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Blackpink hits 900m views of debut music video
Blackpink’s music video for its debut song “Whistle” has garnered 900 million views on YouTube as of Thursday, said label YG Entertainment. It is the group’s 10th video to achieve the feat. “Whistle” is the lead track from its debut single “Square One” which also included its mega-hit “Boombayah.” T
Aug. 22, 2024 - 17:09:46
BTS’ Jimin going strong on Billboard, Spotify charts
Jimin of BTS is spending his fourth week on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, according to the publication’s latest charts announced Monday in the US. His second solo album “Muse” ranked No. 58 on the main albums chart while the main track “Who” claimed No. 29 on the songs chart, jumping back up 12 run
Aug. 21, 2024 - 17:23:47
SHINee’s Taemin tops iTunes chart in 38 regions with 5th solo EP
Taemin of SHINee landed atop the iTunes Top Albums chart in 38 regions with his fifth solo EP “Eternal.” The EP rolled out on Monday to celebrate his 10th debut anniversary as a solo musician. Both promoted tracks, “Sexy In The Air” and “Horizon,” claimed the top spots on real-time music charts at h
Aug. 20, 2024 - 16:58:45
SHINee’s Taemin sings ‘eternity’ with new solo album
Taemin of SHINee put out his fifth solo EP “Eternal” Monday exuding calmness and confidence. The album validates how the artist will be himself whatever he does and wherever he is. He had his hands on the whole process of putting it together, from the album concept to the music video production. It
Aug. 19, 2024 - 16:53:44
NewJeans‘ ‘Cookie’ music video surpasses 100 m views
NewJeans added another video to the list of those with more than 100 million views on YouTube. Its music video for “Cookie,” one of the three focus tracks from its debut EP, reached the milestone and became the group’s fifth to do so, following performance videos for “Hype Boy,” “OMG” and “Ditto,” a
Aug. 14, 2024 - 19:24:42
Boynextdoor to return in September
Boynextdoor uploaded a teaser clip for its September return via agency KOZ Entertainment Tuesday. Dubbed “The Beginning of Countdown: 19.99,” the 16-second-long visual starts with a device dropped on a dark street that begins a countdown before someone snatches it up, revealing the title of the albu
Aug. 13, 2024 - 18:38:40
EXO’s Baekhyun to return as solo act
Baekhyun of EXO will make a comeback as a solo musician on Sept. 6, he announced via agency INB100 Monday. He will bring out his fourth EP “Hello, World” about 3 1/2 years after his previous EP “Bambi.” The six-track album topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in 56 regions and sold over 1 million copi
Aug. 12, 2024 - 17:47:40
NCT Dream to drop English-language single
NCT Dream will release the English-language single “Rains in Heaven” on Aug. 23, label SM Entertainment said Friday. Mark participated in writing the lyrics for the 80s-style pop tune which blends drum, bass and synthesizer sounds and soothes listeners with empathy. The seven members perform the son
Aug. 9, 2024 - 18:15:39
Ive drops pre-release from upcoming Japan EP
Ive has unveiled “Crush,” the focus track from its second EP in Japan, in advance to the full release to come on Wednesday. In the music video for the summery pop tune, the six bandmates frolick under the sun, enjoying the season and having fun together. The EP “Alive” is due out on Aug. 28 and will
Aug. 8, 2024 - 19:33:39
Blackpink’s Lisa to drop solo single feat. Rosalia
Lisa of Blackpink will put out the solo single “New Woman” on Aug. 16, agency Lloud Company said Tuesday. She has joined forces with Grammy-winning Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalia. Fans have speculated that the two superstars would collaborate after watching a teaser featuring a silvery “rose”
Aug. 7, 2024 - 18:19:39
Stray Kids tease follow-up track
Stray Kids uploaded a trailer for the music video of a B-side track from their ninth EP “Ate” on Monday. The visual for “Jjam” is fashioned after that of a horror movie and follows the eight members as they roam around dark spaces before breaking into a run spooked by a mysterious presence and shatt
Aug. 6, 2024 - 16:45:37
Seventeen to return in October
Seventeen will release its 12th EP in October, agency Pledis Entertainment said Monday. The band will also embark on a world tour to be held across North America and Asia where it will perform songs from the upcoming album. The tour will be named “Right Here,” after the group‘s best-of album “17 Is
Aug. 5, 2024 - 17:06:37
BTS’ RM spotted at local festival
RM of BTS was spotted at a local festival in Gangwon Province Thursday. He is serving his mandatory military service as a member of the 15th Infantry Division’s marching band, which is set to perform at a tomato festival in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province where the division is based. The artist was seen
Aug. 2, 2024 - 15:58:35
BTS’ Jimin to drop English-language version of solo song
Jimin of BTS will sing a B-side track from his second solo EP in English, according to label Big Hit Music on Thursday. He will release an English version of “Be Mine,” one of the seven tracks from EP “Muse,” on Friday. The mini album was rolled out on July 19 and hit Billboard 200 at No. 2 and topp
Aug. 1, 2024 - 15:41:35
BTS’ Jimin hits Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 14
Jimin of BTS claimed the No. 14 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Who,” according to the chart preview published Tuesday. “Who” is the main track from his second solo EP “Muse” which notched the second-highest rung on the Billboard 200 as did his previous EP “Face.” Suga and V also tied with their s
July 30, 2024 - 18:25:34
