The self-competition of IVE grew on Music Bank, where Rebel Heart and ATTITUDE fought for first place, with Rebel Heart winning. This shows IVE’s pattern of dominating music charts with multiple songs, as seen before.
Category: K-Pop
JISOO and AMORTAGE Captivate YouTube with Emotion and Art
JISOO and AMORTAGE captivate fans with deep emotions and artistic growth in her latest mini-album. The four tracks explore love’s journey, with the title song “Earthquake” and its music video drawing major attention on YouTube.
IVE and Attitude: A Spotify Chart Success and Global Phenomenon
IVE and Attitude have achieved remarkable global success, ranking 9th on Spotify’s Top Songs Debut Global chart. Attitude also shows strong performance on domestic charts, securing top positions on platforms like Melon and Bugs.
Rosé and Billboard Chart Records with “APT.” Breakthrough
APT. of Rosé made Billboard history, leading Global (Excl. U.S.) chart for 15 weeks, surpassing Mariah Carey. It ranked high on the Billboard Global 200 and Hot 100, setting a female K-pop soloist milestone.
Hanni Visa Approval Raises Questions About Idol Activitie
Hanni received a new visa to stay in South Korea, despite ADOR’s claim she refused to sign an extension. However, with the visa type undisclosed, some speculate it may be a temporary G-1 visa instead of the E-6 visa needed for idol activities.
aespa Wins Group of the Year at Billboard Women in Music 2025
aespa won the Group of the Year Award at Billboard Women in Music 2025 for their influence and success. Billboard praised their achievements with hits like “Supernova” and “Whiplash,” showcasing their dominance.
Jennie Wins Billboard Women in Music 2025 and Expands Impact
Jennie of BLACKPINK won the Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music 2025, recognizing her global impact as a solo artist. She found success with her singles “Mantra” and “Love Hangover”, both charting on Billboard Hot 100.
FIFTY FIFTY’s Chanelle Stuns Fans with Yonsei Univ. Enrollment
Chanelle, a member of FIFTY FIFTY, gained attention for attending Yonsei University’s Global Leaders College. She revealed this on JTBC’s Knowing Foreign Language High School, sharing her journey from aspiring doctor to idol.
SM’s Legal Response to Malicious Content Targeting aespa
SM Entertainment announced legal action to protect aespa from false videos, defamation, and malicious comments. Investigations led to fines for offenders, including those using Telegram to spread harmful content.
Hanni Refused ADOR Visa Renewal and Faced Travel Restrictions
Hanni visa issues led NJZ to shift activities overseas, starting with a performance in Hong Kong. The group is in a legal dispute with former agency ADOR over contract validity, complicating Hanni visa renewal.