BTS’s “ARIRANG” Becomes 1st Album By Korean Artist To Spend 9 Weeks In Top 10 Of Billboard 200
BTS’s “ARIRANG” has extended its own record on the Billboard 200!
On May 24 local time, Billboard announced that BTS’s latest album “ARIRANG” had ranked No. 10 in its ninth consecutive week on the Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States.
“ARIRANG” is now the first album by a Korean artist ever to spend nine weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. After debuting at No. 1 back in March, “ARIRANG” spent its first three weeks at the top of the chart and has held steady in the top 10 for every week since.
According to Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), “ARIRANG” earned a total of 42,000 equivalent album units during the week ending on May 21.
Congratulations to BTS!
Watch BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” with subtitles on Viki below:
Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” Becomes Their 1st MV To Hit 100 Million Views
Hearts2Hearts has just hit the 100 million mark for the first time on YouTube!
On May 22 at around 6 a.m. KST, Hearts2Hearts’ music video for their hit song “RUDE!” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s first music video ever to reach the milestone.
Hearts2Hearts first released the music video for “RUDE!” on February 20 at 6 p.m. KST, meaning that it took approximately 90 days and 12 hours to hit the 100 million mark.
Congratulations to Hearts2Hearts!
Watch the already iconic music video for “RUDE!” again below:
Watch: NMIXX Takes 1st Win For “Heavy Serenade” On “M Countdown”; Performances By I.O.I, Taeyang, And More
NMIXX has won their first music show trophy for “Heavy Serenade”!
On the May 21 episode of Mnet’s music show “M Countdown,” the candidates for first place were ILLIT’s “It’s Me” and NMIXX’s “Heavy Serenade.” NMIXX ultimately took the prize with a total of 8,167 points.
Congratulations to NMIXX! Watch the winner announcement and full encore below:
Today’s performers included NMIXX, BIGBANG’s Taeyang, I.O.I, NCT’s Taeyong, MONSTA X’s Shownu X Hyungwon, ITZY, CORTIS, ZEROBASEONE, Jay Park and LNGSHOT, ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha, BIBI, FLARE U, Billlie, YOUNITE, Hanhae, Moon Se Yoon, and Chuu, NAZE, ChaDongHyeop, and H//PE PRINCESS.
Check out their performances below!
NMIXX – “Heavy Serenade”
BIGBANG’s Taeyang – “LIVE FAST DIE SLOW” and “MOVIE”
I.O.I – “Suddenly” and “Where My Girls At”
NCT’s Taeyong – “WYLD”
MONSTA X’s Shownu X Hyungwon – “Do You Love Me”
ITZY – “Motto”
CORTIS – “ACAI”
ZEROBASEONE – “TOP 5” and “V for Vision”
Jay Park and LNGSHOT – “4SHO 4SHO”
ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha – “IDK ME”
BIBI – “Bumpa”
FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”
Billlie – “WORK”
YOUNITE – “POSE!”
Hanhae and Moon Se Yoon – “Airplane” (Feat. Chuu) (Orig. by Turtles)
NAZE – “People Talk”
ChaDongHyeop – “Doogeundae”
H//PE PRINCESS – “One Day” (Korean Version)
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izna Announces June Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For “SET THE TEMPO”
It’s finally official!
On May 18 at midnight KST, izna announced the date and details for their upcoming comeback next month.
The “I-LAND 2” girl group will be returning with their third mini album “SET THE TEMPO” on June 8 at 6 p.m. KST.
Check out izna’s first teaser for the comeback below!
Watch how izna was formed on their survival show “I-LAND 2” on Viki below:
Watch: TXT Chosen As Yoajung’s 1st Global Brand Models
TXT is officially the new face of Yoajung!
The popular premium dessert franchise has announced that TXT has been chosen as the brand’s first-ever global models.
Yoajung remarked, “As a group with a unique identity and wholesome energy, TXT fits perfectly with our brand. Through this partnership, we will strengthen our brand image and expand our engagement with young consumers.”
As newly appointed global models, TXT will be part of Yoajung’s new campaign featuring the slogan “The way we love ourselves (Stay HIP. Love yourself).”
Check out TXT’s new commercial film for Yoajung below!
Watch TXT in the first episode of “Idol Festa Attack” on Viki below:
ILLIT’s “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” Becomes Their 1st Album To Enter Top 26 Of Billboard 200
ILLIT is soaring to new heights on the Billboard charts with their latest release!
On May 12 local time, Billboard announced that ILLIT had achieved their highest ranking yet on the Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. ILLIT’s new mini album “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200, marking their first time entering the top 50.
“MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” is ILLIT’s fourth album to enter the Billboard 200, following “SUPER REAL ME” (which peaked at No. 93), “I’LL LIKE YOU” (No. 94), and “bomb” (No. 171).
Outside of the Billboard 200, ILLIT topped three Billboard charts this week: the group re-entered the Emerging Artists chart at No. 1, while “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” debuted at No. 1 on both the World Albums chart and the Top Dance Albums chart.
“MAMIHLAPINATAPAI” also debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, meaning it was the third best-selling album of the week in the United States.
Meanwhile, ILLIT’s new title track “It’s Me” debuted at No. 8 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, No. 55 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, and No. 104 on the Global 200.
Finally, ILLIT re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 at No. 26, marking their fourth non-consecutive week on the chart.
The KMA (KM Chart Awards) 2026 has revealed its first lineup of artists!
On May 11, the KMA 2026 officially announced that TXT, ALLDAY PROJECT, CORTIS, KickFlip, LNGSHOT, 82MAJOR, and VVUP would all be performing at the upcoming awards ceremony.
The KMA 2026 will be held on July 25 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Tiger Dome in Seoul.
FIFTY FIFTY Announces June Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For “Imperfect-I’mperfect”
FIFTY FIFTY has kicked off the countdown to their summer comeback!
On May 11 at midnight KST, FIFTY FIFTY officially announced the date and details of their upcoming return. The group will be releasing their new mini album “Imperfect-I’mperfect” on June 1 at 6 p.m. KST.
As previously announced, Hana, who is currently on a health-related hiatus, will be sitting out the upcoming comeback.
Check out FIFTY FIFTY’s first teaser for “Imperfect-I’mperfect” below!
Watch: AKMU Takes 1st Win For “Paradise Of Rumors” On “Music Core”; Performances By BABYMONSTER, NCT WISH, And More
AKMU has won their first music show trophy for their hit B-side “Paradise of Rumors”!
On the May 9 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were AKMU’s “Paradise of Rumors,” Yena’s “Catch Catch,” and TWS’s “You, You.” AKMU ultimately took the win with a total of 5,733 points.
Congratulations to AKMU! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below:
Performers on today’s show included BABYMONSTER, NCT WISH, CORTIS, TWS, ILLIT, Billlie, CRAVITY, NEXZ, Lee Chae Yeon, XngHan&Xoul, 82MAJOR, NAZE, KIIRAS, UNCHILD, YUHZ, Lee Ye Joon, and Jadu.
Watch: TWS Takes 1st Win For “You, You” On “Music Bank”; Performances By Billlie, CORTIS, And More
TWS has won their first music show trophy for “You, You“!
On the May 8 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were NEXZ’s “Mmchk” and TWS’s “You, You.” TWS ultimately took the prize with a total of 9,538 points.
Congratulations to TWS! Watch the winner announcement below!
Performers on today’s show included TWS, CORTIS, Billlie, ILLIT, NCT WISH, CRAVITY, 82MAJOR, NEXZ, XngHan&Xoul, UNCHILD, ifeye, Lee Chae Yeon, KIIRAS, NAZE, YUHZ, Gavy NJ, and Park Hye Kyoung.
Watch the performances below:
TWS – “You, You”
CORTIS – “REDRED”
Billlie – “ZAP”
ILLIT – “It’s Me”
NCT WISH – “Ode to Love”
CRAVITY – “AWAKE”
82MAJOR – “Sign”
NEXZ – “Mmchk”
XngHan&Xoul – “Glow”
UNCHILD – “UNCHILD”
ifeye – “Hazy (Daisy)”
Lee Chae Yeon – “No Tears On The Dancefloor”
KIIRAS – “TA TA”
NAZE – “People Talk”
YUHZ – “Rush Rush”
Gavy NJ – “He Broke Up”
Park Hye Kyoung – “Dreams don’t melt”
Watch full episodes of “Music Bank” with English subtitles below:
