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Psy’s Gangnam Style reaches #44 on US iTunes Chart & #1 on YouTube Top 100 Chart





Singer Psy (35) who has made a meteoric rise as a new kind of Hallyu star is continuing his sweeping upturn with “Gangnam Style“.


According to his agency YG Entertainment, “Gangnam Style” has reached the #44 slot on US iTunes’ ‘Top 100 Songs Chart’ as of August 28th. This is the greatest advancement by a Korean artist in all of history, and Psy had previously ranked at #52 just two days prior on August 26th.


“This achievement is all the more meaningful, as the lyrics to Psy’s “Gangnam Style” are completely in Korean,” YG said. Ahead of this, Psy had also become the first Korean artist to reach the summit of US iTunes’ MV Chart.


Even now, “Gangnam Style” is rapidly receiving more views on video sharing site YouTube. The MV released on the 15th of last month received 50,000,000 views as of August 24th, just 41 days after it’s debut, and on August 26th, it had recorded an impressive 60,000,000 views. It’s currently listed as #1 on the YouTube Top 100 Chart.



Psy who even traveled to LA to meet with Justin Bieber‘s agency revealed that there will be a lot more exciting things to come, and after taking part in a few advertisement photo shoots, Psy will be returning to the US to get a feel for his potential to break the market there.


Source & Image: Newsis via Nate



Psy’s music video tops U.S. iTunes chart


Korean musician Psy showing "horseback-riding dance" in the stage (Yonhap News)

The free online music video for “Gangnam Style,” a new hit song by South Korean rapper Psy, topped the United States’ iTunes music video chart on Tuesday.

It marks the first time that a South Korean singer has earned the top spot on the chart.

According to the rankings, Psy ranked first for the day, beating out Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Last week, the Korean artist peaked at second place.

Psy, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, is not well known outside his country but rose to stardom for the “Gangnam Style” music video in which he demonstrates a comical horse-riding dance.

In YouTube views, his video attracted some 43 million views by Tuesday, one day after breaking the 40 million mark. It has been a month since his video was put on the free video-sharing service.

While on a business trip to the U.S. for a meeting with Bieber’s management agency, Psy performed on Monday, local time, his horse-riding dance at L.A. Dodgers stadium.

During a break between innings, the singer was spotted after “Gangnam Style” blared out of the speakers. He then soon stood up and danced, which drew passionate reactions from some 50,000 spectators, according to his management agency YG Entertainment.

Interest in the singer has doubled since the video was covered by major foreign news media such as CNN, the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal and the weekly news magazine Time this month.

“Oppa You’re My Style,” a sequel to the hit music video, also broke the 10 million mark on YouTube as of Sunday, four days after it was released. (Yonhap News)

 
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‘강남스타일’, 美 아이튠스 뮤비 차트 1위


가수 싸이(박재상•35)의 ‘강남스타일’ 뮤직비디오가 21일 미국 아이튠스 뮤직비디오 차트(실시간)에서 1위에 올랐다.

한국 가수의 뮤직비디오가 이 차트에서 1위에 오른 건 ‘강남스타일’이 처음이다.

‘강남스타일’ 뮤직비디오는 지난 18일 이 차트 2위를 기록한 뒤 3일 만인 21일 저스틴 비버, 케이티 페리 등 세계적인 팝스타의 뮤직비디오를 제치고 정상에 등극했다.

‘강남스타일’은 21일 현재 유튜브에서 약 4천300만 건의 조회수를 기록 중이다.

‘강남스타일’의 후속편 격인 ‘오빤 딱 내 스타일’ 뮤직비디오 역시 1천300만 건이 넘는 조회수를 기록하며 인기를 끌고 있다.

이같은 반응은 오프라인에서도 나타났다.

저스틴 비버 기획사와의 업무 협의 차 미국을 방문 중인 싸이는 20일(현지시간) 오후 로스앤젤레스의 LA다저스 구장에서 ‘강남스타일’의 안무인 ‘말춤’을 선보여 화제를 모았다.

야구 경기 관람차 구장을 찾은 싸이는 장내 휴식 시간에 ‘강남스타일’ 음악이 나온 데 이어 이벤트 화면에 자신의 얼굴이 나오자 관객들의 환호에 보답하기 위해 ‘말춤’을 췄다.

야구장을 메운 5만여 관객은 싸이의 말춤에 환호했으며, 일부 관객들은 춤을 따라 추기도 했다고 소속사는 전했다.

현지 언론의 관심도 계속되고 있다.

이달 초 한차례 ‘강남스타일’ 뮤직비디오를 소개한 미국 CNN은 21일(한국시간) 홈페이지를 통해 ‘한국 래퍼가 말 춤을 설명한다(Korean rapper explains horse dance)’는 제목으로 ‘강남스타일’ 열풍을 취재한 영상을 게재했다.

CNN은 “한국 래퍼 싸이가 단순한 말타기 춤으로 인터넷에서 센세이션을 일으켰다”며 “‘강남스타일’ 뮤직비디오는 매우 웃기고 재미있으며 말 춤이 인상적이다”고 소개했다.

이어 싸이의 인터뷰 영상과 지난 11일 싸이의 서울 공연에서 열광하는 관객들, 한국 사람들이 댄스 전문 학원에서 말 춤을 배우는 장면을 내보내며 ‘강남스타일’의 인기를 보도했다.

또 리포터는 실제 강남 거리에서 “강남은 서울의 베버리힐즈로 고급 상점과 트렌디한 사람들이 가득한 곳”이라고 설명하기도 했다.

‘강남스타일’ 뮤직비디오에 대한 유명 팝스타들의 SNS(소셜 네트워킹 서비스) 반응도 이어졌다.

티-페인과 로비 윌리엄스, 조쉬 그로반 등에 이어 21일에는 케이티 페리가 트위터에 ‘도와줘, 강남스타일에 푹 빠져있어(Help, I’m in a gangnam stye k hole)’란 글과 함께 ‘강남스타일’ 뮤직비디오를 링크해 네티즌의 관심을 모았다.


Source & Image : The Korea Herald

Psy becomes first Korean artist to seize #1 position on US iTunes MV Chart







Psy has officially made history, as he is now the first Korean artist to rank at the #1 spot on the US iTunes‘ MV Chart!


On August 21st, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” MV ranked at the prestigious #1 position on the MV Chart of US iTunes, just three days after seizing the #2 spot on August 18th. What was more noteworthy was that Psy had even triumphed international pop star Justin Bieber, along with Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, and more.


The “Gangnam Style” fever seems to still be burning strong across the globe, and this was particularly evident at a recent Dodgers game where Psy was present.


Congratulations to Psy!



Source & Image: YGFamily Official Website



Taetiseo tops Japanese pre-sale charts





Girls’ Generation‘s sub-unit group Taetiseo‘s explosive popularity shows no signs of letting up.


Taetiseo’s mini album ‘Twinkle‘ has been at the #1 spot for Tower Record‘s pre-sales rankings for 3 straight days in a row, and ranked #2 on the daily chart. Also, on HMV‘s pre-sales ranking chart, Taetiseo comes in at #4, revealing Japanese fans’ immense interest in the trio. The Japanese media, such as Inno Life, are reporting, “It’s enough with even just 3 members. International fans’ interest in Girls’ Generation’s Taetiseo is huge.”


As reported previously, Taetiseo revealed ‘Twinkle’ on April 29th through various outlets such as iTunes and other music sites. In addition to achieving an all-kill on the music sites, they also ranked #2 on the Japanese iTunes album chart, #4 on the U.S. and Australian iTunes album charts, and #5 on Canada’s iTunes album chart.


Taetiseo will reveal their first performance for “Twinkle” on May 3rd through Mnet‘s ‘M!Countdown‘.




 


Source + Image: Sports Chosun via Nate



Taetiseo&#8217;s &#8216;Twinkle&#8217; ranks high on iTunes USA album charts








 


Taetiseo‘s “Twinkle“ just dropped and is proving to be popular not only within Korea, but internationally as well!


With the release of the mini album, ‘Twinkle’ by Girls’ Generation’s first subunit, the album ranked #5 on both the U.S. iTunes Album Chart and the Canadian chart.  The girls are also ranking high on iTunes album charts in many other countries.


Quite an impressive feat, especially considering that these charts ranked the popularity of albums across all genres, rather than one specific genre.


Needless to say, the ladies have already swept the Korean music charts. ‘Twinkle’ is ranked #1 on all major Korean music sites such as MelOn, Mnet, Bugs, Soribada, and Olleh Music.


With the album heating up the charts, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the full MV.


 







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B.A.P&#8217;s &#8216;Power&#8217; performing well on iTunes chart





Power - EP - Bap



The boys of B.A.P recently unleashed their latest EP ‘Power‘.


The mini album has been performing well in Korea and now there’s proof that the album is performing well overseas.


On the iTunes Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums chart, B.A.P’s ‘Power’ has placed 1st in both Canada and New Zealand, 2nd in Australia, and 3rd in Japan.



Congralations to B.A.P! You can support them by purchasing their music!



Source: iTunes Chart

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Purchase Taetiseo&#8217;s mini album on iTunes &#038; have a chance to win a special gift from Girls&#8217; Generation





As many of you know, Tiffany, Taeyeon, and Seohyun of Girls’ Generation have formed the sub unit Taetiseo (TTS).


On April 29th at 12:00 AM KST, the sub unit will be releasing their mini album ‘TWINKLE‘ on iTunes. In celebration of this, SMTOWN has come up with a special giveaway for fans who purchase ‘TWINKLE’ through iTunes. Lucky winners will be receiving a special gift from Girls’ Generation – TTS.


How to Win


1. Purchase the GIRLS’ GENERATION – TTS MINI ALBUM ‘TWINKLE’ on iTunes

2. Take a picture to prove that you bought the album from iTunes.

3. Send the picture to gift@smtown.com with your name, age and address.

*Special gift from GIRLS’ GENERATION – TTS will be given to the randomly selected people.


*Event Duration

April 29th ~ May 1st(Seoul Time)


*Album booklet and audio file of the members introducing the tracks will be provided ONLY to those who buy the album on iTunes.