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Pink Villa
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
TXT records 1.4 million The Star Chapter: TOGETHER album sales on debut day, tops iTunes charts in 19 regions
TXT made their much-awaited comeback with the drop of The Star Chapter: TOGETHER album on Monday, July 21, at 5:58 pm KST (2:28 pm IST). The album release coincided with the unveiling of the music video of the poignant track, Beautiful Strangers. The fans' enthusiasm for the new release was evident, with a surge in online streaming and physical copy purchases that propelled the boy band to a record-breaking debut day sales figure. TXT surpasses 1.4 million album sales of The Star Chapter: TOGETHER BIGHIT MUSIC's popular fourth gen boy group TXT dropped their 4th Korean language album The Star Chapter: TOGETHER to rave reviews and record-breaking success. The album's release was met with remarkable success, with 1,428,097 copies sold on its debut day, according to the latest Hanteo Chart data. It is the boy band's third biggest opening day sales number, following their 2023 releases– The Name Chapter: Freefall (1,927,363 copies sold) and The Name Chapter: Temptation. (1,868,919 copies sold). Additionally, as of July 22, TXT now exceeded 15 million album sales on Hanteo, becoming the 5th kpop act to do so, following SEVENTEEN, BTS, Stray Kids and NCT Dream. TXT's The Star Chapter: TOGETHER topped iTunes charts worldwide The Star Chapter: TOGETHER album swiftly conquered iTunes charts worldwide, reaching No. 1 in numerous countries. As of July 22, 8 am KST, it topped the iTunes Top Albums charts in at least 19 regions, including Chile, Finland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. It also debuted at No. 2 on both the worldwide and European albums iTunes charts. The album's track Beautiful Strangers also clinched the #1 spot on the iTunes Top Songs chart in at least nine different regions, including Chile and Cambodia. Besides global charts, the album fared well in South Korea as well. The Star Chapter: TOGETHER's Melon, Genie, Bugs debut record The album The Star Chapter: TOGETHER made a powerful impact on domestic music charts, with all of its eight songs simultaneously breaking into Melon's Top 100 and Bugs' real-time charts shortly after release. The tracks then went on to chart on Genie as well. Notably, Beautiful Strangers achieved a high ranking, reaching number 2 on Bugs and number 29 on Melon's Top 100.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
K-Pop Demon Hunters win over kids; dominate global streaming rankings with VIRAL soundtrack
Move over Frozen, there's a new sheriff in town! K-Pop Demon Hunters , the animated film that combines Korean pop culture with demon-fighting adventures, has officially become the new "초통령" ( elementary school president ) among Korean kids. This animated masterpiece has been dominating kids' content rankings for two consecutive weeks, leaving beloved characters like Pororo, Crayon Shin-chan, and Teenieping in the dust. What makes this even more incredible is how the film has managed to capture not just Korean hearts, but global audiences too. The movie is currently holding the #1-2 spots in countries like the US, UK, Singapore, Norway, and Finland. With summer vacations kicking off in the US and UK since early-to-mid June, the demand for K-Pop Demon Hunters has absolutely skyrocketed. OST Mania - When Kids' Songs Hit Global Music Rankings Here's where things get really wild - the film's soundtrack isn't just popular among kids, it's literally breaking international music rankings worldwide. The OST album has climbed to an impressive #2 position on major American music charts, marking its highest achievement yet. This is particularly remarkable considering it started at #8 in its first week, then jumped to #3 in the second week, and now sits comfortably at #2. The numbers are absolutely mind-blowing - the album recorded 75,000 equivalent album units, showing a 21% increase from the previous week's 62,000 units. Among soundtrack albums, K-Pop Demon Hunters joins the elite company of "Wicked," "Barbie," and "Encanto" as the only soundtracks to reach the top 2 positions on major American charts in the 2020s. But it's not just about American charts. Back home in Korea, the track "Golden" performed by the fictional girl group Huntrix has claimed the #1 spot on Melon's Top 100 chart. Meanwhile, seven songs from the soundtrack have simultaneously entered major international singles charts, including fan favorites like "Soda Pop," "Your Idol," and "Golden". The 'Soda Pop' Phenomenon Taking Over Playgrounds If you've been wondering what's got elementary school kids so hyped up, look no further than "Soda Pop" - the infectious track performed by the fictional boy group Lion Boys in the film. This song has become the ultimate playground anthem, complete with its signature shoulder dance moves that kids just can't stop doing. The viral nature of this track is absolutely insane. YouTube and various social media platforms are flooded with elementary school students recreating the Soda Pop dance, with videos racking up tens of thousands to millions of views. What's even cooler is that actual K-pop superstars like BTS , TWICE, Tomorrow X Together, and NCT have joined the challenge, creating their own Soda Pop dance videos and adding fuel to the already blazing fire. Students are constantly humming the K-Pop Demon Hunters OST and mimicking Lion Boys' choreography during break times. It's not just about the movie plot - kids are completely immersed in the characters and songs, truly deserving to be called the new elementary school president. Cultural Bridge Between Korea and the World What makes K-Pop Demon Hunters particularly special is how it serves as a cultural ambassador, introducing Korean traditions and K-pop culture to global audiences in an accessible, animated format. The film tells the story of the popular K-pop girl group Huntrix, who secretly hunt demons to protect the human world. The storyline cleverly weaves together Korean folklore, modern K-pop culture, and universal themes of good versus evil. The global success has even caught the attention of diplomatic circles. During a recent Korea-US-Japan foreign ministers' meeting in Malaysia, Korean officials highlighted K-Pop Demon Hunters as a symbol of Korea-US cooperation, noting how the film represents a collaboration between Japanese capital, Hollywood studios, and Korean cultural content.
International Business Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Melon Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Ticket Sales, Voting Details, and More
Melon Music Awards (MMA) is gearing up to return with a new set of nominees, performers, presenters, and winners. The annual star-studded ceremony will be back with its 17th edition in December. Kakao Entertainment has shared some details about the glamorous event, including the date, venue, tickets, and voting details. The organizing committee has revealed that they are planning to introduce some changes this year. According to the organizers, there will be some changes in the judging criteria and ticket reservations. The award show will aim at spotlighting the artists by analyzing their most loved songs based on various factors, like the overall quality, impact, and popularity. Here is everything about the 17th annual Melon Music Awards, including the date, venue, tickets, and voting details. When and Where to Watch the Melon Music Awards 2025? The annual award show will take place at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Saturday (December 20). People in Korea can watch the glamorous event in person or on TV. K-pop fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the star-studded ceremony live online on various online streaming platforms. Judging Criteria As mentioned above, Kakao Entertainment has introduced some changes in the judging criteria this year. Previously, the winners in the TOP 10 category were selected based on 80 percent streaming data and 20 percent fan votes. This year, the breakdown will be 60 percent streaming data, 20 percent expert evaluation, and 20 percent fan votes. "Music consumption on Melon has diversified. We aim to spotlight the artists who truly defined the year by analyzing the most loved songs based on a variety of factors, including popularity, impact, and overall quality," the organizing committee shared. Ticket Sales The organizers are also bringing some changes to the ticket sales. They have decided to reserve the ticket reservations for paid Melon subscribers. Previously, all Melon users could access the facility of ticket reservations. Kakao Entertainment revealed that the changes are made to offer more benefits to long-term members. "We aim to protect members' rights by preventing reservations through unauthorized channels and enabling more customers to enjoy the premier K-pop award show," the company said. Melon Music Awards is one of the major K-pop events that chooses its winners based on user votes, streaming data, and evaluations by industry experts. Stay tuned for more details about the 17th annual award ceremony, including the performers, presenters, hosts, and nominations.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MMA 2025: Melon Music Awards announces date, venue, and revamped voting system
The Melon Music Awards (MMA) will return for its 17th edition, with new adjustments aimed at evolving with the industry and its fans. On July 9, Kakao Entertainment announced that the 2025 ceremony will take place on December 20 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, one of Korea's largest indoor venues. Recognized as one of the most influential year-end events in K-pop, the MMA honours the year's standout artists using Melon's annual streaming data, fan voting, and evaluations from music experts. Judging criteria updated for "TOP10" category This year, the MMA is introducing a new judging formula for its prestigious "TOP10" award. Previously calculated with 80% streaming data and 20% fan votes, the updated criteria will now include 60% streaming data, 20% fan votes, and 20% expert evaluation. Kakao Entertainment explained the shift, saying: "Music consumption on Melon has become more diverse. We aim to spotlight the artists who truly defined the year, analyzing songs based on popularity, cultural impact, and overall quality." The 2025 Melon Music Awards will be held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Incheon on December 20th, 2025. Meanwhile, for albums listed in Melon's Hall of Fame under the "Millionance Album" category, the criteria for the "Millionance Top 10" awards will remain unchanged - 80% based on streaming data and 20% on fan votes. Ticket reservations now limited to paid members In a further policy change, only paid Melon subscribers will be allowed to reserve tickets to the ceremony. This ends the previous system, which granted access to all users. The company stated that the move is part of a broader effort to reward long-term subscribers and prevent misuse through unofficial platforms. "We aim to protect our members' rights by blocking unauthorized reservations and allowing more genuine fans to experience Korea's premier K-pop award show," Kakao Entertainment added. What is MMA? The Melon Music Awards (MMA) has grown to become one of the most prestigious K-pop award events, honoring artists' accomplishments using a combination of Melon's streaming data, user votes, and expert judgments. The MMA began online in 2005 and moved to real events by 2009, becoming a highly anticipated year-end festival for both fans and artists. MMA, unlike many other award ceremonies, has acquired the term "the true home of K-pop," providing a dependable and fan-accessible celebration of the year in music. Melon intends to connect music fans and build enthusiasm for MMA 2025 with a series of pre-event activities. These events will provide exclusive benefits, such as highly sought-after MMA tickets, to build excitement for the main ceremony. Voting for the "TOP10" and numerous category awards will also take place, with more information and announcements being revealed gradually on the official MMA 2025 page on the Melon platform. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Korea Herald
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Allday Project nabs music chart show trophy within 10 days of debut
Rookie group Allday Project came in first place on a television music chart show, only 10 days after debut. The five-member co-ed team did so with its debut song 'Famous,' which swept all major local music charts upon release. The single also claimed the No. 1 spot on Melon's Top 100 and debuted on Billboard's Global 200 at No. 94. On Wednesday, the quintet unveiled a performance video for the single, showing off each member's different style. The group was launched on June 23 by producer Teddy and is made up of two male and three female members, including two known figures: Youngseo and Annie. The former was part of Illit's original lineup but left two months before the debut; the latter is a Shinsegae heiress.
