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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
In the US, K-pop is domination CD sales in 2025 with five groups in top 10
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — K-pop acts have dominated the United States' midyear list of best-selling CD albums for 2025, with five groups landing in the top 10. According to Soompi, which cited data from American music tracking firm Luminate, the five K-pop artists making the list were Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, SEVENTEEN and LE SSERAFIM. Luminate, formerly known as Nielsen Music and the data supplier for Billboard charts, tracked sales from January 3 to July 3 this year. Stray Kids' special album (Hop) was the best-selling CD album by a group and the second overall in the United States, with 149,000 copies sold—just behind The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow with 163,000. ENHYPEN's DESIRE : UNLEASH, released just a month before the end of the tracking period, ranked third with 145,000 copies sold. ATEEZ followed at No. 4 with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3, selling 116,000 units despite being released less than a month before the cut-off. SEVENTEEN's HAPPY BURSTDAY placed seventh with 79,000 copies, while LE SSERAFIM, the only girl group on the list, claimed the No. 9 spot with 73,000 copies sold for their mini album HOT. The full top 10 list for CD album sales in the United States in the first half of 2025, as reported by Soompi, is as follows: The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow (163,000) Stray Kids – (HOP) (149,000) ENHYPEN – DESIRE : UNLEASH (145,000) ATEEZ – GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 (116,000) Sabrina Carpenter – Short n' Sweet (93,000) Lady Gaga – MAYHEM (83,000) SEVENTEEN – HAPPY BURSTDAY (79,000) Kendrick Lamar – GNX (75,000) LE SSERAFIM – HOT (73,000) Morgan Wallen – I'm the Problem (71,000)
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
K-pop acts take half of US mid-year top 10 best-selling CDs in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — K-pop acts have dominated the United States' midyear list of best-selling CD albums for 2025, with five groups landing in the top 10. According to Soompi, which cited data from American music tracking firm Luminate, the five K-pop artists making the list were Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, SEVENTEEN and LE SSERAFIM. Luminate, formerly known as Nielsen Music and the data supplier for Billboard charts, tracked sales from January 3 to July 3 this year. Stray Kids' special album (Hop) was the best-selling CD album by a group and the second overall in the United States, with 149,000 copies sold—just behind The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow with 163,000. ENHYPEN's DESIRE : UNLEASH, released just a month before the end of the tracking period, ranked third with 145,000 copies sold. ATEEZ followed at No. 4 with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3, selling 116,000 units despite being released less than a month before the cut-off. SEVENTEEN's HAPPY BURSTDAY placed seventh with 79,000 copies, while LE SSERAFIM, the only girl group on the list, claimed the No. 9 spot with 73,000 copies sold for their mini album HOT. The full top 10 list for CD album sales in the United States in the first half of 2025, as reported by Soompi, is as follows: The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow (163,000) Stray Kids – (HOP) (149,000) ENHYPEN – DESIRE : UNLEASH (145,000) ATEEZ – GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 (116,000) Sabrina Carpenter – Short n' Sweet (93,000) Lady Gaga – MAYHEM (83,000) SEVENTEEN – HAPPY BURSTDAY (79,000) Kendrick Lamar – GNX (75,000) LE SSERAFIM – HOT (73,000) Morgan Wallen – I'm the Problem (71,000)
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ENHYPEN star JAY teams up with American singer MAX for new track "Love Insane"
ENHYPEN's JAY is stepping into the international spotlight alongside American singer-songwriter MAX. The track "Love Insane" isn't just another K-pop crossover attempt - it's a full-blown sonic adventure that captures the emotional rollercoaster of falling head-over-heels in love. JAY's Musical Evolution What's fascinating about this collaboration is how JAY is pushing his own artistic boundaries. Known for his rock-influenced style within ENHYPEN, he's now exploring groovy melodies while maintaining those crisp high notes that make fans swoon. JAY shared his excitement about working with MAX, calling him "an artist with a wide musical spectrum who provides a lot of inspiration". — MAXMusic (@MAXMusic) The Artist Behind the Voice For those unfamiliar with JAY's journey, this collaboration is just another feather in his already impressive cap. Beyond his vocal prowess, ranging from smooth tones to powerful high notes, he's proven himself as a multi-talented musician. His recent work on ENHYPEN's sixth mini-album "Desire: Unleash" saw him contributing to production, songwriting, and even guitar playing for the track "Helium". His previous international ventures include a memorable collaboration with legendary Japanese rock band GLAY for their 30th anniversary single, and his cover of Bon Jovi's "Always" that gained such massive attention that even Jon Bon Jovi himself praised it on social media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo With nearly 15 million views in just four months, it's clear that JAY's musical talents resonate globally. A Bridge Between Cultures This collaboration represents something beautiful about today's music landscape - artists from different cultures coming together to create something fresh and exciting. MAX, known for his world tours spanning America, Asia, and Europe, and his performances at major festivals like Lollapalooza, brings his own international flair to this partnership.
Pink Villa
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Stray Kids beats ENHYPEN to become best-selling K-pop artist in US in first half of 2025, check Top 5 list
K-pop stars have solidified their global influence once again as they dominated a notable US chart. They secured 5 out of top 10 spots in the list of best-selling physical albums in the US during the first half of the year, according to a July 17 report by Luminate. Stray Kids, ENHYPEN and ATEEZ led the list, showcasing an inclination towards K-pop boy bands among the American consumers. Read to find out the other K-pop groups who made their mark in the nation by making it to the list. Stray Kids becomes best-selling K-pop group in US in first half of 2025, ENHYPEN closely follows Fourth gen ace Stray Kids tops the list of best-selling K-pop group in US in first half of 2025 with their 2024 HOP mixtape. Notably, they ranked second in the overall list, consisting of all eligible artists around the globe. HOP secured the feat with 149,000 equivalent album units sold. Following them closely, we have ENHYPEN at 2nd place among K-pop artists and ranking No. 3 overall, with 145,000 equivalent album units of DESIRE : UNLEASH sold. Additionally, HOP and Desire: Unleash claimed the 8th and 9th positions, respectively, on the U.S. Top 10 CD Albums chart, a ranking that combines physical album sales with digital downloads. Top 5 best-selling K-pop groups in the US in first half of 2025 The third K-pop group in the list of best-selling K-pop groups in the US in first half of 2025 is also a fourth gen boy band– ATEEZ. They ranked 4th overall with 116,000 equivalent album units sold. Both ENHYPEN and ATEEZ attained the feat with their latest albums– DESIRE : UNLEASH for the former and Golden Hour: Part. 3 for the latter. SEVENTEEN and LE SSERAFIM rounds off the top five list. Fourth-placed among K-pop groups, SEVENTEEN's Happy Burstday claimed the seventh spot overall with 79,000 units sold. LE SSERAFIM's HOT took the ninth position overall with 73,000 equivalent album units sold. The success of these K-pop groups demonstrated their global popularity, highlighting the genre's ability to transcend geographical boundaries and resonate with audiences worldwide.
Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Malay Mail's Top 10 Picks: ‘Superman' can't top the dinos, ‘Jurassic World' still rules the screens
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Superman makes a strong debut in this week's rankings but stops just short of the top spot, landing at No. 2. Meanwhile, Jurassic World: Rebirth continues its box office domination, holding firm at No. 1. South Korean content is also lighting up the big screen, with fans nationwide heading to cinemas to relive epic K-pop concert experiences like ENHYPEN World Tour [FATE] and SEVENTEEN [Be The Sun]. Also joining the lineup is the much-anticipated horror flick Ghost Train, directed by Tak Se-woong, which has crept into cinemas across the country and is picking up eerie momentum. Whether you're in the mood for big-screen blockbusters, gripping dramas, chart-topping tunes, or a great weekend read, there's something for everyone — and Malay Mail's top picks have you covered. Top 10 films in local cinemas (Domestic & International) (July 10 to July 13) Jurassic World Rebirth Superman F1: The Movie Tak Ingin Usai Di Sini BTS Map Of The Soul ON:E Ghost Train ENHYPEN World Tour [FATE] SEVENTEEN World Tour [Be The Sun] How To Train Your Dragon Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria Source: and GSC Top 10 streaming on Netflix and Viu (July 07 to July 13) Netflix (Top 10 TV) TV Series Squid Game: Season 3 DAN DA DAN: Season 2 Gachiakuta: Season 1 Cinderella Closet: Season 1 Oh My Ghost Clients: Season 1 7 Bears: Limited Series The Sandman: Season 2 Squid Game: Season 2 Our Unwritten Seoul: Limited Series Better Late Than Single: Season 1 Source: Netflix Top 10 Viu (Top 10 shows) The First Night with the Duke Mitos Cinta Akira Running Man (2025) Lambaian Huda Bitch x Rich 2 Farewell Letter Jom Healing! with Spritzer Revenged Love 逆爱 Fresh off the Sea 2 Bitch x Rich Source: Viu Frontpage Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (July 9 to July 15) BLACKPINK - JUMP HUNTR/X - Golden (w/ Ejae, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast) Jin - Don't Say You Love Me Saja Boys - Your Idol (w/ Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee, KPop Demon Hunters Cast) sombr - back to friends Saja Boys - Soda Pop (w/ Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, KEVIN WOO, samUIL Lee, KPop Demon Hunters Cast) Fourtwnty - Mangu (w/ Charita Utami) ATEEZ - In Your Fantasy Tenxi - mejikuhibiniu (w/ Suisei, Jemsii) RUMI - Free (w/ Jinu, Ejae, Andrew Choi, KPop Demon Hunters Cast) Top 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (July 9 to July 15) Adrianna Cinta, Farouk Roman - Dalam Sujudku (Acoustic version) - From Dia Bukan Syurga Naim Daniel, Adnin Roslan - Seni Berdamai Dengan Takdir Rombongan Bodonk Koplo, Ncum - Calon Mantu Idaman Tenxi, Suisei, Jemsii - mejikuhibiniu Faris Adam - Stecu Stecu Batas Senja - Kita Usahakan Lagi Ara Johari - Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Imran Ajmain - Seribu Tahun Lagi Nadeera - Bukan Lagi Kita Noh Salleh - Rahsia Tuhan Source: and Spotify here and here Top 10 books of the week (June 27 to July 3) Fiction Strange Houses by Uketsu (HarperVia) Library of Lost Hearts by N.F. Afrina (N.F Afrina) King of Envy by Ana Huang (Piatkus) Strange Pictures by Uketsu (HarperVia) A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (Vintage) As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) Powerless by Lauren Roberts (simon & schuster books for young readers) A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim (knopf books for young readers) Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa (Harper Perennial) Maybe This Is Love by Maria Mahat (Rumaa Books imprint IMAN Publication) Non-Fiction Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson (St. Martin's Essentials) Once Upon a Miao (Remastered): I Love My Hometown by Jian Goh (Space Voyager Log PLT) Once Upon a Miao 3 by Jian Goh (Space Voyager Log PLT) I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee (Penerbit Haru) When I Was a Kid 3 by Cheeming Boey (Grey Pigeon) Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles (Penguin Life) Atomic Habits by James Clear (Penguin Books) The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest (Thought Catalog Books) The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (Harper) A Doctor in the House by Mahathir Mohamad (MPH Group Publishing Sdn Bhd) Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels) Kaisar by Jiwa (Nukilan Biruni) Rahsia Danny by Teme Abdullah (Iman Publication) Thariq Ridzuwan Commando's: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Pesuruh by Ahadiat Akashah (Roket Kertas Produksi) Mi Carino by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) His Code Name Alpha 2 by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Rumah Untuk Alie by Lenn Liu (Nukilan biruni) Chef's Cuisine by Effalee (Manes Wordworks) Bayang Sofea by Teme Abdullah (Iman Publication) His Code Name Alpha by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Source: MPH
