The Korean Business Research Institute has been out for this month’s brandnnreputation rankings for individual boy group members, and ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo continues to reign supreme! Cha Eun Woo secured the top spot with…
Category: Charts
RIIZE’s “Impossible” Dominates iTunes Charts Worldwide
RIIZE, the rising K-pop sensation, has once again taken the music world by storm with their latest prologue single titled “Impossible.” Released on April 18, this track serves as a precursor to their highly anticipated…
Zico’s Collaboration With Jennie: Why His 10th Solo Debut Anniversary Release Is Special
Zico is gearing up to make a significant comeback with his latest digital single, “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE),” on April 26th, marking his return after a year and nine months since his last mini album release…
Billboard And Kakao Entertainment Forge Historic K-pop Partnership
On April 17th, Billboard and Billboard Korea joined forces with Kakao Entertainment to enhance the global reach and impact of K-pop in the music industry. This historic partnership represents Billboard headquarters’ first direct involvement in…
BLACKPINK’s Jennie & Zico Collaboration Teaser Ignites Social Media
In a morning surprise on April 18, renowned rapper Zico dropped a 20-second rehearsal video of his collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Jennie. Despite its brevity, Jennie’s brief singing segment in the teaser instantly captured massive attention…
ASTRO’s Jinjin Releases Duet Song Honoring Moonbin’s 1st Death Anniversary
On April 19th at noon, ASTRO’s Jinjin releases his latest digital single, “Fly (Duet with. Moonbin)”, on various music platforms. This song holds special significance as a tribute to Moonbin, featuring both Jinjin and Moonbin’s…
ATEEZ’s Coachella Performance Draws Mixed Reactions From Netizens
Netizens recently engaged in a discussion titled “I pity ATEEZ at Coachella” on the Korean forum Pann Nate, garnering over 70,000 views. The topic highlighted how despite ATEEZ’s remarkable performance at Coachella, they seemed to…
Billboard CEO Dismisses Claims Of Hindering K-pop’s Growth
On April 15, a press conference was held in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, to announce the launch of Billboard Korea. During this event, CEO Mike Van of Billboard USA addressed recent allegations concerning Billboard’s treatment…
The Era of “2-Minute” Songs: Why K-Pop Songs Have Gotten Shorter?
A notable trend has emerged with a surge in songs lasting around 2 minutes. The prevalence of tracks under 3 minutes among top-ranking idol music signifies a marked departure from longer-form compositions, raising questions about…