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Watch: IVE Takes 2nd Win For "BANG BANG" On "Music Bank"; Performances By Hearts2Hearts, NCT JNJM, And More
IVE has won their second music show trophy for “BANG BANG”! On the February 27 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were ATEEZ’s “Adrenaline” and IVE’s “BANG BANG.” IVE ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,695 points. Performers on today’s show included IVE, NCT JNJM (Jeno and Jaemin), Hearts2Hearts, ChoCo1 X ChoCo2, ONE PACT, MADEIN, DAILY:DIRECTION, GRANADA, LAVIN, ASC2NT, X:IN, CHASER, and Park Ji Hyeon. IVE – “BLACKHOLE” NCT JNJM – “BOTH SIDES” Hearts2Hearts – “RUDE!” ChoCo1 X ChoCo2 – “GIMME” ONE PACT– “SANE” MADEIN – “Super Obvious” DAILY:DIRECTION – “ROOMBADOOMBA” GRANADA – “Rise of the Phoenix” LAVIN – “Junk Love” ASC2NT – “Still Rose” X:IN – “Dazzle Flash” CHASER – “INVINCIBLE” Park Ji Hyeon – “Mu”
BTS Jungkook Makes Obscene Gesture During Live Stream… "I'm Going to Live the Way I Want"
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LE SSERAFIM, TWICE, BABYMONSTER, And HUNTR/X Earn RIAJ Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once they reach 30 million streams, gold at 50 million streams, and platinum at 100 million streams. This month, LE SSERAFIM earned a double platinum certification for their 2023 hit “Perfect Night,” which has now surpassed 200 million streams in Japan. Meanwhile, TWICE earned two separate platinum certifications for their 2017 Korean title track “Heart Shaker” and their 2023 English single “MOONLIGHT SUNRISE,” both of which have surpassed 100 million streams each in Japan. Finally, BABYMONSTER’s 2024 Korean hit “DRIP” and HUNTR/X’s “Golden” (from the soundtrack of the popular animated film “KPop Demon Hunters”) have also been certified platinum for surpassing 100 million streams each in Japan. Congratulations to all of the artists!
Watch: IVE Takes 1st Win For "BANG BANG" On "M Countdown"; Performances By NCT JNJM, Hearts2Hearts, And More
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ATEEZ And KiiiKiii Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
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IVE Tops YouTube And iTunes Charts Worldwide With "BLACKHOLE" And "REVIVE+"
IVE’s latest comeback is off to a chart-topping start! On February 23 at 6 p.m. KST, IVE made their highly-anticipated comeback with their new full-length album “REVIVE+” and its accompanying title track “BLACKHOLE.” Immediately upon its release, both the album and its title track shot to the top of music charts in various countries across the globe. As of 1 p.m. KST on February 24, IVE’s music video for “BLACKHOLE” had reached No. 1 on YouTube’s worldwide list of Top Trending Music Videos. The music video had already hit No. 1 in at least nine different regions, including South Korea, France, Canada, and Russia, in addition to entering the top 10 in at least 23 regions. Meanwhile, “REVIVE+” had aready reached No. 1 on iTunes Top K-Pop Albums charts in at least 15 different regions around the world. Around the same time, IVE’s pre-release track “BANG BANG” became the first song of 2026 to achieve a perfect all-kill on the Korean music charts, making IVE the first girl group ever to score a perfect all-kill with six different songs. Congratulations to IVE!