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The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once they reach 30 million streams, gold at 50 million streams, and platinum at 100 million streams. TWICE earned two different certifications for streaming this month: their 2020 Korean hit “I CAN’T STOP ME” was certified double platinum for surpassing 200 million streams in Japan alone,…

aespa is back, and they’re not here to play nice. With their explosive new single “Dirty Work,” the quartet is launching a bold continuation of their ever-evolving sound and story. Just weeks after the success of their full-length album “Armageddon,” they return with a sonic grenade — a track that not only challenges expectations but also deepens their role as one of K-pop’s most dynamic and genre-defying groups.In this deep-dive, we’ll explore the background, meaning, musical direction, fan reactions, visual concepts, and the broader cultural impact of “Dirty Work.” Ready? Let’s go.aespa’s Comeback Blitz: Why “Dirty Work” MattersComing hot on…

SEVENTEEN’s “THUNDER” is the No. 1 song for the second week in a row. Congratulations to SEVENTEEN! Moving up one spot to No. 2 is IU’s “Never Ending Story.” Moving down one spot to round up the top three is MEOVV’s “HANDS UP” at No. 3. There is only one new song in the top 10 this week. Re-entering our chart at No. 10 this week is Maktub’s “Starting With You.” Recently rising again on charts, “Starting With You” is a tender and heartfelt ballad about the beginning of a new relationship filled with hope, comfort, and a sense of…

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Album Chart SEVENTEEN achieved a double crown for the month of May with their new album “HAPPY BURSTDAY” and its title track “THUNDER,” topping both the physical album chart and digital download chart. All of the top five spots on this month’s physical album went to new releases: “HAPPY BURSTDAY” debuted at No. 1, RIIZE’s “ODYSSEY” at No. 2, BOYNEXTDOOR’s “No Genre” at No. 3, i-dle’s “We are” at No. 4, and BTS’s Jin’s “Echo” at No. 5. Weekly Album Chart ENHYPEN swept…

Summer is starting to really bring the heat, or maybe it’s been sweaty already depending on where you live! While it might seem contradictory, sometimes layering is actually the best way to beat the heat while keeping it stylish. If you can’t stand a boring outfit but also don’t want to overheat, take a hint from these idols! aespa’s Giselle If it’s absolutely searing where you are and the thought of adding another layer of clothing is just too much, Giselle of aespa has the perfect solution! This faux-layered top is a great way to add some complexity to a…