Despite NewJeans’ immense success in Japan, it seems that a song from ILLIT is still surpassing them on the Japanese music chart.
On June 30, a topic titled “ILLITs ‘Magnetic’ Ranking on Japan’s Apple Music Chart” was published on the Korean forum ‘theqoo’, drawing attention.
The topic, which includes a screenshot of the rankings on Japan’s Apple Music, reveals ILLIT’s “Magnetic” at No.5, standing proudly amid various popular Japanese artists. Meanwhile, NewJeans’ “How Sweet” and “Supernatural” landed on No.12 and 13, respectively.
It seems that despite it having been 4 months since the release of “Magnetic”, the song is still charting higher than NewJeans’ newer tracks on one of the most popular music platforms in Japan.
Below are some comments from netizens:
New Jeans’ new song just came out, but it’s lower than “Magnetic”? That’s shocking
ILLIT’s song is just really addictive
Wah, I’m shocked that ILLIT’s song is doing better than NewJeans
Well, “Magnetic” is the kind of song that Japanese people really like
Still, NewJeans has 10 songs that’s charting on Apple Music in Japan. It’s not just one song that’s charted, but 10 songs, including old songs, are consistently charting.
New solo songs for aespa members were introduced at the girl group’s recent concert in Seoul, drawing attention.
Recently, at the recent Seoul concert of the “2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE”, all 4 aespa members took fans by surprise as they introduced brand new solo songs.
Additionally, the solo songs were all revealed to have been co-written by the members themselves, adding to the pride of fans.
Among those, Giselle delivered a graceful performance for the R&B song “Dopamine”, and is known to have participated in both composing and lyrics-writing. Meanwhile, “Up”, the hip-hop song performed by Karina, has lyrics written by the female idol herself.
Ningning, on the other hand, is known to have written the lyrics for her sensual solo track “Bored”, whilst Winter drew attention with her stage of “Spark” – an EDM song where she did some composition and lyrics-writing.
IVE Jang Wonyoung left Korea for her schedule on June 9th.
Her article photos and preview photos received great attention.
Besides, she sent messages through Bubble to inform fans that she would go to Japan as well as expressed affection for fans.
The theqoo article regarding this became a hot topic with nearly 70,000 views as of the morning of June 10th. Below are some comments from Korean netizens.
– Her smile is so pretty. She looks cute today, like a princess.
– Why does Wonyoung look like a baby like this? She’s really cute.
aespa’s second solo concert “2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE” has officially been opened at Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Seoul
aespa held their solo concert “2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK: PARALLEL LINE” at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 29th and 39th of June.
At their concert, aespa performed new songs from their first full album, such as “Supernova” and “Armageddon”, as well as their hits “Black Mamba”, “Next Level”, “Spicy” and solo stages of the members. The girl group prepared special arrangements and stages for powerful performances to captivate the audience. The concert was also broadcast live on global platforms such as Beyond Live and Weverse Live.
After releasing their first full album “Armageddon” last month, aespa has enjoyed immense popularity in both Korea and overseas. The title song “Supernova” ranked No.6 on Billboard’s Global Chart (excl. US), and No.17 on Global 200.
By topping Melon’s Weekly Chart for five consecutive weeks, “Supernova” maintained the record of the longest-charting song released this year. It remained at the top spots on Circle Weekly Chart’s Global K-pop Chart, Digital Chart and Streaming Chart for five weeks in a row and ranked No.1 on Genie Music’s June Monthly chart. Recently, “Supernova” even became the first K-pop girl group song to be played as the background music for the Dubai fountain show.
Another title song “Armageddon” also topped K-pop charts for six weeks in a row on five music platforms under China’s music platform Tencent Music, such as QQ Music, and won 12 trophies on music shows. It also ranked No.29 and No.55 on Billboard Global Chart and Global 200 Chart, respectively.
Starting with the Seoul shows, aespa will continue their tour in a total of 14 regions in Asia and Australia, including Fukuoka, Nagoya, Saitama, Singapore and Osaka in July, Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Sydney in August, Melbourne, Macau and Bangkok in September. Early next year, the group plans to expand their tour to the Americas and Europe.
In her latest appearance, Rosé (BlackPink) has been noted to look slimmer than before
On June 28, Rosé attended the Andam Fashion Awards in Paris, France as a judge. She wore a form-fitting lace dress with detailed bust cups. Many comments praised the K-pop idol for her lovely and radiant appearance, but also noted that Rosé looked slimmer, especially in her chest frame and legs. On social media, many fans expressed concern for the BlackPink member.
Rosé reunited with creative director Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent, who selected her and 12 others to act as the “jury” this time. He had also accompanied Rosé at the Met Gala 2023.
Earlier, Rosé was spotted at Incheon Airport (South Korea) en route to France. She wore a gray blazer over a white T-shirt, paired with a long skirt, and embraced the summer trend with sandals.
According to Hindustan Times, Rosé’s appearance has sparked discussions recently, stemming from a backstage clip that showed the idol looking quite slender and with a less lively facial expression. Compared to last year, Rosé’s face also appears more streamlined.
Ending her personal contract with YG, Rosé has been busy with work, traveling worldwide. She is focusing on solo projects and participating in numerous major events. My Daily suggests that this may have affected the idol’s weight.
On June 18, The Black Label, a subsidiary of YG, confirmed a management contract with Rosé. The company announced, “Producer Teddy and Rosé have collaborated for a long time, signing a contract based on deep trust in each other.” The company representative revealed that Rosé is preparing to meet fans through new music products and will participate in music activities worldwide with the collaboration of international record labels.
Before joining the new company, the singer revealed some images taken in the studio, indicating her focus on music and an upcoming return.
After Lisa released the MV “Rockstar” upon her return, fans eagerly anticipate Rosé’s next projects.
aespa emerged victorious in the first half of this year’s K-pop girl group market
aespa emerged as the winner in the first half of this year’s K-pop girl group market. Their first full-length album ‘Savage’ released earlier this year achieved double title track success, marking prolonged success with four consecutive million sellers. aespa confidently claimed the top spot surpassing other girl groups active during the same period.
aespa released their first full-length album ‘Savage’ on May 27th. With this album released four years after their debut, ‘Savage’ set various new records. It recorded 1.15 million copies in initial sales, achieving ‘four consecutive albums with over a million copies sold on debut’ success. The pre-released double title track ‘Supernova’ maintained the top spot on the Melon weekly chart for five consecutive weeks, setting a record for ‘longest period at number one among songs released this year’.
The momentum of the other double title track ‘Savage’ is also strong. Alongside the syndrome-level popularity of ‘Supernova’, ‘Savage’ also secured top positions on major music charts, proving aespa’s unmatched momentum. Despite the influx of comebacks from prominent artists during this period following the album release about a month ago, both ‘Savage’ and ‘Supernova’ firmly maintained top ranks on major music charts, demonstrating the public’s enthusiastic response to aespa. This stands out as an outstanding achievement among ‘4th generation girl groups’ debuting around the same time, firmly establishing aespa in the ‘top tier’ of their peers.
aespa’s success extends beyond mere popularity on music and album charts. Through their first full-length album, aespa led explosive discussions and gained widespread popularity. ‘Supernova’ and ‘Savage’ dominated various platforms with dance challenges, and the addictive lyrics of ‘Supernova’ were utilized like memes, gaining immense popularity.
Within the explosive response to their first full-length album, aespa also achieved a new turning point in their musical career. While they have consistently received great love with every song released since their debut, ‘Supernova’ and ‘Savage’ instantly renewed aespa’s representative songs.
This achievement is not merely about releasing new representative songs. The most significant outcome is that aespa successfully ingrained their unique musical color firmly into the public consciousness, standing out distinctively in the music industry.
Since their debut, aespa has presented conceptual and intense music reminiscent of SMP (SM Music Performance), based on a ‘desert’ worldview. Instead of following trends in the K-pop market, their focused dedication to their unique style ultimately established a new genre described as ‘aespa’.
Regarding the remarkable achievements through their first full-length album, their agency SM Entertainment stated, ‘As it was aespa’s first full-length album, we planned to showcase aespa’s best music, concepts, and performances based on an expanded multi-universe worldview from the planning stage. We aimed to increase accessibility for listeners with the pre-released double title track ‘Supernova’ and demonstrated aespa’s distinctive musical color through ‘Savage’, capturing both popularity and a unique identity.’
aespa members also expressed gratitude for the warm interest and praise they received. They conveyed, ‘We prepared diligently for our first full-length album, so we are proud to receive such great interest and love. We will continue to strive to show even better performances in the future.’ They also urged fans, ‘Please look forward to a wonderful stage as we meet global MYs (official fan club name for aespa) during our second world tour.’
According to an exclusive report by SPOTV News on the 28th, LE SSERAFIM is preparing to make a comeback at the end of August.
This return to the music industry by LE SSERAFIM comes about six months after the release of their third mini-album ‘EASY’ in February.
LE SSERAFIM has been continuing their unstoppable rise with hits like ‘FEARLESS’, ‘ANTIFRAGILE’, ‘UNFORGIVEN’, ‘PERFECT NIGHT’, and ‘EASY’.
‘EASY’ notably broke into the Billboard ‘Hot 100’, a significant measure of popularity in the American music market, proving their phenomenal popularity. It was the first time a song released on a Monday at 6 PM (Korean time), a time disadvantageous for chart calculations, entered the ‘Hot 100’, confirming LE SSERAFIM’s global popularity.
Additionally, ‘EASY’ followed their second mini-album ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ and their first full album ‘UNFORGIVEN’ in surpassing cumulative sales of 1 million copies, making it their third consecutive ‘million seller’.
LE SSERAFIM is expected to continue their mega-hit streak with their new release. There is growing anticipation for what kind of transformation LE SSERAFIM, who are advancing fearlessly in a progressive music world, will showcase in their new album.
Jennie, a member of the global sensation BLACKPINK, has achieved another milestone in her career by winning the Best Actress in an International Series award at the SEC Awards Brazil. This prestigious recognition comes for her remarkable portrayal of Dyanne, a backup dancer, in HBO’s highly-discussed series “The Idol.”
Jennie’s role in “The Idol” marked her debut in the acting world, and her performance has been met with both acclaim and controversy. Playing Dyanne, Jennie showcased her versatility and talent beyond the music stage, bringing depth and nuance to a character that resonated with audiences worldwide.
However, Jennie’s involvement in “The Idol” has not been without its share of controversies. The series itself has been a topic of debate, with critics and viewers divided over its themes and portrayal of the entertainment industry. Some have praised the show for its bold and unflinching narrative, while others have criticized it for its explicit content and perceived sensationalism.
Jennie, in particular, faced scrutiny from both fans and the general public. While many applauded her daring choice to take on such a challenging role, others expressed concern over the show’s mature themes and Jennie’s participation in it. Despite the mixed reactions, Jennie has remained poised and professional, focusing on her craft and the opportunities that acting in “The Idol” has afforded her.
Winning the Best Actress in an International Series award at the SEC Awards Brazil is a testament to Jennie’s talent and hard work. It not only recognizes her individual performance but also highlights the growing acceptance and appreciation of K-pop idols making successful transitions into other entertainment domains.
Red Velvet‘s Irene recently demonstrated why she’s cherished not just by her fans but also by many of her juniors in the industry.
Famously known for her generous nature, Irene once again lived up to her reputation as a “giftingfairy” by surprising the aespa members with a variety of snacks during their long practice sessions. Wendy didn’t call her the greatest woman of this generation for no reason!
Irene’s sweet gesture was appreciated by aespa, who took to Instagram to express their gratitude. The four juniors were delighted and shared their thanks through their Instagram stories.
It was a happy practice thanks to unnie, A beautiful story of a beautiful @renebaebae
Karina via Instagram
@renebaebae My Love
Winter via Instagram
Watermelon angel @renebaebae, Thank you unnie I will eat and gain strength
Ningning via Instagram
@renebaebae Snacks bought by our pretty unnie, thank you
Giselle via Instagram
The choice of watermelon as one of the snacks amused fans, as it’s known to be Irene’s representative fruit in Red Velvet. The thoughtful and amusing touch further endeared Irene to both aespa and ReVeluvs.
The bond between Red Velvet and aespa — the only active girl groups under SM Entertainment — has always been strong. Irene’s kind gesture is just one example of the supportive relationship they share. With seniors like Irene, it’s no wonder the younger artists feel so encouraged and motivated.
Who wouldn’t want a senior like Irene, who goes out of her way to make her juniors feel special and appreciated?
A list of “60 most global artists of all-time” has drawn significant attention with its highlight of girl group BLACKPINK.
Recently, Western media site ChartMasters published its list for “The 60 most global artists of all-time”, which include various top-tier artists like Micheal Jackson, The Beatles, and Taylor Swift.
Notably, among those, BLACKPINK was mentioned at No. 58, making them the only female group on the list, and so the most global female group of all-time.
Additionally, BLACKPINK is also one of the only 2 Kpop acts mentioned, alongside BTS at Np. 46.
Regarding BLACKPINK’s entry, ChartMasters wrote, “BLACKPINK highlights how universally popular K-Pop has become. They tie with metal legends Iron Maiden, well known for touring and filling out stadiums all around the world.”
