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The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has officially recognized the significant commercial success of several prominent K-Pop and J-Pop artists within the Japanese market, announcing its latest batch of certifications. Leading the accolades is the globally acclaimed K-Pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN, which has achieved the prestigious RIAJ Million certification for its 2023 Korean mini-album, "SEVENTEENTH ... Read more

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has officially recognized the significant streaming achievements of K-Pop powerhouses ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM, awarding both groups Platinum certifications for their respective tracks, "Almond Chocolate" and "CRAZY." This prestigious accolade signifies that each song has surpassed the 100 million stream threshold within Japan, a testament to their widespread ... Read more

Number_i’s latest digital single, "BUGS LIFE," has made a commanding debut at the number one position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart for the week of July 22. This marks a significant achievement for the trio, extending their streak of chart-topping success and further solidifying their prominent position in the Japanese music landscape. The ... Read more

In a recent candid disclosure that has resonated across the South Korean entertainment industry, acclaimed vocalist Ailee and her husband, actor and businessman Choi Si Hoon, have formally addressed the persistent pregnancy rumors that have circulated in tabloid media and online communities. The couple chose to clarify their situation through a personal travel vlog shared ... Read more

TOKYO, JAPAN – Eiichiro Oda’s monumental manga series, ONE PIECE, has once again ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart, with Volume 115 claiming the coveted No. 1 position for the chart released on July 16. This resurgence highlights the enduring popularity of the long-running saga and its consistent ability ... Read more

The latest installment of the immensely popular web novel adaptation, DUBU, Chugong, and h-goon’s Ore Dake Level Up na Ken (known internationally as Solo Leveling) Vol. 25, has ascended to the coveted No. 1 position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of July 2nd. This debut marks a significant achievement ... Read more