Rookie K-pop boy group Cortis is quickly emerging as one of the most closely watched new acts on the global music scene, with their second mini-album “GreenGreen” posting strong results across multiple Billboard charts just months after debut. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top...
K-pop star Taeyong of boy band NCT is taking a bold leap in his solo journey, channeling raw, instinctive energy inspired by wild animals in his first full-length album, “Wyld.” For many listeners, the concept is surprisingly relatable—capturing that same restless feeling of pushing forward,...
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeransurprised fans with a dramatic change in appearance, unveiling a buzz cut on social media and signaling what he describes as a fresh chapter in his life. The singer, known for his signature ginger curls, posted his new look on Instagram, where he confirmed the...
K-pop artist Soyou returns with a new album that showcases a broader musical palette and a more introspective sensibility. Released on April 29, her third mini-album, " Off Hours ," features five tracks, including the lead single " Girl ." “Off Hours” explores the many facets of everyday life,...
K-pop boy band Cortis is out with a new tune titled “RedRed.” it is the lead single of their upcoming EP, "GreenGreen." "RedRed," released under Bighit Music, dropped Monday, April 20. During a media showcase in Seoul the same day, Cortis members Martin, Keonho, James, Juhoon and Seonghyeon...
“Arirang,” the comeback album of K-pop superstars BTS, is No.1 in the rankings for March. Korea’s Hanteo Chart released the rankings for its monthly physical album chart in March. BTS’ “Arirang” topped the monthly album chart, selling 4.2 million copies or an equivalent of 6.7...
SEOUL, South Korea - K-pop superstars BTS released a new album, “Keep Swimming,” which features remixes by the seven members. Bighit Music, BTS’ agency, announced on March 27 that “the ‘Keep Swimming’ album contains nine tracks, including the title track ‘Swim,’ which was released...
After the album “Arirang” was released, Spotify revealed “The BTS Effect,” a look into how fans, the ARMY, turned the K-pop superstars’ comeback into a global moment. Following the release of “Arirang” on March 20, BTS saw a surge of over 690 percent in first-time listeners, in...
Hanteo Chart released the list of the best-selling albums in South Korea for the month of February 2025. IVE, ZEROBASEONE, Place, G-Dragon and Jisoo grabbed the first five places on the monthly physical album chart. Girl group IVE’s “IVE Empathy” is the No. 1 best-selling album in...
K-pop boy band ZEROBASEONE’s “Cinema Paradise” emerged as the No. 1 top-selling album in South Korea in August. Korea’s Hanteo Chart released the list of the top-selling albums for August based on its proprietary physical record index (PRI), which combined total copies sold and album...
K-pop acts swept global album sales in 2023, capturing 19 of the top 20 positions led by boy band Seventeen. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), which represents the recorded music industry worldwide, announced three additional Global Album Charts, highlighting...
K-pop boy band ENHYPEN set new personal sales records with their latest album “Orange Blood.” ENHYPEN released “Orange Blood” on Nov. 17 and it sold more than one million copies on the first day of release. ENHYPEN (Belift Lab) According to Korea’s Hanteo Chart, ENHYPEN’s...
