARIRANG” was now spending its eighth consecutive week on the Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States, at No. 8. “ARIRANG,” which initially debuted…

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Watch: IU And Byeon Woo Seok Create A Sweet Atmosphere On Set Of “Perfect Crown”

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has shared a new making-of video! In the behind-the-scenes footage for episode 11, IU and Lee Yeon get playful between filming. While standing next to IU, Lee Yeon says, “There’s this really famous singer in Korea—IU.” IU plays along, saying, “IU—she’s a great singer.” Lee Yeon continues, “While moving, we’ve been listening…

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IU Donates To Multiple Causes On Her Birthday

IU celebrated his birthday by making no less than five generous donations! On May 16, EDAM Entertainment announced that the star had donated a total of 300 million won (approximately $200,283) under the name “IUAENA” (a combination of “IU” and “UAENA,” the name of her official fan club) for her 33rd birthday. IU donated 100…

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Watch: aespa Gets Into A Car Crash In Eye-Catching Teasers For “LEMONADE” Comeback

aespa has kicked off the countdown to their return with “LEMONADE”! On May 18 at midnight KST, aespa released a new “Make It LEMONADE” teaser film and photos for their upcoming full-length album “LEMONADE” and its title track of the same name. After pre-releasing their first title track “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” featuring BIGBANG’s G-Dragon,…

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Watch: CORTIS Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 7th Win For “REDRED” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By aespa, NMIXX, And More

CORTIS has wrapped up a perfect week of music show wins with a seventh trophy for “REDRED”! On the May 17 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were AKMU’s “Paradise of Rumors,” BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 5,926 points—meaning that the group won…

Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, May Week 3

CORTIS scores their first No. 1 song on our chart with “REDRED,” moving up three spots to take over the top spot. Congratulations to CORTIS! Climbing up 15 spots to No. 2 is ILLIT’s “It’s Me,” the title track from their fourth mini album “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI.” “It’s Me” is a techno dance track that highlights ILLIT’s…

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ILLIT Achieves Career High With 1st-Week Sales For “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI”

ILLIT set a new personal record with their latest comeback! The girl group recently made their return with their fourth mini album “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” and its high-energy title track “It’s Me.” According to Hanteo Chart, ILLIT achieved their highest first-week sales yet with the new mini album, which also became the group’s first album ever to…

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izna Announces June Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For “SET THE TEMPO”

It’s finally official! On May 18 at midnight KST, izna announced the date and details for their upcoming comeback next month. The “I-LAND 2” girl group will be returning with their third mini album “SET THE TEMPO” on June 8 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out izna’s first teaser for the comeback below! Watch how…

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Zerobaseone opens new chapter as five-member group with ‘Ascend-’

Zerobaseone is opening a new chapter with its sixth EP, “Ascend-,” marking the group’s first release as a five-member act following the departure of four members in March. Ahead of the album’s release on May 18, members Hanbin, Jiwoong, Matthew, Taerae and Gunwook sat down for a round interview at a cafe in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul, Friday. They reflected on the group’s transition after the expiration of the project group’s two-year-and-eight-month contract, a new musical direction, and what t

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Watch: WJSN’s Dayoung Meets Up With RIIZE In “The Manager” Preview

WJSN’s Dayoung will be sharing a peek inside her home and everyday life on MBC’s “The Manager”! In a newly released preview for next week’s episode of “The Manager,” the popular reality show follows Dayoung as she goes about a busy day. After waking up at 5 a.m., Dayoung is seen diligently studying English with…

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Watch: Jeon Somi Bickers With DAY6’s Young K In “Amazing Saturday” Preview Of I.O.I’s Episode

I.O.I’s Jeon Somi, Kim Se Jeong, and Kim So Hye are coming to tvN’s “Amazing Saturday”! The popular variety show has revealed a sneak peek of next week’s episode, which will feature the three I.O.I members as guests. At the start of the new preview, Jeon Somi, who trained alongside DAY6’s Young K during her…

Winners Of The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 Day 2

The star-studded Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 has celebrated another day of awards! On May 17, the third annual Asia Star Entertainer Awards held the second night of its ceremony at the Belluna Dome in Japan. ATEEZ took home the Daesang (Grand Prize) with Record of the Year, also winning The Platinum (a Bonsang)…

May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 730 girl group members, using big data collected from April 17 to May 17. IVE’s Jang Won Young held…

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