wink_ Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Reporter Lee Hyun Geum Bangtan Sonyeondan Suga had his official Solo Debut on April 21 as Agust D, sold more than 1M copies in a single day on Hanteo, breaking an all-time record of the highest first-day sales for a Soloist. Apart from his notable achievements on Billboard Charts, such as debuting at #2 on Billboard 200 (a tie with Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin), topping Billboard World Albums and Top Album Sales, Suga broke the numerous records on Albums Charts Rap and Hip Hop genre-focused Charts around the world. Suga's Most Significant Achievements as a Rapper. 'D-Day' debuted at No 1 on Billboard Top Rap Albums making Suga the First Asian Act to reach that spot on the chart and the First to have multiple Top 10 entries. 'D-Day' tracks debuted on both Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales and Hot Rap Songs, while the album itself achieved the of an Album on its First Day. Spoiler The final chapter of Agust D's Trilogy ruled Apple Music Charts as 'D-Day' became an Album by 'D-Day' became the Biggest Debuting Rap Album in the History of the United World Chart since Drake in 2018. The album sold 849.000 equivalent sales. 41 No 1’s, beating D-2 with 39 No 1’s as rising the Highest-peaking album by a K-Soloist in Germany and the US. Spoiler http://m.stoo.com/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 RM will grace the cover of Vogue Korea for its June 2023 issue. on May 11, Vogue Korea revealed cover previews for their upcoming June 2023 issues, featuring Bangtan Sonyeondan charismatic leader RM. Spoiler CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Content Writing Reporter Lee Su Hyun Big Hit Music Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart) has newly certified the following albums and songs for the month of May. Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin's 'Face' is one of the albums sales category from four albums have newly received Million certifications for surpassing 1 million copies in physical sales through NewJeans's 'OMG', Twice's 'Ready To Be' and Blackpink Jisoo's 'ME'. Spoiler Additionally, Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin's 'Face (Weverse)' have been certified Platinum for surpassing 250,000 copies. Spoiler https://sports.khan.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Content Writing Reporter Kim Eun Jung K-pop supergroup Bangtan Sonyeondan is set to release its new digital single "The Planet," an original soundtrack for TV animation series "Bastions" on Friday, its agency said. "The Planet" is the septet's new song as a full lineup in nearly a year since "Yet To Come," which was released in June 2022. The digital song will be available at 1 p.m Friday, and the physical album will hit shelves on May 25, Big Hit Music said. "Bastions" follows a group of rookie superheroes who save Earth from villains responsible for enironmental pollution. Local broadcaster SBS airs the first episode on Sunday. https://www.yna.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 ET Big Hit Music Bangtan Sonyeondan will release an autobiography in July, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing American publisher Flatiron Books.The publishing company confirmed the news by sharing the article on its official social media account.The book, titled “Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of Bangtan Sonyeondan,” is penned by journalist Kang Myeong Seok and the seven members of the K-pop jugganaut, with the English translation by Anton Hur, in collaboration with Clare Richards and Slin Jung. The Korean edition will be published by label Big Hit Music.It will hit stores on July 9 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the band's fandom, Army.Meanwhile, solo albums from Suga and Jimin are staying strong on Billboard charts. Suga’s “D-Day” ranked No. 13 on the chart dated May 13, after debuting on it last week at No. 2 while Jimin’s “Face” extended its stay to sixth week in a row at No. 157. It also hit the chart at No. 2. https://sports.khan.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 [Big Hit Music] Bangtan Sonyeondan RM gave fans a treat by sharing an adorable set of photos through @rkive showing him hanging out and selfie poses with maknae Bangtan Sonyeondan Jungkook. https://instagram.com/stories/rkive/3100104889158514397?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Spoiler On May 12th, Bangtan Sonyeondan revealed their music video for "The Planet". The MV features an animated dance cover by characters from 'Bastions', Bangtan Sonyeondan animated superhero adventure series. "The Planet" is about working together to save the day and Bangtan Sonyeondan RM participated in composing and writing the lyrics. https://ingrv.es/ThePlanet https://www.wowtv.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Content Writing Reporter Park Geun Ah Big Hit Music K-pop supergroup Bangtan Sonyeondan new digital single "The Planet" topped iTunes charts in 67 countries Saturday, according to the group's agency.The original soundtrack for TV animation series "Bastions" was released the previous day. The song claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Top Songs charts in these countries, including the United States, France and Australia, as of 9 a.m, Big Hit Music said."The Planet" is the septet's new song as a full lineup in nearly a year since "Yet To Come," which was released in June 2022.The digital song became available at 1 p.m. Friday, and the physical album will hit shelves May 25, according to the company."Bastions" follows a group of rookie superheroes who save Earth from villains responsible for environmental pollution. Local broadcaster SBS will air the first episode Sunday. https://www.wowtv.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 ET Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin's worldwide appeal has consistently made headlines, particularly his solid fan base in the United States. His influence is evident through his solo project's impressive performances on the U.S. music charts, the enthusiastic support he receives from fans during group concerts, and the significant attention he garners from the media. Recent news have further solidified Jimin's status as a prominent figure in the West, proving that his name is synonymous with outstanding achievements. Spoiler On May 9, it was reported that Jimin would be part of the main soundtrack for the upcoming Fast and Furious 10 movie, Fast X, to be released on May, 18. This is undoubtedly one of the most high-profile and successful movie franchises in Hollywood. Therefore it is a big deal that Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin got to participate in the project through his participation in the movie's OST. The preview for the soundtrack was released just 2 hours following this revelation, and it highlighted Jimin's part in the song, further showing how much attention and importance he was getting in the project. Jimin took over Worldwide trends on Twitter in no time, dominating 4 of the top 5 trends and 7 of the top 10 trends with different keywords and hashtags. There were also numerous trending words on Twitter USA related to this news. The trailer for the soundtrack played on YouTube Worldwide trending videos quickly and ranked at No. 3 while also trending in 12 other countries worldwide. As such, several major media outlets in South Korea have extensively reported on this news, emphasizing on the fact that the movie itself is already a popular movie especially it's gaining attention because of the participation of Jimin in the soundtrack, the first Korean singer in history. Some of these media outlets include major TV News stations like SBS, KBS and MBC, along with print media like Sports Chosun newspaper and numerous online publications. Spoiler Jimin self-written, composed, and produced song 'Friends,' which he performed with V as a sub-unit, was included as an OST for the Marvel movie 'Eternals.' Again, Jimin participation in the OST drew major attention to movie 'Eternals' immensely boosting its publicity and revenue through ticket sales, especially in South Korean theatres. Jimin's positive impact for the project was so prominent that 'Eternals', 'Marvel Studios' are both acknowledged this through mentions and retweets on Twitter. http://m.sports.khan.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Content Writing Reporter Ahn Ju Geol [Big Hit Music] Suga of K-pop megastar Bangtan Sonyeondan broke numerous records after the release of his first official Solo Album 'D-Day.' Spoiler Suga achieved remarkable feats as the Highest Charting Asian Soloist on Album Charts in numerous countries, topping Billboard Charts and earning the title of the Biggest Debuting Rap Album in United World Chart history since Drake in 2018. Spoiler Renowned for his producing and songwriting prowess, Suga made history by becoming the first Asian artist to chart on Billboard's Rap Producers and Rap Songwriters Charts. Moreover, he holds the distinction of being the first Asian artist to top the Rap Songwriters Chart. Rapper, singer-songwriter and producer Bangtan Sonyeondan Suga produced many songs not only for himself but also for other artists but it is the first time that he managed to enter both charts. 'D-Day' ranked high on several Billboard Charts on its second week after the release and the MV for 'Haegeum' surpassed 33 million views on YouTube. No. 13 Billboard 200 , No. 2 World Albums, No. 4 Top Rap Albums, No. 2 Top Albums Sales, No. 2 Top Current Albums Sales and No. 89 for the Canada Albums. Spoiler http://m.stoo.com/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) Content Writing Reporter Baek Ah Young Bangtan Sonyeondan V posted on his personal Intagram account, sharing details about his personal life through a series of pictures. Among the pictures he posted were pictures of him taken at a recording studio which sparked speculation that he is already recording for his highly anticipated album "KTH1" @thv Spoiler https://enews.imbc.com/ Edited May 15, 2023 by wink_ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) Reporter Min Kyung Chan Big Hit Music On May 10, a prominent Korean media outlet published an essay discussing the remarkable rise of Korean culture in the Middle East. According to a recent Analysis Report on the Overseas Hallyu Survey by the International Cultural Exchange Promotion Agency, there has been a surge in the consumption of Korean music by 62.4% in the Middle East region. Additionally, most respondents have changed their perception of Korea positively after being exposed to Korean content. Spoiler The essay highlighted Jungkook, a member of K-Pop sensation Bangtan Sonyeondan who has played a significant role in increasing the popularity of Korean music in the Middle East. Jungkook's outstanding performance at the World Cup positively affected the country's perception of K-pop and saw an explosion in K-pop related Twitter hashtags and retweets in the region. Bangtan Sonyeondan Jungkook's contributions undoubtedly paved the way and cemented K-pop's popularity in the Middle East. As K-pop continues to expand its global reach, it is essential to recognize the immense impact that K-pop artists have on their audiences, especially in regions where there is emerging interest and potential growth. http://www.kyeonggi.com/ Edited May 15, 2023 by wink_ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 ET Bangtan Sonyeondan's new Ost single is a hit on Japan's Oricon chart. According to the most recent data, which was published on May 13, Bangtan Sonyeondan's Ost song "The Planet" for the 'Bastions' animation's OST is #1 on Oricon's 'Daily Digital Single Ranking' chart. Spoiler As for the single's performance on Spotify, "The Planet" was streamed 2,956,589 times and currently ranks at #19 on the platform's 'Daily Top Song Global' chart as of May 12. This song also proved to be a global sensation by topping iTunes charts in 67 regions. Meanwhile, 'Bastions' is a 3-D action hero animation, with "The Planet" serving as its official theme song. https://sports.khan.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 In the upcoming episode of 'Suchwita,' viewers are in for a treat as Bangtan Sonyeondan Suga engages in an intimate conversation with none other than South Korea's leading actress, Lee Na Young. Spoiler In a newly released trailer, the stage is set for an unforgettable encounter between Bangtan Sonyeondan Suga and Lee Na Young. Breaking away from the show's traditional guest lineup, Suga brings a refreshing surprise by inviting Lee Na Young, marking her first appearance on the YouTube talk show. The announcement alone has sent worldwide fans into a frenzy of excitement anticipating the episode's airing on May, 22 at 10 pm in Korean Standard Time. Spoiler Photo=Bangtan Sonyeondan Suga | Agust D Tour in US Los Angeles https://www.wowtv.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) ET Big Hit Music Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin has been consistently achieving remarkable streaming numbers on Spotify since the release of his solo debut album, 'Face.' This success has led to multiple new records for him on various Spotify charts, with his presence growing stronger each day on both the Spotify Global and Spotify South Korea artists charts, in daily and weekly rankings. For the week of May 5th to 11th, Jimin held the #1 position on Spotify's South Korea Weekly Top Artists chart for a total of four weeks. This milestone makes him the first and only soloist in history to achieve the top spot on this chart for four weeks. Jimin marked his 61st day on the Spotify Global Daily Top Artists chart, extending his record as the longest-charting K-pop soloist in the history of this chart. Additionally, on the 49th day of the album's release, Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin reached new milestones both with the album and with both versions of his lead single 'Like Crazy,' which saw him extend three of his records on Spotify, all already held by the same singles and album. Spoiler 'Face' album surpassed 450 million streams to become the fastest album and it already had this record for previous streaming milestones such as from 100 million to 400 million streaming milestones. The lead single, 'Like Crazy,' the original version, surpassed 150 million streams and the song already had this record for previous milestones like the 100 million streaming mark. The English version of 'Like Crazy' surpassed 110 million streams to become the fastest B-side by a Korean soloist. Spoiler https://sports.khan.co.kr/ Edited May 16, 2023 by wink_ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Content Writing Reporter Min Kyung Chan South Korea's state-run minting agency said Tuesday the commemorative medal for the 10th anniversary of K-pop sensation Bangtan Sonyeondan debut has racked up its all-time highest sales ever.Korea Minting and Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp., or Komsco, on Tuesday said the first edition of Bangtan Sonyeondan 10th anniversary medal sold over 10,000 copies last year, racking up around 6 billion won ($4.49 million) in sales.Komsco said it is the highest sales recorded by any commemorative medal it has produced until now.The medal was jointly launched by Komsco and the band's label, Big Hit Music, last year in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the band's debut this June. Big Hit Music The minting agency added the 1-ounce (28-gram) gold medal, of which 1,000 were issued worldwide, sold out in just two hours after it went on sale at the Weverse Shop, the official K-pop merchandise shop run by Hybe, the parent company of Big Hit Music.Komsco said Bangtan Sonyeondan medal stood out not only for its sales record, but also in terms of the stamping technology used. The band's official logo was carved in a fine pattern, with a technology usually used by the banks for coins, which was applied for the first time on a commemorative medal.The mint mark, which shows where the coin was made and is mostly seen on significant commemorative coins, is also visible on Bangtan Sonyeondan medal, Komsco added.The state-run agency plans to launch the second edition of Bangtan Sonyeondan 10th anniversary medal within this year.The new medal will come in a different design, with portraits of the seven members carved onto the plate using the most cutting-edge technology, the medal manufacturer said."The second edition of the medal will add value to the 10th anniversary of Bangtan Sonyeondan debut with Komsco's special design and state-of-the-art technology," Bahn Jahng Shick, head of Komsco, said in a statement, and added, "We're devoting our efforts into making a medal that carries value matching the reputation of Bangtan Sonyeondan." http://www.kyeonggi.com/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 ET Jungkook of Bangtan Sonyeondan generated 1.1 billion streams on Spotify on his own in the shortest time for a K-pop solo artist. He was recognized by the Guinness World Records for surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform in record time for a K-pop male solo artist on March 27, and added another 100 million to that tally in 44 days. Jungkook has been setting records with Spotify streams with just three solo songs: “Stay Alive,” a theme song for webtoon “7Fates: Chakho,” the Charlie Puth collaboration single “Left and Right” and “Dreamers,” from the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. Big Hit Music Bangtan Sonyeondan notched the No. 1 spot on iTunes top songs charts in 67 regions with “The Planet,” a theme song for Korean animation film “Bastions.” The single also topped Oricon’s daily digital single ranking as fans welcomed its first all-group music in about 11 months. https://sports.khan.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Bangtan Sonyeondan members J-hope and Suga announced that their solo documentaries of "J-hope In The Box" and "Suga: Road to D-Day" will be released in theaters worldwide starting from June, 17th. The documentaries coincide with Bangtan Sonyeondan 10th anniversary and worldwide fans will be able to get a sneak peek into the lives and work of the global music icons in an immersive experience that can only be experienced in movie theaters with the use of large screens and three-dimensional sound. Big Hit Music Tickets can be purchased starting from May 16 4 pm PDT, 7 pm EDT) / May 17 (12 am BST, 1 am CEST, 8 am KST) at Bangtan Sonyeondan Solo Documentaries website: www.btssolodocumentaries.com Up-to-date information on ticketing and exhibiting cinema will be available on the film website. Starting with a release in South Korea's Lotte Cinema in June, the documentaries will subsequently be released in other countries and territories around the globe, including the United States and the United Kingdom. https://www.wowtv.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Content Writing Reporter Lee Seol Bangtan Sonyeondan Jungkook continues to impress fans and music industry professionals with his remarkable songwriting abilities. His latest triumph comes in the form of his World Cup hit titled "Dreamers," which is credited to Jungkook as both the composer and lyricist of the track, adding another feather to his cap as a versatile musician. "Dreamers" has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with its uplifting and empowering message. The anthem celebrates the spirit of unity, dreams, and perseverance, perfectly encapsulating the essence of the World Cup tournament. The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) has officially credited Jungkook as the composer and lyricist of "Dreamers." This acknowledgment from a respected organization further solidifies his status as a formidable force in the music industry. It also highlights his commitment to honing his craft and pushing creative boundaries. Jungkook's continuous growth as a songwriter reflects his dedication to his art and his willingness to explore diverse musical genres, as his total songwriting credits on KOMCA totals to 22. His ability to convey emotions through his lyrics and compositions resonates deeply with listeners, establishing a solid connection between him and his audience. With each new release, Bangtan Sonyeondan Jungkook showcases his songwriting prowess, proving that he is a remarkable performer and a gifted creator behind the scenes. Jungkook is now credited as songwriter of 22 songs and versions on KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association) with the latest addition being “Dreamers” and “Dreamers (Live Version)” • Dreamers (22-11-20) • Dreamers (Live Version) (22-11-20) • My You (22-06-13) • Run BTS (22-06-10) • I NEED U (Demo Ver.) (22-06-10) • Still With You (Acapella) (22-06-10) • Film out (21-04-02) • Stay (20-11-20) • Telepathy (20-11-20) • SKIT (20-11-20) • In The Soop (20-08-19) • Your eyes tell (20-07-15) • OUTRO: The Journey (20-07-15) • Still With You (20-06-05) • My Time (20-02-21) • Magic Shop (18-05-18) • Introduction: Youth (16-11-09) • Love Is Not Over (16-05-02) • Run (15-11-30) • Autumn Leaves (Go Yeop) (15-11-30) • Outro: Love Is Not Over (15-04-29) • Outro: Circle Room Cypher (13-06-12). https://sports.khan.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Big Hit Music Bangtan Sonyeondan Suga is currently holding his first Solo World Tour. Rapper, songwriter and producer Suga held three concerts in Los Angeles and surprised worldwide fans with a performance of Suga's Interlude on the last day. Spoiler Suga's Interlude is one of the tracks from Halsey's 2020 album Manic and was co-written and co-produced by the Bangtan Sonyeondan member. Even though the song was released 3 years ago and received lots of love from fans of both artists, they have never had a chance to perform it together until May 14. Previously Halsey appeared in Suga's Road To D-Day Documentary on Disney+, giving fans hope for more interactions in the future. Halsey was the second guest performer during Suga's Tour. Max, who worked with Suga on Burn It from his second mixtape D-2 took the stage a few days earlier. Suga has collaborated with several artists so far but seeing him perform with non-Bangtan Sonyeondan members for the first time this year electrified the audience. Spoiler Meanwhile, Bangtan Sonyeondan Suga earned the highest-grossing concerts by a K-Soloist in US history with just two shows in New York. Spoiler https://www.wowtv.co.kr/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Reporter Ahn Joo Hyun Suga of Bangtan Sonyeondan maintained a spot on the Billboard 200 for the third week with his solo album, “D-Day,” according to the latest chart published on Tuesday in the US.It debuted on the chart at No. 2, tying the record for a K-pop solo artist set by bandmate Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin. The album ranked No. 36 in its third week. The EP also sat at No. 3 on its world albums chart, No. 5 on its top album sales and top current albums chart, and No. 8 on top rap albums chart. “D-Day” is the final installment from the three-part series dropped under stage name Agust D, carrying on the narrative of mixtapes “Agust D” and “D-2.”He is travelling in the US for his first solo tour there that began in New York late last month. The last concert will be held in Oakland on Wednesday. Spoiler Courtesy of Big Hit Music [Suga | Agust D Tour Oakland] http://www.kyeonggi.com/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Reporter Son Yoo Jun CJ ENM The 2023 Mnet Asian Music Awards will be held in the Tokyo Dome Nov. 28-29, according to a local media report on Wednesday. Host CJ ENM neither confirmed nor denied the report, only saying that it is reviewing dates and venues for the event from various angles. The awards ceremony started in 1999 and has been held in various locations in Asia. Last year's event was held at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan Nov. 29 until 30 and featured a slew of K-pop artist from J-Hope of Suga of Bangtan Sonyeondan. http://m.stoo.com/ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Content Writing Reporter Yoo Hyung Jae Major landmarks in Seoul will be bathed in purple next month in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the globally popular K-pop group Bangtan Sonyeondan since its debut. According to music industry sources Thursday, Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind the group, and the Seoul metropolitan government are discussing jointly holding various events to commemorate the anniversary. Creating a special event place, called "Army Road," after the name of the band's global fandom, at the city's major landmarks is also one of the plans in discussion, the sources said. Big Hit Music City officials expect the events will help boost Seoul's tourism industry, which has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Bangtan Sonyeondan has been holding its own commemorative events and festival weeks around its debut day, which falls on June 13, every year. Even during the period when large in-person events could not be held due to the pandemic, it had large-scale online meet-and-greet events for worldwide fans to interact with other fans around the world. As this year is a significant year marking its 10th anniversary, similar events are expected to be held even though some members are on their mandatory military duty. "We're going to announce when our plans for the events are decided," a Hybe official said on condition of anonymity. The K-pop septet will release a memoir, titled "Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of Bangtan Sonyeondan" in honor of its 10th anniversary in Korea and the United States, and a commemorative stamp in the home country. https://www.yna.co.kr/ Edited May 19, 2023 by wink_ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Reporter Ahn Ju Hyun The weekly music charts for the eighth week since Jimin released his pre-release track 'Set Me Free Pt.2' followed by his album 'Face' a week later, have been published. As expected, the record-breaking solo artist is still raising the bar even higher as he continues registering new records on some of the major music charts in the top music market in the world, the USA. One such chart is the Billboard Artist 100, one of the primary and highly competitive music charts in the US. Spoiler After having already made history a few weeks ago as the first Korean soloist to hit #1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart, for this newly revealed weekly ranking, Bangtan Sonyeondan Jimin spent his 8th week on the chart, thus extending his record from last week's achievement as the first and only Korean soloist to spend now 8 consecutive weeks on this chart (from 7 last week) makes him the longest-charting Korean soloist in the chart's history, having broken the tie of 7 weeks with his bandmate Bangtan Sonyeondan RM. Spoiler According to statistics on music sales in the USA, Jimin remains the highest-selling Korean solo artist in pure album sales for 2023. His album 'Face' is overall the 5th best-selling album in pure sales in the USA this year, among all albums released by all artists in general. Jimin has managed to break into the top 5 best-sellers in the entire country of a highly competitive music market. http://m.sports.khan.co.kr/ Edited May 19, 2023 by wink_ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
wink_ Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) Content Writing Pop News K-pop band Bangtan Sonyeondan performs at its "Yet To Come" concert held in Busan in October 2022. (Big Hit Music) Seoul is set to be covered in purple in celebration of K-pop superband Bangtan Sonyeondan 10th anniversary next month. Local media outlets on Thursday reported that Hybe, the band's agency, is preparing events in collaboration with the Seoul city government ahead of the septet's 10th anniversary on June, 13. According to reports, landmark spots around the capital will be decorated as "Army Road," taking its name from the band's official fan community, Army, where fans can celebrate the anniversary on-site. Bangtan Sonyeondan has annually celebrated its big day with a string of events held over the days leading up to the anniversary under the title, "Bangtan Sonyeondan Festa." During the Covid-19 pandemic, the events were moved online, held in the form of virtual concerts, fan meetings and video content for fans globally. The upcoming citywide festival is expected to take place in a similar form as group of "The City" last year project which took place in Las Vegas on March and in Busan on October. In celebration of Bangtan Sonyeondan concerts in different areas, Hybe had teamed up with respective regional governments to turn each city into an expansive and immersive playground for visitors attending their gigs. Hybe told The Korea Herald that it is still in talks with Seoul city about the event, adding, "We will make an announcement when the plan is finalized." Bangtan Boys consisting of members Jin, RM, V, Suga, Jimin, J-Hope and Jungkook currently on a group hiatus. Spoiler During last year's "Bangtan Sonyeondan Festa," the bandmates posted a YouTube video of themselves having a dinner party together and announced their big plan to halt group activities so that the members could focus on their individual careers and lives. This year will mark the first time the group is celebrating its anniversary amid a break, with some of the members Jin and J-Hope currently conscripted in the military. Hybe had announced earlier that Bangtan Sonyeondan is releasing an autobiography spanning the group's decade-long story in celebration of this year's anniversary. Titled "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of Bangtan Sonyeondan," the book is written by professional music advisor Kang Myung Seok and will come out on July, 9. http://m.heraldpop.com/ Edited May 19, 2023 by wink_ CurrentlyLiesGrden•CYouIn19thLif•Battle4HappinssWaitingRvenant•Heartb•NumbersFinishedBingeWatchingRace•B.Knight•GloryIIDaily•2D1NS4•RunMan Link to comment
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