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List Of K-pop Albums On The Billboard Charts
List of K-pop albums on the ''Billboard'' charts is a compilation of weekly chart information for K-pop music published by the ''Billboard'' charts, and reported on by ''Billboard K-Town'', an online ''Billboard'' column. This is a list of K-pop albums, EPs and releases by K-pop artists on the ''Billboard'' charts. 2009–present *This list depends on continual updates taken from * and *. * Charts with all updates 2009–present are marked (Complete). *''Billboard'' artists comprehensive update incomplete. *''Billboard'' charts comprehensive update incomplete. *The list is currently minus portions of Psy performance on 58 charts. *The list is exclusive of Korea K-Pop Hot 100 data. *Figures in red highlight indicate the highest rating received by K-pop artists on that chart. * – Current week's charting ''Billboard'' 200 (Complete) Canadian Albums Catalog Albums *previously called Top Pop Catalog Albums *Chart started 1991-05-25 Dance/Electronic Albums *also call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Logo
A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large out-of-home advertising, outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertising, advertisements to passing pedestrians and drivers. Typically brands use billboards to build their brands or to push for their new products. The largest ordinary-sized billboards are located primarily on major highways, expressways or principal arterials, and command high-density consumer exposure (mostly to vehicular traffic). These afford greatest visibility due not only to their size, but because they allow creative "customizing" through extensions and embellishments. Posters are the other common form of billboard advertising, located mostly along primary and secondary arterial roads. Posters are a smaller format and are viewed principally by residents and commuter traffic, with some pedestrian exposure. Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coup D'Etat (G-Dragon Album)
''Coup d'Etat'' (stylized as ''COUP D'ETAT'') is the second studio album by South Korean rapper G-Dragon, member and leader of the K-pop group Big Bang. The album was initially released on iTunes. The first five tracks of the album were released on September 2, 2013, the next seven tracks were released on September 5, and physical copies were released on September 13. The album contains the single "MichiGO" which was released earlier in 2013. The album charted at number one on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart and entered the Billboard 200, making G-Dragon the first K-pop act with multiple entries in that chart. ''Coup d'Etat'' received primarily favorable reviews by critics. Development In an interview with ''Complex'', G-Dragon explained that he did not feel connected with his first solo album anymore. Commenting on the evolution of his sound, he stated: G-Dragon mostly worked with YG's in house producers, Choice37, Teddy Park and Kush. In LOEN Entertainment's " Ask in A Box ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Ji Yong
''Kwon Ji Yong'' () is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper G-Dragon, released digitally on June 8, 2017 by YG Entertainment. The EP was his first release in four years, following his second studio album '' Coup d'Etat'' (2013). The physical release was made on a USB flash drive in lieu of a traditional compact disc. The EP was generally well-received by critics who praised G-Dragon's honesty and vulnerability on the EP. This was G-Dragon's final release before his military enlistment on February 27, 2018. The EP debuted atop the US ''Billboard'' World Albums and Heatseekers Albums, and also topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Albums in Japan. The EP was a commercial success in mainland China, where it sold one million digital copies in less than a week, and was the best-selling digital album of 2017 by a Korean artist. To promote the record, G-Dragon embarked on his Act III: M.O.T.T.E World Tour just two days after its release. Background Following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Made (Big Bang Album)
''Made'' (stylized in all caps) is the third Korean-language studio album by South Korean boy band Big Bang. ''Made'' was preceded by four single albums, each containing two singles each, all released in increments from May—August 2015. After over a year of delays, the full album was released on December 13, 2016. It marks the group's comeback after a three-year hiatus and their first full length Korean album since ''Remember'' (2008). The production of ''Made'' was primarily handled by G-Dragon along with long-time group collaborator Teddy Park. Musically, the album employs a variety of musical styles, integrating a range of genres from hip hop, EDM, pop rock, R&B, to trap. ''Made'' was received well by music critics, with ''Billboard'' naming it one of the 30 best boy band albums since 1990. Commercially, the album was a success in South Korea and other parts of Asia, selling over 250,000 copies in the group's native country and was certified gold by the Recording Industry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (BTS Album)
''Wings'' is the second Korean studio album by South Korean boy band BTS. The album was released on October 10, 2016, by Big Hit Entertainment. It is available in four versions and contains fifteen tracks, with "Blood Sweat & Tears" serving as its lead single. Heavily influenced by Hermann Hesse's coming of age novel, ''Demian'', the concept album thematically deals with temptation and growth. It was later reissued as a repackage album, titled ''You Never Walk Alone'', on February 13, 2017, a continuation of the canon for ''Wings''. Three new songs were added to the track listing, with " Spring Day" and " Not Today" promoted as the lead singles. Both albums received positive reviews from critics. They sold a combined 1.8 million physical copies worldwide, the group's highest record sales at the time. This earned BTS the title of "million sellers" due to the outstanding financial reception. According to Gaon Chart, ''Wings'' was the best-selling album of 2016 in Korea. Backg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Forever
"Young Forever" is the fifth single by American hip hop rapper Jay-Z from his album ''The Blueprint 3'' off the Roc Nation label. It was released on September 8, 2009. The song was produced by Kanye West. It is a rework of Alphaville's 1984 song " Forever Young": the original melody is retained, British singer Mr. Hudson sings the original lyrics (primarily during the first verse and the chorus), and Jay-Z raps during the following verses in place of the original song's additional verses. It was released as the third official single in the United Kingdom ("D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" was never officially released there). In that country, the song was originally scheduled to be released on the same day as Mr. Hudson's other collaboration with N-Dubz, " Playing with Fire", but the single was pushed back until January 25, 2010. The song has been performed several times by Jay-Z accompanied by Beyoncé in place of Mr. Hudson, such as at the 2010 Coachella festival where Jay-Z was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Most Beautiful Moment In Life, Part 2
''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2'' () is the fourth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band BTS. It was released on November 30, 2015, by Big Hit Entertainment. Available in two versions, the EP comprises nine tracks, with " Run" as its lead single. Background and release On September 8, 2015, Big Hit Entertainment released the “화양연화 on stage : prologue” video on Naver V LIVE, announcing their upcoming comeback and concert tour, 2015 BTS LIVE "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage". The prologue video included previews of the album tracks “Butterfly", “Ma City", and “Outro: House of Cards". In the video, it was indicated that the album release was originally scheduled for October; the release, however, was ultimately delayed to November 30. On November 17, an animated comeback trailer was uploaded on Big Hit Entertainment's YouTube channel, which featured the album track "Intro: Never Mind" performed by Suga, RM, and J-Hope. On November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exodus (Exo Album)
''Exodus'' (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo. It was released on March 30, 2015, by SM Entertainment and distributed by KT Music. The album was re-released as ''Love Me Right'' on June 3. With both versions of the album, Exo had the largest sales volume in the shortest amount of time for any K-pop artist at the time, selling more than one million copies in two months. This is the first album to not feature Kris and Luhan, as they both filed lawsuits against SM Entertainment and left the group back in of May and October 2014 respectively. It was the last album to have the group divided into Exo-K and Exo-M units. This is also the last album to feature Tao, as he suspended his activity a month later, and on August of that same year, filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, thereby departing the group. Background and release Before the album's release, SM Entertainment held a press conference, in which all the members were pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise (Taeyang Album)
''Rise'' (stylized as ''RISE'') is the second studio album by South Korean singer Taeyang, member of the K-pop group Big Bang. It is his first album in four years since ''Solar'' in 2010. ''Rise'' became the third highest charting K-pop album, and also the highest charting K-pop album by a Korean soloist on the Billboard 200 chart by debuting at #112, #1 on Billboard World Albums Chart, and #1 on Heatseekers Albums Chart. The album also debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. Background and composition "Ringa Linga" was the first single for the album, released in November 2013. The track is a hip-hop and EDM song with rhythmic rapping. The album, however, was only released six months after this single with a more R&B sound, with Taeyang saying there was a change in concept during the recording sections because his label, YG, wasn't satisfied with the tracks he was working on. Taeyang worked with Choice37 and Teddy Park, who had helped with his previous album. He also so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taeyang
Dong Young-bae (; born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage names Taeyang (meaning "sun" in Korean) and SOL (when performing in Japan), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer. After appearing in Jinusean's music video "A-yo", Taeyang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of 12. Six years later, he made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band Big Bang. While the quintet's debut was met with lukewarm receptions, their follow-ups cemented their popularity, becoming one of the best-selling digital group of all-time in Asia and one of the best-selling boy bands in the world. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group, Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008, releasing his first extended play, ''Hot''. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. ''Hot'' was followed by his first full-length studio album, '' Solar'' (2010), that garnered sales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overdose (EP)
''Overdose'' is the third extended play by South Korean-Chinese boy bands Exo-K and Exo-M. It was released by SM Entertainment and distributed by KT Music on May 7, 2014 in Korean and Chinese versions. It is preceded by their special EP album " Miracles in December" that was released in December 2013. This is the final release to include members Kris and Luhan before they left the group and filed lawsuits against SM Entertainment requesting contract termination. It is also the final album released by Exo-K and Exo-M. Background and release Exo-K and Exo-M's third EP was intended to be released on April 21, 2014, but its release was postponed due to the Sewol Ferry Disaster on April 16. Its music videos were released on May 6, 2014 on YouTube, then followed by its album on May 7, 2014. It reached 660,000+ preorders before its release, making it the most pre-ordered mini-album in history. On May 15, 2014, Exo-M's leader Kris filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exo (group)
Exo ( ko, 엑소; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese. The group debuted with twelve members separated into Exo-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun) and Exo-M (Xiumin, Lay, Chen, Kris, Luhan and Tao). Members Kris, Luhan, and Tao departed the group individually amid legal battles with SM Entertainment in 2014 and 2015. Exo-K and Exo-M performed music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively, until the release of their third EP ''Overdose'' in 2014. Since then, Exo have exclusively performed as one group, although their music continues to feature multiple languages. Members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin debuted in the sub-unit Exo-CBX in 2016, and members Sehun and Chanyeol began pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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