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ATEEZ scores its third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated June 15) as Golden Hour: Part.1 opens atop the tally with 127,000 copies sold in the U.S. in the week ending June 6, according to Luminate. That sum marks both the largest sales week for any K-pop album in 2024, and the year’s fifth-largest sales week among all albums.
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Also in the top 10 of the latest Top Album Sales chart: The Marias log its first top 10 with the No. 4 debut of Submarine, Crowder’s The Exile enters at No. 7, Shaboozey nets his first chart entry with the No. 8 start of Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going and Black Sabbath’s boxed set Anno Domini: 1989 – 1995 bows at No. 10.
Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram.
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Golden Hour: Part.1’s first week sales were largely powered by CD sales, as the set was available in 25 CD variants, along with six vinyl variants, all containing branded paper merch and other collectibles. It was also issued as standard digital download album.
Taylor Swift’s chart-topping The Tortured Poets Department rises 3-2 on Top Album Sales with 27,000 copies sold (down 35%), while Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft climbs 4-3 with 25,000 (down 39%).
The Marias score its first top 10 and largest sales week yet as Submarine starts at No. 4 with 17,000 copies sold. Its sales were supported by eight vinyl variants (which totaled 15,000 of its overall sales), a standard CD, a CD with an alternative cover, and a boxed set containing a T-shirt and a CD.
Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy falls 1-5 in its second week on Top Album Sales with 12,000 sold (down 90%) while TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s chart-topping minisode 3: TOMORROW is a non-mover at No. 6 with 8,000 sold (down 11%).
Crowder collects his fourth top 10-charting set on Top Album Sales as The Exile bows at No. 7 with 8,000 sold. In its first week, the album was issued as a standard CD, a signed CD and a standard digital download album.
Shaboozey scores his first entry on Top Album Sales, with his third album, as Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going debuts at No. 8 with nearly 8,000 sold (all from digital downloads). RM’s Right Place, Wrong Person falls 2-9 with just over 7,000 sold (down 83%).
Rounding out the top 10 is Black Sabbath’s boxed set Anno Domini: 1989 – 1995, which bows at No. 10 with 7,000 sold.
LISA is keeping fans on the edges of their seats. Shortly after teasing that her next solo era is imminent, the BLACKPINK star posted what appears to be a snippet of new music on TikTok Thursday (June 13).
In the clip, LISA models a white baby tee and black miniskirt while posing for photos on the beach as boats cruise by behind her. At the end, she can be heard saying faintly, “Baby, I’m a rock star.” The global pop star paired the 14-second video with an original sound labeled “TEASER.”
The uptempo snippet pairs racing percussion with edgy, slightly distorted synths, seemingly a portion of the 27-year-old musician’s next project.
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Needless to say, fans are freaking out. “IM SCREAMING I CANT WAITTT,” one person commented, while another listener wrote, “LISA DONT PLAY WITH US.”
The teaser comes a week after the Thai rapper updated her websites and social media accounts with a cryptic message reading, “Coming soon: LISA.” She also appeared to signal the start of a new era by posting a video on TikTok at the time, paired with a gritty synth beat titled “Coming Soon.”
LISA first dropped her own music in September 2021, releasing the singles “Lalisa” and “Money” via YG Entertainment and Interscope Records. The latter track became the first solo K-pop hit to surpass a billion streams on Spotify in 2023, and its music video recently became the singer’s first to reach a billion views on YouTube.
Also in 2021, LISA joined DJ Snake Ozuna and Megan Thee Stallion on a single titled “SG.” Last year, she hopped on a track with BIGBANG’s Taeyang titled “Shoong!”
LISA and her BLACKPINK bandmates JENNIE, JISOO and ROSÉ are currently on a break from full-band activities following the release of their Billboard 200-topping album Born Pink in 2022. In April, the former signed with RCA Records in anticipation of her upcoming solo efforts, inking a deal that will allow her to retain ownership of her master recordings.
“I’m super excited to be joining the RCA family, and I am confident they are the best team to create a bigger movement in my solo career,” LISA said in a statement at the time. “Looking forward to showing the world everything we have been preparing.”
Check out LISA’s TikTok below.
Jin has made his first public appearance following the completion of his mandatory service in the South Korean military, taking the stage Thursday (June 13) at the 2024 BTS Festa, where he personally greeted ARMY by giving hugs to 1,000 fans. Held in Seoul in honor of the boy band’s 11-year anniversary, the event featured […]
SEVENTEEN can add another honor to their long list of accomplishments after UNESCO announced on Tuesday (June 11) that the 13-man South Korean band will be appointed as the international group’s Goodwill Ambassador for Youth by UNESCO general director Audrey Azoulay at a June 26 ceremony at the organization’s Paris headquarters.
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“SEVENTEEN and UNESCO share the same commitment to empowering young people to drive change and address the challenges of our century. They continue to inspire and support young people around the world with their music and positive energy,” Azoulay said in a statement. “Following several successful joint actions, I wanted our partnership to take on even greater strategic importance. On June 26, I will be delighted to welcome the 13 members of the group into the family of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors.”
The appointment comes after SEVENTEEN participated in the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris in November, where they talked about the importance of young people pursuing their dreams at the first-ever session at the forum dedicated to a musical artist. More than 1,300 people from 194 member states attended that event, including 170 youth delegates. UNESCO — short for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — is a specialized United Nations agency that works to promote, “world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.”
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In addition to their speech about positivity and hope, the group also performed a medley of their hits, including “_WORLD,” “Darl+ing,” “Headliner,” “God of Music” and “Together.”
In 2022, SEVENTEEN also launched the #GoingTogether initiative with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, establishing new educational centers in Timor-Leste and educational aid to Malawi. According to the statement, by working as Goodwill Ambassador For Youth, the group will commit to “putting their talent and voice at the service of the Organization’s values and mandate.”
At the June 26 ceremony, the group will unveil their SEVENTEEN x UNESCO partnership, which will be dedicated to supporting youth projects around the globe. The ceremony will be livestreamed on UNESCO’s YouTube channel.
Check out a teaser for the June 26 UNESCO event below.
Nearly three years after making her solo debut with a pair of singles, it looks like LISA of BLACKPINK is finally returning with new music. On Thursday (June 6), the K-pop star posted a minimalistic teaser on Instagram Stories. “Coming soon: LISA,” it simply read. The graphic also featured links to pre-save an unnamed project […]
Jung Kook is gearing up for the release of new music. On Sunday (June 2), the BTS star announced that he will be dropping a new single titled “Never Let Go.” The track is set for release at 1 p.m. KST on June 7 through Weverse and BTS’ official social media channels. ‘Never Let Go’ […]
BTS has announced plans for its 2024 FESTA celebration.
This year’s event, to be held June 13 at Seoul Sports Complex in South Korea, will mark the superstar K-pop group’s 11th anniversary.
The 2024 FESTA will feature an official appearance by BTS’ Jin following the completion of his military mandatory obligation. The singer-songwriter will be giving a hug (or handshake, if preferable) to 1,000 lucky fans at the complex’s Jamsil Arena, according to a news release. Jin will also deliver a message “consisting of a variety of segments promising an unforgettable experience for ARMY,” the release says. The artist’s message will be livestreaming to those with ARMY Membership through Weverse Live.
In addition to Jin’s appearance, this year’s FESTA will offer a variety of activities, including a sketch diary to commemorate BTS’ 11th anniversary.
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On Saturday (June 1), BTS unveiled the official timeline for the 2024 FESTA. Leading up to the main event, the boy band share a collection of unreleased photos, stream previous concerts, and post handwritten content from each of the seven members.
BTS’ Jin, RM, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are currently serving in the South Korean military, which mandates an 18-month military enlistment for all able-bodied men by the time they turn 28. A few of the members have pursued various solo projects amid their service, and the full group is planning to reconvene for band activities in 2025.
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BTS made its first Billboard chart appearance in 2013, when “No More Dreams” debuted at No. 14 on World Digital Song Sales (before climbing to No. 2 seven years later). Since then, the group has broken numerous records, including the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 debuts among groups and the most top 10 debuts among groups. It’s been an exciting few years for the BTS boys individually as well, as all seven members of have now scored solo hits on the Hot 100.
Further information about the 2024 FESTA, which is open to the public, will be revealed at a later date. See the BTS’ announcement on X (formerly Twitter) below.
Two things BLACKPINK‘s LISA isn’t short on: cash and views. The K-pop superstar’s 2021 music video for “Money” has surpassed the billion-views mark on YouTube, marking her first visual as a soloist to hit the milestone. In the three-minute clip, LISA exudes confidence as she and a group of backup dancers show off intricate choreography […]
BTS‘ RM has released the music video for “Domodachi” featuring Little Simz, and it’s just as twisty and chaotic as the track itself. The K-pop star never appears in the visual, which instead stars a teenage protagonist who embarks on a feverish journey through underground tunnels in a dark cityscape, encountering a violent crowd riot […]
RM has dropped the music video for his song “Groin,” which appears on the BTS star’s new album, Right Place, Wrong Person.
On Monday (May 27), the RM shared the Pennacky-directed clip for “Groin,” which finds the singer and rapper decked out in a dark Adidas track jacket while dancing and rapping in the streets.
The three-minute video arrives on the heels of RM’s second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, which was released on Friday (May 24), and topped Billboard‘s latest weekly new music poll featuring artists in various genres of music.
Right Place, Wrong Person brings with it 11 new tracks for fans to enjoy amid BTS’ military obligations.
Led by the dream single “Come Back to Me,” the album also features the alternative-based songs “Nuts,” “Heaven,” “LOST!” and more. Overall, the project reflects a “raw and honest presentation of RM’s distinctive sensibility, aesthetics, and beliefs,” per a BigHit news release, and follows the South Korean artist’s 2022 debut album, Indigo, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
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Right Place, Wrong Person includes collaborations with British rapper-singer Little Simz (“Domodachi”) and singer-guitarist Moses Sumney (“Around the World in a Day”). “Come Back to Me” features lyrics by RM, with guest musicians OHHYUK from South Korean band HYUKOH, and guitar and bass from Kuo of Taiwanese band Sunset Rollercoaster, as well as contributions by singer-songwriter JNKYRD and San yawn of Balming Tiger.
RM and his BTS bandmates Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are currently serving in the South Korean military, which mandates an 18-month military enlistment for all able-bodied men by the time they turn 28. A few of the members have pursued various solo projects amid their service, and the full group is planning to reconvene for band activities in 2025.
Watch RM’s “Groin” video below.
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