BLACKPINK’s Rosé made a highly anticipated comeback with her debut studio album Rosie on December 6, featuring the single “Toxic Till The End.” The album consists of 12 tracks showcasing a blend of 90s R&B, shimmering synthpop, and emotional ballads. The lyrics delve into her personal experiences of excitement, heartbreak, and the struggles of fame […]
Red Velvet’s Irene Shocks With Album Sales And Chart Performance Following Solo Debut
Recently achieving their tenth year as a group, Red Velvet has remained a force to be reckoned with, maintaining a faithful fan base always ready for new music. Red Velvet | SM Entertainment With their age as a group, several members have been able to make solo debuts. In late November, Irene became the next […]
LE SSERAFIM’s Chart Performance With “CRAZY” Fails To Impress
LE SSERAFIM‘s latest release, “CRAZY,” is struggling to maintain strong chart positions despite a slight increase in the number of listeners. | Source Music According to a recent post on a popular online community, the group’s performance on music charts has been lackluster, with rankings consistently dropping despite the steady growth in unique listeners on […]
TWICE Tzuyu’s Surprising Chart Performance Sparks Mixed Reactions
Earlier this year, fans of TWICE‘s Tzuyu were pleased to learn that she would be the group’s next member to make her solo debut. TWICE’s Tzuyu | >i>SBS The cleverly named abouTZU was released on September 6, featuring the title track “Run Away.” The album and the lead into it have shown fans a more mature side […]
LE SSERAFIM Levied With Damning “Sajaegi” Chart Manipulation Allegations
LE SSERAFIM and HYBE have been accused of manipulating sales numbers. LE SSERAFIM | Billboard On September 4, a post titled “LE SSERAFIM Turned The Switch On LOL” went viral. The post has since been viewed almost 40K times. HYBE In the post, the author uploaded a photo of LE SSERAFIM’s first week sales for […]
The Girl Group Member Who Had To Beg Her Junior Idols To Help Her Chart
TARA‘s Hyomin made a comeback with her solo track, titled “Allure” back in February 2019. Unfortunately, her new song didn’t see as much success as her previous songs. Hyomin took promotions into her own hands by tweeting fan accounts of top charting idols, asking them to stream her songs too. She first asked fans streaming LOONA‘s […]
BTS Reportedly Will Be Investigated For “Sajaegi” Chart Manipulation, Netizens React
BTS is facing an investigation following accusations of chart manipulation. BTS | HYBE On May 21, it was reported that the Korean Creative Content Agency (KCCA), which is under the Ministry Of Culture, Sports, And Tourism, has confirmed that it has received an official complaint about BTS’s alleged Sajaegi (chart manipulation). Reports state that the […]
“Sold More Than NewJeans” — Netizens Roast ILLIT In The Midst Of HYBE’s Chart Manipulation Allegations
It was recently reported that ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin had made an explosive claim against HYBE. She had alleged that HYBE had proposed she use bulk buying to raise NewJeans‘ chart numbers. Upon refusal, it created a conflict between her and HYBE. The method that she talked about was called “advance buying,” where HYBE […]
Korean Netizens Demand HYBE Be Investigated After BTS’s “Chart Manipulation” Scandal Resurfaces
A recently resurfaced court ruling against an individual involved in extortion has reignited concerns over the marketing practices associated with the K-Pop supergroup BTS. As a result, netizens are asking for HYBE and other major idol groups to be investigated. | HYBE In 2017, the Seoul Central District Court uncovered evidence of ‘sajaegi marketing,’ or […]
Was BTS Involved In “Chart Manipulation”? Court Explicitly Mentions “Illegal” And “Sajaegi” Marketing
K-Pop’s most popular boy group, BTS, was recently involved in “chart manipulation” allegations after a past legal feud between BIGHIT MUSIC and an individual known as “Mr. A” resurfaced on online spaces. Though the company denied all accusations, Kyunghyang has reported that the judiciary and investigative authorities explicitly referred to the incident as “chart manipulation,” “illegal […]
HYBE Are Reportedly Investigating Accusations Of Chart Plagiarism, Concept Theft, And Cult Association
Recent reports claim that HYBE is investigating a series of serious accusations regarding BTS that have surfaced online. These include accusations of chart manipulation, stealing creative concepts, and even being associated with a cult. | BIGHIT MUSIC Recent online forums have seen a flurry of claims surrounding BTS, prompting a need for clarity through a […]
The 4 K-Pop Groups That Are Unmatched On The Billboard “Hot 100” Chart
The Billboard “Hot 100” chart is a notoriously difficult chart for K-Pop acts to chart on, given that the criteria is based on sales, online streaming, and radio airplay in the United States. As the K-Pop music genre has become more popular globally, more songs have made it onto the chart in recent years, but it’s […]
Half Of The Top 10 Songs On The MelOn 100 Chart Belong To One Label
The MelOn Top 100 chart — which lists the 100 current most-streamed songs through MelOn at the current time — is regularly changing. However, some songs last longer at the top of the chart than others, and currently, one label is really owning the chart with half of the spots! Perhaps unsurprisingly, that company is HYBE […]
ILLIT Becomes First K-Pop Girl Group To Have A Debut Song Enter Global Spotify Chart On Day One
Though ILLIT debuted just yesterday with the album SUPER REAL ME and title track “Magnetic”, they’re already off to a promising start in the K-Pop industry! ILLIT | HYBE Labels There was a lot of anticipation for the group’s debut after the members were chosen from survival show R U Next?, and previews for “Magnetic” started to spread […]
The 25 Best-Selling K-Pop Albums Of ALL TIME On Circle Chart
In the last year or two, numerous K-Pop artists have reached record highs when it comes to album sales numbers. It isn’t all that uncommon anymore for an album to surpass a million or multiple millions of sales, which was practically unheard of even a half-decade ago! Here’s a look at the current 25 best-selling […]
BTS Makes Major Milestone Record On Circle Chart Despite Current Enlistment
Even though all of BTS‘s members are currently enlisted in the military, they continue to make records and reach impressive milestones in the K-Pop industry! BTS | BIGHIT MUSIC And not only are all of the members completing their enlistment, but it has been over three years since they released their last full-length studio album — BE […]
A Look At The Full List Of Winners From The “Circle Chart Music Awards 2023”
On January 10, the Circle Chart Music Awards 2023 brought together some of the biggest artists to celebrate all their achievements of the previous year. Here is a look at all the winners. New Artist of the Next Generation KISSOFLIFE NiziU Rookie of the Year – Global Streaming BABYMONSTER Rookie of the Year – Unique Listener Part […]
Block B’s Park Kyung Ordered To Pay 30 Million KRW To Lim Jae Hyun Following False Accusations Of Chart Manipulation
Block B‘s Park Kyung has been ordered to pay soloist Lim Jae Hyun ₩30.0 million KRW (about $ 22,800 USD) following his false accusations of chart manipulations against Lim Jae Hyun. According to an exclusive report from Ilgan Sports, the Seoul Eastern District Court’s civil affairs unit ruled in favor of Lim Jae Hyun, ruling […]
The 15 K-Pop Albums That Have Made It Onto The Coveted “Billboard 200” Chart In 2023
The “Billboard 200” chart is a music chart that ranks the top 200 albums in the United States on a weekly basis. The criteria used to determine the albums that make it onto the chart is mostly based on physical and digital sales, as well as streaming numbers, all within the U.S. Because of this, […]
The 2022 Annual MelOn Chart Is Out — Here Are The Top 50 Songs Of The Past Year In South Korea
The MelOn music chart is one of the best ways to see which songs are trending among the South Korean population at any given time. Recently, the chart released the country’s biggest songs for all of 2022! While there are some K-Pop songs on the list, there are a lot of non-“mainstream” songs as well, and […]
EXO’s Chen Tops iTunes Chart In 31 Countries With “Last Scene”
K-Pop idol group, EXO’s Chen, has topped the charts with his new album. According to SM Entertainment, Chen’s third solo mini album, Last Scene, topped the iTunes Top Album Chart in 31 countries, proving his global popularity. The new album contains a total of six tracks, including the title track, “Last Scene.” He will also be […]
BTS Jin’s “The Astronaut” Tops Japan Oricon’s Daily Single Ranking Chart
BTS Jin’s solo single, “The Astronaut,” has climbed to the number one spot on the Japan Oricon charts. According to Oricon, his single recorded sales of 104,018 copies and went straight to the top on the Daily Single Ranking chart. Previously, the single ranked number 43 on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 chart, eighth on the Download […]
Here Is A Look At All The Winners From The 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards
On January 26, all of the biggest names in K-Pop came together to celebrate music with hosts NCT‘s Doyoung, STAYC‘s Sieun, and JaeJae. It was a huge night, and, as always, awards were given out to those artists who had excelled and stood out during the year. Here is a look at all the ts11th […]