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ENHYPEN, IVE, KiiiKiii, TWICE, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 15 to 21! Album Chart ENHYPEN topped the physical album chart with their latest mini album “THE SIN : VANISH,” which returned to No. 1 this week. ZEROBASEONE’s special limited album “RE-FLOW” re-entered the chart at No. 2, while LNGSHOT’s debut EP “SHOT CALLERS” started off at No. 3. HANRORO swept the next two spots on the chart with her mini albums “Take-off” and “HOME,” which took No. 4 and No. 5 respectively. Download Chart IVE topped this week’s digital download chart with their hit pre-release track “BANG BANG,” which rose to No. 1. KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era)” took No. 2 for the week, while Hearts2Hearts’ new single “RUDE!” debuted at No. 3. Tei’s “Last Love” jumped to No. 4 on the chart, with Car, the garden’s “My whole world” rounding out the top five. Overall Digital Chart + Streaming Chart KiiiKiii maintained their double crown on the Circle charts this week with their hit song “404 (New Era),” which remained No. 1 on both the overall digital chart and the streaming chart. The top five songs on this week’s overall digital chart and streaming chart were exactly the same. “404 (New Era)” held onto its spot at No. 1 on both charts, followed by IVE’s “BANG BANG” at No. 2, HANRORO’s “Landing in Love” at No. 3, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” at No. 4, and Car, the garden’s “My whole world” at No. 5. Global K-Pop Chart HUNTR/X’s “Golden” (from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack) maintained its position at No. 1 on this week’s global K-pop chart, while Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” climbed back up to No. 3. IVE’s “BANG BANG” held steady at No. 2 on the chart, trailed by BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ hit collab “APT.” at No. 4 and BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s “like JENNIE” at No. 5. Social Chart 3.0 All of the fop five spots on this week’s social chart went to girl groups: TWICE rose to No. 1, with ILLIT coming in at No. 2. IVE held onto their spot at No. 3 on the chart, while BLACKPINK similarly remained unmoving at No. 4. Finally, Hearts2Hearts jumped 25 ranks to take No. 5 for the week. Congratulations to all of the artists who made this week’s charts!
"M Countdown X Mega Concert" Announces 1st Lineup
“M Countdown X Mega Concert” has revealed its first lineup of performing artists! Mnet’s “M Countdown” and Mega MGC Coffee are teaming up to hold a large-scale music festival at Incheon’s INSPIRE Arena on May 30. On March 3, it was announced that EXO, NCT WISH, and Hearts2Hearts would be performing at the upcoming show. Stay tuned for the next lineup of artists!
BTS Unveils Track List For New Album "ARIRANG"
ARMY, prepare to feast: the wait for new BTS music is nearly over! On March 4 at midnight KST, BIGHIT MUSIC released the track list for BTS’s upcoming fifth full-length album “ARIRANG.” The album, which is due out on March 20 at 1 p.m. KST, will feature a total of 14 songs, including the title track “SWIM.”
Watch: YG Announces 2026 Plans, Including BIGBANG Tour And New Boy Group Debut
YG Entertainment has big plans for 2026! On March 4 at midnight KST, YG Entertainment released an announcement video in which founder Yang Hyun Suk shared the agency’s plans for the year ahead. BIGBANG According to Yang Hyun Suk, BIGBANG will be kicking off a global tour this year in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their debut. BABYMONSTER Meanwhile, BABYMONSTER is gearing up to return with a new mini album called “CHOOM” in early May. The girl group will kick off their comeback with the pre-release single “CHOOM,” which will be followed by a title track with a different vibe. BABYMONSTER is also planning to make a comeback with a full-length album around October. In between comebacks, BABYMONSTER will embark on their second world tour. Starting in June, the group will hold concerts in North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania. TREASURE TREASURE, who is currently in the midst of an ongoing tour, is preparing to make a comeback with a new mini album in June. Yang Hyun Suk teased that the mini album will show a new side of TREASURE that has never been seen before, and in accordance with the members’ wishes, it will feature “YG-style hip hop songs.” Additionally, TREASURE’s T5 unit will be returning later this year, and the group’s rapper trio—Choi Hyun Suk, Haruto, and Yoshi—will also be debuting under a new unit name. TREASURE Is also currently scheduled to begin a new world tour early next year. New Groups Finally, the video ended by announcing that YG Entertainment is aiming to debut a new boy group this fall. The agency also stated that the remaining two members of their upcoming girl group (currently going by the project name “NEXT MONSTER”) will be revealed soon as well.
Lee Soo Hyuk, Yoo In Na, Gong Min Jung, And More Spark Life Into Jisoo’s Virtual and Real Worlds In New Drama “Boyfriend On Demand”
Netflix’s upcoming drama “Boyfriend on Demand” has unveiled new stills! Helmed by director Kim Jung Sik of “Work Later, Drink Now” and “Not Others,” “Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (BLACKPINK’s Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of her dreams. The stills offer a preview of Mi Rae’s future virtual dates, which are sure to raise dopamine levels. When Mi Rae enters the virtual world for the first time, she is greeted by the “Boyfriend on Demand” themes laid out before her. Once the date begins, heart-throbbing moments follow one after another. Being close to her dream first love, and the dazzling, romantic scenes reminiscent of a fantasy webtoon, make her heart race. It remains to be seen what kinds of dates will unfold and how Mi Rae’s reality might change after trying the virtual romance subscription service. The excitement is further boosted by a special guest lineup of actors transformed into virtual lovers, including Seo Kang Jun, Lee Soo Hyuk, Ong Seong Wu, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Hyun Wook, Kim Young Dae, Jay Park, and Lee Sang Yi. The stills also feature characters who exist in the drama’s virtual world and in reality. Gong Min Jung, Ha Young, Jo Han Chul, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Ah Young, Ko Kyu Phil, and Yoo In Na are expected to bring depth to the drama’s universe with their nuanced performances. Gong Min Jung plays Yoon Song, a famous webtoon artist who has been making headlines for years, while Jo Han Chul takes on Byung Hak, a powerful figure in the webtoon studio who shakes up office worker Mi Rae’s daily life. Ha Young plays Ji Yeon, Mi Rae’s best friend who constantly longs for romance, and Lee Hak Joo portrays Team Leader Min, who introduces Mi Rae to the virtual romance subscription service, making an impact at just the right moments. Meanwhile, Kim Ah Young, Ko Kyu Phil, and Yoo In Na bring Mi Rae’s virtual world to life. Yoo In Na plays a date matching manager in the virtual world, while Kim Ah Young and Ko Kyu Phil take on a variety of roles that promise plenty of laughs. “Boyfriend on Demand” will air on March 6 via Netflix.
BoA Establishes Her Own Agency + Shares Stunning New Profile Photos
BoA is embarking on a new journey with her newly established agency BApal Entertainment! On March 3, BoA posted on social media, tagging the official account of BApal Entertainment, to announce that she launched her own one-person agency. Previously, she had ended her 25-year partnership with SM Entertainment at the end of last year. The name BApal combines “BoA” and “pal,” symbolizing a company created together by BoA and her friends—that is, BoA and her fans. It reflects the goal of building a structure where artists and fans can connect more closely. BApal said, “We respect BoA’s deep musical vision, and we plan to create an environment where she can pursue her goals in a flexible and natural way.” The company added, “The precious memories and valuable experiences she has gained over a long career are the most important assets that shaped the strong artist BoA is today. Based on these experiences, she aims to further strengthen her musical foundation.” The agency further shared new profile photos of BoA. BoA debuted at age 13 under SM Entertainment in 2000 and has been loved for numerous hit songs, including “My Name” and “No. 1.” She rose to the top in Japan, earning the title of “Star of Asia.” Wishing BoA all the best on her new beginning!