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Watch: IVE Takes 1st Win For "BANG BANG" On "M Countdown"; Performances By NCT JNJM, Hearts2Hearts, And More
IVE has won their first music show trophy for their pre-release track “BANG BANG”! On the February 26 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were IVE’s “BANG BANG” and KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era).” IVE ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,985 points. Performers on today’s show included IVE, NCT JNJM (Jeno and Jaemin), Hearts2Hearts, Hwang Minhyun, ONE PACT, MADEIN, DAILY:DIRECTION, ChoCo1 X ChoCo2, QWER, NAVILLERA, LAVIN, ASC2NT, X:IN, and CHASER. IVE – “BLACKHOLE” NCT JNJM – “BOTH SIDES” Hearts2Hearts – “RUDE!” Hwang Minhyun – “Truth” ONE PACT– “SANE” MADEIN – “Super Obvious” DAILY:DIRECTION – “ROOMBADOOMBA” ChoCo1 X ChoCo2 – “GIMME” QWER – “Be Happy” NAVILLERA – “NO LIMIT” LAVIN – “Junk Love” ASC2NT – “Still Rose” X:IN – “Dazzle Flash” CHASER – “INVINCIBLE”
Kian84, Kim Yeon Koung, Lee Junho, And LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha Confirmed For “Kian’s Bizarre B&B” Season 2
“Kian’s Bizarre B&B” Season 2 has officially unveiled its cast lineup! “Kian’s Bizarre B&B” is a Netflix variety show in which Kian84 and his castmates run a one-of-a-kind guesthouse. Season 1 featured Kian84, BTS’s Jin, and Ji Ye Eun operating a unique lodging on the scenic island of Ulleungdo, offering guests an unforgettable hospitality experience. The newly announced Season 2 will relocate to Daegwallyeong in winter. Unlike Season 1, which unfolded against the summer seas of Ulleungdo, the new season will present a completely different atmosphere, showcasing another version of the imaginative guesthouse “Kian’s Bizarre B&B” brought to life from Kian84’s ideas. Joining him as new staff members are Kim Yeon Koung, Lee Junho, and LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha. World-class volleyball star Kim Yeon Koung is expected to lead the atmosphere with her signature charisma and lively energy, while global all-rounder artist Lee Junho will add warmth and sharp wit with his keen empathy and charm. Lastly, Kazuha will bring fresh, youthful energy as the youngest member of the team. “Kian’s Bizarre B&B” Season 2 is set to premiere on Netflix in the third quarter of this year. Stay tuned!
February Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from January 20 to February 20. WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn) shot to the top of the list this month after seeing a staggering 128.60 percent increase in his brand reputation index since January, bringing his score to a total of 2,611,148. Trot singer Kim Yong Bin took second place for the month with a brand reputation index of 2,447,678. Meanwhile, Stray Kids ranked third for February with a brand reputation index of 2,124,514. RIIZE came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 2,097,119, marking a whopping 153.46 percent rise in their score since last month. Finally, Car, the garden rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 1,848,230, marking an impressive 136.65 percent increase in his score since January. WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn) Kim Yong Bin Stray Kids RIIZE Car, the garden KiiiKiii ALPHA DRIVE ONE TWS DAY6 BIBI Park Ji Hyeon Park Seo Jin ENHYPEN Rowoon HANRORO BABYMONSTER EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) Son Tae Jin ZO ZAZZ BTOB’s Changsub QWER KATSEYE XLOV Jung Seung Hwan Lee Mujin Hearts2Hearts Kim Hee Jae Woody Ahn Sung Hoon WJSN’s Dayoung
5 K-Pop Idols Whose Recent Renaissance Proves It’s Never Too Late To Find Your It Girl Era
Not every idol finds their peak popularity right at debut. For some idols, it takes K-pop fans a bit of time to recognize just how incredible they are! As long as they stay true to themselves, their renaissance is on the horizon. Here’s proof that patience builds an It Girl even stronger! IVE’s Gaeul The oldest member of IVE, Gaeul is the group’s main dancer. However, she’s been garnering attention recently with her It Girl energy—thanks in part to her incredible visuals! Her soft features make her look ethereal, and she’s shining in IVE’s latest comeback. It’s good to see her getting the love she deserves! NMIXX’s Jiwoo NMIXX’s Jiwoo packs some serious dance and rap skills. However, she’s recently blossomed as NMIXX’s up-and-coming It Girl with her confidence and visuals! Her wide eyes and small face make her look like a fairy, and fans love her heart-shaped smile. She deserves every ounce of the popularity that she’s gained! ILLIT’s Yunah Yunah, ILLIT’s oldest member, has a chic and refined look that can be at odds with ILLIT’s bouncy, bright concept. In the group’s most recent era, Yunah’s flawless visuals really shine! She’s become a new It Girl on the scene with her sharp eyes and femme fatale charm. Not everyone can be as cool as Yunah! aespa’s Giselle aespa’s main rapper, Giselle, has garnered a global fanbase for her charms both onstage and off. Not only is she a great performer, but she’s the epitome of cool girl! Her Instagram posts speak to a personal style that just can’t be recreated. She really shines with aespa’s recent concepts and shot into stardom! TWICE’s Jihyo TWICE’s leader, a vocal queen, and a dance queen—not everyone is doing it like Jihyo! Her tanned skin and muscular figure have amassed her a massive following. She’s casually cool but also shows endless passion for performing on the stage. Jihyo has been putting in the work since day one, and It Girl status has been achieved!
TWICE's Mina To Sit Out Philadelphia Concert Due To Health
TWICE’s Mina will not be performing at the group’s concert in Philadelphia tonight. On February 24 local time, JYP Entertainment officially announced that Mina would be sitting out the Philadelphia stop of TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR” world tour due to health concerns. The agency’s full English statement is as follows: Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. We regret to inform you that Mina of TWICE will be unable to participate in the TWICE <THIS IS FOR> WORLD TOUR in Philadelphia due to health reasons (poor health condition). Mina truly wished to take part and was very eager to meet ONCE. She made every effort to rest during the VIP Sound Check in hopes of joining the main show. However, following careful discussion and thorough consideration on site, it was determined that she requires sufficient rest and recovery. It was ultimately decided that she would not take part in today’s show. This decision was made with the artist’s health as our top priority, and we kindly ask for your understanding. We sincerely apologize to fans who had been looking forward to the show, and we thank you for your continued love and warm support. Mina will prioritize her recovery and soon return. Thank you. JYP Entertainment Get well soon, Mina!
ATEEZ And KiiiKiii Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of February 8 to 14! Album Chart ATEEZ maintained their double crown on the Circle charts this week, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart for the second week in a row. The group’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” once again swept the top two spots on the physical album chart, where the POCA version of the EP took No. 1 and the regular version charted separately at No. 2. CORTIS’s debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” climbed back up to No. 3 for the week, trailed by SEVENTEEN’s DxS’s “Serenade” at No. 4 and Jeong Dong Won’s “Collection of Props Vol.2” at No. 5. Download Chart ATEEZ successfully held onto the top spot of the digital download chart, where their latest title track “Adrenaline” remained No. 1. IVE’s new pre-release track “BANG BANG” debuted at No. 2, while Forestella’s “Etude” entered the chart at No. 3. KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era)” took No. 4 for the week, and TWS’s “Nice to see you again” debuted at No. 5. Overall Digital Chart KiiiKiii also earned a double crown on this week’s charts with their hit song “404 (New Era),” which rose to No. 1 on both the overall digital chart and the streaming chart. Car, the garden’s “My whole world” stayed strong at No. 2, followed by HANRORO’s “Landing in Love” at No. 3 and MAMAMOO’s Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” at No. 4. Finally, IVE’s “BANG BANG” debuted at No. 5 on this week’s chart. Streaming Chart The top four songs on this week’s streaming chart were exactly the same as the overall digital chart: KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era)” came in at No. 1; Car, the garden’s “My whole world” at No. 2; HANRORO’s “Landing in Love” at No. 3; and Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” at No. 4. Meanwhile, WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn)’s “Drowning” rounded out the top five for the week. Global K-Pop Chart HUNTR/X’s “Golden” (from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack) continued its reign at No. 1 on this week’s global K-pop chart, while Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” shot back up to No. 4. IVE’s “BANG BANG” debuted at No. 2 on the chart, trailed by BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ hit collab “APT.” at No. 3. Finally, Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” held relatively steady at No. 5. Social Chart 3.0 ILLIT maintained their position at No. 1 on the social chart this week, and TWICE similarly held onto their spot at No. 2. IVE jumped 11 ranks to take No. 3 for the week, followed by BLACKPINK at No. 4 and BTS at No. 5. Congratulations to all of the artists who made this week’s charts!