Though the K-Pop music genre has become more popular in the U.S. over the past several years, it’s still a challenge for a lot of artists to make album sales in the country. It’s easier for those that have also signed with an American music label, but for those that haven’t and are from smaller […]
SM Entertainment’s Planned Album Releases In 2024
2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for K-Pop fans, especially those following artists under SM Entertainment. The South Korean music powerhouse has announced a packed schedule of album releases and debuts that are set to keep the K-Pop world buzzing. From well-established acts like NCT and SHINee to the highly anticipated debut […]
EXO’s D.O. Officially Drops Second Mini Album “Expectation”
K-Pop idol group EXO’s D.O. will officially release his second mini album, Expectation, and the music video for the title track, “Somebody.” This album contains seven tracks that showcase his diverse emotions and genres. In particular, the title track is a folk-pop song focusing on his vocal tone over an acoustic guitar sound. He will […]
The Unexpected Reason Why Epik High’s Tablo Buys Every Rookie K-Pop Artist’s Album
It’s no secret Epik High‘s Tablo is a K-Pop fan, but he’s even more dedicated than some might realize. Tablo | DIVE Studios’ MINDSET Recently, Tablo posted a photo via Instagram Stories. He revealed his K-Pop album haul, including BOYNEXTDOOR, among others. He wrote, “I legit might be the biggest supporter of kpop.” | @blobylo/Instagram […]
TWICE’s Jihyo Drops Fourth Set Of Concept Photos For Solo Debut Album “ZONE”
K-Pop girl group TWICE’s Jihyo has captivated fans with her gorgeous and straightforward charm. Most recently, she dropped additional concept photos for her first mini album, ZONE, making it the final set of photos. JIHYO The 1st Mini Album “ZONE” ZYO’s ZONE #4 Release on2023.08.18 FRI 1PM KST/0AM EST 📌”ZONE” Pre-save & Pre-orderhttps://t.co/lRTjVgkQcC#TWICE #트와이스 #JIHYO […]
SM Rookie Boy Group RIIZE Drops Teaser Photos For First Single Album “Get A Guitar”
SM’s rookie idol group RIIZE recently dropped the teaser images for their upcoming first single album, Get A Guitar. In the images, they radiated their hip charm and caught the attention of fans. Pull it back, that #Sirenhttps://t.co/QOcYOoLxtb 【Get A Guitar – The 1st Single Album】➫ 2023.09.04 6PM (KST) 💿Pre-save & Pre-orderhttps://t.co/OdQ44v8EqY#RIIZE #라이즈#RISEandREALIZE#GetAGuitar #RIIZE_GetAGuitar pic.twitter.com/3Sw3Z2RUsU […]
MAMAMOO+ Officially Returns With First Mini Album “TWO RABBITS”
MAMAMOO’s unit group MAMAMOO+ will officially release its first mini album, TWO RABBITS. The title track, “dangdang” is a summer song with a kitschy melody and refreshing mood. The album contains five tracks, including the title song and b-side tracks, “Intro: Two Rabbits, “ “I LIKE THIS,” and more. The music video and album will […]
It’s Official: ZEROBASEONE’s “Youth In The Shade” Becomes The Best-Selling K-Pop Debut Album Ever
In the days and weeks leading up to their debut, Boys Planet project group ZEROBASEONE was already breaking records with pre-order numbers, social media milestones, and more. The anticipation for their debut has been building ever since their member line-up was revealed, and the group is well on their way to becoming a huge force in the […]
TEEN TOP Unveils Comeback Scheduler For New Album “4SHO”
K-Pop idol group TEEN TOP recently dropped the comeback scheduler image for their upcoming new album, TEEN TOP [4SHO]. According to the scheduler, they will drop different version concept photos, a lyric spoiler, a track list, music thumbnail, music video teasers, and more. TEEN TOP [4SHO]2023.07.04 6PMCOMEBACK 💜#틴탑 #TEENTOP #4SHO pic.twitter.com/uS0yn9HImy — 틴탑(TEEN TOP) (@TEEN_TOP) June […]
SEVENTEEN Drops Track List And Unveils Double Title Tracks For Tenth Mini Album
K-Pop idol group SEVENTEEN recently dropped the tracklist and revealed two title tracks for their tenth mini album, FML. According to the list, the album will have a second title track, “Super,” following the first title track, “FML.” SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) 10th Mini Album ‘FML’Track List ☁ 2023.04.24 6PM (KST)☁ 2023.04.24 5AM (ET)#SEVENTEEN #세븐틴#FML#손오공 #Super#FxckMyLife pic.twitter.com/2TrYy5yPSw […]
The Explicit Title Track For SEVENTEEN’s “FML” Album Has Earned Hilarious Reactions From Shocked Fans
On April 2, SEVENTEEN released the official tracklist for their upcoming mini-album, FML, which is set to come out on April 24 at 6PM KST/5AM EST. | Pledis Entertainment Their 10th mini-album is shown to have six songs total, including two title tracks (one of which is still hidden and mysterious). Leading up to the release of […]
BTS’s Jimin Shares How His Members Helped Him Prepare His Album
BTS member Jimin’s first solo album Face was released on March 24, and it’s already shaken up the music industry in less than 24 hours. The singer recently sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss this new chapter in his career and revealed how the album began in the first place. When the interviewer asked how the […]
NMIXX Drops Trailer Video “Secret Of Sweet Oasis” For Upcoming First Mini Album
K-Pop girl group NMIXX recently dropped a trailer video, Secret of Sweet Oasis, as part of their first mini album, expérgo. In the trailer, leader Haewon transforms into an announcer and talks about the melancholy things unfolding at the world’s most popular candy store. [NMIXX] Secret of Sweet Oasishttps://t.co/bzNsIMSA5a#NMIXX #엔믹스#expérgo pic.twitter.com/5vVLQ5Ky2L — NMIXX (@NMIXX_official) February […]
CSR Drops Highlight Medley For Upcoming New Album “Sequence: 17&”
K-Pop girl group CSR recently dropped the highlight medley video for their upcoming first single album, Sequence: 17&. The video expresses a retro-inspired concept as they show off a bright and lovely charm. The title track, “♡TiCON,” and b-side track, “&,” reveals the unique color of CSR through the melody and vibe. On the other […]
BTS’s RM Announces Solo Album “Indigo” And Writes A Letter To ARMY
BIGHIT Music just announced the title and release date of BTS RM‘s debut solo album, Indigo. Indigo | @BIGHIT_MUSIC/Twitter In a notice, BIGHIT Music revealed that his solo album will feature various collaborations and artists. Hello,This is BIGHIT MUSIC. We are excited to announce that RM, the leader of BTS, is preparingto release his first official solo […]
BTS’s RM Will Reportedly Collab With Rock Group Cherry Filter For His Upcoming Album
According to a report by the Korean media, BTS‘s RM and Korean rock band Cherry Filter might appear on a track together for RM’s upcoming solo album. | Big Hit Music Cherry Filter have been active as a group since 1997. Their unique sound is characterized by elements of pop-punk, rock, ballad, and trance. The […]
Which 8 K-Pop Groups Will Win The “Album Bonsang” Prizes At The 2023 Golden Disc Awards? Here’s The Outlook
The Golden Disc Awards, also known as the GDAs, is the longest-running awards show to celebrate K-Pop. Once dubbed the “Grammys of Korea,” the GDAs claims it “has continued to significantly contribute to the growth of [the] Korean music industry by fostering [a] creative environment and encouraging new talents.” Recognized as “the most favored awards by artists,” the […]
An In-Depth Look At The (Ridiculously Even) Line Distributions For All 8 Songs On Stray Kids’ “MAXIDENT” Album
Stray Kids just released their latest EP, MAXIDENT, with the title track “Case 143”, and STAYs are obsessed (understandably so) with the album! Along with creating amazing music and being overall super talented, the K-Pop group has a tendency to have some of the most evenly distributed lines in the industry, and their new album doesn’t […]
Roy Kim To Pre-Release Single Before Official Fourth Full-Length Album
Singer Roy Kim will pre-release a single ahead of his fourth full-length album release. He recently dropped a coming soon poster online and revealed the dates for his upcoming album. 오랜만이에요. 많이 보고싶었습니다.선공개 싱글 발매 10/14/20224집 정규 앨범 10/25/2022콘서트 11/19-20/2022 Been quite some time.Missed u all so so much.Pre release single 10/14/20224th Full album release […]
12 Savage BLACKPINK Lyrics From The “Born Pink” Album That F*cked Us Up
BLACKPINK‘s recently released their latest album Born Pink, and fans are in for a wild ride with some of the boldest lyrics they have ever sang! They’re blunt, unapologetic, and stating nothing but facts. Check out some of the coolest, boldest, and memorable lyrics below that left a lasting impression on BLINKs. 1. “It’s not a comeback since we […]
K-Pop Album Sales, Music Video Views, And Streams Don’t Matter In Determining A Song’s Success – Here’s What Does
Many K-Pop fans are very focused on streaming and mass-buying albums to support their favorite artists. Fans create “streaming parties” and follow specific guidelines to ensure their streams count. An example of streaming guidelines | @jakeyarchive/Twitter | @jakeyarchive/Twitter Streaming is an active way for fans to support artists by showing their love for their songs. […]
The Official Reason BTS Decided To Release Their Anthology Album “PROOF”
BTS have recently released their anthology album PROOF, which has left ARMY an emotional mess as they got to hear the new meaningful tracks like “Yet To Come” and “For Youth,” as well as previously unheard demo songs. But despite the incredible reception for BTS’s latest comeback, the initial news that BTS would be releasing […]
HIGHLIGHT’s Dongwoon Drops Second Mini Album “Happy Birthday”
K-Pop idol group HIGHLIGHT’s Dongwoon has officially dropped his second mini album, Happy Birthday, on his birthday to celebrate with his fans. The title track, “Today’s Weather”, was made with the desire to share good days together with fans. The music video gave off a refreshing feeling as it was filmed in L.A. In addition, […]
Here Are 10+ ARMY Reactions To News Of BTS’s Anthology Album “Proof” That Are Too Real
After previously announcing their comeback date, BTS has now dropped a logo trailer video for their new album, PROOF. The 15-second video revealed the phrase, “We are bulletproof,” along with the release date, June 10. #BTS #방탄소년단 Proof#BTS_Proof pic.twitter.com/CT6kyu059w — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 4, 2022 According to Weverse, this anthology album will embody the […]
These 18 Companies Alone Made Up Nearly All K-Pop Album Sales In 2021
There are tons of K-Pop artists at dozens of different entertainment companies in South Korea, though unfortunately, a lot of them never end up getting as much popularity as others. There are a couple of major companies — such as SM Entertainment, BigHit Music, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment — that pretty much any K-Pop fans has heard of, […]
