LE SSERAFIM's "CRAZY" Becomes Their 3rd MV To Hit 200 Million Views
Comments (0)
Related News
BTS's Agency Clarifies Rumors About Upcoming Gwanghwamun Comeback Performance
BLACKPINK Breaks Record For Highest 1st-Day Sales Of Any Girl Group In Hanteo History
Watch: IVE Takes 2nd Win For "BANG BANG" On "Music Bank"; Performances By Hearts2Hearts, NCT JNJM, And More
Red Velvet's Irene To Make 1st-Ever Solo Comeback In March
BTS Jungkook Makes Obscene Gesture During Live Stream… "I'm Going to Live the Way I Want"
LE SSERAFIM, TWICE, BABYMONSTER, And HUNTR/X Earn RIAJ Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan
More K-POP News
BTS's Agency Clarifies Rumors About Upcoming Gwanghwamun Comeback Performance
BIGHIT MUSIC has addressed recent rumors regarding BTS’s upcoming comeback performance in Gwanghwamun Square. As part of their long-awaited comeback, BTS will be performing for one hour at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. The live event, which will include premiere performances of BTS’s new songs from their upcoming album “ARIRANG,” will be streamed live via Netflix on March 21 at 8 p.m. KST. Recently, some began to speculate online that the duration of BTS’s live comeback performance had been shortened due to the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s administrative regulations. However, on February 28, BIGHIT MUSIC directly clarified that this was not the case, stating, “The Seoul Metropolitan Government never limited the duration of [BTS’s] Gwanghwamun Square performance to one hour. The length of the performance was decided by HYBE and BIGHIT MUSIC.” The agency went on to explain that they had chosen to limit the performance to one hour due to “comprehensively taking into account the unique characteristics of an outdoor space, the safety of the audience, control of the site, convenience of public transportation, and late-night noise levels.” Meanwhile, BTS’s fifth full-length album “ARIRANG” will be released on March 20 at 1 p.m. KST.
BLACKPINK Breaks Record For Highest 1st-Day Sales Of Any Girl Group In Hanteo History
BLACKPINK is already making K-pop history with “DEADLINE”! On February 27 at 2 p.m. KST, BLACKPINK made their long-awaited comeback with their new mini album “DEADLINE” and its title track “GO.” According to Hanteo Chart, “DEADLINE” sold an impressive total of 1,461,785 copies on its first day of sales alone—setting a new record for the highest first-day sales of any girl group album in Hanteo history. The previous girl group record for highest first-day sales belonged to aespa’s “MY WORLD,” which sold 1,372,929 million copies on the first day of its release back in 2023. Not only has BLACKPINK achieved the highest first-day sales of any girl group to date, but they have also become the first girl group in Hanteo history to have two different albums surpass 1 million first-day sales. Additionally, by the morning of February 28 KST, “DEADLINE” had already hit No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums chart in at least 32 different regions around the world, while BLACKPINK’s music video for “GO” quickly soared to No. 1 on YouTube’s worldwide list of Top Trending Videos. Congratulations to BLACKPINK on their record-breaking comeback!
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”
Red Velvet's Irene To Make 1st-Ever Solo Comeback In March
It’s official: Red Velvet’s Irene is making her first solo comeback! On February 27, SM Entertainment confirmed reports that Irene was gearing up for a return next month. “Irene is currently preparing with the goal of a comeback in late March,” said the agency. “Please give [her comeback] lots of interest.” According to an unconfirmed report by Xportsnews, Irene—who made her solo debut in November 2024—is planning to return with her first full-length album. Stay tuned for more details about Irene’s comeback!
BTS Jungkook Makes Obscene Gesture During Live Stream… "I'm Going to Live the Way I Want"
On the 26th, Jungkook conducted a live broadcast of approximately one hour and 30 minutes in the early morning hours via the fan communication platform Weverse. During the broadcast, Jungkook appeared more relaxed than usual, drinking with his older brother and acquaintances and singing songs.Jungkook said, "I'm a person too — I'm going to be comfortable. It seems like they're walking on eggshells… I'm just going to live the way I want."He also revealed that he used to smoke in the past but has since quit, adding, "By tomorrow, the members will probably talk about it, and the company will have something to say." He went on to emphasize, "I'm just someone who wants to be honest. If I've done something wrong, I want to own up to it."During the broadcast, Jungkook was also seen flipping off an acquaintance and uttering English profanity toward the camera.As the video spread online, reactions were mixed. Many supportive comments read, "It was an honest and human side of Jungkook. Everyone knows he's a good person," while others noted, "The swearing was a bit disappointing."Fans were particularly concerned that Jungkook, who had recently been embroiled in dating rumors, may have been under stress while preparing for BTS's full-group comeback album.After ending the live stream, Jungkook posted on Weverse: "The album is really almost done. Please wait just a little longer. When we come back, I'll give it my absolute all. I love you."BTS is set to release their fifth studio album, Arirang, on March 20.
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!